2008-2009 ULM KINS Dept. Undergraduate Guide

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Undergraduate Handbook

Department of Kinesiology

The University of Louisiana at

Monroe

2008 – 2009

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Table of Contents Disclaimer 3

Introduction 3

The Kinesiology Program 4

The Kinesiology Program Vision Statement 4

The Kinesiology Program Mission Statement 4-5

The Pre-Professional Student 5

Kinesiology Faculty 9

Advising Guidelines and Faculty Advisors 13

Louisiana Higher Education Assessment 15

Academic Core Requirements 15

Certifications 18

Concentrations 23

Teacher Certification 24

Exercise Science 24

Exercise Science (Pre-PT) 24

Health Promotion/Disease Prevention 25

Fitness and Sports Studies 25

Kinesiology Portfolio (TaskStream) 25

Association of Students in Kinesiology 27

Awards 28

Scholarships 28

Preparing for the Job Market 29

Program of Study Template 31

Undergraduate Course Rotation Schedule 32

Undergraduate Course/Elective Authorizations/Overload Policy 33

Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites 35

Internships 36

Graduation Checklist (Non-teacher Certification) 37

Graduation Checklist (Teacher Certification) 38

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Disclaimer The program, policies, statements, and procedures contained in this handbook are subject to change by the Department of Kinesiology without prior notice. The University of Louisiana at Monroe reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change fees, the calendar, curriculum, degree programs, degree requirements and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the appropriate authorities so determine and may apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled. Students should not construe this handbook as a contract, expressed or implied, between The University of Louisiana at Monroe and any student, applicant, or faculty. The Department of Kinesiology reserves the right to change policies contained within the handbook. For further information, students should consult the ULM General Catalog and information available on the following web site: http://www.ulm.edu.

Introduction The undergraduate guidebook has been developed to assist students in their educational experience. This guidebook can assist students as follows:

• Serve as a directory of Kinesiology faculty • Provide advising guidelines and degree plans • Provide information needed for teacher certification requirements • Provide information needed for a degree in exercise science • Provide information needed for a degree in physical therapy • Provide information needed for a degree in fitness • Provide information needed for a degree in health promotion/disease prevention • Provide recommendations for marketability

This undergraduate guidebook is to be used as a reference tool. It is the student’s

responsibility to fulfill the necessary requirements to earn a degree in Kinesiology. For additional clarification of information related in the following pages and/or information regarding policies and procedures not explained within, please contact the appropriate faculty member or support person.

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The Kinesiology Program The Kinesiology Department was founded as a department nearly 75 years ago in 1940. The Kinesiology Department is part of the College of Education and Human Development and offers an undergraduate professional teacher education concentration in Physical Education, as well as non-certification concentrations in Exercise Science/Exercise Science PT, Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

(formerly Community Health Education and Promotion), and Fitness and Sports Studies.

Students expecting to earn the Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a concentration in the Health and Physical Education (Certification) area must earn C’s in all courses on the degree check sheet (effective starting August 1, 2008), meet all eligibility requirements for initial licensure in Louisiana prior to student teaching, and submit scores on PRAXIS I and II.

Students expecting to earn the Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science, Health Education and Promotion, or Fitness and Sports Studies Kinesiology majors must have an overall average of “C” (2.0) in all work to be credited toward the degree for which they are applying, including a “C” average in the major field and a “C” average in the minor field (if any) and a minimum grade of “C” in English 101, 102, and the first non-developmental mathematics course required in the major field.

Every kinesiology major must take a departmentally approved professional exam prior to graduation. Additional information may be found under the specific concentration section that follows.

For those students satisfying admission criteria, the Kinesiology Department also offers a graduate degree in Exercise Science in either a Clinical or Applied concentration. Undergraduate students, who have completed a degree in exercise science or fitness at ULM and are interested in returning to pursue a graduate degree in Exercise Science, are encouraged to apply to numerous graduate programs. Completing multiple degrees within the same academic department and at the same institution is not advised.

The Kinesiology Program Vision Statement

Within the decade, The Department of Kinesiology at The University of Louisiana at Monroe will be recognized as a leader in high quality, student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs of kinesiology where experiential, problem-based learning is a primary goal.

The Kinesiology Program Mission Statement

The Department of Kinesiology at The University of Louisiana at Monroe is committed to serving as the leader in the development of knowledge, skills, and dispositions within the kinesiology field for citizens living in the urban and rural regions of the Lower Mississippi Delta.

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The Department of Kinesiology ensures student learning by promoting a comprehensive context for the intellectual, scientific, cultural, technological, and economic development of its diverse student population.

The Department of Kinesiology values the continued development of mutually beneficial partnerships involving school, governmental, business, and a variety of community-based agencies.

The Pre-Professional Student

Candidates for the Kinesiology program at The University of Louisiana at Monroe are expected demonstrate acceptable physical and intellectual competence, as well as desirable character traits and dispositions toward teaching, learning, and service. The Kinesiology program seeks to develop the qualities of leadership and professional skills in undergraduate and graduate students, while fostering a desire to assist others in their professional growth. The curricula in Kinesiology are designed to permit students the opportunity to develop:

1. Professional integrity and working standards of conduct 2. Understanding the body of knowledge of Kinesiology which is contained in, but not limited to, the following areas:

a. Science of movement, including exercise physiology b. Motor learning and motor control c. Measurement d. Evaluation and assessment e. Pedagogy f. Physical activity competence and leadership g. Program planning h. Advocacy i. Implementation j. Research and scholarly activity k. Program administration l. Health communication

3. Satisfactory levels of personal physical activity skill competence and fitness 4. Understanding of the importance of wellness in today’s society 5. Competency in pedagogy, the art and science of instruction 6. Ability to describe, analyze, evaluate, and prescribe appropriate ways to approach wellness through exercise and sport 7. Critical thinking skills 8. Technology skills

The major outcome of the program is to empower future professionals to make a better, healthier world.

