Majors in Physical Education and Athletic Training

The Department of HPE offers a Bachelor of Science degree program with majors in Physical Education and Athletic Training. The major in Physical Education offers the following two emphasis areas: teacher certification (P12) and exercise science.

Academic Requirements

No grade below C will be accepted in physical education and athletic training courses presented to fulfill the requirements for a physical education major and emphasis area or athletic training major.

Club Participation

All physical education majors are expected to be members of the Health and Physical Education Majors Club and adhere to its policies, regulations and procedures.

Major In Physical Education-
Emphasis In Teacher Certification

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the physical education teacher certification program, a student must meet the admission criteria of the NGCSU Teacher Education Program. The criteria includes attaining a 2.75 grade point average, successful completion of prerequisite courses, successful completion of PRAXIS I requirements, and submission of a formal application. For further information about the application process, see page 299.

Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours

All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 80. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown on next page.

Area A	no exceptions
Area B	no exceptions
Area C	no exceptions
Area D	no exceptions
Area E	no exceptions

**Program requires a student to hold current CPR (American Red Cross Community CPR/American Heart Association CPR) & Basic First Aid (American Red Cross/American Heart Association) Certification during his/her Field Experiences and Internship.

Major in Physical Education
Emphasis in Exercise Science

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Exercise Science emphasis area within the Department of Health and Physical Education, a student must meet the following minimum requirements:

1. Complete 30 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of 2.50 or higher;

2. Successfully complete the Regents' Examination (transfer students from non-University System of Georgia institutions must complete the Regents' Examination during their first semester enrolled at NGCSU);

3. Complete all courses in Area A (Essential Skills) of the core curriculum with a grade of "C" or better;

4. Complete an application for admission to the Exercise Science emphasis area. The application deadlines are: October 1 (Fall Semester), March 1 (Spring Semester), and June 1 (Summer Semester) during the sophomore or junior year. It is strongly encouraged that this process be initiated as soon as possible, preferably during the sophomore year. Furthermore, admission is required prior to enrollment in the following senior-level classes: PHED 4430, PHED 4470, 4480, and 4490.

Retention In Exercise Science Emphasis Area

One important aspect of the Exercise Science emphasis area is the constant vigilance exercised by the faculty involved to ensure that standards of quality are maintained. The following standards must be maintained for continued retention in the emphasis area:

1. Compliance with rules and regulations prescribed for all students at NGCSU;

2. Adherence to the Code of Ethics of the Professional Practices Commission;

3. Completion of all courses in the academic major with an academic grade of "C" or better;

4. Demonstration of competence in the use of oral and written language; and

5. Maintenance of an institutional grade point average of 2.50 as required for emphasis area admission.

Probation And Suspension

A student may be placed on probation and/or suspension if they fail to comply with the standards for retention in the Exercise Science emphasis area. Two consecutive semesters or sessions on probation will result in the suspension from the Exercise Science emphasis area. In addition, a student will not be allowed to register for PHED 4490 (Internship: Exercise Science) until the standards for retention in the Exercise Science emphasis area are met. Due to the sensitive nature of working with both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals in various fitness settings (i.e., clinical, corporate, commercial, and community), this policy will be strictly enforced.

Appeals

Students denied admission to or continuance in the Exercise Science emphasis area may appeal the decision to the School of Education's Student Admissions and Development Committee. Appeals must be made in writing and should clearly state why an exception should be made. An adverse decision by the dean may be appealed in writing to the vice president for academic affairs, whose decision shall be final.

Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours

All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 80. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.

Area A	no exceptions
Area B	no exceptions
Area C	no exceptions
Area D	no exceptions
Area E	no exceptions

*Program requires a student to hold current CPR (American Red Cross Community CPR/American Heart Association CPR) & Basic First Aid Certification (American Red Cross/American Heart Association) during his/her internship experience.

