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Students selecting this major will earn a B.S. in kinesiology and complete a concentration in either exercise science, sport studies or coaching.

Exercise science is concerned with how and why the human body responds to physical activity. There are two primary areas of inquiry where exercise scientists focus their attention: health-related aspects of physical activity and sports performance.

In regard to health-related aspects of physical activity, exercise scientists have studied how exercise benefits health. The study of sports performance by exercise scientists involves diverse areas, which can include the growth and development of athletes, nutritional needs of athletes and movement analysis.

Sport studies is the liberal arts and sciences approach to studying human movement through the humanities and social science subdisciplines of the field. The humanities subdisciplines include sport history and sport philosophy and can be expanded to include sport art, sport communication and journalism, sport literature and sport law. The social science subdisciplines include sport psychology and sport sociology.

The Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in coaching provides the academic preparation for those students wanting a career in the coaching profession. Academic content includes study in key sports science disciplines described by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education’s (NASPE) domains of coaching effectiveness. This 39 credit hour concentration contains a unique sequence of subjects that focus on theory and practice of coaching. It also provides students with an experiential learning component with a coaching internship.

Program objectives are established to make students aware of the multiplicity of the demands involved in coaching and the important role that coaches have in society. Through this program, students will gain the knowledge and expertise to become successful coaches on several levels including sports programs in junior high or high school, college and at the international level.
A. General Education and Liberal Arts: 75 credit hours
General Education Courses (28 cr. hr.)
Liberal Arts Electives (29 cr. hr.)
BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)
CAP 100 - Introduction to Computer Applications (3 cr. hr.)
CPN 100 - Academic Writing I (3 cr. hr.)

or
CPN 102 - Academic Writing in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)
PSY 101 - General Psychology I (3 cr. hr.)
Select Either:
CPN 101 - Academic Writing II (3 cr. hr.)

or
CPN 103 - Academic Writing in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)
B. Kinesiology Theory Core: 21 credit hours

The following courses may count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 100 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)

or
EXS 197 - History and Philosophy of Physical Education and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 287 - Social Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 297 - Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 351 - Philosophy of Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 387 - Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 397 - Exercise Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 420 - History of Physical Activity and Sport in American Culture (3 cr. hr.)
C. Concentration Requirements (must complete a concentration)
Sport Studies Concentration Requirements: 30 credit hours
ENG 260 - Literature of Sports (3 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 345 - Sport and Society (3 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 346 - Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 410 - Ethics in Sport (3 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 445 - Women and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 468 - African-American Sport History (3 cr. hr.)
Track (courses outside the major): 12 credit hours
The track will consist of 12 credit hours outside the major comprised of appropriate courses taken from the following areas:

African American Studies (AAS)
Cinema Study (CIN)
Communication Studies (COM)
English (ENG)
Health (HLH)
History (HIS)
Philosophy (PHI)
Psychology (PSY)
Sociology (SOC)
Sport Management (SPM)
Women’s Studies (WST)

A minimum of six credit hours must have the same prefix. These 12 credit hours must not include courses that fulfill general education requirements. Students will determine these credit hours in consultation with their advisor and department approval.
Exercise Science Concentration Requirements: 24 credit hours
CHE 221 - General Chemistry I (4 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
CHE 222 - General Chemistry II (4 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
EXS 489 - Exercise Science Research Methods (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 490 - Independent Research in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
PHY 105 - Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.

or
PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.)