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Academic Dishonesty

The Kinesiology faculty supports the University policy concerning Academic Dishonesty. This policy is found in its entirety in the ULM Student Handbook, and it is the strong recommendation of the faculty that each student review it in detail. The Kinesiology faculty advocates the pursuit of high levels of learning, and respects each student as an individual. However, the faculty is committed to the demands of the “maintenance of academic integrity” on the part of the student.

“Academic dishonesty includes cheating, plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, falsification, and

falsifying academic records, and other acts intentionally designed to provide unfair advantage to

the student, and/or the attempt to commit such acts.”

Please refer to Section 4, Student Conduct Policies, of the ULM Student Handbook for clarification pertaining to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, fabrication, falsification, and falsifying academic records. The Kinesiology faculty will follow the guidelines stated in the ULM Student Handbook for sanctions in the event of Academic Dishonesty. The sanctions are based on the severity of the violation, and examples are the following: verbal reprimand, assignment of a lower grade with explanation from the instructor, expulsion from the course with either a passing grade (WP) or failing grade (WF), and possible expulsion from the University.

Class Attendance Class attendance is regarded as an obligation and a privilege, and all students are expected to attend

regularly and punctually all classes in which they are enrolled. We recognize that our current building is

located at a distance from many other buildings on campus. Students should take this into consideration

whenever making out their schedule to ensure they will have enough time to complete one class and get to

the Coliseum in time for the start of their next class. If getting to class on time becomes problematic for a

student, the instructor may discuss the situation with the student, but will send a notice to the student’s

academic dean indicating the nature of the problem. Failure to attend class regularly and actively

participate may jeopardize students’ scholastic standing and may lead to suspension from the University.

ULM Kinesiology Dress Code (approved August 11, 2008)

Students should arrive early enough to change attire, if necessary, and be at the activity site on time. Students not properly attired will be asked to correct discrepancies. If unable to do so, a tardy or absent mark may result. Representing the Department:

All undergraduate students are expected to dress in appropriate professional physical activity attire when representing the department. Kinesiology attire is required during departmentally-

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sponsored activities with the public including, but not limited to, student teaching, internships, or volunteer activities, such as Race for the Cure, Tailgate, or the HeartWalk. Appropriate professional physical activity attire when representing the department as public schools, community functions, workplace settings, internships, etc., includes, but is not limited to, warm-ups, shorts, collared shirts, tennis shoes, socks, and a one piece bathing suit (no bikinis; female or male). Pants or shorts should be worn at the natural waistline and not below. Pants or shorts must be hemmed, shorts must be appropriate length (hem length at least length of arms extended), and no jeans of any color are permitted. The shirt must be tucked into the pants or shorts or a hemmed shirt with even length tails may be worn outside the pants or shorts. The collared shirt must have an approved ULM or department logo (see instructor for approval) or a collared shirt with a ULM/Department badge. Student teachers are excused from the dress code for school-sponsored attire days. EXSC, FASS, or HPDP interns may be excused from this dress code only if the site has an alternative, required dress code. In addition, hats, caps, or head covers are not to be worn in any classes or departmentally-sponsored activities with the public (Note: exceptions may be made for outdoor activity when wearing an appropriate hat for sunscreen purposes is advisable, or regognized cultural/religious customs; see instructor for approval). For safety reasons, all jewelry must be removed or taped over during physical activity classes/activities. It is the student’s responsibility to plan accordingly and not expect that the instructor will have access to athletic tape at the start of the class period. Failure to remove, or properly tape over, the jewelry will result in the student being charged with a missed class period. Exposed tattoos and/or body piercing while not expressly prohibited in general, are discouraged. Appropriate physical fitness attire may be purchased through the ULM bookstore or in various stores throughout town. Students wearing attire inappropriate to the setting or class

activities will not be able to participate in the class activities, which may impact the student’s final grade. Any concerns or questions see the instructor.

Dress Code for Kinesiology for Activity Classes:

Proper attire must be worn at all times. Students should wear supportive athletic footwear (e.g., tennis shoes) and clothing that does not restrict movement:

� Athletic shoes appropriate for the activity – running shoes, court shoes, etc… � No undergarments showing. � No jeans, slacks, or khaki’s. The only acceptable long pants are sweat pants or wind suits. � No skin showing at the waist. � Gym shorts and t-shirts with short or long sleeves are preferred.

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Dress Code for Pedagogy Classes:

Proper pre-professional attire will be required. Specific guidelines will be outlined in the course syllabus. In circumstances where a student is unable change between classes the student should present at the start of the academic term, in writing, a reason for the inability to do so. The rationale must be approved by the instructor and/or department head. Every student in a pedagogy class should present themselves in a pre-professional manner in, and outside of the classroom because teachers, and future teachers, are: (a) held to a higher standard with regard to personal behavior, (b) serve as role models to youth of all ages, and (c) must begin to establish a comfort with their professional appearance. Pedagogy students wearing inappropriate attire in class, or during in-school activities, will not be able to participate in the class activities, which will impact their grade. Any concerns or questions… see the instructor.

Dress Code for Swimming Classes: Excessively revealing attire is inappropriate and may result in dismissal from class—at the instructor’s discretion. In swimming, neither male nor female students will be allowed to wear bikini swim wear. Students will be dismissed from class in time to shower and proceed to their next class.