Major in Athletic Training

The American Medical Association recognizes athletic training as an allied healthcare profession. The certified athletic trainer is a highly educated and skilled professional specializing in the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries and illness. In cooperation with physicians and other allied health personnel, the ATC functions as an integral member of the athletic healthcare team. The certified athletic trainer can work in a variety of settings: secondary schools, colleges or universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports, health clubs, and industrial settings.

The purpose of Athletic Training Education Program is to prepare the student to take the National Athletic Trainer's Association _ Board of Certification Exam, as well as prepare the student for any entry level position in athletic training.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is required to enroll in any of Athletic Training classes (Except ATEP 2335, 2336). Completed applications are reviewed every spring semester and at the end of every summer semester by the Athletic Training Admission Committee in the Department of Health and Physical Education. Application deadlines are March 15 (Spring Semester), and June 15 (Summer session). Admission decisions will be mailed to the applicant prior to the beginning of the semester for which admission is sought.

To be eligible for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program, a student must meet the following minimum criteria:

1. Complete 30 semester hours of credit with a grade point average of a 2.50 or higher;

2. Successfully complete the Regents' Examination (transfer students from non-University System of Georgia institutions must complete the Regents' Examination during their first semester enrolled at NGCSU);

3. Complete BIOL 2250 and BIOL 2251 with a C or better and complete ATEP 2335 and 2336 receiving a B or better;

4. Have obtained a C or better in all classes taken in area A of the core curriculum;

5. Have obtained and documented (signed by a certified athletic trainer) 50 hours of athletic training experience;

6. Have proof of current CPR (American Red Cross Community CPR/ American Heart Association CPR) & Basic First Aid (American Red Cross Community CPR/American Heart Association CPR) certification;

7. Complete an application form for Athletic Training Education Program

The Athletic Training Education Program may not admit more than 12 students per year. This limitation is reflective of the Teacher/Student Ratio Standard established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Technical Standards

The Athletic Training Education Program at North Georgia College & State University is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Education Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program's accrediting agency (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs [CAAHEP]). All students admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program must meet the following abilities and expectations. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program.  The Technical Standards Form must be completed by each candidate and submitted as part of the application process.

When a student is accepted into Athletic Training Education, he/she will receive an Athletic Training Education Policies and Procedures Manual. This manual will address the following: dress codes, professional health and liability insurance, name tag requirements, recommended memberships such as the Georgia Athletic Trainer's Association (GATA), Southeast Athletic Trainer's Association (SEATA), and the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA), as well as health requirements.

Student's should submit a health exam form, showing evidence of good health and signed by a health care provider. Additional health requirements must be met prior to clinical experiences, these include negative tuberculin test or chest x-ray, MMR immunization, and hepatitis B immunization.

Retention in the Athletic Training Education:

1. Compliance with the rules and regulations prescribed for all students at NGCSU;

2. Adherence to the National Athletic Trainer's Code of Ethics;

3. Completion of all courses in the academic major with a grade of a "C" or better;

4. Demonstration of competence in the use of oral and written language;

5. Maintain current CPR (American Red Cross Community CPR/American Heart Association CPR) & Basic First Aid (American Red Cross Community CPR/American Heart Association CPR) certification;

6. Maintenance of an institutional grade point average of a 2.5 as required for program admission.

Probation and Suspension:

Failure to meet any of the above mentioned retention standards will result in the student being placed on probation in the Athletic Training Education Program. Two consecutive semesters on probation will result in suspension from the Athletic Training Education Program. Students who fail to meet these retention standards because of illness or other serious problems may receive special consideration as their case merits. This program has the right to establish additional standards for academic progression based on either academic or clinical performance.

Appeals:

Students denied admission to or continuance in the Athletic Training Education Program may appeal the decision to the School of Education's Admission and Retention Committee. Appeals must be made in writing and should clearly state why an exception should be made. An adverse decision by the dean may be appealed in writing to the vice president for academic affairs, whose decision shall be final.

