Adventure ed. minor

Athletic training major 

Coaching minor

Health ed. minor

Physical ed. major

Adapted phys ed. add-on

Courses

Test-out & credit by exam

Health, Exercise Science and Athletics (HESA)
(College of Professional Studies)
Rory Suomi, Chair of School of Health, Exercise Science, and Athletics (HESA)
Room 122 Health Enhancement Center
Phone: 715-346-3147
E-mail: hesa@uwsp.edu
Web:  www.uwsp.edu/hesa

Faculty/Staff: S Anderson, P Bloom, A Boelk, A Brugge, S Egner, C Evans, S Frazier, F Hebert, A Hildebrandt, J Johnson, T Journell, M Koroch, J Miech, S Miech, W Nichols, A Ninnemann, F O'Brien, K Roth, H Schmies, R Semling, J Stoffle, R Suomi, K Turner, J Verdegan, R Verdegan, D Wedeking, N Weiler, S White, M Wilson, R Witt.

Definition: Physical education is the process by which individuals obtain optimal physical, mental, social and fitness skills through the medium of human movement.  The UWSP Physical Education major prepares students for a K-12 Teaching Certification License (#530). Athletic training is a medical profession specializing in health care for active populations, cooperating with physicians and other allied health personnel.

Note: You may NOT take courses pass/fail that lead to completion of a professional HESA program (physical education, athletic training, coaching, health education, physical education for the exceptional individual, adventure education.)

Abbreviations:

ADVE = Adventure Education
AT = Athletic Training
HEC = Health Enhancement Center (Phy Ed Building)
HESA = Health, Exercise Science and Athletics
HLED = Health Education
HP/W = Health Protection/Wellness
P ED = Physical Education
PEP = Professional Education Program
PEX = Physical Education for the Exceptional Individual
WLNS = Wellness (formerly general physical education)

Physical Education Major for Teacher Certification (K-12)
Enrollment/Retention Standards: Enrollment caps for physical education majors are determined by the School of Education (20 per year). If you wish to transfer into physical education from a different UWSP major, you must have a 2.75 cumulative grade point average. New All students must follow these requirements:

1. Freshmen: Complete a minimum of 30 credits with a 2.50 GPA. These credits include P ED 105, 150; Math 100, English 101 and 102, Biology 160, Psychology 110, and 5 credits of chemistry or physics (23 credits). You must complete these courses before you can enroll in P ED 200, 201, 260.

2. Sophomores: Complete 60 credits with a 2.60 GPA By the end of the sophomore year complete P ED 105, 150, 200, 201, 220, and 271.

3. Juniors: When enrolled in P ED  260, apply to the Professional Education Program (PEP). Prerequisites for P ED 331 are acceptance into the School of Education and director consent.

Physical Education Major: Consists of 47 credits:

1. Required: P ED 105, 150, 200, 201, 220, 260, 271, 310, 315, 331, 332, 370, 380, 391, 428; HP/W 312; PEX 400, 401; WLNS 205.

2. Collateral requirements:

   1.  Laboratory science: Biology 160, 285; Chemistry 101 or Physics 101.

   2.  GDR requirements for DPI certification: History 176 and 177; Psych 110; Poli Sci 101; one fine arts course (HU1); one literature course (HU2).

   3.  First Aid/CPR: WLNS 123.

   4.  Education 205, 351, 381, 386, P ED 398, 400.

   5.  GPA of 2.75 in physical education courses.

   6.  WLNS 146 is recommended to increase employment opportunities.

3. Admission requirements for acceptance into the School of Education: Incoming freshmen and transfer students are “premajors.” To become an accepted major follow these procedures:

   1.  Before you apply, complete with a grade of C- or better or be enrolled in the following: P ED 105, 150, 200, 201, 220, 271; Biology 160; Chemistry 101 or Physics 101. Note: P ED 105 and 220 must be taken at UW-Stevens Point.

   2.  Have 2.75 GPA in all credits attempted.

   3.  Apply to the School of Education and to the Physical Education Department for acceptance into the Professional Education Program (PEP) when courses in 3a above are complete and you are enrolled in PE 260. “Premajors” must meet the PEP admission criteria listed under Education in this catalog. “Premajors” have two opportunities to apply to the Professional Education Program. Failure to apply during enrollment in 260 will result in the forefeiture of one of the two opportunities for admittance to PEP. Failure to meet the School of Education criteria for admittance to PEP when enrolled in 260 will result in denial.

   4.  Candidates must complete the application form for PEP from the Education Advising Office in CPS. In addition, candidates must submit a separate set of application materials to the Physical Education Department. Prospective PEP candidates will be ranked by the Physical Education Department on Wisconsin Teaching Standards, cumulative GPA, PPST scores, personal statement/reflection, resume, and the Pre-Professional Interview. The GPA and personal statement/resume will be assigned a higher weight in the total rankings.

   5.  Candidates may appeal if denied admission to the program. You may contact the School of Education regardng the appeal process.

