COLLEGE of EDUCATION
HUMAN PERFORMANCE, DANCE AND RECREATION
Professor Robert Wood, academic department head
Professor Oliver; Associate Professors Knapp, Berning; Assistant Professors Boham, Keeley, Newman, Post; Instructors, Arranda, Brock, Gilpin,
(575) 646-2215
http://education.nmsu.edu/hpdr/
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 provides students with the education necessary to pursue careers in allied health sciences (medicine, physical therapy, occupational therapy, etc.), athletic training, physical education, dance, and dance education, and for a variety of careers in the fitness and wellness industry. Details of the four different degree programs; athletic training, dance, kinesiology and physical education, are provided below.
The department also offers minors in dance and exercise science.
DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education
Athletic Training (130 credits)
The New Mexico State University Athletic Training Education Bachelors Degree Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and has a competitive application process. The program provides a challenging didactic and comprehensive clinical educational experience, and 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 complete the degree requirements earn a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Education and are eligible to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. Students who pass the BOC exam are referred to as Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC).
Application Procedures for Traditional Undergraduate Students
The NMSU Athletic Training Education Program typically accepts up to 20 qualified students each spring. Acceptance is competitive, and is based on the quality of the application materials, an entrance examination and an interview. Application to the program requires:
- Completion of Prerequisite Courses with a C or better: Please see the Program Director or academic advisor for details.
- Observation Hours: Site visits to affiliated high schools and NMSU athletics
- Complete written application packet which includes:
- Background Clearance ($)
- First Aid & CPR/AED-Professional Rescuer ($)
- Hepatitis B vaccination series ($)
- Annual Tuberculosis screening ($)
- Physical exam by MD or DO
- Written statement of ability to meet the Technical Standards
- Official High School Transcripts
- Minimum High School GPA of 2.5
- College Transcripts from NMSU and all other institutions attended.
- Minimum College GPA of 2.8
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- Be a regular status, full-time student
- Satisfy NMSU basic academic competency requirements in English and math.
- D. Entrance Examination
- E. Interview with Athletic Training Education Program faculty and clinical instructors
Applications to the NMSU Athletic Training Education Program are due on the second Friday in April for admission the following fall semester.
Applicants will be accepted on a conditional status depending on evaluation of spring grades. Applicants will be granted full acceptance if the GPA of the student is a 2.5 or higher after the spring semester of the application year.
Transfer Student Policy
Transfer students who meet /the Application Requirements will be considered for admission into the Athletic Training Education Program provided there is space available. CAATE guidelines require a clinical ratio of no more than 8 Athletic Training Students to 1 certified Athletic Trainer.
NMSU's Athletic Training Education Program reserves the right to deny admission to students for any reason. Simply meeting the academic standards for admission does not guarantee students admission into the program.
Athletic Training Curriculum (79 credits)
| HNFS 251, Human Nutrition | 3 |
| SP M 190, Introduction to Athletic Training | 3 |
| SP M 191, Medical Terminology for Athletic Training | 3 |
| SP M 271, Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| SP M 271 L, Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| SP M 272, Clinical Practicum I | 2 |
| SP M 273, Clinical Practicum II | 3 |
| SP M 304, The Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 3 |
| SP M 305, Biomechanics | 3 |
| SP M 308, Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SP M 310, Orthopedic Evaluation of Lower Extremity Injuries I | 3 |
| SP M 371, Anatomy & Physiology II + Lab | 4 |
| SP M 372, Clinical Practicum III | 4 |
| SP M 373, Clinical Practicum IV | 4 |
| SP M 375, Therapeutic Exercise | 3 |
| SP M 410, Orthopedic Evaluation of Upper Extremity Injuries II | 3 |
| SP M 411, Gen Med & Pharmacology in Athletic Training | 4 |
| SP M 412, Inferential Stats in Sport and Exer. Science | 3 |
| SP M 415, Therapeutic Modalities | 4 |
| SP M 420, Orthopedic Evaluation of Head, Neck, & Spine Injuries | 3 |
| 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 |
Athletic Training Program Required Elective Choices (6 credits)
| PE P 208, Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 |
| PE P 319, Lifetime Activities | 3 |
| SP M 330, Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| SP M 342, Motor Learning | 3 |
| SP M 451, Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SP M 456, Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| SP M 460L, Principles of Strength and Conditioning Lab | 1 |
| SP M 499, Topics in Athletic Training (requires permission of ATEP director) | 1-3 |
Athletic Training requirements that meet General Education Core Requirements (45 credits)
Area I - English and Communication Arts: 10 credits required: ENGL 111G and COMM 253G or 265G
Area II - Mathematics: 6 credits required: MATH 121G or 190 and Math 142G or 210G
Area III -Laboratory Sciences: 8 credits required: BIOL 111+L (4) or BIOL 211+L(4)AND CHEM 111G+L (4)
Area IV - Social/ Behavioral Sciences: 6-9 credits required: PSY 201G (3)
Area V - Humanities and Fine Arts: 6-9 credits required
VWW - 6 credits required
Students interested in majoring in Athletic Training Education are encouraged to meet with the Athletic Training Education Program Director prior to enrolling in SP M 272.