Statement -The Athletic Training major has submitted a self-study for accreditation with the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Athletic Training. A site visit for accreditation will occur during the spring of 2002. There is no guarantee that this program will be accredited by the time a student completes the program. Should this program gain accreditation, students desiring to be certified through the National Athletic Trainer's Association (NATA) will be required to take and pass the NATA -Board of Certification exam. Graduation is not contingent on passing the national exam.

Core Curriculum Requirements 60 hours

All baccalaureate degree programs at NGCSU have as a requirement the satisfactory completion of at least 60 semester credit hours comprising the six areas of the Core Curriculum. A complete description of Areas A-E of the core curriculum can be found on page 80. Individual degree programs may specify exceptions and/or particular courses which must be taken within each Area A-E of the core curriculum. Those exceptions and/or course requirements, and Area F of the core curriculum are shown below.

Area A	no exceptions
Area B	no exceptions
Area C	no exceptions
Area D	no exceptions
Area E	no exceptions

Area F. Courses Appropriate to Major	18 Hours
PHED 2000	3 hours
BIOL 2250	4 hours
BIOL 2251	4 hours
Foreign Language (1002 level)	3 hours
PHYS 1111 and PHYS 1111L	4 hours
Health & Physical Education Courses	17 hours
PHED 3380, 4450, 4460, 4480	(3 hours each)
PHED 3014	(1 hour)
PHED 3012, 3305	(2 hours each)
Athletic Training Courses	24 hours
ATEP 3365, 3370, 3468, 4336, 4465, 4466, 4467, and 4468	(3 hours each)
Other Requirements	20 hours
ATEP 2335	(3 hours)
PSYC 1030	(2 hours, if not taken in Area B)
MATH 2400	(3 hours, if not taken in Area D)
CHEM 1151, 1152	(3 hours each)
CHEM 1151L, 1152L	(1 hours each)
ATEP 4469	(2 hours)
ATEP 2336	(1 hour)

*Program requires a student to hold current CPR (American Red Cross Community CPR/American Heart Association CPR) & Basic First Aid Certification (American Red Cross/ American Heart Association) during his/her Practicums and Internship.

Basic Physical Education Courses

PHED 1000 Wellness*, 3 hours
The study of the assessment and development of total wellbeing through health-related lifestyle habits. Major topics include physical fitness, body composition, nutrition, cancer prevention, stress management, addictive behavior, smoking cessation, and cardiovascular disease risk reduction.

PHED 1001	Leisure/Stress/Rec. Skills
PHED 1002	Nutrition for Living
PHED 1003	Conditioning
PHED 1004	Swimming/CPR*
PHED 1005	Wrestling
PHED 1006	Volleyball
PHED 1007	Tennis*
PHED 1008	Soccer
PHED 1010	Fencing
PHED 1011	Tumbling
PHED 1012	Basketball
PHED 1013	Folk and Square Dancing
PHED 1014	Social Dance
PHED 1015	Badminton*
PHED 1016	Softball
PHED 1017	Archery*
PHED 1018	Golf*
PHED 1019	SCUBA Diving*
PHED 1020	Weight Training
PHED 1021	Snow Skiing*
PHED 1022	Water Skiing*
PHED 1023	Fundamentals of Sailing*
PHED 1024	White Water Canoeing/Rafting*
PHED 1025	Casting and Angling*
PHED 1026	Backpacking *
PHED 1027	Yoga
PHED 1028	Body Contouring/Improvement
PHED 1029	Adapted Physical Education
PHED 1030	Intermediate Golf*
PHED 1031	Intermediate Weight Training
PHED 1032	Intermediate Tennis*
PHED 1033	Standard First Aid*
PHED 1034	Self Defense/Rape Crisis Intervention
PHED 1036	Jogging
PHED 1039	Advanced Scuba Diving*
PHED 1040	Adventure Activities*
PHED 2004	Lifeguard Training*
PHED 2013	Clogging
PHED 2014	Aerobic Dancing

*May require additional fee.

