COLLEGE of EDUCATION
HUMAN PERFORMANCE, DANCE AND RECREATION
Joseph M. Berning, Interim Associate Department Head
Professor Coker; Associate Professor Knapp, Oliver, Berning; Instructors Benzoni, Brock, Carson, Gabriel, Gilpin, Green, LaPorte, Meyer, Montoya
(575) 646-2215
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Education– Teaching Physical Education
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts in Dance
MINORS:
- Dance
- Exercise
- Science
The Department of Human Performance, Dance and Recreation prepares students for many diverse careers in the athletic training, fitness, wellness, corporate fitness, professional preparation (e.g. PT/OT school) and physical education teaching field depending upon the specific program of study in which he or she is enrolled. Further details of the four different degree programs; athletic training education, dance, kinesiology and physical education as well as possible career options are outlined under the individual degree programs below.
The department also offers minors in dance and exercise science.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education
Athletic Training Education Program (131 credits)
The New Mexico State University Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and exists to provide a challenging and comprehensive educational experience, which incorporates the values of a supportive academic and clinical community, in order to prepare future leaders in athletic training and allied health professions.
Students who successfully complete the degree requirements are eligible to take the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. Students who pass the BOC exam are certified athletic trainers (ATC).
Application Procedures for Traditional Undergraduate Students
A. The NMSU ATEP generally accepts up to 24 qualified students each spring. Acceptance is competitively based on the quality of the application materials and the interview process. Application to the NMSU ATEP requires the following:
- Background Clearance ($)
- First Aid & CPR/AED-Professional Rescuer ($)
- Hepatitis B vaccination series ($)
- Annual Tuberculosis screening ($)
- Annual blood-borne pathogen training
- HIPAA training
- Physical exam by MD or DO
- Written statement of ability to meet the Technical Standards
- Official High School Transcripts
- Minimum High School GPA of 2.
- College Transcripts
- Minimum College GPA of 2.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Site visits to affiliated high school sites (Gadsden, Las Cruces, Mayfield, Onate)
- Interview with ATEP faculty and clinical instructors
- Passing of prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of “C.”
- SP M 190 – Introduction to Athletic Training
- SP M 272 – Clinical Practicum I
- Be a regular status, full-time student
- Satisfy NMSU basic academic competency requirements in English and math
B. Applications to the NMSU ATEP are generally accepted on March 15.
C. Applicants are generally notified of acceptance into the ATEP after the spring grades are posted.
NMMI Articulation Agreement
A. The NMSU ATEP has an articulation agreement with the New Mexico Military Institute (NMMI) and Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell (ENMUR), which allows NMMI students to apply to the NMSU ATEP during the spring of their freshman year, yet follow an approved curriculum plan at NMMI through their sophomore year.
B. NMMI students are required to meet the Application Requirements described under the Traditional Undergraduate Student section.
C. NMMI students are given equal consideration with NMSU students who apply to the NMSU ATEP.
Transfer Student Policy
A. Transfer students who meet the Application Requirements are considered for admission into the ATEP provided there is space available. CAATE guidelines generally require a clinical ratio of no more than 8 students to 1 ATC.
B. In addition to all ATEP Application Requirements listed above, transfer students are considered based on the following criteria:
- Official college/university transcripts are evaluated on an individual basis for credit towards NMSU ATEP requirements. To be considered for credit towards NMSU ATEP requirements, each course must have a grade of “C” or higher. Transcript courses at the 100 and 200 level are generally not accepted as a 300 or 400 level equivalent.
- Prospective transfer students who were previously accepted into another CAATE-accredited ATEP must provide official transcripts and course descriptions of all relative coursework. Provided there is space available in the NMSU ATEP, the level at which the transfer student is placed will depend on the evaluation of the official transcripts and course descriptions provided by the prospective transfer student.
- Prospective transfer students must be eligible to return to the college/university they last attended. An applicant who is under suspension is not considered for admission until the terms of the suspension at the previous institution are met.
- Students who wish to graduate from NMSU are generally required to complete 30 of their last 36 credits at NMSU. See the current NMSU catalog for more information regarding this and other transfer student policies.