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Kinesiology Faculty The Kinesiology faculty have over a hundred years of combined years of experience in higher education and the departmentally-related professions of health, wellness, fitness, teaching, and exercise science. They have worked in these fields for years and have chosen to return to an academic environment out of a love for imparting knowledge and a desire to ensure the continued success of their chosen fields through the pre-professional preparation of qualified students. Entry-level faculty members who have earned at least a Master’s degree, but typically a Ph.D. or Ed.D, in their field of expertise are considered instructors. Instructors, while highly competent in their field as scholars and teachers, may not earn tenure. The process of tenure for faculty begins at the Assistant Professor rank. After a prescribed period of time being evaluated as a teacher, researcher, and provider of service to the community, Assistant Professors may elect to apply for promotion to the Associate Professor rank. Associate Professors, who have achieved recognized expertise in their field of teaching and scholarly activity—including grant writing, professional presentations, and research—may elect to apply for promotion to the Professor rank. Professors are considered to be experts in the field due to their extensive teaching and scholarly activity backgrounds. Professors

Dr. Wilson Campbell

102 Fant-Ewing Coliseum Office: 318-342-1315 [email protected]

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Dr. Luke Thomas


Associate Professors

Dr. Mark Doherty

Department Head


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Assistant Professors

Murrelyn “Cissy” Clark


Instructors

Tommie Church


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Brian Coyne


Robert Williamson


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Advising Guidelines and Faculty Advisors

After students have earned 60 semester hours of credits required for a degree, they may

not use additional credits earned in a two-year college to fulfill degree requirements, unless

authorized to do so by the dean. The Kinesiology department chair is unlikely to submit an

appeal to the dean except in very rare cases. Kinesiology majors should plan to enroll in

courses at ULM to complete their degree requirements.

Transfer Students and students returning to ULM with transfer credits:

Before being seen by the department chair to have transcripts reviewed, you must:

1. Submit University application and pay application fee 2. Request official transcripts be sent to admissions 3. Receive acceptance letter from University 4. Keep a copy of transcripts from each institution to bring to the appointment

Once you have completed steps 1 - 3, call 342-1306 to make an appointment. If you do not have all the necessary documentation with you at the time of your scheduled appointment, it will delay any decisions relating to your transfer hours.

The faculty at the University of Louisiana at Monroe have a strong commitment to student advising. This is particularly critical for students working towards admission to professional programs because of specific requirements that may differ from school to school or change over time. Students are advised each semester before registering to ensure that class schedules are appropriate to their graduation goals.

Your Advisor’s Responsibilities

• Be familiar with program requirements.

• Make recommendations for registration and academic plan.

• Monitor student progress.

• Help students explore career options.

• Refer students to other campus resources.

• Look for potential in students.

• Motivate students to take responsibility for their own academic and career goals.

• Exhibit trust and confidence in students.

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Your Responsibilities as an Advisee

• Prepare for and keep appointments.

• Establish and follow academic plans.

• Use university resources.

• Read the catalogue.

• Review academic progress.

• Attend and participate in class.

• Get involved in campus and community events.

• Take responsibility for and own decisions.

Remember, the final decision about which courses you take is yours to make.

Are You a Student Athlete???

Tommie Church currently serves as the academic advisor for all KINS majors who are also student athletes.

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Louisiana Higher Education Assessment

Every degree-seeking beginning freshman and every undergraduate transfer student (full-time or part-time) who has earned fewer than 12 semester hours (exception: adult learners) must complete the American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) and have official scores sent to ULM directly from ACT or SAT. Since certain courses (English/mathematics) have ACT/SAT prerequisites, all students are required to have official ACT or SAT scores sent prior to their enrollment.

Selective Admissions Criteria for Fall 2008 Beginning Freshmen (under age 25):

Fall 2008 Minimum Admission Requirements

• Louisiana residents must complete the Regents Core (see below) AND

• Present a minimum score of 18 in English or 19 in Math on the ACT (SAT=450 verbal or 460 Math)

AND • High School Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or • ACT Composite Score of 20 or • High School graduation rank of 50%

Academic Core Requirements

The information that follows pertaining to the Academic Core Requirements as they relate to Kinesiology majors only. Additional information about the core is available at the ULM Catalog web site (http://www.ulm.edu/academics/catalogs/) and each student’s catalog should serve as the definitive source of core requirement information.

Freshman Year Seminar (1 Hour) The one-hour credit earned for this course will not count toward the total number of hours required to complete a degree. KINS majors should enroll in a designated section for Education majors.

Core English Composition 6 Hours ENGL 101 ENGL 102

Core Humanities 9 Hours ENGL 203, 204 (World) 205, 206 (U.S.) HIST 111, 112 (World) 201, 202 (U.S.)

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Six hours must be taken as a sequence of two courses in either Literature or History. The remaining three hours must be taken in the other discipline’s alternative field (i.e., one course in either the U.S. or the World area).

Core Fine Arts 3 Hours Art 109, 201, 202 Dance 301 (Teacher Education candidates must take DANC 301) Music 101, 191 Theater 191

Core Mathematics 6 Hours Math 110 or 111, 112, 113, 114, 116, 118, 131, 132 Six hours of approved mathematics classes from the 100 level or higher must be selected from the above list. Students may not use both Math 114 and Math 131 to satisfy the mathematics core requirement. Students may not use both Math 111 and 113 to satisfy the mathematics core requirement. Students may not use both Math 112 and Math 113 to satisfy the mathematics core requirement.

EXSC-PT students who have taken MATH 113 or are attempting to transfer in an equivalent course for MATH 113 from another university are still required to complete their 6-hour minimum requirement, which means they should plan to take Calculus in addition to MATH 113.

Core Natural/Physical Sciences 9 Hours Kinesiology is the study of human movement and a science-based major. Therefore, the following science courses are deemed acceptable to fulfill the science requirements: Biology 101, 110; 120, 122; 114, 115 Chemistry 101, 102; 107, 108 Physics 201, 203, 204; 207, 208 Physical Science 101, 102 KINS majors are not to use the following to fulfill their science requirements: Atmospheric Sciences 101, 102, Geology 101, 102, Integrated Science* 101, 102; 103, 104 Core Social Sciences 6 Hours Group I: Group II:

Economics 103 Economics 201 Geography 101 or 102 Psychology 201* Political Science 101 Political Science 201 Sociology 101 or 102 Anthropology 207 *Note: Psychology 201 and 203 or 205 may be used to satisfy this requirement for Education majors.