May count toward liberal arts credit hours.
Quantitative Skills - GE 1

Three credit hours, select one course from the following:
COM 230 - Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
ECO 221 - Economic Statistics (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 201 - Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
MAT 201 - Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
PSY 201 - Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.)
Coaching Concentration Requirements: 39 credit hours
Category A. Required Core (28 credit hours)
ATR 421 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 230 - Foundations of Coaching: Principles and Theories (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 325 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 346 - Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 410 - Ethics in Sport (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 455 - Philosophy, Principles and the Administration of Sport (3 cr. hr.)
HLH 120 - Responding to Emergencies (2 cr. hr.)
PSY 333 - Developmental Psychology (3 cr. hr.)
SPM 311 - Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sport (3 cr. hr.)
And select one from the following:
PED 404 - Activity Clinic: Baseball (2 cr. hr.)
PED 405 - Activity Clinic: Basketball (2 cr. hr.)
PED 406 - Activity Clinic: Field Hockey (2 cr. hr.)
PED 407 - Activity Clinic: Football (2 cr. hr.)
PED 409 - Activity Clinic: Gymnastics (2 cr. hr.)
PED 411 - Activity Clinic: Ice Hockey (2 cr. hr.)
PED 412 - Activity Clinic: Lacrosse (2 cr. hr.)
PED 414 - Activity Clinic: Soccer (2 cr. hr.)
PED 415 - Activity Clinic: Softball (2 cr. hr.)
PED 416 - Activity Clinic: Swimming (2 cr. hr.)
PED 417 - Activity Clinic: Track and Field (2 cr. hr.)
PED 418 - Activity Clinic: Volleyball (2 cr. hr.)
PED 419 - Activity Clinic: Wrestling (2 cr. hr.)
Category B. Practica/Internship Requirements (8 credit hours)
EXS 260 - Coaching Practicum I (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 360 - Coaching Practicum II (1 cr. hr.)
EXS 475 - Internship in Coaching (6 cr. hr.)
Category C. Required Workshops (non-credit)

CAR: Child Abuse Identification and Reporting
SAVE: School Violence Prevention Training
Category D. Concentration Elective

(Choose at least three credit hours; students may also choose additional electives)
SPM 345: Sport in Society
ATR 352 - Strength and Conditioning for Athletic Trainers (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 357 - Nutrition and Sport Performance (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 435 - Neuromuscular Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 438 - Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
EXS 450 - Disability and Sport (3 cr. hr.)

(also listed as SPM 450)
SPM 238 - Sport Videography (3 cr. hr.)
SPM 335 - Information Technology in Sport (3 cr. hr.)
D. Exercise Science, Sport Studies and Coaching Activity Requirements
Sport Studies Concentration Activity Requirements: Five credit hours
Aquatics activity elective
Activity electives
PED 181 - Adventure Activities (1 cr. hr.)
PED 182 - Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)
Exercise Science Concentration Activity Requirements: Five credit hours
Aquatics activity elective
Activity electives
PED 182 - Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)
Coaching Concentration Activity Requirements: Five credit hours
Aquatics activity elective
Activity electives
PED 181 - Adventure Activities (1 cr. hr.)
PED 182 - Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr. hr.)
E. Free Electives
Sport Studies Concentration: 16 credit hours
Exercise Science Concentration: 27 credit hours
Coaching Concentration: 7 credit hours
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124

Career opportunities

Once students pass the first actuarial exam, they usually receive multiple job interviews and offers. This program makes good use of analytical skills and problem solving. Students with strong backgrounds in mathematics and an interest in solving problems using knowledge from mathematics and business are encouraged to pursue this challenging academic program and rewarding career. The Society of Actuaries Web site, www.soa.org, gives more information about this career and how to prepare for it. The SAU major in actuarial science meets the requirements listed there.
Program strengths and emphases

The mathematics, business, and computer science programs are well-poised to offer actuarial science students both a well-rounded and in-depth program preparing students for a challenging and rewarding career. Students pursuing this program should be prepared to pass the first actuarial exam (exam P), and upon completion of the program, students should be able to find meaningful employment in the risk management field. The projection for employability for students with this major is quite good for the next 10 years, the longest period of time for which career need projections are made.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MARINE SCIENCE
Admission to the Program

Students can choose Biology, Geosciences, or another appropriate department at San Francisco State University. The prospective student must meet the entrance requirements for that department and be accepted into conditionally classified graduate status. (Refer to the appropriate Bulletin section for the department of interest.) The student will become classified upon completion of MLML’s requirements. Completed graduate applications must be received at MLML by October 15 for the spring semester and March 15 for the fall semester. Different departments have different application deadlines, and prospective students must contact the selected campus department to insure that his/her application meets both the San Francisco State University deadline and the MLML deadline. All students must be registered through one of the seven consortium campuses to attend MLML.