Athletic Training Education Program Curriculum (86-87 credits)
| BIOL 254, Human Physiology | 3 |
| HNFS 251, Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PE P 304, The Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| PE P 411, Statistical Applications in Sport and Exercise Science or E ST 311G Statistical Applications | 3 |
| SP M 190, Introduction to Athletic Training | 3 |
| SP M 191, Medical Terminology | 3 |
| SP M 271, Human Systemic Anatomy | 3 |
| SP M 271 L, Human Systemic Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
| SP M 272, Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| SP M 273, Clinical Practicum II | 3 |
| SP M 290, General Medical Conditions | 3 |
| SP M 305, Biomechanics | 3 |
| SP M 308, Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SP M 309, Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| SP M 310, Sports Injuries I | 3 |
| SP M 371, Human Regional Anatomy | 4 |
| SP M 372, Clinical Practicum III | 4 |
| SP M 373, Clinical Practicum IV | 4 |
| SP M 375, Therapeutic Exercise | 3 |
| SP M 410, Sports Injuries II | 3 |
| SP M 411, Pharmacology | 3 |
| SP M 415, Therapeutic Modalities | 4 |
| SP M 422, Clinical Practicum V | 4 |
| SP M 423, Clinical Practicum VI | 4 |
| SP M 424, Clinical Practicum VII | 4 |
| SP M 425, Management Strategies in Athletic Training | 2 |
| SP M 460, Principles of Strength & Conditioning | 3 |
ATEP Required Elective Choices (3-4 credits)
| PE P 208, Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 |
| PE P 342, Motor Learning | 3 |
| PE P 456, Adapted Physical Activity for Persons with Chronic Diseases/Disabilities | 3 |
| SP M 330, Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| SP M 451, Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SP M 460L, Principles of Strength and Conditioning Lab | 1 |
| SP M 499, Problems (requires permission of ATEP director) | 1-3 |
ATEP requirements that meet General Education Core Requirements (45 credits)
Area I – English and Communication Arts: 10 credits required
Area II – Mathematics: 6 credits required: MATH 121G or 190
Area III –Laboratory Sciences: 8 credits required: Biol 211+L (4) AND CHEM 111G+L (4)
Area IV – Social/ Behavioral Sciences: 9 credits required: Psy 201G (3)
Area V – Humanities and Fine Arts: 6 credits required
VWW – 6 credits required
Students interested in majoring in Athletic Training Education are encouraged to meet with the ATEP Director prior to enrolling in SP M 272.
Please visit the NMSU ATEP web page for more information regarding this major.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Education—Teaching Physical Education
Information about Physical Education as a teaching field, and potential employment opportunities may be obtained at the Department Of Human Performance, Dance And Recreation in the Activity Center 204, phone 646-2215.
Teaching Program Requirements
The K-12 physical education teaching degree program prepares students for public or private school employment. Teaching program requirements are available in the departmental office and in the College of Education Advisement Center.
Note: Prior to graduation students are required to complete a comprehensive exit exam.
K-12 Teaching Preparation (35 credits)
| PE P 185, Introduction and Foundations . | 3 |
| PE P 208, Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 |
| PE P 210, Theory and Technique of Aquatics | 2 |
| PE P 216, Individual Activities | 2 |
| PE P 323, Racquet Sports | 2 |
| PE P 341, Motor Development | 3 |
| PE P 342, Motor Learning | 3 |
| PE P 363, Theory and Technique of Lflng Otdr Leisure Activities | 2 |
| PE P 392, Theory and Technique of Sports and Games | 2 |
| PE P 393, Theory and Technique of Dance and Rhythms | 2 |
| PE P 394, Theory and Technique of Sports and Games II | 2 |
| PE P 410, Physical Education Curriculum & Assessment | 3 |
| SP M 305, Biomechanics | 3 |
| SP M 308, Exercise Physiology | 3 |
(For specific general education course requirements it is mandatory that the department or advisement center be consulted.)
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology degree program comprises a core of coursework plus additional coursework in one of the following emphasis areas: business minor, exercise science, gerontology minor, performance psychology (psychology minor), or sports marketing minor. These five different tracks provide students diverse fitness and wellness career options within the public, private and/or corporate sectors. Alternately, students may wish to pursue graduate studies in a variety of areas such as business, exercise and sport sciences (e.g. exercise physiology, biomechanics), or medically related fields (e.g. medicine, physical and occupational therapy, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, etc.).
For specific general education course requirements it is essential that the department or advisement center be consulted.
Information about Kinesiology and potential employment opportunities may be obtained at the Department Of Human Performance, Dance And Recreation in the Activity Center 204, phone 646-2215.
Note: Students are required to complete 129 total semester hours (130 performance psychology track) Kinesiology degree. Additionally, students completing requirements for this degree will be ultimately responsible to ensure that they have completed 48 upper division credits (300 and 400 level courses).
Note: Prior to graduation students are required to complete a comprehensive exit examination.
