Undergraduate Program

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Health, Exercise and Sports Sciences is to positively impact citizens and institutions of New Mexico and other regions through teaching, scholarship and service pertaining to healthy lifestyles, disease prevention, lifetime physical activity and/or sports participation. The curricula offered in the program foster understanding in five areas:

  1. Health Education/Promotion
  2. Physical Education
  3. Exercise Science
  4. Sport Administration
  5. Athletic Training

Degrees Offered

The Professional Physical Education Program offers three majors: Physical Education, Exercise Science and Athletic Training. A minor in Athletic Coaching is also available.

Teaching Major

  • Bachelor of Science in Education in Physical Education (B.S.Ed.)

(K–12th grades License, 7–12th grades Secondary Education License)

Non-Teaching Majors

  • Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training (B.S.)
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (B.S.)

Minor
Athletic Coaching

Endorsement Teaching Field
Physical Education


Bachelor of Science in Education in Physical Education

The curriculum leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed) in Physical Education is designed to prepare the student to teach physical education in elementary, middle and/or junior and senior high schools (K–12). Students completing the program are eligible to apply for a teaching license in New Mexico. The examinations required by the State of New Mexico are the New Mexico Assessment of Teacher Competency and the Physical Education Content Test.

State Board of Education licensure requirements are subject to periodic change. Contact a PETE advisor for specific requirements for programs leading to educator licensure and endorsement (K–12).

A grade of "C" or better (not "C-") is required for each General Education course that counts toward the 120 credit hour degree. A grade of "B-" or better is required for all content courses.


Credit
Hours
Semester 1
BIOL 123 Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors 3
BIOL 124L Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors Lab 1
ENGL 110
(or ENGL 112;
or ENGL 112)
Accelerated Composition
(or Composition II;
or Enhanced Composition)
3
HIST 101 
-or- 
HIST 102
Western Civilization to 1648

Western Civilization Post 1648
3
MATH 121 College Algebra 3
PSY 105 General Psychology 3
Subtotal 16
Semester 2
CHEM 111 Elements Of General Chemistry 4
CJ 130 Public Speaking 3
HED 164L Standard First Aid 3
HIST 161 
-or- 
HIST 162
History of the United States to 1877

History of the United States Since 1877
3
STAT 145 Introduction to Statistics 3
Subtotal 16
Semester 3
BIOL 237 Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences 3
BIOL 247L Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I 1
ENGL 120 Composition III 3
PEP 208 Teaching Fitness Concepts 3
PEP 245 Professional Laboratory Experience in Physical Education 3
PEP 250 Physical Education Skills and Content Knowledge I 3
Subtotal 16
Semester 4
NUTR 244 Human Nutrition 3
PEP 251 Physical Education Skills and Content Knowledge II 3
PEP 277 Kinesiology 3
PEP 288 Motor Learning and Performance 3
UNM Core Second Language 3
Subtotal 15
Semester 5
EDPY 303 Human Growth and Development 3
LLSS 321 School and Society 3
PEP 301 Physical Education in Secondary Schools 3
PEP 319 Physical Education in the Elementary School 3
PEP 444 Teaching and Learning in Physical Education 3
Subtotal 15
Semester 6
EDPY 310 Learning and the Classroom 3
PEP 410 Assessment in Physical Education 3
PEP 430 Classroom/Behavior Management in Physical Education 3
PEP 466 Adapted Physical Education 3
UNM Core Social and Behavioral Sciences  3
Subtotal 15
Semester 7
EDUC *438 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Content Field 3
PEP 326L Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology 3
PEP 479 Organization and Administration of Physical Education 3
UNM Core Fine Arts 3
UNM Core Social and Behavioral Sciences  3
Subtotal 15
Semester 8
PEP 400 Student Teaching in the Elementary School 6
PEP 461 Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools 6
  Subtotal 12
  Degree Total 120


