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Exercise and Sport Sciences
Tracking for Exercise and Sport Sciences - Athletic Training **
Tracking for Exercise and Sport Sciences - Fitness/Wellness Specialist
Tracking for Exercise and Sport Sciences - Physical Education
Tracking for Exercise and Sport Sciences - Sport Management
Tracking for Exercise and Sport Sciences - Exercise Physiology

Exercise and Sport Sciences

The department offers programs designed to prepare students as specialists in athletic training, exercise physiology, fitness/wellness, physical education teaching or sport management. Satisfactory completion of courses in one of these areas will lead to a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences.

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Tracking for Exercise and Sport Sciences - Athletic Training **

Academic progress of freshmen and sophomores is monitored each semester based on criteria established by the college faculty. These criteria are known as 'Critical Tracking Criteria'. To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria your first fall or spring term of enrollment and each subsequent fall or spring term for a total of 5 semesters.

The athletic training specialization is a CAAHEP (Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs) accredited program offering students the opportunity to sit for the NATABOC (National Athletic Trainers' Association Board of Certification) examination. Certification by the NATABOC is considered by most authorities to be the standard of qualification for the practice of athletic training. The athletic training specialization provides an excellent foundation from which a student can pursue entry-level employment or graduate study in athletic training or other allied health fields.

The student pursues the undergraduate specialization via introductory and advanced courses in athletic training and other specialties offered through the Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences and other departments campus-wide. In addition, the student must accumulate a minimum of 800 hours of athletic training experience under the supervision of an NATABOC - certified athletic trainer. The student must plan for a minimum of two years (five semesters) to complete the required 800 clinical hours once the student has been formally accepted into the athletic training education program. The clinical experience is obtained by working at several affiliated sites located at UF, area high schools and nearby clinics. The program places emphasis on the development of both cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills through experiences in the classroom, research laboratory, clinical rotations and internship experiences.

The University of Florida admits students as freshmen into the major of Exercise and Sport Sciences. Students specializing in athletic training are reviewed each semester against critical tracking criteria established by the department and the athletic training faculty. Students at this time must be CPR certified, able to document 100 hours of athletic training observational experience, provide verification of Hepatitis B vaccination or a signed waiver and interview with members of the Athletic Training Selection Committee. In keeping with the SUS articulation agreement, all students are reviewed in the junior year for continuation in the athletic training program. Transfer students who have met the tracking criteria and minimum criteria for admission must interview and demonstrate basic skills and competencies from PET 2622C, Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries. Transfer interviews and skill demonstrations must be scheduled by transfer students prior to admission. Transfer students should contact the ESS Advising Office prior to the end of Spring term to find out the date/time interviews and skills demonstrations will be held. All required courses must be completed prior to internship.

Semester 1:

• 2.5 UF GPA required for sems 1-5
• Complete 1 of the 6 critical tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework PSY2013; SPC2600 or AEE3030C; MAC1147 or MAC1140 and any statistics or MAC1140 and MAC1114; PET2622C; PET2320C; PET2350C

Semester 2:

• Complete 1 additional course of the 6 tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 3:

• Complete 2 additional course of the 6 tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 4:

• Complete all 6 critical tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on all tracking coursework

** Due to the rigorous nature of the athletic training program, athletic training students normally pursue a five semester Junior/Senior year sequence by taking 12-14 credit hours per semester and making up the remaining credit hours during a Summer semester.

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Tracking for Exercise and Sport Sciences - Fitness/Wellness Specialist

Academic progress of freshmen and sophomores is monitored each semester based on criteria established by the college faculty. These criteria are known as 'Critical Tracking Criteria'. To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria your first fall or spring term of enrollment and each subsequent fall or spring term for a total of 5 semesters.

• The fitness/wellness specialization emphasizes the practical aspects of fitness and wellness. Students become exercise technicians and specialists in hospitals and corporate, private or state agencies. Students must complete a one-semester internship in one of these settings. All required courses must be completed prior to internship.