Please visit the NMSU Athletic Training Education Program web page for more information regarding this major, http://education.nmsu.edu/hpdr/training/index.html.
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 (48 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 315, Elementary School Physical Education | 3 |
| PE P 319, Lifetime Activities | 2 |
| PE P 323, Racquet Sports | 2 |
| PE P 363, Theory and Technique of Lifelong Outdoor 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 455, Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
| PE P 466, Secondary Physical Education | 6 |
| SP M 271 Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| SP M 271L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| SP M 305, Biomechanics | 3 |
| SP M 308, Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SP M 341, Motor Development | 3 |
| SP M 342, Motor Learning | 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 consists of 38 credit hours of core coursework plus additional coursework in one of the following emphasis areas: business, exercise science, gerontology, or performance psychology. These four 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 128 total semester hours for the 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). Kinesiology students must maintain a 2.5 GPA in order to enroll in upper division SP M and PE P courses.
Kinesiology Core (38 credits)
| PE P 208, Fitness for Health and Sport | 3 |
| SP M 271 Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| SP M 271L Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| SP M 305, Biomechanics | 3 |
| SP M 308, Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SP M 342, Motor Learning | 3 |
| SP M 371 Anatomy & Physiology II + Lab | 4 |
| SP M 412, Inferential Stats in Sport and Exercise Science | 3 |
| SP M 445, Internship | 12 |
Select 3 hours from one of the following:
| SP M 303, Health & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| SP M 304, Psychology of Sport & Exercise | 3 |
Additional coursework for individual kinesiology tracks are listed below. The various tracks require 21-27 credit hours of electives (see advisor for details).
1. Business Track - Minor in Business Administration (21 credit hours)
Select 3 hours from one of the following:
| P E 270, Special Topics | 3 |
| PE P 185, Intro and Foundations | 3 |
Select 9 hours from only one of the following prefixes
ACCT, ECON, FIN, I B, MGT, or MKTG
Select 9 hours from any of the following prefixes
ACCT, B A, BCIS, BLAW, BUSA, ECON, FIN, I B, MGT, or MKTG
Note: Official minor documentation must be completed with the College of Business Administration and Economics.
2. Exercise Science Track (19 credit hours)
| PE P 185, Intro and Foundations | 3 |
| PE P 319, Lifetime Activities | 2 |
| SP M 330, Exercise Prescription | 4 |
| SP M 451, Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| SP M 456, Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| SP M 460, Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| SP M 460 L, Principles of Strength and Conditioning Lab | 1 |
3a. Gerontology Track - Option A. (18 credit hours)
| PE P 185, Intro and Foundations | 3 |
| PE P 319, Lifetime Activities | 2 |
| SP M 330, Exercise Prescription | 4 |
| SP M 456, Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| SP M 458, Physical Dimensions of Aging | 3 |
| SP M 465, Senior Seminar | 3 |
3b. Gerontology Track - Option B. Minor in Gerontology (18 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 Older Adult; GERO 451, Aging and Public Policy; NURS 324*, Nursing Care of the Older Adult | 6 |
Additional Department Requirement
*Prerequisites required.