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Six hours of approved Social Science courses are required. Three hours must be selected from each group, but the two selections must represent different disciplines.

Core University Capstone 3 Hours The University Capstone is an advanced, thematic, interdisciplinary course that is intended to give students an opportunity to refine, synthesize, and demonstrate the knowledge and skills acquired during their earlier core experiences. This course will give substantive attention to critical thinking, methods of inquiry, written and oral communication skills, and computer literacy. In this research-driven course, students will be taught explicitly over the course of the semester to identify, reconstruct, analyze, and critique reasoned claims.

This course is only open to seniors and must be taken within the student’s last 60 hours of

credit.

College-Level Examination Program At the present time, there are no CLEP exams for Kinesiology courses. Credit for Military Service Honorably-discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces who are enrolled may be allowed credit for certain courses in health and physical education upon presentation of the Report of Transfer or Discharge (DD214-long form) to the Registrar’s Office. The most common course credit requests are for KINS 201 (First Aid and CPR). Decisions about credit awarding will be made by the department chair once the request has been evaluated to ensure the credit request involved an academic course where a grade was required and not mere training as part of employment. The Report of Transfer or Discharge forms should be submitted during the first semester of full-time enrollment. Additional credit may be granted for service schools where equivalence in terms of college courses has been recommended for college credit at the upper baccalaureate level in the Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services, published by the American Council on Education. Appropriate documents must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office for an evaluation of these experiences.

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Certifications

All Kinesiology majors must sit for a professional exit exam. Some of these exams will certify students who pass the exam. Each Kinesiology concentration has a unique, departmentally-approved exam. Students who fail to sit for, and pass, the exit exam, will not graduate with a degree in kinesiology. Concentration Exam(s) Passing Score

EXSC-PT CPT; HFI 70; 550 EXSC CPT; HFI (optional) TBA; TBA CHEP/HPDP CHES or PRAXIS II (0050) N/A, 560 HPED/HPEC PRAXIS I (5710, 5720, 5730) * 174, 173, 172

and PRAXIS II (20524) 161 and PRAXIS P.E. Specialty Area Exam (10091) 146

* Effective September 1, 2006: An ACT composite score of 22 or a SAT combined verbal and math score of 1030 may be used in lieu of Praxis I PPST exams by prospective teachers in Louisiana.

HEALTH FITNESS CERTIFICATIONS

ACSM or NSCA Certified Personal TrainerSM

As a personal trainer you have the ability and opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives when it comes to their health and fitness. What many people are unable to do on their own, they can accomplish with the motivation and support of a personal trainer.

As an ACSM or NSCACertified Personal TrainerSM you will be qualified to develop and implement exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals or those who have medical clearance to exercise. To learn more about the ACSM Certified Personal TrainerSM certification, visit http://www.acsm.org. To learn more about the NSCA Certified Personal TrainerSM certification, visit http://www.nsca.org.

The exam will be delivered in a computer-based testing format (English only). There are 125–150 multiple-choice questions based on KSA’s (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) distributed across eight content areas. The table below lists the approximate percentage of questions from each content area:

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KSAs Competency Area %

Exercise Prescription (Training) and Programming 28%

Exercise Physiology and Related Exercise Science 24%

Health Appraisal and Fitness Exercise Testing 13%

Clinical and Medical Considerations 10%

Nutrition and Weight Management 9%

Safety, Injury Prevention and Emergency Procedures 8%

Program Administration, Quality Assurance, and Outcome Assessment 4%

Human Behavior 4%

The minimum score for passing the NSCA Certified Personal TrainerSM certification is a scaled score of 70. The passing scaled score reflects the amount of knowledge that a committee of experts has determined to be appropriate to designate competency on the examination. The scores are not curved; the ability to pass the examination depends upon each candidate's own knowledge, not the performance of other candidates. The performance of other candidates at any given examination site does not affect the minimum passing score.

The passing score for all ACSM certification exams is set in advance and applied to all candidates’ exam results. Similar to exam scoring for a wide variety of other high stakes, national standardized exams (e.g., GRE, SAT, GMAT, etc.), ACSM certification exams are reported on a 200–800 score scale.

Specifically, all candidates are expected to meet the passing standard of a scaled score of 550 in order to receive a “Pass” on any respective ACSM certification exam.

ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist® (formerly Health/Fitness Instructor)… $299

Are you a personal trainer ready to step up to the next level? Would you like the ability to work with a wider variety of clients, including those with health risks? Then the ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist® Certification is for you.

Considered our advanced personal trainer certification, the ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist ® is required to have at least an Associate’s Degree and are qualified to work with special populations with medically controlled diseases, who have been cleared by their physician for independent exercise. To learn more about ACSM Health/Fitness Specialist ® Certification, visit http://www.acsm.org.

The ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) is a degreed health and fitness professional qualified for career pursuits in the university, corporate, commercial, hospital and community settings. The ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist has knowledge and skills in

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management, administration, and training and supervising entry level personnel. The ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist is skilled in conducting risk stratification, conducting physical fitness assessments and interpreting results, constructing appropriate exercise prescriptions and motivating apparently healthy individuals and individuals with medically-controlled diseases to adopt and maintain healthy lifestyle behaviors.

