Requirements for Specific HESC Majors

Beginning in Fall 2008, changes have been made in the requirements needed for specific HESC majors. Below you will find the list of requirements – by major. All HESC courses listed below are open to all University students through UDSIS.

MAJOR: ATHLETIC TRAINING – RESTRICTED MAJOR

First Year Athletic Training Interest Curriculum

First Semester		Second Semester
CHEM 103	4	Gen. Studies (ENGL110)	3
HESC155	3	Gen. Studies (MATH)	3
HESC 220	3	Gen. Studies (NTST200)*	3
Gen. Studies (PSYC100)	3	HESC 210	3
Gen. Studies	3	HESC 240 (Spring Only)	3
	16		15

*Not required for entrance into the major of AT

• Minimum overall cumulative index of 2.5 for all undergraduate course work completed at the University of Delaware.
• Complete hours of direct observation in the University of Delaware athletic training room under the supervision of the athletic training faculty.
• Three letters of recommendation. Students must obtain the University of Delaware Athletic Training Education Program Admission Recommendation Form from the Director of the Program.
• Completion of the Athletic Competencies Checklist for direct observation students.
• Successful interview with the Athletic Training Education Program Faculty.
• Submission of a written essay.
• Online applications are accepted once a year only – June 1 st.

MAJOR: EXERCISE SCIENCE – NON RESTRICTED MAJOR

Biomechanics/Motor Control and Exercise Physiology

• 2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Apply online at any time once the 2.0 GPA has been established.

MAJOR: HEALTH BEHAVIOR SCIENCE – NON RESTRICTED MAJOR

•  2.0 cumulative GPA.
• Apply online at any time once the 2.0 GPA has been established.

MAJOR: HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION – RESTRICTED MAJOR

Successful completion of the following courses: HESC 140, HESC 155, HESC 141, HESC 145, HESC 220, and HESC 230 (these courses are generally taught in fall OR spring only. Please refer to checksheet/program of study for this information.)

Also required for admission to a teacher education program:

• Minimal cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and major GPA of 2.75.
• Completed PRAXIS I with a passing score prior to being admitted to the major.
• Online acceptance of the Professional Dispositions.
• Submission of a satisfactory Introductory Professional Portfolio (see Program Director for Details).
• Acceptance into the program is based upon the stated criteria. Offers of admission into the Health and Physical Education Teacher Education Program are presented to those students who have demonstrated a commitment to teaching.
• Online applications are accepted once a year ONLY – June 1 st.

MAJOR: SPORT MANAGEMENT – RESTRICTED MAJOR

• Successful completion of the following courses: HESC 202, ENGL 110, MATH, and Psychology or Sociology.
• Minimum 2.7 GPA.
• Completion of appropriate application with essay.
• Offers of admission into Sport Management are presented to those students who have demonstrated an aptitude and commitment to this field.
• Online applications are accepted once a year ONLY – June 1 st.

 11/08

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