Classes at MLML are open to properly qualified upper division undergraduate and graduate students enrolled through the consortium campuses. Application information is available from the admissions offices at the consortium campuses or from the Laboratories.
Fully Classified Status in the Program

A conditionally classified student may become fully classified in the marine science program as set forth in the following steps:
Obtain an adviser at MLML by the third semester and one from the appropriate science department at SFSU. Each new student in the master’s program at MLML will be assigned an adviser who may or may not be the final thesis adviser.
Make up any course work deficiencies in the SFSU department and/or MLML. Students must take the following courses: MSCI 304 (MS 104), Quantitative Marine Science, and three of the following five prerequisite courses needed for fully classified graduate status:

MSCI 303 (MS 103) Marine Ecology
MSCI 341 (MS 141) Geological Oceanography
MSCI 342 (MS 142) Physical Oceanography
MSCI 343 (MS 143) Chemical Oceanography
MSCI 344 (MS 144) Biological Oceanography

Note that Moss Landing Marine Laboratories course catalog numbers are listed in parentheses (MS) following the SFSU course catalog numbers, which are preceded by MSCI. A complete list of MSCI courses and their equivalent MS course numbers is provided at the end of this section.

These courses should be completed by the end of the third semester; they may be waived by the graduate committee upon certification that equivalent courses have been satisfactorily completed. MSCI 304 (MS 104) cannot be counted towards the 30 unit degree requirement.
Students who do not receive a grade of “B” or better in the courses described above taken at MLML, or who wish to substitute equivalent courses taken elsewhere, regardless of the grade(s) received, must petition to have the courses accepted or take an examination given by the faculty at MLML. The examination will substitute for any equivalent examination given by the SFSU home department.
Program

A student becomes eligible for the master’s degree in marine science after the following requirements have been satisfied:
The student has been advanced to candidacy.
The student has satisfied MLML’s requirements for the degree.
The student has completed the following curriculum requirements:
A minimum total of 15 required units of 200-level courses, including 2 units of MS 285 (MSCI 885), and 4 units of MS 299 (MSCI 897).
Courses numbered 100 or above as approved by the thesis committee to total 30 units when added to graduate units. Following is a list of elective courses which may be used to satisfy requirements for the major.
The student must have submitted a thesis approved by the thesis advisory committee. The thesis must conform to the rules set forth by the Division of Graduate Studies at SFSU.
The student must successfully give an oral thesis defense, to include an open seminar presentation of thesis material, and a defense before the thesis advisory committee.

Students may request information and application materials by calling the MLML at (831) 771-4400 or by e-mailing MLML at frontdesk@mlml.calstate.edu.
Course ListUndergraduate Courses
SFSU # MLML #
MSCI 303 MS 103
MSCI 304 MS 104
MSCI 305 MS 105
MSCI 312 MS 112
MSCI 313 MS 113
MSCI 324 MS 124
MSCI 325 MS 125
MSCI 331 MS 131
MSCI 335 MS 135
MSCI 341 MS 141
MSCI 342 MS 142
MSCI 343 MS 143
MSCI 344 MS 144
MSCI 375 MS 175
MSCI 699 MS 180
Graduate Courses
MSCI 701 MS 201
MSCI 702 MS 202
MSCI 704 MS 204
MSCI 706 MS 206
MSCI 708 MS 208
MSCI 711 MS 211
MSCI 712 MS 212
MSCI 731 MS 231
MSCI 733 MS 233
MSCI 734 MS 234
MSCI 742 MS 242
MSCI 746 MS 246
MSCI 748 MS 248
MSCI 751 MS 251
MSCI 761 MS 261
MSCI 762 MS 262
MSCI 763 MS 263
MSCI 771 MS 271
MSCI 772 MS 272
MSCI 773 MS 273
MSCI 774 MS 274
MSCI 780 MS 280
MSCI 885 MS 285
MSCI 897 MS 298
MSCI 898 MS 299

degree requirements

Students begin the graduate program by attending a summer session (begins the second week of June each year). Individuals must successfully maintain a 3.0 G.P.A. while completing 30 units of coursework and then pass comprehensive examinations in the core classes. Comprehensive examinations are given at the end of the second summer session for the year-round students and at the end of the third summer session for the summer-based program students. Students may choose to write a thesis in lieu of the comprehensive exams.

Athletic Training Major (B.S.)