Exam Blueprint

The exam will be delivered in a computer-based testing format (English only). There are 125–150 multiple-choice questions based on KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) distributed across ten content areas. The table below lists the approximate percentage of questions from each content area:








Pathophysiology and Risk Factors 5%

Human Behavior 4%

Electrocardiography and Diagnostic Techniques 1%

Medical and Surgical Management 1%

Study Guide Material available at: http://www.acsmlearning.org/acsm/courses.do


Specifically, all candidates are expected to meet the passing standard of a scaled score of 550 in order to receive a “Pass” on any respective ACSM certification exam. This passing standard is based upon the expectations of the subject matter experts/test developers across all topics of the competency areas, as related to each respective credential’s examination blueprint. Passing candidates are expected to answer a sufficient number of test questions correctly that demonstrates a summative amount of knowledge at a level of at least minimal competency or the lowest acceptable score to pass the exam.

Finally, each content area is weighted proportionally, based on the results of a periodic comprehensive job task analysis/role delineation study. In other words, some content areas are

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more important (thus, have more questions) and count more with respect to the overall score than other content areas. On the score report, candidates receive their overall score, their pass/fail status, as well as a breakdown by each specific content area.

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist® (formerly ACSM Exercise Specialist®)… $299

Are you a clinical professional with a college degree who is interested in pursuing a career helping clients with, or at high risk for, cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic diseases? If so, then the ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist® Certification is for you.

ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialists are health care professionals with a Bachelor’s Degree who typically work in cardiovascular/pulmonary rehabilitation programs, physicians’ offices or medical fitness centers. The ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist® may also provide exercise-related consulting for research, public health, and other clinical and non-clinical services and programs. To learn more about ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist® Certification, visit http://www.acsm.org.

The exam will be delivered in a computer-based testing format (English only). There are 100–135 multiple-choice questions based on KSAs (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) distributed across eleven content areas. The table below lists the approximate percentage of questions from each content area:




Electrocardiography and Diagnostic Techniques 17%


Pathophysiology and Risk Factors 10%

Human Behavior 5%



Patient Management and Medications 2%


Medical and Surgical Management 2%


Specifically, all candidates are expected to meet the passing standard of a scaled score of 550 in order to receive a “Pass” on any respective ACSM certification exam.

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Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)… $210

To be eligible to take the CHES examination an individual must have a bachelor's, master's, or doctorate's degree from an accredited institution of higher education,

AND

Have an official transcript that clearly shows a major in health education, e.g., Health Education, School Health Education, Public Health Education, Community Health Education, etc.

The CHES examination is a paper-and-pencil test administered by the Professional Examination Service (PES) at 120 test sites nationwide. Candidates have three hours to answer 150 multiple-choice questions based upon the Seven Areas of Responsibility.

The passing score varies by the version of the exam. The passing point is determined by using a variety of statistical techniques (A modification of the Angoff method), which takes difficulty in account.

Study Guide Material available on 1-week reserve from the ULM Library Circulation

Desk.

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Concentrations

The Health and Physical Education

Certification (HPEC) concentration prepares students to teach K-12 health and physical

education by providing coursework and experiences in the area of health and physical

education.

The Exercise Science (EXSC/EXSC-PT) concentration prepares students for careers in

the clinical/preventive settings including cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy,

hospital based wellness programs, as well as advanced study in exercise science. Students

intending to pursue entry into a physical therapy program will be required to take

additional hours and make substitutions as recommended by their academic advisor.

The Health Promotion/Disease Prevention

(HPDP) (formerly Community Health Education and Promotion) concentration prepares students with a background in courses and field experiences that qualify them for entry level positions in a variety of community health promotion agencies.

The Fitness and Sports Studies (FASS) concentration prepares students for leadership

roles in the fitness and sport industries.

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Teacher Certification (HPEC or HPED)

The Kinesiology Department offers an undergraduate teacher education preparation concentration in kinesiology. Students entering in the Summer I 2008 semester, and thereafter, must make a C or better in all courses counting toward their degree. The concentration is fully accredited through the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and the National Association for Sport and Physical Education. Students expecting to earn the Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a concentration in Physical Education Certification must meet all eligibility requirements initial licensure in Louisiana and submit scores on PRAXIS I and II and the PRAXIS physical education specialty exam prior to student teaching. Students will be placed in a local school for their student teaching experience.

Exercise Science (EXSC) Students expecting to earn the Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science must make a C or better in all kinesiology courses counting toward their degree. Students entering in the Summer I 2008 semester, and thereafter, must sit for the ACSM's HFI or CPT or the NSCA CPT specialty exam prior to graduation. All students in this concentration must complete a professional internship with an approved community, national, or international organization dedicated to the delivery of exercise assessment, training, rehabilitation, risk factor identification and lifestyle management services. The undergraduate program is accredited through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Exercise Science/Physical Therapy (EXSC-PT) Students expecting to earn the Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a concentration in Exercise Science, and who are interested in attending physical therapy school, must make a C or better in all kinesiology courses counting toward their degree. Students will complete all courses

needed for application to regional PT graduate programs by completing this degree

sequence. Students must sit for the ACSM's Health Fitness Instructor specialty exam prior to graduation. All students in this concentration must complete a professional internship with an approved community, national, or international organization dedicated to the delivery of exercise assessment, training, rehabilitation, risk factor identification and lifestyle management services.

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Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (HPDP) Students expecting to earn the Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a concentration in Health Promotion/Disease Prevention (formerly Community Health Education and Promotion) must make a C or better in all kinesiology courses counting toward their degree and meet all eligibility requirements for credentialing by the National Commission For Health Education Credentialing. Students entering in the Summer I 2008 semester, and thereafter, must sit for the CHES exam prior to graduation. Students entering prior to Summer I 2008 may also choose to sit for the PRAXIS health education specialty area exam. All students in this concentration must complete a professional internship with an approved community, national or international health education/promotion organization.