Kinesiology Core (48 credits)
| HNFS 251, Human Nutrition | 3 |
| PE P 185, Introductions and Foundations | 3 |
| PE P 208, Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 |
| PE P 304, The Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| PE P 342, Motor Learning | 3 |
| PE P 411, Statistical Application in Sport and Exercise Science or E ST 311G Statistical Applications | 3 |
| PE P 456, Adapted Physical Activity Persons Chronic Dse/Dsblts | 3 |
| SP M 250, Sport Safety | 2 |
| SP M 271, Human Systemic Anatomy | 3 |
| SP M 271L, Human Systemic Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| SP M 305, Biomechanics | 3 |
| SP M 308, Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SP M 309, Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| SP M 445, Internship | 12 |
Additional coursework for individual kinesiology tracks are listed below. Each track requires 15 electives (Gerontology 12 electives) which are outlined on individual degree plans (see advisor for details).
1. Business Track – Minor in Business Administration (18 credit hours)
Select 9 hours from only one of the following prefixes
- ACCT, ECON, FIN, IB, MGT, or MKTG
- Select 9 hours from any of the following prefixes
- ACCT, BA, BCIS, BLAW, BUSA, ECON, FIN, ITB, IB, MGT, or MKTG
- Note: Official minor documentation must be completed with the College of Business Administration and Economics.
2. Exercise Science Track (18 credit hours)
| BIOL 254, Human Physiology or BIOL 354, Physiology of Humans | 3 |
| BIOL 354 L, Physiology of Humans Laboratory | 1 |
| SP M 330, Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| SP M 371, Human Regional Anatomy | 4 |
| SP M 451, Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SP M 460, Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| SP M 460 L, Principles of Strength and Conditioning Lab .. | 1 |
3. Gerontology Track – Minor in Gerontology (21 credit hours)
| GERO 415/MPH 515, Introduction to Gerontology | 3 |
| GERO 456/MPH 556, Biological Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| GERO 493/MPH 593, Adulthood and Aging | 3 |
| GERO 494/MPH 594, Aging in a Multicultural Society | 3 |
Select two (6 credit hours) from the following courses:
| FCS 448, The Aging Family; HNFS 406*, Geriatric Nutrition; GERO 450/MPH 557, Health Promotion for the Elderly; GERO 451, Aging and Public Policy; NURS 324*, Nursing Care Older Adults | 6 |
Additional Department Requirement
| PE P 341, Motor Development | 3 |
*Prerequisites required.
Note: Official minor documentation must be completed with the College of Health and Social Services.
4. Performance Psychology-Minor in Psychology (19 credit hours)
| PSY 310, Experimental Methods | 4 |
| PSY 317, Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 320, Learning | 3 |
| PSY 321, Psychology of Personality | 3 |
| PSY 340, Cognitive Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 345, Human Factors Psychology | 3 |
Note: Official minor documentation must be completed with the Department of Psychology.
5. Sports Marketing- Minor in Sports Marketing (18 credit hours)
| BLAW 313, Sports and the Law | 3 |
| MKTG 454, Sports Marketing | 3 |
| MKTG 481, Sport Marketing Management | 3 |
An additional nine credit hours must be Marketing courses taken with the College of Business at the 300 level or above. Economics 406: Economics of Sports, may be taken with the pre-approval of the Economics Department Head.
Note: Official minor documentation must be completed with the College of Business, Department of Marketing.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Arts in Dance
The Dance program provides a broad coverage of the field that includes the development of basic technical, performance, and teaching skills. Students can choose between two tracks: performance track and dance education track.
(For specific general education course requirements please consult with the coordinator of the dance program).
Performance Track
The performance track is specifically designed to train dancers for stage careers. The primary focus for dance students on this track will be to increase their athletic and artistic skills through technique, choreography, improvisation, and production classes. Dance students on this track will be required to be in one of the NMSU dance companies, participating in performances on and off campus. The senior culminating experience will be to produce a senior concert.
Dance Technique (47 credit hours in 4 dance styles, 24 upper division credits with a specialization/focus of 2 dance styles).