Courses in Physical Education

ATEP 2335 Athletic Training I, 3 hours
This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic practices of an athletic trainer. The student is acquainted with current practices of acute care of injury and illness, and the prevention of injuries. The class provides a fundamental understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare students of athletic training, potential physical educators, and other professionals to prevent and care for athletic injuries or illness.

ATEP 2236 Athletic Training I Practicum, 1 hour
This course is designed to teach the student proper fitting of protective equipment, fabrication of protective devices (splints, pads, braces etc.), proper taping and wrapping techniques and evaluation of environmental conditions.

ATEP 3365 Therapeutic Exercise & Pathology of Injury, 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program or by permission of instructor. This course is designed as 2 parts lecture and 1 part lab component. Athletic Training involves the development of rehabilitation programs. Success of these programs is dependent upon the understanding of physiological responses to injury, proper progression of therapeutic exercises, use of available equipment, and acceptance of moral and ethical obligations. The purpose of this course is to present the student with a theoretical and practical approach for the design of rehabilitation protocols and the use of available rehabilitation equipment.

ATEP 3370 Therapeutic Modalities, 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program or by permission of instructor. This course is designed as 2 parts lecture and 1 part lab component, providing the student with decision making skills in the selection of appropriate therapeutic modalities. Pre-treatment assessment, treatment set-up, modality application, assessment of treatment response, and appropriate documentation is addressed for the use of therapeutic modalities.

ATEP 3468 Organization and Administration of Athletic Training Programs (W), 3 hours
Prerequisite: ATEP 4467. Planning and management of a health care facility, professional development and responsibilities, as well as communication skills will be the focus of this course. As part of this course, the athletic training student will be assigned to various clinical settings.

ATEP 4336 Athletic Training II, 3 hours
Co-Requisite: ATEP 4465. This class focuses on an in depth study of functional human anatomy. Risk management, prevention, and mechanism of specific injuries and illnesses that occur in those who are physically active will also be addressed.

ATEP 4465 Athletic Training Lab I, 3 hours
Prerequisites: Admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program.
Co-requisite: ATEP 4336. This class is designed to teach students documentation skills in an athletic training setting as well as emergency and referral procedures. The student will also learn to evaluate specific injuries to the foot, ankle, lower leg, and knee. As part of this course the athletic training student will be assigned to various clinical settings.

ATEP 4466 Athletic Training Lab II (O) ,3 hours
Prerequisites: ATEP 4336, 4465, 3370 or by permission of instructor. This course addresses systematic evaluation techniques, management, and proper documentation for injuries to the hip, groin, spine, thorax, head, face, and abdominal region, as well as shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. As part of this course the athletic training student will be assigned to various clinical settings.

ATEP 4467 Athletic Training Lab III (O), 3 hours
Prerequisite: ATEP 4466 or by permission of instructor. This class emphasizes psychosocial intervention and referral of athletes. The student will also learn the various skin disorders, as well as general medical conditions and disabilities. As part of this course the athletic training student will be assigned to various clinical settings.

ATEP 4468 Athletic Training Lab IV, 2 hours
Prerequisite: ATEP 4467 or permission of Instructor. This course will prepare students for the NATABOC exam by a comprehensive review of each of the twelve content areas in athletic training. This is a student presentation and research based course.

PHED 2000 Introduction to Health and Physical Education (W), 3 hours
An introduction to the field of studies, research, professions, and practices related to the art and science of human movement. The origins and evolution of the discipline and its subdisciplines are traced, knowledge bases are explored, and career opportunities are surveyed. Inherent to the design of this designated writing intensive course, required of all physical education/teacher certification, physical education/exercise science, and athletic training education majors, is the provision of professional development opportunities across the discipline and within each student's choice of subdisciplines.

PHED 2010 Community First Aid and CPR, 1 hour
A course designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency situation to call for help, to keep someone alive, to reduce pain, and to minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until medical help arrives.

PHED 2250 Basic Human Anatomy, 3 hours
A course designed to augment and develop a student's knowledge and understanding of the basic structures and systems of the human body.