Fitness and Sports Studies (FASS) Students expecting to earn the Bachelor's degree in kinesiology with a concentration in Fitness and Sports Studies must make a C or better in all kinesiology courses counting toward their degree. Students must sit for the ACSM's CPT or the NSCA CPT specialty exam prior to graduation. All students in this concentration must complete a professional internship with an approved community, national, or international organization dedicated to the delivery, assessment, design, and implementation of individual/group exercise and fitness programs or sport programming at the recreational or professional level.

TaskStream Portfolio All undergraduate students will develop an e-portfolio throughout their undergraduate experience utilizing the TaskStream assessment system (effective January 1, 2009). The process will begin in KINS 211 (KINS 386 for Teacher Candidates) and the final product will be assessed by the faculty as part of your internship (KINS 435 or CURR 456). The due dates will be posted each semester on the internship web site. This portfolio is an important document that showcases your abilities to master the competencies of each program track.

Effective August 1, 2008: All Kinesiology majors, except those completing an

internship during the fall 2008 semester, must purchase a TaskStream

account in order to fulfill their portfolio requirement. Students transferring

into the department will not be required to enter previously completed class

assignments/signature pieces into TaskStream, but it is strongly advised in

order to formalize their pre-professional portfolio.

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TaskStream Subscription Cost (prices subject to change)

1 Semester - 5 Months ($25) -- Today to 4/15/2009

1 yr. account ($42) -- Today to 11/15/2009






http://www.ulm.edu/kinesiology/taskstreamguide.htm

The general introduction should be an overview of the entire portfolio and give the reader insight into your reasoning in compiling the portfolio the way you did. You may want to include in this section a brief example of why you have selected particular works and artifacts, as well as the thought patterns that you used to design your portfolio. Also include your expectations, goals and objectives that you had entering this program and how you feel you have reached them. Discuss the progress you have made thus far towards accomplishment of your goals and objectives. What did you anticipate prior to entering this program and how you feel you have progressed at this point? Also what do you expect to accomplish as you continue towards completion. Remember you will write a final reflection as part of your portfolio that will express your entire journey throughout the program.

Portfolio Introduction:

• Your name • A professional picture of self. (Pictures will be taken on one date the semester prior to your internship by a professional photographer designated by the department.) • The program’s location (700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA, USA): • Program (B.S. in Kinesiology (concentration: whichever one you’re in): • Do you hold current job-related positions? OR What is your projected position? • Anticipated semester/date for program completion: • A pre-professional resume, which must be updated. • An accurate degree plan (include any authorized substitutions) • A Professional Philosophy

• Identify your beliefs with respect to the following aspects of your world. Begin each sentence with I believe:

the individual ...

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the body ... the source of truth ... the mind ... that reality ...

• Identify your beliefs with respect to the following aspects of education. Begin each paragraph with I believe:

the mission of education in a democratic society… the teacher ... the student ... that public/private education ... values ...

• Identify your beliefs with respect to your specialized career choice (profession). Begin with I believe:

my profession ... my profession in the year 2010 ... I will remain engaged as a scholarly individual by...

As a final graduating requirement, write at least a 2 page reflection that addresses your undergraduate experience at ULM. Reflect back on your experience and discuss how you will use this experience in your professional future.

Final Portfolio Assessment

In each section of your portfolio, you will need to recognize all of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions/attitudes of a student in your KINS concentration by uploading an accompanying artifact that you feel best fits with each of the corresponding outcome objectives. You will want to insert your best piece of work to meet the specific criteria of that standard as an example. This could be one you have already used or a piece of work that you have done more recently.

Association of Students in Kinesiology The Kinesiology Department's student association (A.S.K.) is an organization designed to provide practical learning experiences, as well as professional development, to students preparing for careers in physical education (PK-12), health, dance, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, coaching, and parks and recreation services. A.S.K. is open to all majors and non-majors and membership, while not mandatory, is highly encouraged by the Kinesiology faculty and administration. Active membership is part of the criteria for most of the departmentally-sponsored awards and will help establish a more effective resume upon graduation. A.S.K. membership is $25.00 and includes a T-shirt, which is to be worn at departmentally-sponsored events and every first Tuesday of the month during the regular school year on T-shirt Tuesdays.

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Awards

A.S. Huffman Award: These awards are granted to the outstanding male and female undergraduate KINS majors. Each recipient must hold at least a 3.0, have completed a minimum of 60 hours, and must show dedication and competence in the field of kinesiology. Luke Thomas “Kinesiology Scholars” Award: This award is granted to one undergraduate KINS major and one graduate EXSC major. Each recipient must hold at least a 3.0 and must demonstrate excellence in the field of exercise science as evidenced by the completion of scholarly activity. This could include, but is not limited to, being involved in the Emerging Scholar’s program, completing quality undergraduate research, and presenting research material at appropriate conferences.

Scholarships

Ada Bess Hart Scholarship: This $200 scholarship award is granted to the most active member of A.S.K.

Eligibility Criterion: 1. Award will be based on academic excellence, membership in and contribution to the Student Physical Education Association (SPEA). 2. Recipient(s) must be a full-time student pursuing a degree in Kinesiology. 3. Recipient(s) must typify the qualities of dedication and competence in physical education for which the education profession has been traditionally and rightly honored. 4. Recipient(s) must be an active member of the SPEA, have completed a minimum of 30 hours, and have at least a 2.5 GPA.

Lucy Shackelford Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship (award amount TBA) is granted to one, or more, outstanding undergraduate KINS heath/physical education teacher certification majors (exceptions will be made for outstanding students in other concentrations when qualified teacher candidates are unavailable).

