Goals for the Major

Athletic Training

• Identify injury and illness risk factors associated with participation in physical activities and plan and implement all components of a comprehensive athletic injury/illness prevention program.
• Conduct a thorough initial clinical evaluation of injuries and illnesses commonly sustained by physically active individuals and formulate an impression of the injury/illness.
• Provide appropriate first aid and emergency care for acute injuries/illnesses and refer injured/ill individuals to appropriate medical/paramedical personnel for evaluation/diagnosis and follow-up care.
• Plan and implement a comprehensive rehabilitation/reconditioning program for injuries/illnesses sustained by the physically active individual.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all administrative components of an athletic training program.
• Provide health care information and counsel athletes, parents, and coaches on matters pertaining to the physical, psychological, and emotional health and well-being of the physically active individual.

Exercise Science

In successfully completing a major in exercise science, a student will be able to:

• Understand and apply the underlying scientific foundations of the sub-disciplines of exercise science.
• Demonstrate the ability to administer, evaluate, and interpret assessment techniques and protocols that measure components of health-related physical fitness (cardiovascular endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility).
• Design appropriate exercise prescription for normal and special populations which account for possible modifications due to environmental conditions and special needs of the subjects. 
• Engage in health promotion activities including physical assessments, interpretation of assessments, and program design and delivery.
• Understand human relations issues as they relate to physical performance.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in exercise science or related professional fields through graduate level study and through membership and participation in professional organizations.

Health Education

In successfully completing a major in Health Education, a student
will be able to:

• Assess individual and community needs for health education.
• Plan effective health education programs.
• Implement effective health education programs.
• Evaluate effectiveness of health education programs.
• Coordinate provision of health education services.
• Act as a resource person in health education.
• Communicate health and health education needs, concerns and resources.

Physical Education

In successfully completing a major in Physical Education, a student
will be able to:

• Understand physical education content, disciplinary concepts, and tools of inquiry related to the development of a physically educated person.
• Understand how individuals learn and develop and can provide opportunities that support their physical, cognitive, social and emotional development.
• Understand how individuals differ in their approaches to learning and create appropriate instruction adapted to diverse learners.
• Use their understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a safe learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.
• Uses their knowledge of effective verbal, nonverbal and media communication techniques to foster inquiry, collaboration, and engagement in physical activity settings.
• Plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate instructional strategies to develop physically educated individuals.
• Understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to foster physical, cognitive, social and emotional development of learners in physical activity.
• Be a reflective practitioner who evaluates the effects of his/her actions on others (e.g., learners, parents/guardians, and other professionals in the learning community) and seeks opportunities to grow professionally.
• Foster relationships with colleagues, parents/guardians, and community agencies to support the learner?s growth and well being.

Intercollegiate Athletics Program

The Intercollegiate Athletics Program, as an integral part of LinfieldCollege, considers its mission to:

• emphasize to all student-athletes the importance of a college education.
• ensure steady progress toward graduation by counseling each student-athlete yearly on this subject.
• emphasize honesty and fair play in athletic competition.
• demand acceptable behavior both on and off the playing field.
• encourage student-athletes to apply these principles in all aspects of their lives.

Requirements for Major or Minor

For an Athletic Training Major: 52 credits, including HHP 184, 221, 231, 250, 280, 284, 321, 331, 341, 352, 365, 375, 376, 384, 387, 389, 421, 431, 487-01 and 487-05. Students must apply for admission to the athletic training education program (ATEP). Only students accepted into the athletic education training program can enroll in 221, 231, 321, 331, 421, 431. This program may be applied toward certification by the BOC. Since required courses in the major address professional competencies, it is not possible to take a challenge examination to earn credits for these courses.

Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program: Applicants must first be admitted to Linfield College and have declared a major in Athletic Training. Admission is competitive based on college academic record, expressed desire for a career in athletic training, and character development consistent with a career in the helping professions. Applicants must meet the technical standards of admissions to the ATEP. The technical standards are published in the ATEP Handbook. Applicants must complete at least twenty-five hours of clinical observation while enrolled as a student at Linfield College. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 overall, and a cumulative GPA of 2.7 in athletic training major courses is required. A grade of C- or better is required in all Athletic Training major courses, with the exception of HHP 184 and 284. A grade of B or better is required in those two courses.

After admission to the program, students must submit the following documents:

1. A health information form completed by a health care provider including proof of appropriate immunizations.
2. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
3. Proof of National Athletic Trainers? Association (NATA) membership.

Students may not progress in the athletic training clinical experience if they are on academic probation with the program (i.e. Linfield College GPA below 2.3, A.T. major GPA below 2.7).

Program Expenses: Athletic training students must pay annual membership fees for the NATA. The total annual cost is approximately $90. Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus clinical rotations. There may be a small fee to cover the cost of background checks for athletic training students during their public school rotation.

For an Exercise Science Major: 47-50 credits including 280, 352, 365, 440, 440L, 441, 452 and a minimum of three credits from 480, 482, or 487; BIOL 210 and 211; CHEM 210 and 211; PHYS 115; and PSYC 250. Prerequisites: MATH 170; BIOL 212 and 213; and two of the following: PSYC 101, 181, 182 (recommended), 183, 186, 187 or 188. A grade of C- or better is required in all exercise science major courses and prerequisites.

For a Health Education Major: 40 credits including 100, 180, 242, 250, 280, 283, 381, 383, 422, 470; 487 or student teaching; BIOL 108 or ENVS 101; BIOL 212, 213. A grade of C- or better is required in all health education major courses and prerequisites.

For a Physical Education Major: 44 credits including 182, 184, 280, 286, 291, 292, 293, 294, 295, 341, 350, 352, 395, 397, 439, 445, 452. Documented proficiency in Personal Health Promotion and Responding to Emergency certification are required. A grade of C- or better is required in all physical education major courses and prerequisites.

For Oregon Initial Teacher Licensure in Health or Physical Education: a student must complete the Linfield Teacher Education Program and the State of Oregon licensure requirements (see pages 57 and 58 of the print catalog). In order to complete these requirements, a student must begin taking education courses no later then his/her sophomore year. The student must be advised by an Education Department faculty member each semester prior to registration.

For a Physical Education Minor: 22 credits including 180, 182, 184, 283, 286, and any four from 291, 292, 293, 294, 295. A grade of C- or better is required in all courses applied towards a physical education minor.

For a Coaching Minor - HHPA Major Track: 30 credits including 350, 390, 410, 425, 465, 485, and coaching theory classes or internship and electives. A grade of C- or better is required in all courses applied toward a coaching-HHPA major track minor.

For a Coaching Minor - Non-HHPA Major Track: 30 credits including 184, 283, 350, 390, 425, 485, coaching theory classes or internship; and electives from the following: 280, 352, 365, 410, 440, 445, 452, 465; BIOL 212 or 213. A grade of C- or better is required in all courses applied toward a coaching-Non-HHPA major track minor.