In order for students to complete the athletic training major, they must be accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program. Students must follow the established application procedures listed below. For complete application information, procedures, and applicable forms, visit the Athletic Training Education Program website at www.svsu.edu/phe/at.cfm . Completion of the athletic training major will also result in the completion of the health science minor.
Athletic Training Education Program Admission and Retention Policies
Requirements for Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program

A committee, based upon current selection criteria, will select students to be admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program. Students should apply to the Athletic Training Education Program after completing the prerequisite application requirements. All application forms can be downloaded from the Athletic Training Education Program website (www.svsu.edu/phe/at.cfm). The admission process takes place twice a year and actual admission occurs at the beginning of fall or winter semesters.
Technical Standards For Admission

The Athletic Training Education Program at Saginaw Valley State University is a rigorous and intense program that places specific requirements and demands on the students enrolled in the program. An objective of this program is to prepare graduates to enter a variety of employment settings and to render care to a wide spectrum of individuals engaged in physical activity. The technical standards set forth by the Athletic Training Education Program establish the essential qualities considered necessary for students admitted to this program to achieve the knowledge, skills, and competencies of an entry-level athletic trainer, as well as meet the expectations of the program’s accrediting agency, the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). All students admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program must meet the following abilities and expectations. In the event a student is unable to fulfill these technical standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, the student will not be admitted into the program.

Compliance with the program’s technical standards does not guarantee a student’s eligibility for the BOC certification exam.

Candidates for selection to the Athletic Training Education Program must demonstrate:
The mental capacity to assimilate, analyze, synthesize, integrate concepts and problem solve to formulate assessment and therapeutic judgments and to be able to distinguish deviations from the norm.
Sufficient postural and neuromuscular control, sensory function, and coordination to perform appropriate physical examinations using accepted techniques; and accurately, safely and efficiently use equipment and materials during the assessment and treatment of patients.
The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with patients and colleagues, including individuals from different cultural and social backgrounds; this includes, but is not limited to, the ability to establish rapport with patients and communicate judgment and treatment information effectively. Students must be able to understand and speak the English language at a level consistent with competent professional practice.
The ability to record the physical examination results and a treatment plan clearly and accurately.
The capacity to maintain composure and continue to function well during periods of high stress.
The perseverance, diligence and commitment to complete the athletic training education program as outlined and sequenced.
Flexibility and the ability to adjust to changing situations and uncertainty in clinical situations.
Affective skills and appropriate demeanor and rapport that relate to professional education and quality patient care.

Candidates for selection to the athletic training education program will be required to verify they understand and meet these technical standards or that they believe that, with certain accommodations, they can meet the standards.

The Office of Disability Services at SVSU can assist with accommodations for those with learning or physical disabilities SVSU will make every reasonable attempt to meet the needs of qualified individuals.

If a student states he/she can meet the technical standards with accommodation, then the University will determine whether it agrees that the student can meet the technical standards with reasonable accommodation; this includes a review a whether the accommodations requested are reasonable, taking into account whether accommodation would jeopardize clinician/patient safety, or the education process of the student or the institution, including all coursework, clinical experiences and internships deemed essential to graduation.
Selection Criteria for the Athletic Training Education Program

Ordinarily, the entering class is admitted to the Athletic Training Education Program in the fall or winter semesters. Admission to SVSU is required for, but does not guarantee, acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program. The program is planned to accommodate a limited number of students each year and this number may vary depending on available resources. Prospective students must submit an application for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program by April 15 preceding fall admission or by November 15th preceding winter admission. Preference will be given to those applicants who have:
Completed a minimum of 12 college level semester hours and are currently enrolled in a minimum of 12 college level semester hours.
Achieved a minimum cumulative 2.75 GPA for all completed course work (based on all college-level work computed both at SVSU and at other schools and colleges).
Completed (or are in the process of completing) the following courses with a GPA of 2.75 or better in each:
KINE 120 First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer
KINE 232 Athletic Injury Managment
KINE 232L Athletic Injury Management Laboratory
KINE 252 Introduction to Athletic Training & Exercise Science
The following valid certifications (or their equivalents):
Sport Safety Training - American Red Cross
CPR for the Professional Rescuer - American Red Cross
Completed a minimum of 50 voluntary observational clinical hours under the direct supervision of a BOC certified athletic trainer. These hours need to be recorded on the appropriate form, which will be provided. Transfer students may complete documented observational clinical hours under the direct supervision of a certified athletic trainer at the institution from which they are transferring. These hours must be completed under the direct supervision of a Board of Certification certified instructor.
Submitted two letters of recommendation.
Standards for Retention in the Athletic Training Education Program