Eligibility Criterion: 1. Recipient(s) must be a full-time student majoring in Kinesiology (Teacher Certification) and have completed a minimum of 36 hours towards his/her degree. 2. Recipient(s) must meet each of the following requirements in order to renew the scholarship each semester: maintain 3.0 semester GPA, maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA, maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA in Kinesiology and complete at least 12 hours each semester. 3. The scholarship will be awarded for a maximum of two years (four semesters) or until a Bachelor' s Degree in Kinesiology (Teacher Certification) is obtained, whatever period

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of time is shorter. 4. Recipient(s) must be enrolled during consecutive semesters. 5. Scholarships are not awarded during the summer. 6. Recipient(s) is expected to exemplify the best in good citizenship. 7. The scholarship can only be used for tuition and other related fees including books. No cash refund is allowed.

Dr. Billy Daniels Memorial Scholarship: This scholarship (award amount TBA) is granted to a kinesiology major.

Eligibility Criterion: Under development

Preparing for the Job Market

It is obvious that student in Kinesiology want to obtain jobs in their field of study upon graduation. Therefore, it is essential that you explore pre-professional opportunities beyond the classroom to make yourself as marketable as possible. The following is a list of suggestions: Workshops: Several workshops are available throughout the university that will assist in preparing for your future professional career. Workshops, such as the HFI and CHES-preparation workshops, Student Life and Leadership Workshop series, or the CEHD Assistive Technology Workshop, provide valuable information that may not be presented in class settings. Internships: All Kinesiology majors will be required to complete a senior-level internship experience as part of the degree plan. However, gaining additional hours of experience as part of an internship or practica are recommended to assure your readiness to work at the level you desire. These informal internships may be completed during the regular school year or during the summer semesters if you are not taking classes. These on-the-job pre-professional learning experiences may vary in hours per week as there is no formal course in which you will be registered, but anyone interested in completing an informal internship should meet with their faculty advisor prior to beginning it to clarify how the experience will aide you and what evidence of professional development you would want to collect during the experience. Attendance at Professional Events or Meetings: Each semester a number of events are sponsored by A.S.K., other University organizations, and other off-campus groups. Your attendance is essential to ensure your growth as a professional will be well-rounded. Examples include, but are not limited to: Special Awareness Week Events (see, Jump Rope for Heart, Athletic Events, Kitty Magee Lectureship, Honors Banquets, Student Life Fun Runs and Activities, Kinesiology Club, etc. Be aware that many letters of request evaluation forms often ask professors to rate you on the following:

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Motivation: how will you show a genuine depth of interest in the kinesiology field? Maturity: how will you show you can handle life situations? Emotional Stability: how will you show performance under pressure and the ability to relate to others consistently? Interpersonal Relations: how will you show your ability to get along with others, build team rapport, and an attitude toward supervising others when called upon to do so? Empathy: how will you show a sensitivity to others and that you can handle situations in a tactful manner? Judgment: how will you show you can analyze problems and come up with common sense, decisive solutions? Resourcefulness: how will you show a sense of originality and the skillful management of available resources? Reliability: how will you show that you are dependable, prompt, and conscientious? Communications Skills: how will you show you can clearly articulate in written and oral speech? Perseverance: how will you show you have stamina and endurance with regard to the completion of your degree or class projects? Self-Confidence: how will you show your capacity to achieve with an awareness of your own strengths and weaknesses?

As you progress through your program, you should be modifying your pre-professional resume and portfolio, which is an integral part of your final internship. Waiting to pay attention to this part of your marketability until your final year in school is, therefore, a reckless approach to securing a job. Resume-building resources are available the ULM Student Success Center. Your ultimate goal is to create a resume that showcases the elements above and invites interested employers to review your online pre-professional portfolio through TaskStream.

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Program of Study Template Advisee: __________________________________________ ULM ID: _________________________ Entered ULM: _____________(semester/year) Advisor: _________________________ Degree: B.S. in Kinesiology Track _______________

Fall Semester

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Undergraduate Course Rotation Schedule The following is a tentative 2-year course rotation to be used as a guide when planning your academic course schedule. Every effort is made to ensure its accuracy, but variables, such as available faculty and number of student who register, may impact whether or not a specific course(s) is offered. Kinesiology majors are strongly advised to communicate with their academic advisor prior to making any check sheet/degree plan course decisions. (▼ -- class is planned; I -- Internet class) Course Fall 08 Wnt 08 Spr 09 SuI 09 SuII 09 Fall 09 Wnt 09 Spr 10 SuI 10 SuII 10

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Undergraduate Course/Elective Authorizations

The following are acknowledged substitutes authorized by the department at the present time

due to classes that are no longer offered, but remain on KINS check sheets. Final decisions

about substitutions MUST be approved and initialed on your check sheet by the department

chair:

KINS 248 (no longer offered)… substitute any 300 or 400-level ULM KINS class KINS 249 (no longer offered)… substitute any 300 or 400-level ULM KINS class KINS Coaching Classes (no longer offered)… substitute any 300 or 400-level ULM KINS class KINS 305 (no longer offered)… substitute any 300 or 400-level ULM KINS class KINS 444 may be used as a substitute for KINS 441 until such time as the updated check sheet reflects EXSC students’ ability to formally choose either on their check sheet. CURR 285 will substitute for CSCI 170, but only if the student is shifting from HPEC to a non-teaching certification concentration. However, CSCI 170 will not substitute for CURR 285. CHEP/HPDP majors on older check sheets may substitute KINS 431 for KINS 445, if it has not already been done on their check sheet. This will enable then to use KINS 445 as the capstone.

Overloads During a regular semester, a schedule of fifteen to eighteen semester hours is considered a standard load. While academic deans do have the authority to allow a student to schedule more semester hours, the Department of Kinesiology does not support overloads as we feel they diminish a student’s ability to completely focus on each course’s requirements and are contrary to the mission of the department, which is to assist students in obtaining balance in their physical, emotional, intellectual, occupational, environmental, social/cultural, and spiritual wellness.

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.