Physical Education Teacher Education– UNM Core Requirements

1. Writing and Speaking
  ENGL 110 (or ENGL 112; or ENGL 113)
  ENGL 120
2. Mathematics
  STAT 145*
3. Physical and Natural Sciences
  BIOL 123/124L* - 4 credit hours
  CHEM 111 - 4 credit hours
4. Social and Behavioral Sciences
  PSY 105*
  Elective - 3 credit hours
5. Humanities
  HIST 101 or 102**
  HIST 161 or 162**
6. Second Language
  Elective - 3 credit hours
7. Fine Arts
  Elective - 3 credit hours


* Program course requirement
** Senate Bill 106 requirement


Special Requirements for Physical Education Student Teaching

Admission to the College of Education and the Physical Education Teacher Education Program occurs at Checkpoint 1:

  1. Complete general education courses with an overall GPA of 2.5
  2. Complete content area courses with a grade of "B-" or better
  3. Pass the New Mexico Teacher Assessment of Basic Skills Test
  4. Submit the COE application packet to the COE Advisement Center in Hokona Hall
  5. Fulfill all Checkpoint I requirements with a rating of acceptable or better
  6. Submit the Checkpoint 1 application along with Portfolio for faculty review
  7. Attain Disposition rating of Basic or higher

Admission to Physical Education Student Teaching occurs at Checkpoint 2:

  1. Complete general education courses with an overall GPA of 2.5
  2. Complete content area courses with a grade of "B-" or better
  3. Receive an acceptable rating on Junior Block Instructional Evaluations
  4. Complete a Graduation Check
  5. Fulfill all Checkpoint 2 requirements with a rating of acceptable or better
  6. Submit the Checkpoint 2 application along with Portfolio for faculty review
  7. Attain Disposition rating of Basic or higher

Physical Education Degree Completion Review occurs at Checkpoint 3:

  1. Complete general education courses with an overall GPA of 2.5
  2. Complete content area courses with a grade of "B-" or better
  3. Receive an acceptable rating on Student Teacher Instructional Evaluations
  4. Fulfill all Checkpoint 3 requirements with a rating of acceptable or better
  5. Submit the Checkpoint 3 application along with Portfolio for faculty review

Post-Baccalaureate endorsement programs in Physical Education-Teacher Education are also available.


Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Mission Statement: The mission of the University of New Mexico Athletic Training Education Program (UNM-ATEP) is to provide a comprehensive and progressive, didactic and clinical foundation to prepare qualified professionals for a career in athletic training. Strong emphasis is placed upon the provision of opportunities within the curriculum for the development of skills encompassing the domains of athletic training. Through successful completion of the UNM-ATEP, graduates are prepared to pass the Board of Certification examination, become competent healthcare professionals, and provide optimal health care to the physically active.

Overview: The UNM-ATEP is dedicated to creating and maintaining an educational program that meets the standards and guidelines set forth by the following governing bodies: Board of Certification (BOC), Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), and the National Athletic Trainers’ Association Executive Committee for Education (ECE).

The University of New Mexico grants a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Athletic Training upon completion of the UNM-ATEP. Successful completion of the UNM-ATEP is achieved through structure and content as described below.

Admission: The UNM-ATEP has secondary admission requirements. Please refer to the program office at 505-277-5151 for all specific requirements and information.

Requirements

Athletic Training Students must obtain a “B-” (GPA 2.85) or better in all athletic training courses (*) to advance in the UNM-ATEP. A grade of "C" (not "C-") or better is required for all other courses that count towards the 129 credit hour degree.

