Scientific Foundations (21 credits)

• MOVP 0100 - Science of Physical Activity and Health Credits: 3
• MOVP 0194 - Musculoskeletal Structure and Function Credits: 3
• MOVP 0202 - Introduction to Motor Learning Credits: 3 *
• MOVP 0204 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
• MOVP 0205 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
• MOVP 0212 - Concepts of Nutrition Credits: 3
• MOVP 0215 - Sports and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3

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  * For Sports Medicine majors, MOVP 0202  can be replaced with MOVP 0203 - Motor Development and Behavior . (MOVP 0202  is required for Physical Education and Exercise Science)

Evidence-Based Practice (3 credits)

The courses listed below are concentration-specific and must be taken depending on the concentration you are studying.

• Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, and Adventure Education:

• MOVP 0266 - Inquiry for Evidence Based Practice Credits: 3

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  Physical Education:

• MOVP 0302 - Measurement & Evaluation in Physical Education Credits: 3

Cultural Competence (3 credits)

The courses listed below are concentration-specific and must be taken depending on the concentration you are studying.

• Adventure Education, Exercise Science, and Sports Medicine:

• EGST 0260 - Introduction to Medical Anthropology Credits: 3

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  Adventure Education, Exercise Science, and Sports Medicine:

• MOVP 0325 - Women and Sport Credits: 3

Intermediate Standing

Requirements for Intermediate Standing to progress through the Movement Science majors are as follows:

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the following courses:

• MOVP 0100 - Science of Physical Activity and Health Credits: 3
• MOVP 0194 - Musculoskeletal Structure and Function Credits: 3

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  Additional Requirements:

  • Student Acknowledgement Form
  • Copy of Degree Evaluation
  • First Aid/CPR Certification
  • Earn a minimum of 12 Professional Development points across four (4) different areas (Academic, Clinical, Professional, Social Justice; three in each area)
  • Writing Sample (ENGL 0101 ; graded B- or higher)

  Additional requirements that are specific to Physical Education can be found on the Physical Education concentration page .

Advanced Standing

Advanced Standing is required for those completing an internship, ATEP clinical experience, or student teaching practicum. The requirements are as follows:

• Minimum GPA of 2.5 in the Major Core area (27 credits)
• Minimum GPA of 2.7 in the courses required within the chosen concentration (Physical Education requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 within the concentration)
• Minimum overall GPA of 2.8
• Personal Statement
• Resume
• First Aid / CPR Certification
• Membership in a professional organization
• Earn a minimum of 16 Professional Development Points across four different areas (Academic, Clinical, Professional, Social Justice; four in each area)
• Three (3) Faculty Recommendations and two (2) additional recommendations from outside the department

Additional requirements for Physical Education students can be found on the Physical Education concentration page .

Additional information can be found in the SMHP Department manual.