PHED 3012 Weight Training Principles & Techniques, 2 hours
Prerequisite: Admittance into either Exercise Science, Physical Education Teacher Education, or Athletic Training programs or permission of instructor. Weight Training is an exercise program where weights are used for the purposes of increasing strength, endurance, flexibility, skill, and power. The purpose of this course is for the student to learn how each of the aforementioned aspects are included in a weight training program along with proper use of various equipment, safety guidelines, and program development. Additionally, this class will demonstrate the physiological and biomechanical principles involved in weight training.

PHED 3014 Lifeguard Training, 1 hour
A course designed to enhance the Physical Education major's background in aquatic safety. Students will have the opportunity to obtain the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification via the course.

PHED 3015 Recreational Sports, 1 hour
A course designed to improve the Physical Education major's background in non-traditional recreational sport activities. Students will experience lesser known activities that may be incorporated in a school physical education program.

PHED 3020 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping, 1 hour
A course designed to improve the Physical Education major's background in outdoor activities. Included in the course are safety concerns/procedures, equipment, no trace camping policies, cooking techniques, and a practical hiking/camping experience.

PHED 3021 Recreational Dance Education, 1 hour
This course involves learning and mastering the concepts, skills, and techniques related to performing and teaching others to perform a variety of recreational dances. Primary emphasis will be placed on movement principles common to each of the major recreational dance forms: folk, square, contra, social, and ballroom dance.

PHED 3022 Dance Choreography and Production, 1 hour
Whether for creative selfexpression, a Broadway musical, or a rock video performance, dance choreography involves combining the basic elements of movement. This course provides preservice professionals opportunities to learn, practice, and develop strategies for teaching the principles of composition, performance, and production, both common and unique to a wide variety of dance forms.

PHED 3023 Cardio-Conditioning Principles & Techniques, 2 hours
Prerequisite: Admittance into Exercise Science or Physical Education Teacher Education programs or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to develop and master the concepts, skills, and techniques related to designing, teaching, and leading the cardio-conditioning, musculoskeletal, and flexibility elements of a conditioning class.

PHED 3025 Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Physical Education (W), 2 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program, PHED 2000, or permission of instructor.

The study of and practicum in the objectives, needs, methods and materials involved in the design, implementation and evaluation of developmentally appropriate learning through movement programs for young children (i.e. preschool through grade four).

PHED 3025L Methods for Teaching Early Childhood Physical Education Lab, 1 hour
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. Co-Requisite: PHED 3025. The laboratory component of PHED 3025 is designed to provide preservice physical educators opportunities to engage in course-related field experiences facilitated by inservice physical educators at selected elementary schools.

PHED 3305 Nutrition, 2 hours
A course designed to introduce the student to the various components of nutrition and how they are applied to health, wellness, sports and exercise.

PHED 3340 Measurement and Evaluation, 3 hours
A course designed to examine the basic theories of measurement and evaluation including test selection and administration, analysis, and interpretation of data for various cognitive, affective and psychomotor tests commonly associated with health and physical education.

PHED 3350 Health Promotion (O), 3 hours
This course is designed to focus on the past and present roles of health promotion the various media for health promotion, and successful program planning and implementation.

PHED 3360 Motor Behavior (O), 3 hours
A study of the development of motor skills from the prenatal state to adulthood and old age. Emphasis is placed on fundamental motor skill development, physiological and psychological influences on skill development and the maturation impact on skill development throughout life.

PHED 3380 Exercise Testing and Prescription, 3 hours
A concentrated study of the principles of exercise testing and prescription for normal and special populations. Emphasis is placed on testing procedures and designing personalized exercise prescriptions.

PHED 3390 Health Education (O), 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. A study of the physical and mental health problems of society as they relate to humans and their confrontations with mental health, alcohol, diseases, drugs, marriage, nutrition, physical fitness, and sex.

PHED 3400 Adapted Physical Education, 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admission into the Teacher Education Program. A course designed to familiarize the student with those programs having the same goals as standard physical education programs but in which adjustments are made to accommodate the needs and abilities of exceptional students.