    Credit
Hours
First Year    
Fall    
CHEM 111 Elements of General Chemistry 4
ENGL 110
(or ENGL 112;
or ENGL 113)
Accelerated Composition
(or Composition II;
or Enhanced Composition)
3
HED 164L Standard First Aid/Lab * 3
PEP 273 Introduction to Athletic Training * 3
PEP 284 Athletic Training Observation Lab * 3
  Total 16
Spring    
BIOL 123/124L Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non Majors/Lab 4
CJ 130 Public Speaking 3
ENGL 120 Composition III 3
MATH 121 College Algebra 3
PEP 285 Athletic Training Clinical I * 3
  Total 16
Second Year    
Fall  
BIOL 237/247L Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences/Lab * 4
EMS 113 EMT-Basic * 8
EMS 142 EMT-Basic Lab * 2
PEP 286 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries-Extremities * 3
Total 17
Spring
BIOL 238/248L Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences/Lab * 4
NUTR 244 Human Nutrition * 3
PEP 277 Kinesiology * 3
PEP 287 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries-Trunk/Torso * 3
PSY 105 General Psychology 3
Total 16
Third Year
Fall    
PEP 288 Motor Learning and Performance * 3
PEP 326L Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology * 3
PEP 374 Therapeutic Modalities * 3
PEP 481 Athletic Training Clinical II * 3
STAT 145 Introduction to Statistics 3
UNM Core Second Language 3
Total 18
Spring
PEP 289 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education 3
PEP 375 Pharmacology in Athletic Training * 3
PEP 473 Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries * 3
PEP 483 Athletic Training Clinical III * 3
UNM Core Humanities 3
Total 15
Fourth Year
Fall    
PEP 373 General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training * 3
PEP 470 Designs for Fitness * 4
PEP 488 Athletic Training Clinical IV * 3
PEP 489 Research in Athletic Training * 3
UNM Core Social and Behavioral Science 3
Total 16
Spring
PEP 474 Athletic Training Administration * 3
PEP 490 Topics in Athletic Training * 3
Elective Upper-division elective 300+ level: Advisor Approval 3
UNM Core Fine Arts 3
UNM Core Humanities 3
  Total 15
  Curriculum Total 129

Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

The curriculum leads to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Exercise Science and includes course work in the theoretical and applied aspects of exercise science. The major prepares students for a variety of careers including physical and occupational therapy, health promotion, personal training, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, wellness, strength and conditioning and other allied health occupations. 

The Exercise Science program requires a 3.2 GPA, completion of BIOL 237/247L, and current certification in First Aid, CPR and AED for admission into the undergraduate program. A grade of "B-" or better is required for all PEP and PENP courses; a grade of "C" (not "C-") or better is required for each general education course applicable towards the degree. A student earning below a "B-" in a PEP course may repeat the class. However, if the student does not receive a "B-" or better on the second attempt he/she is removed from the Exercise Science program.

Credit
Hours
First Year    
BIOL 123/124L Biology for Health Related Sciences and Non-Majors 4
CHEM 121/123L General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 122/124L General Chemistry II 4
ENGL 110
(or ENGL 112; 
or ENGL 113)
Accelerated Composition 
(or Composition II; 
or Enhanced Composition)
3
ENGL 120 Composition III 3
MATH 121 College Algebra 3
NUTR 244 Human Nutrition 3
PEP 273 Introduction to Athletic Training 3 Fa/Sp
PEP 288 Motor Learning and Performance 3 Fa/Sp
PSY 105 General Psychology 3
Total 33
Second Year    
BIOL 237/247L Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences 4
BIOL 238/248L Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences 4
CHEM 212 Integrated Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 4
CJ 130 Public Speaking 3
PEP 277 Kinesiology 3 Fa/Sp
PEP 289 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education 3 Fa/Sp
PEP 326L Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology 3 Fa/Sp/Sm
STAT 145 Introduction to Statistics 3
UNM Core Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
Total 30
Third Year    
NUTR 344 Energy Nutrients in Human Nutrition 3 Fa
NUTR 345 Vitamins and Minerals in Human Nutrition 3
PENP 102 Intermediate Swimming 1
PEP 305 Teaching Exercise 3 Sp
PEP 470 Designs for Fitness 4 Fa/Sp
PEP 475 EKG Interpretation 3 Fa
PEP 476 Exercise Testing and Interpretation 3 Sp
PHYC 102
-or-
PHYC 151
Introduction to Physics

