Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences

For more information on degree programs offered by the faculty of kinesiology and rehabilitative sciences, visit the Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences webpage.

Exercise and sports science practitioners provide health care, technique/skill instruction, and performance enhancement for the physically active population. Foundational knowledge for this practice is gained through study of how physical activity influences the human body. Clinical skill acquisition is also a very necessary component. Courses within this degree program address both areas.

Exercise and sports science graduates will be prepared to seek several entry-level certifications from agencies such as the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. This degree also prepares students for graduate studies in any one of a number of medical-, health-, and sports medicine-related fields of study. Students pursuing entrance into professional medical or allied health care programs must be advised that the specific institution or school might dictate additional course requirements. These students are advised to obtain the most current admission requirements from that institution and work with their advisor in assuring all requirements are met.

Accreditation

The Master of Athletic Training Professional Program at the University of Tulsa is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). Completion of the degree requirements of the athletic training program at The University of Tulsa entitles the recipient to apply to sit for the national athletic training certification examination through the Board of Certification, Inc. (BOC). Although the degree recipient is qualified to sit for the examination, permission to sit for the exam is controlled by BOC and the decision is completely within the agency’s jurisdiction.

Undergraduate Academic Programs

The faculty of the Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences offer curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports Science (B.S.E.S.S.)  degree.

Emphases

General Emphasis. Students interested in a career in athletic performance, corporate wellness, health promotion, personal training or coaching should choose the general emphasis. Students are encouraged to pursue a minor in education , sport management , or health sciences .

Pre-professional Emphasis . Students interested in pursuing studies in physical therapy, occupational therapy or health care fields should elect the pre-professional emphasis in order to complete the prerequisite coursework for those advanced programs of study. Courses in the pre-professional emphasis cover many general prerequisites; however, students must be advised that the prerequisite requirements for programs of advanced professional study in health care fields may differ from program to program. For this reason, students must remain cognizant of specific admission prerequisites for their program of choice.

Pre-med Emphasis . Students interested in pursuing studies in medicine, physician’s assistant or similar programs should choose the pre-med emphasis. Courses in the pre-med emphasis cover many of the general prerequisite requirements for medical schools but students must be advised that specific requirements differ from program to program. For this reason, students must remain cognizant of specific admission prerequisites for their program of choice.

Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis . Students who are interested in a career in athletic training should choose the Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis and complete the five-year accelerated bachelor’s plus master’s degree. During the junior year, students apply for the professional portion of the program. Students who have met admission requirements, including an overall GPA of 3.0, are given preference for admission to the Master of Athletic Training professional portion of the program.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the undergraduate program in exercise and sports science program will:

• Demonstrate comprehension of the sciences applied to human function and exercise.
• Demonstrate the ability to appraise behavioral and physiologic outcomes related to musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, and cardiovascular human function.
• Demonstrate the ability to manage and critically analyze data relevant to the improvement of health and human performance.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively retrieve, summarize and disseminate written and oral information relevant to the improvement of health and human performance.
• Demonstrate the ability to design and implement strategies, utilizing contemporary techniques, for improving health and human performance.
• Demonstrate the professional behaviors necessary to participate as responsible members of their chosen profession and community.

Requirements for Observation, Clinical and Internship Courses

Internship experiences have prerequisite courses and enrollment requires the permission of the advisor. Any student who receives a failing grade in an internship course is subject to immediate dismissal from the program. Internships may not be taken simultaneously, unless permission is given by the Department Chair.

Students completing this degree should be advised that the following requirements must be met prior to observation or internship courses:

Criminal Background Check: Students are required to submit to a criminal background check prior to observation or internship courses as required by the contract with off-campus clinical agencies.

Liability Insurance: Liability insurance is required for any student enrolled in Exercise and Sports Science internship courses. Liability insurance fees are listed in the Tuition and Fees  section of this Bulletin and are automatically billed to the student’s account through the Bursar’s Office.

Health Requirements: Prior to beginning observation and internship courses and yearly thereafter, students must complete online training in blood-borne pathogens, HIPAA, the Right to Know (OSHA communication standard), fire safety, and TB prevention. Students are required to present proof of the following immunizations and screenings to the Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitative Sciences: TB test (using CDC guidelines for two step method or chest X-ray), measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (TdaP), hepatitis B, varicella and flu. These may be done at the Alexander Health Center on campus for a fee or at a private physician’s office. Students who do not desire the required rubella or hepatitis B immunization must sign a waiver.

Transportation and Uniforms: Students are responsible for providing their own transportation to clinical areas and are required to buy their own uniforms, in accordance with the program dress code. See the Exercise and Sports Science Clinical Handbook for dress code.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Students must provide documentation of American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification prior to observation or internship courses and must maintain continuous certification throughout the program.

Faculty

Programs

• Exercise and Sports Science, B.S.E.S.S.

• Coaching Minor
• Exercise Sports Science Minor

• Athletic Training, Accelerated Master’s

Courses

• ATRG 1013 Introduction to Kinesiology
• ATRG 1031 Move for Health
• ATRG 2021 Human Anatomy and Kinesiology Lab
• ATRG 2023 Human Anatomy and Kinesiology
• ATRG 2053 Pedagogy of Lifetime Activities and Sports Skills
• ATRG 2451 Practicum
• ATRG 2453 Drug Education/Pharmacology
• ATRG 2563 Sports Nutrition
• ATRG 2603 Strategies for Healthy Living
• ATRG 2653 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
• ATRG 2663 Therapeutic Modalities
• ATRG 2802 Practicum II
• ATRG 3023 Exercise Physiology
• ATRG 3033 Instructional Methods in Health
• ATRG 3121 Exercise Physiology Lab
• ATRG 3143 Life Span Motor Development
• ATRG 3163 Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Science
• ATRG 3403 Physical Activities for Elementary Populations
• ATRG 3513 Clinical Methodology
• ATRG 3713 Development of Strength and Conditioning Programs
• ATRG 3991-3 Independent Study
• ATRG 4041 Biomechanics Laboratory
• ATRG 4053 Legal Aspects in Athletic Training
• ATRG 4063 Global Practice in Health Care
• ATRG 4113 Motor Control
• ATRG 4153 Exercise Management for Special Populations
• ATRG 4201 Methods in Teaching Lab
• ATRG 4203 Methods in Teaching
• ATRG 4413 Internship
• ATRG 4433 Applications in Exercise and Sports Science
• ATRG 4713 Biomechanics
• ATRG 4723 Illness and Disease in the Physically Active
• ATRG 4991-3 Independent Study
• ATRG 5116 Preventative, Immediate, and Emergent Care of Injury
• ATRG 5143 Foundations of Therapeutic Intervention
• ATRG 5216 Clinical Evaluation and Therapeutic Intervention I
• ATRG 5223 Research for Practice
• ATRG 5323 Pathophysiology for the Health Professional
• ATRG 5513 Administration and Leadership