244 DEPARTMENT Health Promotion and Human Performance Chain Dr. Jack Loughton Location: Reed K Swenson Building, Room 102D Telephone Contact: Lisa Pedersen 801-626-6742 Professors: Myron Davis, Jack Loughton, Michael Olpin, Molly Smith, Jennifer Turley Gary Willden; Associate Professors: Rodney Hansen, Joan Thompson; Assistant Professors: Gerilynn Conlin, Lynn Corbridge, Patricia Cost, Chris Eisenbarth, Valerie Herzog, Jordan Hamson-Utiey Timothy Speicher; Instructor: Jennifer Walker I he Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance (HPHP) in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education offers programs that promote lifelong wellness from a variety of disciplines. The teaching environment, supported by faculty with diverse expertise, creates quality learning communities that offer undergraduates exceptional educational experiences. The newly remodeled state-of-the-art facilities - including fully equipped human performance exercise biochemistry, nutrition and athletic tiaining/physical therapy laboratories, a networked computer lab, swimming and hydrotherapy pool, and ample indoor and outdoor recreational, fitness, sport and activity areas, and indoor climbing wall - provide an outstanding arena for student instruction. With a curriculum designed to develop professional knowledge and skills, graduates from the department are prepared to work in a variety of educational, health and fitness settings. Through instruction, scholarship and service, the department of Health Promotion and Human Performance offers a Master of Science degree in athletic training and Bachelor of Science degrees in athletic training, athletic therapy, health promotion, human performance management and physical education. Minors include coaching sport, health promotion and health promotion teaching, nutrition education, physical education/coaching, and recreation. In addition, the department offers undergraduate and graduate programs for the department of teacher education, the master of education program, and supports Weber State University and community wellness related activities. The department also supports the efforts of under graduates seeking the bachelor of integrated studies degree, offering health promotion, nutrition education, physical education/coaching, recreation/leisure services, exercise science, and sports medicine as emphases for the BIS Program. Mission Statement The Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance supports and enhances the mission of the University by promoting and integrating into the University experience the applied sciences of exercise, athletic training, physical education, sport, health, and nutrition through effective and impactful instruction, scholarship and service. This is accomplished by professional preparation and personal service that helps individuals maintain and enhance human performance and quality of life. Athletic Training and Athletic Therapy Seepage 227 for Master of Science in Athletic Training requirements. Athletic Training Major bachelors degree (bs) The Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance (HPHP) offers an undergraduate program in Athletic Training. The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) at Weber State University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), which enables students to obtain eligibility for the Board of Certification (BOC) examination. The ATEP is specifically designed to prepare students for careers in allied health care. The program will provide students with skills in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. Athletic trainers are employed in corporations, public schools, physical therapy clinics, universities, professional organizations, the military, factories, and hospitals. Program Director: J. Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC; 801-626-7530; JordanUtley » Program Prerequisites: Make application and be accepted to Weber State University. Formally declare Athletic Training as an intended major with the HPHP advisement coordinator. (See Admission Requirements.) » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in all courses required for this major. Experiential credit will not be accepted for any Athletic Training major requirements. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 40 of which must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above). Advisement Each student is assigned a faculty advisor upon admission to the ATEP. The advisor is available to the student for counseling on grades and progress toward graduation. Athletic Training majors must meet with a faculty advisor at least once within the first two weeks of each semester. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule the required meetings with the advisor. The HPHP department advisement coordinator (Sherrie Jensen, SJensen3@weber.edu) will serve as the academic advisor prior to admission to the program, and will assist with advisement through completion of the program of study. Call Sherrie at 801-626-7425 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements A. Before a student can be considered for the program, the following application requirements must be met: 1. Admission to Weber State University 2. Minimum 2.5 Weber State University GPA 3. Submit Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) Student Application 4. Submit Letter of Application 5. Two Letters of Recommendation 6. Completion of 5 clinical observation hours (within AT 1500) 7. Interview with program faculty 8. Complete Technical Standards form 9. Submit unofficial transcripts from other colleges/universities attended 10. Physical examination and proof of immunizations 11. Hepatitis-B Vaccination (may be obtained following acceptance to the program) 12. Current Emergency Response and CPR for Professional Rescuer cards 13. Grade of C or better in HLTH/AT 2300 Emergency Response 14. For students participating in varsity and club sports, a contract must be signed by both the student/athlete and his/her coach. The contract stipulates that AT students may participate in one sport only, beginning with their second clinical year in the ATEP. More details can be found in the ATEP Student Handbook. Note: After formal admission to the Athletic Training program, students are required to complete an FBI background check and drug test. The expenses, approximately $75, will be paid for by the student. Weber State University 2011 - 2012 Catalog