General Physics
3
UNM Core Humanities 3
UNM Core Secondary Language 3
Total 29
Fourth Year    
PEP 391 Problems 1 Fa/Sp
PEP 469 Management Concepts in Sport and Fitness Settings 3
PEP 471 Exercise and Disease Prevention 3 Sp
PEP 478 Sports Physiology 3 Sp
PEP 495 Practicum 6 Fa/Sp/Sm
Electives >300-level electives 6
UNM Core Humanities 3
UNM Core Fine Arts 3
  Total 28
  Curriculum Total 120

Minor Study

Minor in Athletic Coaching

Credit
Hours
Core Requirements
EDPY 303 Human Growth and Development 3
HED 164L Standard First Aid 3
PEP 273 Introduction to Athletic Training 3
PEP 288 Motor Learning and Performance 3
PEP 479 Organization and Administration of Physical Education 3
PEP 480 Principles of Coaching 3
PEP 495 Practicum 3
  (PEP 444 Teaching and Learning in Physical Education can be substituted for PEP 480)  
Total 21
Electives:*
  Choose 3 credit hours from the following:
HED 171 Personal Health Management 3
HED 310 Injury Prevention 1
PEP 208 Teaching Fitness Concepts 3
PEP 222 Target Activities 1
PEP 223 Invasion Games
PEP 225 Net Games 1
PEP 226 Lifetime Pursuits 1
PEP 234 Track and Field/Cooperative Games 1
PEP 277 Kinesiology 3
PEP 289 Tests and Measurements in Physical Education 3
PEP 326L Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology 3
PEP 465 Theory of Basketball 3
PEP 467 Physical Disabilities and Causes 3
PEP 478 Sports Psychology 3
NUTR 244 Human Nutrition 3
 *Other electives may be allowed upon advisor approval
Total Minor Credit Hours  24

Additional Information

Students who, for any reason, interrupt their progress in the physical education program at the University of New Mexico for more than two consecutive semesters must reapply.

High School Preparation: Students intending to study professional physical education should prepare themselves adequately in high school with courses in biology, algebra, chemistry and physics.


Courses

PEP 208. Teaching Fitness Concepts. (3)



PEP 222. Target Activities. (1)



PEP 223. Invasion Games. (1)



PEP 225. Net Games. (1)



PEP 226. Lifetime Pursuits. (1)



PEP 227. Elementary Rhythms, Aerobic Dance, Yoga. (1)



PEP 228. Outdoor Pursuits. (1)



PEP 234. Track and Field/Cooperative Games. (1)



PEP 239. Dance. (1)



PEP 245. Professional Laboratory Experience in Physical Education. (3)



PEP 250. Physical Education Skills and Content Knowledge I. (3)



PEP 251. Physical Education Skills and Content Knowledge II. (3)



PEP 273. Introduction to Athletic Training. (3)



PEP 277. Kinesiology. (3)



PEP 284. Athletic Training Observation Lab. (3)



PEP 285. Athletic Training Clinical I. (3)



PEP 286. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries-Extremities. (3)



PEP 287. Evaluation of Athletic Injuries-Trunk/Torso. (3)



PEP 288. Motor Learning and Performance. (3)



PEP 289. Tests and Measurements in Physical Education. (3)



PEP 293. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



PEP 301. Physical Education in Secondary Schools. (3)



PEP 305. Teaching Exercise. (3)



PEP 319. Physical Education in the Elementary School. (3)



PEP 326L. Fundamentals of Exercise Physiology. (3)



PEP 373. General Medical Conditions in Athletic Training. (3)



PEP 374. Therapeutic Modalities. (3)



PEP 375. Pharmacology in Athletic Training. (3)



PEP 391 / 591 / 691. Problems. (1-3, no limit Δ)



PEP 400. Student Teaching in the Elementary School. (6)



PEP 410. Assessment in Physical Education. (3)



PEP 430. Classroom/Behavior Management in Physical Education. (3)



PEP 444. Teaching and Learning in Physical Education. (3)



PEP 461. Student Teaching in the Secondary Schools. (6)



PEP 465. Theory of Basketball. (3)



PEP 466. Adapted Physical Education. (3)



PEP 467 / 529. Physical Disabilities and Causes. (3)



