2008-09 Undergraduate Catalog
Applied Physiology and Kinesiology
The Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology is concerned with quality of life and the many aspects of human movement. Significant research contributions, education and service are related to the study of physiological and psychological responsiveness to vigorous and relevant physical activities.
In addition, movement skill capabilities and ways to improve skills and maintain health are determined for the typical person, the person who is disabled and the high-level athlete. Sites for research, student experience and employment include educational institutions, health and fitness centers, businesses and industries, and health agencies and organizations.
Athletic Training
The mission of the Department of Applied Physiology and Kinesiology's major in athletic training (athletic training education program – ATEP) is to develop outstanding entry-level clinicians who will contribute to the athletic training and other allied health care professions. Through the integration of balanced didactic course work, intensive hands-on laboratory sessions and excellent clinical experiences, students will become proficient in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses for the physically active.
The ATEP will prepare students for entry-level work in secondary schools, colleges and universities, sports medicine clinics, professional sports programs, industrial settings and other health care environments. In addition, ATEP prepares students for graduate study in athletic training and other allied health care fields (e.g., physical therapy and physician assistant studies).
This is a limited-access program designed to meet accreditation standards set forth by the Commission on Accrediting Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and to prepare students for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination, which is required to practice athletic training in 49 of 50 states and is considered the gold standard by licensing boards.
Health Education and Behavior
The Department of Health Education and Behavior offers degree programs and courses that focus on preventing disease and promoting health through educational, social, environmental and policy interventions. Students acquire the knowledge and skills to help individuals and groups of all ages make informed decisions concerning lifestyle and personal health behavior in critical areas such as nutrition, physical fitness, emotional health, human sexuality and disease prevention. Some graduates pursue advanced degrees while others obtain professional positions with local, state and federal government health agencies, K-12 school settings, voluntary and other non-government health organizations, colleges and universities, business and industry, and health care.
Recreation, Parks and Tourism
The Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management's program in recreation, parks and tourism is designed to prepare students for entry-level jobs in city, county, state or national park and recreation agencies (youth recreation programs, camps, YMCA/YWCA or park rangers, for example) or in aspects of tourism such as conference and meeting planning, resorts, cruise ships, touring companies, theme parks, hospitality industry, retirement communities as well as for career advancement as managers in government or business leisure industries. Research and training also focuses on understanding the role and impact of leisure services on individuals, health, society and the environment.
UF's Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management ranks among the top five such academic programs in the United States. The curriculum is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association.
Students must complete curricula requirements with a minimum grade point average as specified by each specialization, achieve 120 semester hours – 60 of which must be at or above the 3000 level – and complete all course requirements for the major.
Sport Management
The Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management's program in sport management enables the student to apply the fundamental concepts of management, marketing, finance, and law to sport organizations. Students pursue employment opportunities in professional sport franchises, intercollegiate athletic departments, sports media industries, sporting goods merchandising, and sport organizing committees, among other organizations. Within sport organizations, students may focus on facility and event management, marketing, administration, compliance, ticket operations, sponsorship sales, fundraising, player representation, and a range of other sport-related jobs.
UF's Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management ranks among the top five such academic programs in the United States.
Students must complete curricula requirements with a minimum grade point average as specified by each specialization, achieve 120 semester hours – 60 of which must be at or above the 3000 level – and complete all course requirements for the major.