Students will be retained within the SVSU Athletic Training Education Program providing the following criteria are maintained throughout the student’s undergraduate experience:
Receive a grade of “C” or better in all major courses within the Athletic Training major and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75.
Receive written clinical evaluations that reflect positive advancement in the Athletic Training Education Program. The Clinical Instructors of the Athletic Training Education Program will complete evaluations at the end of each semester.
Maintain personal liability insurance in order to participate in clinical experiences.
Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior as members in the Athletic Training Education Program.
Abide by all policies and procedures as outlined in the Athletic Training Student Handbook of the Athletic Training Education Program at SVSU.

NOTE: A student failing to fulfill any of the above requirements will be removed from the clinical portion of the Athletic Training Education Program until the deficiency is satisfactorily remedied. The faculty and staff reserve the right to dismiss students from the program when the student fails to comply with the outlined requirements.
Athletic Training Clinical Education Experience

All athletic training students will have the opportunity to participate in upper extremity intensive, lower extremity intensive, equipment intensive, and general medical clinical education experiences with a variety of different populations including genders, varying levels of risk, and protective equipment. These clinical experiences will allow students opportunities to practice with different patient populations in different athletic and allied health care settings. Athletic training students will have the opportunity to participate in clinical education experiences at off-campus sites. All athletic training students who participate in clinical education experiences off campus must provide their own transportation to each clinical site as well as meet additional requirements as established at each off-campus site.
Eligibility for Certification

Certifying athletic trainers ensures high standards of professional practice. Certification by the Board of Certification (BOC) is considered the entry-level credential and is required by most employers nationwide. Students in the Athletic Training Education Program at Saginaw Valley State University will become eligible to sit for the BOC certification examination if they complete all of the athletic training major requirements and university requirements for graduation.

In addition to certification, athletic trainers may have to meet individual state licensing and regulation requirements. To determine if these added requirements apply, athletic trainers must check with the states in which they practice.
General Education and Major Required Courses: (89 credits)
Category #3 Course (4 credits required)
MATH 132A - Statistical Methods: General Statistics
MATH 132B - Statistical Methods: Biostatistics
PS 225 - Statistics [CI]
PSYC 299 - Statistics
Category #4 Courses (all courses required)
BIOL 111A - Principles of Biology
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Lecture
CHEM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab
Category #5 Course (3 credits required)
PHIL 205B - Professional Ethics: Health Care [CI]
Category #6 Course (4 credits required)
PSYC 100 - General Psychology
Category #10 (3 credits required)
ENGL 212 - Topics in Critical Writing
Major Courses
BIOL 231 - Physiological Anatomy
BIOL 236 - Human Nutrition
BIOL 462 - Comparative Physiology & Anatomy
HS 220 - Information Management in Health Care
HS 240 - The U.S. Health Care System
HS 264 - Pharmacology
HS 460 - Health Research
KINE 107 - Conditioning & Weight Training
KINE 120 - First Aid & CPR for the Professional Rescuer
KINE 232 - Athletic Injury Management
KINE 232L - Athletic Injury Management Laboratory
KINE 244 - Athletic Training Practicum I
KINE 246 - Athletic Training Practicum II
KINE 252 - Introduction to Athletic Training & Exercise Science
KINE 270 - Activity& Fitness Assessment
KINE 330 - Musculoskeletal Injury Assessement I
KINE 332 - Musculoskeletal Injury Assessement II
KINE 334 - Therapeutic Modalities in Athletic Training
KINE 336 - Management Strategies in Sports Medicine
KINE 338 - General Medical Conditions In Athletes
KINE 344 - Athletic Training Practicum III
KINE 346 - Athletic Training Practicum IV
KINE 374 - Kinesiology/Biomechanics
KINE 374L - Kinesiology/Biomechanics Lab
KINE 376 - Exercise Physiology
KINE 376L - Exercise Physiology Lab
KINE 434 - Therapeutic Exercise
KINE 444 - Athletic Training Practicum V
KINE 446 - Athletic Training Practicum VI
KINE 452 - Strength & Conditioning Program Design