| DANC 110, Classical Spanish I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 210, Classical Spanish II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 120, Ballet Folklorico I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC, 220, Ballet Folklorico II, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 122, Latin Social Dance I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 222, Latin Social Dance II, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 123, Ballet Technique I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 223, Ballet Technique II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 323, Ballet Technique III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 423,Ballet Technique IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 124, Jazz Technique I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 224, Jazz Technique II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 324, Jazz Technique III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 424, Jazz Technique IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 125, Ballroom Dance I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 225, Ballroom Dance II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 126, Modern Dance Tech I | 1 |
| DANC 226, Modern Dance Tech II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 326, Modern Dance Tech III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 426, Modern Dance Tech IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 127, Tap I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 227, Tap II, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 128, Social Dance I | 1 |
| DANC 129, Flamenco I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 229, Flamenco II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 329, Flamenco III, 4x | 3 |
Performance and Production, 18 credit hours, 9 upper division credits
| *DANC 203, Performance & Production I, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 303, Performance & Production II, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 204, DanceSport I, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 304, DanceSport II, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 205, Dance Ensemble I, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 305, Dance Ensemble II, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 280, Improvisation I | 1 |
| *DANC 380, Improvisation II | 1 |
| *DANC 289, Principles of Choreography I | 2 |
| *DANC 389, Principles of Choreography II | 2 |
| *DANC 465, Senior Culminating Experience (2 semesters) | 1-6 |
| DANC 450, Special Topics | 1-3 |
| DANC 499, Problems | 1-3 |
Dance Education, 7 credit hours, 6 upper division credits
| *DANC 300, Dance Pedagogy I or | 3 |
| *DANC 400, Dance Pedagogy II | 3 |
| *DANC 213, Dance Practicum I or | 1 |
| *DANC 313, Dance Practicum II | 1 |
| *DANC 451, World Dance | 3 |
Dance Science, 3 credit hours
| *SP M 305, Biomechanics (SP M 271 is prerequisite) | 3 |
Dance Electives, 4 credit hours, (from the Dance Curriculum)
Dance Education Track
The dance education track is specifically designed to train dancers for arts-in-education and studio careers. While requiring technical proficiency, this track has an emphasis on pedagogy and education with a required senior culminating experience of an off campus teaching project.
Dance Technique: 34 credit hours, 13 upper division, covering at least 3 dance styles
| DANC 110, Classical Spanish I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 210, Classical Spanish II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 120, Ballet Folklorico I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 220, Ballet Folklorico II, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 122, Latin Social Dance I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 222 , Latin Social Dance II, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 123, Ballet Technique I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 223, Ballet Technique II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 323, Ballet Technique III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 423, Ballet Technique IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 124, Jazz Technique I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 224, Jazz Technique II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 324, Jazz Technique III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 424, Jazz Technique IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 125, Ballroom Dance I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 225, Ballroom Dance II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 126, Modern Dance Tech I, | 1 |
| DANC 226, Modern Dance Tech II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 326, Modern Dance Tech III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 426, Modern Dance Tech IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 127, Tap I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 227, Tap II, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 128, Social Dance I | 1 |
| DANC 129, Flamenco I, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 229, Flamenco II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 329, Flamenco III, 4x | 3 |
Performance and Production, 10 credit hours, 3 upper division credits
| *DANC 203, Performance & Production I, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 303, Performance & Production II, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 204, DanceSport I, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 304, DanceSport II, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 205, Dance Ensemble I, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 305, Dance Ensemble II, 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 280, Improvisation I | 1 |
| *DANC 380, Improvisation II | 1 |
| *DANC 289, Principles of Choreography I | 2 |
| *DANC 389, Principles of Choreography II | 2 |
| *DANC 465, Senior Culminating Experience (2 semesters) | 1-6 |
| DANC 450, Special Topics | 1-3 |
Dance Education, 24 credit hours, 23 upper division credits
| *DANC 300, Dance Pedagogy I or | 3 |
| *DANC 400, Dance Pedagogy II | 3 |
| *DANC 213, Dance Practicum I or | 1 |
| *DANC 313, Dance Practicum II | 1 |
| *DANC 451, World Dance | 3 |
| PE P 341, Motor Development | 3 |
| PE P 342, Motor Learning | 3 |
| DANC 450, Special Topics | 1-3 |
| DANC 460, Dance History | 3 |
| DANC 499, Problems | 1-3 |
| EDUC 300+, Education electives | 3-6 |
Dance Management, 3 credit hours
| *DANC 275, Dance Studio Management | 3 |
Dance Science, 3 credit hours
| *SP M 305, Biomechanics (SP M 271 is prerequisite) | 3 |
Dance/Gen. Ed. Electives, 4 credit hours
MINOR: Dance
For more information, visit the Undergraduate Advisement Center or the Department of Human Performance Dance and Recreation for Dance Minor requirements .
MINOR: Exercise Science (18 - 19 credits)
| PE P 208, Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 |
| SP M 305, Biomechanics | 3 |
| SP M 308, Exercise Physiology .. | 3 |
| SP M 309, Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| SP M 451, Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
And either
| SP M 330, Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| SP M 460 + L, Principles of Strength and Conditioning/Lab | 4 |
Note: Official minor documentation must be completed with the Department of Human Performance Dance and Recreation.