   6.  Available seats in t he School of Education will determine the number of majors accepted.

   7.  You must be accepted  into the School of Education or have completed one attempt before you can enroll in P ED 310, 331, 370, 380, 391, 428; PEX 400, 401; HP/W 312.

4. Refer to the Education section earlier in this catalog for information about admission to the Professional Education Program and teacher certification. NOTE: To graduate with a comprehensive physical education major, you must successfully complete all teacher certification requirements including student teaching in physical education.

5. Upon acceptance into the School of Education you must complete all major courses with a C- or better.

6. To repeat a course, follow UWSP policy. The last grades for repeated courses will be calculated into your GPA. (Credit for 199, 299, 399 does NOT count in the cumulative GPA required for admission.)

Athletic Training Major
Holly Schmies, Coordinator
Room 129, Health Enhancement Center
Phone: 715-346-2922
E-mail: hschmies@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/hesa/athtraining

Faculty/staff: A Brugge, M Koroch, H Schmies, R Verdegan, D Wedeking, N Weiler.
Medical Directors: James Banovetz MD, PhD; Daniel Kraeger, DO, ATC

Athletic Training Major

1. Academic Program: Complete the following.

1. Requirements for Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree.

2. AT 181, 182, 200, 201, 251, 300, 301, 302, 303, 362, 370, 380, 381, 382, 400, 401, 420, 425, 430, 435; COAC 372; FN 253; CLS 295; P ED 271, 310, 362; HP/W 312.

3. Collateral requirements: BIO 160, 285; CHEM 101; HP/W 102; HD 265; MATH 355; PSYC 110; WLNS 123.

2. Clinical Practicum: As an ATEP student you must complete clinical rotations as a requirement of the practicum courses (AT 201, 300, 301, 302, 400, and 401.  You will gain clinical experience in the following settings or activities:

1. UWSP Athletic training facility.

2. Clinical/high school/industrial.

3. Lower extremity intensive.

4. Upper extremity intensive.

5. Equipment intensive.

6. General medical.

3. Clinical Rotations: Throughout the six semester curriculum program, you will complete a minimum of 1,200 clinical rotation hours under direct supervision of a NATABOC certified athletic trainer within the practicum courses.                                                               

Accreditation: The UWSP athletic training education program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. You may contact them at CAATE, 2201 Double Creek Drive, Suite 5006, Round Rock TX 78664; phone 512-733-9700; caate@sbcglobal.net.

Affiliation Agreements: UW-Stevens Point has affiliation agreements with various medical facilities and schools in the area to provide clinical practicum education for students. The approved clinical instructors of the affiliated sites are given courtesy appointments as university associates or volunteers. The affiliation agreements are with clinics and hospitals in the Central Wisconsin area and their contracted high schools for athletic training coverage.

Academic Standards
Admission requirements: Incoming freshmen and transfer students who declare athletic training are considered “pre-majors.” All "pre-majors" must apply for acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP). The application process takes place each spring semester. The application process includes the following: 

1. Prerequisite coursework (must be completed or concurrently in progress with good standing): AT 181, 182, BIO 160, HP/W 102, PHYS 101, PSYC 110, WLNS 123 -- all with a grade of C- or better.

2. Have a minimum of a 2.75 GPA in all credits attempted.

3. Request and complete the ATEP application. Applications can be obtained in person from the Program Director.

        Along with the application, you must also:

1. Submit four letters of recommendation and a statement of acceptance for the ATEP technical standards, journals and timesheets from AT 182.

2. Complete a formal interview with the ATEP Admissions Committee.

4. Submit your application to the Program Director by March 1st.

Additional notes about applying to the ATEP:

1. Admission decisions are provided to you in writing by April 1st.

2. Meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements for eligibility to apply does not guarantee acceptance into ATEP. The application process is competitive and acceptance is based on academic credentials, interviews, and available clinical sites/instructors.
3. If your application is denied, you may reapply. You will continue to work on general degree requirements or courses within your chosen major  while waiting to reapply.

4. Transfer students: If you are transferring from another institution, you may apply to the ATEP after all prerequisite courses are complete and you meet the minimum requirements:

1. AT prefixed courses must be completed at UWSP.

2. If transferring from an institution with a CAATE accredited ATEP,  athletic training courses may be accepted. However, you must realize that additional courses may be required to meet ATEP competencies and proficiencies.

Upon acceptance to the ATEP, you must:

1. Provide verification of current physical examination by an approved health care provider (MD, DO, PA, CNP) confirming the physical and mental abilities required of an athletic trainer.

2. Provide verification you are free of communicable disease. You must provide documentation of immunization history, current antibody titers for Hepatitis B and C, MMR, DPT, Varicella, and a current tuberculosis (TB) test.

3. Complete a healthcare provider background check as required by regulations  in Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter HFS 12.

4. Supply verification of personal healthcare provider liability insurance.

5. Provide documentation of a TB test for clinical rotations prior to each academic year.

6. Submit all health-related documentations/verifications to the Program Director prior to the start of each fall semester.

 Retention

In order to maintain good standing within the ATEP, you must: