puter 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 devdop professional knowledge and skills, graduates from the department are prepared to work in a variety of educational, health and fitness settings. Through instrudion, scholarship and service, the department of Health Promotion and Human Performance offers a Master of Science degree in athletic training; Bachelor of Sdence and Bachdor of Arts degrees human performance management and physical education; and Bachelor of Sdence degrees in athletic training, athletic therapy, and health promotion. 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, exerdse 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 effedive 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. Seepage 210 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, fadories, and hospitals. Program Director: Jordan Hamson-Utley, PhD, LAT, ATC 801-626-6742 » 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). 227 Advisement Each student is assigned a faculty advisor upon admission to the ATEP. The advisor is available to the student for counsding 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 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 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 Student Application 4. Submit Letter of Application 5. Two Letters of Recommendation 6. Grade of C or better in AT 1500 Introduction to Athletic Training 7. Program Interview 8. Complete Technical Standards form 9. Unoffidal transcripts from other colleges/universities attended 10. Physical examination and proof of immunizations 11. Hepatitis-B Vaccination 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 dub sports, a contrad must 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 dinical 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. B. Application deadline is the third Wednesday in November for consideration for each spring semester. Applicants will be notified of the seledion committee's decision following the submission of fall grades. Applications may be obtained from the ATEP diredor. C. Students interested in transferring from another institution or from another major at Weber State University must meet University and College transfer requirements and complete the same requirements as freshmen in the Athletic Training Program. D. Accelerated Track An accelerated track is available for qualifying students and must be approved by the ATEP director. For information contact the HPHP advisement coordinator or the ATEP director. 1. Students who meet the requirements below are eligible for an interview and may be accepted into the accelerated track: a. Admission to Weber State University b. Minimum of 60 transferable credits with all general education requirements completed* c. Minimum 2.5 Weber State University GPA d. Completion of HTHS 1110 & 1111 or ZOOL 2100 & 2200 e. Students who are accepted into the accelerated track must STILL complete the Secondary Admissions process outlined above under Section A. *Students who have completed a minimum of 60 transferable credits and a 2.5 GPA but not all of the general education and required support courses may also be eligible for a modified accelerated program as the ATEP, General PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Engaged Learning S Interdisciplinary OUR/CBL HNRS BIS LIBS INTRD MINORS Applied Science S Technology AUSV/ATTC CEET CS MFET/ETM MET CMT DGET ENGR IDT SST TBE ArtsS Humanities ART/ARTH Business SEcon MBA MACC/ACTG BSAD FIN MGMT MKTG SCM ECON/QUAN 1ST Education MSAT MED CHF ATHL/AT HLTH/NUTR PE/PEP/REC EDUC Health Professions MHA MSN CLS DENT PAR HTHS HAS/HIM NRSG RADT DMS/NUCM RATH REST Science BTNY CHEM GEO MATH/MTHE MICR PHYS/ASTR ZOOL SocialS Behavioral Sciences MCJ/CJ ECON GEOG HIST POLS/PHIL PSY SW/GERT SOC/ANTH AERO MILS NAVS Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University 2009 - 2010 Catalog