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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education
BOT/ Other Catalog Change
Page 96-97, 2009-10 Undergraduate Catalog
IBHE
APASC
New Degree Program
Major in Physical Education (B.S. Ed.)

Major in Athletic Training (B.S.)
The major in athletic training reflects the requirements of the Commission on the Accreditation of
Athletic Training Education, and students who want to sit for the Board of Certification (BOC)
examination must complete this degree. Current policies and procedures regarding eligibility for the
BOC examination are available in the department’s program director’s office.
Admission to the athletic training major is competitive and limited. University admission does not
necessarily constitute eligibility for admission into this area of study. Admission policies are described
in the “Limited Admissions and Limited Retention Requirements” section of this catalog.
Retention in the program requires an overall NIU GPA of 2.50. Students enrolled in the athletic
training major may be dismissed from the program for academic reasons or for unprofessional behavior
or actions that threaten the health and safety of others. It is the responsibility of students to secure a
copy of the Athletic Training Student Handbook, which describes the policies of the program. Students
are required to adhere to all current policies and procedures.
Requirements in Department (71-73)
KNPE 202 - Introduction to Athletic Training (1)
KNPE 217 - Personal Health-Related Fitness Development (1)
KNPE 242 - Techniques of Resistance Training (1)
KNPE 243 - Program Development of Resistance Training (1)
KNPE 262 - First Aid and CPR (2)
KNPE 264 - Principles of Injury Prevention and Care (3)
KNPE 265 - Practicum in Athletic Training (3)
KNPE 310 - Psychological Aspects of Sport and Exercise (3)
KNPE 314 - Applied Kinesiology (4)
KNPE 322 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training: Upper-Extremity Assessment (2)
KNPE 323 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training: Lower-Extremity Assessment (2)
KNPE 324 - Assessment of Lower-Extremity Injury (3)
KNPE 325 - Assessment of Upper-Extremity Injury (3)
KNPE 326 - Therapeutic Modalities and Treatment of Athletic Injuries (3)
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KNPE 331 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training I (3)
KNPE 332 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training II (3)
KNPE 427 - Clinical Proficiencies in Athletic Training: Therapeutic Modalities and Exercise (2)
KNPE 433 - Effective Communication and Case Management Skills in Athletic Training (2)
KNPE 434 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training III (3)
KNPE 435 - Clinical Experience in Athletic Training IV (3)
KNPE 445 - Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science (3)
KNPE 452 - Applied Physiology of Exercise (4)
KNPE 474 - Medical Issues in Athletic Training (3)
Select one from the following (4-6)
KNPE 490 - Adapted Physical Education (3) and KNPE 492 – Special Physical Education Clinic
Practicum (1-2)
OR KNPE 453 - Exercise Programs for Adult Special Populations (3) and KNPE 493 –
Supervised Clinical Experience in Exercise Gerontology (1-3)
OR KNPE 454 – Exercise Gerontology (3) and KNPE 493 – Supervised Clinical Experience in
Exercise Gerontology (1-3)
KNPE 491 - Therapeutic Exercise (3)
KNPE 494 - Internship in Kinesiology (6)
Requirements outside Department (22-24)
AHCD 318 - Medical Terminology (3)
*BIOS 104 - General Biology (4)
OR *BIOS 103 – General Biology (3)
OR BIOS 208 - Fundamentals of Biology (3) and BIOS 210 – Fundamentals of Biology I
Laboratory (1)
BIOS 311 - Functional Human Anatomy (4)
OR BIOS 357 - Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)
*CHEM 110 - Chemistry (3)
OR *CHEM 210 - General Chemistry I (3)
FCNS 306 - Nutrition in Relation to Health and Exercise (3)
OR FCNS 306 - Nutrition in Relation to Health and Exercise (2) and KNPE 306 - Sports Nutrition
(1)
*PHHE 206 - Contemporary Health Concepts (3)
*PSYC 102 - Introduction to Psychology (3)
TOTAL HOURS 93-97
*Available for General Education credit.
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APASC 4/14/10, BOT 5/13/10, IBHE 10/1/10, CUC Section B 3/18/10
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Pres. Other Catalog Change
2010-11 Undergraduate Catalog
Peters
Minor in International Global Studies
Coordinator: Sarah A. Blue, Department of Geography
The minor in international studies global studies offers students the opportunity to acquire a strong
international global focus for their program of studies. Such an international a global focus is important
for making students competitive in the increasingly globalized economy and society. The international
studies global studies minor is open to students in all disciplines and fields and is appropriate for
students planning careers in business, government, foreign service, social science teaching at the
secondary level, and law, or graduate study in international studies or a related discipline. It may be
especially useful for business, foreign language, and journalism students wishing to supplement their
credentials.
Students in the minor select courses from the foundation courses and then choose courses from within
one of the several options that provide greater depth through study in either international global
business studies in commerce, international global political studies, international global development
studies, or international global arts studies.
Students taking the international studies global studies minor are strongly encouraged to participate in a
study-abroad program and to complete the four-semester sequence in a relevant foreign language.
Course credit earned through an approved NIU study abroad program or a globally-focused engaged
learning opportunity through an independent study or internship may count toward satisfying the is also
strongly encouraged as an option toward satisfying the minor requirements. requirements in an option.
Pres. Peters 1/19/11, UCC 12/9/10, CUC 11/18/10, Section B (added to the 2011-12 catalog)