PHED 4010 Methods for Teaching Creative Movement and Dance, 3 hours
Prerequisites: Admission to Teacher Education or permission from the Instructor.
Foundations in the art, craft, and science of teaching creative movement and dance, with particular emphasis on practicums designed to provide physical education/teacher certification majors experiences in teaching, to include but not be limited to the following movement and dance forms from the physical education area of the Georgia Quality Core Curriculum: creative and thematic movement and dance; rhythmic health and skill-related fitness workouts, and folk, square, contra, social, and ballroom dance.

PHED 4025 Methods for Teaching Middle and Secondary School Physical Education, 3 hours
Co-Requisite: Enrollment in EDUC 4000. A course designed to give the students an overall view of physical education in today's middle and secondary schools, as well as to explore a wide variety of teaching methods and materials used to present program content. Directed observation in the schools is required and microteaching situations are utilized.

PHED 4405 Physical Education Administration, 3 hours
The study of the administrative process and methodology needed to develop a thorough understanding of desirable standards and program implementation in health and physical education.

PHED 4416 Personal and Contemporary Health Issues (W), 3 hours
A study of the attitudes and standards of the physical, emotional, and behavioral aspects of uptodate health issues. This is a teacher education course in which the learner becomes familiar with the complex components of sex and AIDS education, mental health, drug use/abuse, health care, consumer health, and future health needs.

PHED 4430 Exercise Leadership, 3 hours
Prerequisite: Admittance into Exercise Science, PHED 3380, or permission of the instructor. This course is designed to develop the necessary leadership qualities and skills expected for leading safe and effective exercise programs for a variety of populations. Emphasis will be placed on personal exercise prescription and group leadership skills and techniques.

PHED 4440 Practicum, 1 hour
The student is assigned to a specific instructional class or given an assignment within the school or community setting. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the professional growth of the physical education major.

PHED 4441 Practicum, 1 hour
The student is assigned to a specific instructional class or given an assignment within the school or community setting. The purpose of this assignment is to enhance the professional growth of the physical education major.

PHED 4450 Exercise Physiology, 3 hours
Prerequisites: PHED 2250 or BIOL 2250 or permission from the instructor. A lecture course designed to present the concepts and applications of the human body's physiological response to physical activity. Both the acute and chronic responses to exercise are examined.

PHED 4460 Kinesiology, 3 hours
Prerequisites: PHED 2250 or BIOL 2250 or permission from the instructor. A course designed to develop a fundamental understanding of the anatomical, neuromuscular, and kinesiological principles of human movement. The applications of these concepts should enable one to evaluate basic human performance.

PHED 4470 Cardiac Rehabilitation, 3 hours
Prerequisites: Admittance into Exercise Science PHED 4450 or permission from the instructor. A professional preparation course designed to provide the student with an understanding of how exercise has become an integral part of medicine by assisting in the diagnosis and treatment of persons with coronary disease. The course will focus on the pathophysiology of the disease, its detection, medical management, and exercise therapy.

PHED 4480 Biomechanics, 3 hours
Prerequisites: Admittance into Exercise Science PHED 4460 or permission from the instructor. A course designed to provide the student with an understanding of mechanical principles and their applications in the study of human movement in sports. Emphasis will be on the mechanical principles influencing human motion, sport technique, and equipment design.

PHED 4490 Internship: Exercise Science, 12 hours
Prerequisites: Admittance into Exercise Science, the Program coordinator's approval, all course work completed, purchase of a NGCSU nametag, and payment of Field Placement Fee. Each student may be required by the internship site supervisor to obtain professional liability insurance, a physical examination, and appropriate immunizations. This is a professional preparation course designed to position students in supervised exercise science settings (e.g., hospital, corporation, school, private business) so that they may gain practical experiences in his/her chosen field of study.

PHED 4500 Independent Study, 13 hours
Practical study and/or experience in the area of the student's major interest under the supervision of a faculty member, as approved by the student's advisor and the department head.