Note: Official minor documentation must be completed with the College of Health and Social Services.
4. Performance Psychology - Minor in Psychology (24 credit hours)
| PE P 185, Intro and Foundations | 3 |
| Select 3 credits from the following (not counted in core requirements) | |
| SP M 303, Health & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| SP M 304, Psychology of Sport & Exercise | 3 |
Psychology Minor (18 credit hours): Student must complete official Psychology Minor requiring 18 credit hours in PSY. Courses used for PSY minor cannot be used for credit as electives.
Note: Official minor documentation must be completed with the Department of Psychology.
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 210, Classical Spanish II, | 1 |
| DANC, 220, Ballet Folklorico II, | 1 |
| DANC 222, Latin Social Dance II (Bronze Level), 2x | 2 |
| DANC 223, Ballet Technique II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 323, Ballet Technique III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 423,Ballet Technique IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 224, Jazz Technique II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 324, Jazz Technique III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 424, Jazz Technique IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 225, Ballroom Dance II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 226, Modern Dance Technique II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 326, Modern Dance III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 426, Modern Dance Tech IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 227, Tap Dance II, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 229, Flamenco II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 329, Flamenco III, 4x | 3 |
Performance and Production, 18 credit hours, 9 upper division credits from any of the following
| *DANC 203, Performance & Production I, may be taken up to 8x | 1 |
| *DANC 303, Performance & Production II, may be taken up to 8x | 1 |
| *DANC 204, Dance Sport I, may be taken up to 4x | 1-2 |
| *DANC 304, Dance Sport II,may be taken up to 4x | 1-2 |
| *DANC 205, Dance Ensemble I, may be taken up to 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 305, Dance Ensemble II, may be taken up to 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, 7 credit hours
| *DANC 300, Dance Pedagogy I | or 3 |
| *DANC 466, Dance Pedagogy II | 3 |
| *DANC 313, Dance Practicum I | or 1 |
| *DANC 413, Dance Practicum II | 1 |
| *DANC 451V, World Dance | 3 |
Dance Electives, 7 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 210, Classical Spanish II, | 2 |
| DANC 220, Ballet Folklorico II | 1 |
| DANC 222 , Latin Social Dance II, 2x | 1 |
| DANC 223, Ballet Technique II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 323, Ballet Technique III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 423, Ballet Technique IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 224, Jazz Technique II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 324, Jazz Technique III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 424, Jazz Technique IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 225, Ballroom Dance II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 226, Modern Dance Technique II, 2x | 2 |
| DANC 326, Modern Dance III, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 426, Modern Dance Tech IV, 4x | 3 |
| DANC 227, Tap Dance II, 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 , may be taken up to 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 303, Performance & Production , may be taken up to 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 204, Dance Sport I, may be taken up to 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 304, Dance Sport II, may be taken up to 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 205, Dance Ensemble I, may be taken up to 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 305, Dance Ensemble II, may be taken up to 4x | 1 |
| *DANC 280, Improvisation I | 1 |
| *DANC 289, Principles of Choreography I | 2 |
Dance Education, 24 credit hours
| *DANC 300, Dance Pedagogy I or | 3 |
| *DANC 466, Dance Pedagogy II | 3 |
| *DANC 313, Dance Practicum I or | 1 |
| *DANC 413, Dance Practicum II | 1 |
| *DANC 451V, World Dance | 3 |
| *DANC 465, Senior Culminating Experience (two semesters) | 1-6 |
| DANC 450, Special Topics | 1-3 |
| EDUC 300+, Education electives | 3-6 |
| SP M 341, Motor Development | 3 |
| SP M 342, Motor Learning | 3 |
Dance Management, 3 credit hours
| *DANC 275, Dance Studio Management | 3 |
Dance/Gen. Ed. Electives, 8 credit hours
MINOR: Dance (18 credits)
| DANC 451V, World Dance | 3 |
| DANC 303, Production and Performance | 1 |
Dance Electives: 4 credits
Dance Technique: 10 credits, 6 at upper division
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.