PEP 469. Management Concepts in Sport and Fitness Settings. (3)



PEP 470 / 502. Designs for Fitness. (4)



PEP 471. Exercise and Disease Prevention. (3)



PEP 473. Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries. (3)



PEP 474. Athletic Training Administration. (3)



PEP 475 / 503. EKG Interpretation. (3)



PEP 476 / 508. Exercise Testing and Interpretation. (3)



PEP 478 / 579. Sports Physiology. (3)



PEP 479. Organization and Administration of Physical Education. (3)



PEP 480 / 582. Principles of Coaching. (3)



PEP 481. Athletic Training Clinical II. (3)



PEP 483. Athletic Training Clinical III. (3)



PEP 485 / 585. Diversity in Sport and Physical Activity. (3)



PEP 488. Athletic Training Clinical IV. (3)



PEP 489. Research in Athletic Training. (3)



PEP 490. Topics in Athletic Training. (3)



PEP 493 / 593. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



PEP 495. Practicum. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



PEP 500. Exercise Science Seminar. (1)



PEP 501. Advanced Exercise Physiology. (3)



PEP 502 / 470. Designs for Fitness. (4)



PEP 503 / 475. EKG Interpretation. (3)



PEP 507. Research Design in HPER. (3)



PEP 508 / 476. Exercise Testing and Interpretation. (3)



PEP 509. Media and Public Relations in HPER. (3)



PEP 510. Curriculum Construction in Physical Education. (3)



PEP 516. Seminar in Physical Education. (3)



PEP 521. Motor Learning for Individuals with Disabilities. (3)



PEP 526. Motor Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities. (3)



PEP 527. Metabolic Considerations of Exercise Science. (3)



PEP 528. Neuromuscular Basis of Human Performance. (3)



PEP 529 / 467. Physical Disabilities and Causes. (3)



PEP 530. Laboratory Procedures and Instrumentation in Applied Physiology. (3)



PEP 532. Body Composition. (3)



PEP 539. Introduction to Sport Administration. (3)



PEP 540. Sport Sociology. (3)



PEP 541. Ethics in Sport and Fitness. (3)



PEP 544. Physiology of Resistance Training. (3)



PEP 545. Sport Leadership. (3)



PEP 547. Sport Marketing and Promotions. (3)



PEP 548. Financing Sport. (3)



PEP 549. Administration of Sport Personnel. (3)



PEP 550. Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics. (3)



PEP 561. Risk Management in Sport. (3)



PEP 562. Exercise in Extreme Environment. (3)



PEP 566. Legal Aspects of Sport. (3)



PEP 570. The Analysis of Teaching Physical Education. (3)



PEP 572. Issues and Methods in Elementary Physical Education. (3)



PEP 573. Critical Issues in Secondary Physical Education. (3)



PEP 575. Sport Facilities Planning and Construction. (3)



PEP 576. Sport Event Management. (3)



PEP 579 / 478. Sports Physiology. (3)



PEP 581. Administration of Interscholastic Athletics. (3)



PEP 582 / 480. Principles of Coaching. (3)



PEP 585 / 485. Diversity in Sport and Physical Activity. (3)



PEP 588. Sport Psychology I. (3)



PEP 589. Sport Psychology II. (3)



PEP 590. Supervision of Physical Education Programs. (3)



PEP 591 / 391 / 691. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



PEP 593 / 493. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



PEP 595. Advanced Field Experiences. (3-6, no limit Δ)



PEP 598. Directed Readings in Physical Education. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



PEP 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



PEP 604. Dissertation Seminar. (3)



PEP 612. Organizational Theory in Sport. (3)



PEP 614. Sport Consumer Behavior. (3)



PEP 618. Seminar in Sport Research. (3)



PEP 625. Writing for Professional Publication. (3)



PEP 627. Seminar in Applied Physiology. (3)



PEP 628. Cellular and Molecular Considerations of Exercise Science. (3)



PEP 691 / 391 / 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



PEP 696. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



PEP 698. Directed Readings in Physical Education. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



PEP 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



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