Source: www.cwuwonline.org, 2008

To determine how many hours you need to study each week to get A's, use the following rule from www.academictips.org. Study two hours per hour in class for a 200-level/limited difficulty class, three hours per hour in class for a 300-level/average difficulty class, and four hours per hour in class for a 400-level/difficult class. For example, entry-level college courses may be relatively easy 3 hour course. Usually, a person would not do more than 6 hours of work outside of class per week. An advanced-level majors’ course is usually considered a difficult course, so it might be best to study the proposed 12 hours a week. If more hours are needed, you would need to take away some hours from easier courses and/or time from the other areas of your overall wellness on which you should also be devoting time. Here is a basic calculator for the amount of weekly time you should be devoting to your classes. Class Hours

Easy class credit hours __________ x 2 = _______ Average class credit hours __________ x 3 = _______ Difficult class credit hours __________ x 4 = _______ TOTAL = ________

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Course Prerequisites and Co-requisites (tentatively effective Summer I 2009) Course Prerequisite(s)

201 N/A

202 Kinesiology majors only



241 N/A

306 KINS 211; Kinesiology majors only






333 KINS 211; Kinesiology majors only; Sophomore level and above.

334 Must be admitted into teacher certification and be enrolled in KINS 431; unless in the HPDP concentration)




402 KINS 211; Kinesiology majors only; Junior level and above.

403 Must be admitted into teacher certification; KINS 211; Kinesiology majors only; Junior level and above.

408 N/A





431 Must be admitted into teacher certification and be enrolled in KINS 334; unless in the HPDP concentration)


435 Kinesiology majors only; Senior level and above.

437 KINS 211; Kinesiology majors only; Junior level and above. Must be enrolled in KINS 438.

438 KINS 211; Kinesiology majors only; Junior level and above. Must be enrolled in KINS 437.


442 Kinesiology majors only; Junior level and above; May not be taken by Teacher Candidates to fulfill degree requirements.



445 KINS 211; Kinesiology majors only; Senior level and above.


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Internships

The goal and mission of all internships and field experiences is to provide students the opportunity for a professional, directly-supervised, hands-on or observational experience in an environment which enables them to display, apply, and practice previously learned classroom and laboratory knowledge and skills. Students will be exposed to new experiences which will improve proficiency and are pertinent to their field of study and chosen career path. Observational experiences are appropriate in settings where limits are placed on student participation.

The following web site has been established to answer questions about the culminating internship experience. Please note that any qualified, interested students desiring to complete an internship outside of the Monroe/West Monroe area must complete all academic courses by the start of their internship. No exceptions to this policy will be made. Starting in the 2009 catalog, all Kinesiology majors must complete all 400-level Kinesiology courses specific to their concentration—except their capstone class—prior to beginning their pre-professional internship.

http://www.ulm.edu/kinesiology/internships.html

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Graduation Checklist Start of Semester � PRAXIS scores (HPEC/HPED/HPEG Majors) � Completing Internship or Student Teaching (application deadline) � Results from HFS or CPT or CHES or PRAXIS verification from testing Center form obtained through KINS Office (HPEC Majors) 30 days before graduation � Application for degree At Internship Meeting and/or Student Teacher Meeting

� Sign finalized check sheets (check sheet will be turned into KINS office three weeks prior to the start of semester) � Take online exit survey available on KINS web site � Buy cap and gown through the ULM bookstore no less than 2 weeks in advance of graduation ceremony date � Reserve time to attend graduation rehearsal the Friday prior to commencement Within first 6 months following graduation

� Complete employment survey available on KINS web site (a reminder e-mail/letter will be sent to you)

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KINS Teacher Certification Checklist

Candidate’s Name: ___________________________ Advisor: ___________________________ The following requirements must be fulfilled in order to become eligible for Louisiana Teacher Certification (All-Level Health and Physical Education). Failure to complete these in a timely fashion may delay progress toward your degree and licensure. Completion Date Action __________________ Gain admission to The University of Louisiana at Monroe. __________________ Choose a concentration area: Health and Physical Education __________________ Develop a proposed “Plan of Study” to complete your degree requirements with your

Kinesiology advisor. __________________ Pass all 3 sections of the PRAXIS I

Reading ( _____ required) Math ( _____ required) Writing ( _____ required)

__________________ Successfully completed EDUC 2003 with a grade of C or better. __________________ Pass 2 presentation evaluations on speech competency w/associated speech competency

rubric. __________________ Maintain or earn a cumulative 2.5 overall GPA. __________________ Earn a grade of C or better in all Kinesiology major courses and minor courses (for

certification requirements). __________________ Meet computer literacy competency via approved course (CURR 285) [recommend

completing by end of sophomore year]. __________________ Apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program (this must be done prior to

enrolling in ANY CURR courses (except CURR 285) and KINS 334 and 431) __________________ File Degree Plan Verification for KINS Degree Audit during Mid-program Portal Evaluation

(at least 1 year prior to expected graduation date) with your advisor. __________________ Complete all KINS and CURR courses except student teaching (CURR 485) with a grade

of C or better. __________________ Apply for admission to Student Teaching (during the first two weeks of the semester

before you plan to student teach) __________________ Complete all coursework except CURR 485 prior to student teaching __________________ Apply for University Graduation (by 12th day of class during this semester that you

expect to graduate) __________________ Complete all university & major degree requirements. __________________ Take and pass PRAXIS II exam in physical education & the PLT for certification (register

online)

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______________ No more than 3 months before completing all certification requirements, apply for Louisiana Teacher Certification

______________ Pass a federal felony & misdemeanor fingerprinting background check. Visit

http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm for instructions and fees. ______________ Successfully complete supervised student teaching. ______________ Graduate with degree or complete deficiency plan. ______________ CEHD Office will submit recommendation for certification.

Documents

2008-2009 ULM KINS Dept. Undergraduate Guide