Semester 1:

• 2.2 UF GPA required for sems 1-5
• Complete 1 of the 5 critical tracking courses with a 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework PSY2013; SPC2600 or AEE3030C; MAC1147 or MAC1140 and any statistics or MAC1140 and MAC1114; PET2320C; PET2350C

Semester 2:

• Complete 1 additional course of the 5 tracking courses with a 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 3:

• Complete 1 additional course of the 5 tracking courses with a 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 4:

• Complete all 5 critical tracking courses with a 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework

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PET 3640C Exercise Therapy/Adapted PE

Tracking for Exercise and Sport Sciences - Physical Education

Academic progress of freshmen and sophomores is monitored each semester based on criteria established by the college faculty. These criteria are known as 'Critical Tracking Criteria'. To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria your first fall or spring term of enrollment and each subsequent fall or spring term for a total of 5 semesters.

• The teaching physical education specialization will lead to the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Sciences with NCATE-approved teacher certification. Students are prepared to teach middle or secondary school physical education. This program also is a foundation for graduate study in educational administration or curriculum and instruction. All required courses must be completed prior to internship.

Semester 1:

• 2.2 UF GPA required
• Complete SAT score of 960 or EACT score of 20
• Complete 1 of the 6 critical tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework PSY2013; SPC2600 or AEE3030C; EDF1005; MAC1147 or MAC1140 and any statistics or MAC1140 and MAC1114; PET2320C; PET2350C

Semester 2:

• 2.4 UF GPA required
• Complete 1 additional course of the 6 tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 3:

• 2.5 UF GPA required
• Complete 2 additional courses of the 6 tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 4:

• Complete all 6 critical tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on all tracking coursework

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Tracking for Exercise and Sport Sciences - Sport Management

Academic progress of freshmen and sophomores is monitored each semester based on criteria established by the college faculty. These criteria are known as 'Critical Tracking Criteria'. To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria your first fall or spring term of enrollment and each subsequent fall or spring term for a total of 5 semesters.

• The sport management specialization prepares the student to work in high-level competition sport settings. Included are professional, intercollegiate and amateur sports. The curriculum emphasizes athletes and their physical, psychological and social needs. All required courses must be completed prior to internship.

Semester 1:

• 2.2 UF GPA required for sems 1-5
• Complete 1 of the 5 critical tracking courses with a 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework PSY2013; SPC2600 or AEE3030C; EDF1005; MAC1147 or MAC1140 and any statistics or MAC1140 and MAC1114; PET2320C; PET2350C

Semester 2:

• Complete 1 additional course of the 5 tracking courses with a 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 3:

• Complete 1 additional course of the 5 tracking courses with a 2.0 GPA on tracking coursework

Semester 4:

• Complete all 5 critical tracking courses with a 2.0 GPA on all tracking coursework

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Tracking for Exercise and Sport Sciences - Exercise Physiology

Academic progress of freshmen and sophomores is monitored each semester based on criteria established by the college faculty. These criteria are known as 'Critical Tracking Criteria'. To remain 'on track' for this major you must meet the following critical tracking criteria your first fall or spring term of enrollment and each subsequent fall or spring term for a total of 5 semesters.

• The exercise physiology specialization prepares students for a career in the health professions or for graduate study in exercise science. The curriculum provides a strong basic science background and requires additional coursework in the biological aspects of exercise. All required courses must be completed prior to internship.

Semester 1:

• 2.5 UF GPA required
• Complete 2 of the 9 critical tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework PSY2013; SPC2600 or AEE3030C; CHM2045; CHM2045L; CHM2046; CHM2046L; BSC2010; BSC2010L; BSC2011; BSC2011L; MAC2311 or MAC2233; PET2320C; PET2350C; PET 3351C - excluding labs

Semester 2:

• 2.6 UF GPA required
• Complete 2 additional courses of the 9 tracking courses with a 2.5 GPA on tracking coursework - excluding labs

Semester 3:

• 2.8 UF GPA required
• Complete 2 additional courses of the 9 tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on tracking coursework - excluding labs

Semester 4:

• 3.0 UF GPA required for sems 4-5
• Complete all 9 critical tracking courses with a 3.0 GPA on all tracking coursework - including all associated labs

Semester 5:

• Complete PET3351C

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