2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Applied Physiology and Sport Management
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Associate Professor Scott Davis, Department Chair ad interim
Professor: Eric Bing
Associate Professor: Scott Davis, Willis Jones
Clinical Professor: Abigail Pruitt
Clinical Associate Professors: David Bertrand, Megan Murphy
Clinical Assistant Professors: Kristie Abt, Sarah Brown, Peter Carton, Jr., Ryan Dastrop, Ryan Kota
Senior Lecturers: Caitlin Anderson, Brian Fennig, Donna Gober
Lecturers: Troy Forte, Haemin Kim-Breunig, Laura Robinson-Doyle, Bradley Warren
The Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management offers undergraduate and graduate programs. The B.S. with a major in applied physiology and sport management offers three specializations/concentrations: applied physiology and health management, sport management, and sport performance leadership. The department also offers minors in applied physiology and health management, sport management, and sport performance leadership. Its graduate programs include an M.S. in sport management, an M.S. in health promotion management, and a Ph.D. in education with an emphasis in applied physiology.
To apply for admission, students must meet minimum GPA criteria and complete prerequisite requirements before submitting the application for admission. Admission can be competitive due to space availability. The APSM faculty will consider an applicant’s overall SMU GPA and professional behavior in the two subset courses in the admission decision process. Students who are not accepted may reapply for admission during another term. For consideration, students must
- Have a minimum 2.000 SMU cumulative GPA.
- Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours (currently enrolled hours may be included).
- Complete the two subset courses required for the selected concentration with a minimum of C- in each course.
- Attend a required orientation meeting for prospective majors.
- Submit a completed general application form for the APSM major program.
- Declare an area of specialization/concentration.
- Agree to attend a mandatory APSM major induction ceremony.
- Students approved for admission are assigned a Simmons adviser; they may continue to take core courses and/or courses in their concentration of interest.
The applicable requirements of the major are those in effect during the academic year in which the major is declared or those of a subsequent academic year. If an APSM major makes a grade below C- in any APSM course that counts towards the major and or a concentration, the student must retake the course; a grade below C- will not apply toward the major. Students may retake an APSM course with a grade below C- only once. The Simmons School also requires a cumulative GPA of 2.000 on all courses attempted for completion of a major or minor. All courses attempted that can count toward the major or minor are included in determining the major or minor GPA. Majors must be officially declared (or changed) through the Office of the Dean.
Student Responsibility for Completion of Degree Plan. Students are required to schedule a degree-plan conference with a Simmons adviser at the time of their acceptance into the major. Note: Each term, students are encouraged to attend an advising session with their assigned adviser. Detailed information concerning academic regulations and degree requirements is provided at that time. Students are individually responsible for knowing and complying with all regulations and requirements that may apply to the APSM program.
Honor Code Violations. An APSM major who commits an honor code violation while enrolled in any of the APSM courses could be expelled from the program and not allowed to continue and complete the major.
Application for a Degree. Students must file an Application for Candidacy to Graduate with their school’s records office no later than the last day of the first week of the term in which they will complete all degree requirements. Applications are filed through my.SMU Student Homepage by the deadline date on the Official University Calendar.
Credits. A candidate for a Simmons School APSM degree must have:
- A minimum of 120 academic credit hours including University-wide requirements and APSM major requirements.
- A minimum of 42 advanced credit hours (3000 level or above).
- A maximum of six credit hours of internship for Sport Management and Applied Physiology & Health Management students.
- A maximum of three credit hours of Experiential Learning Labs (SPL students only).
Grades. A candidate for a Simmons School APSM degree must have:
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 on all work attempted through enrollment at SMU.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 on all equivalent work attempted elsewhere, if any.
- A minimum grade of C- on any APSM course taken in fulfillment of major or minor requirements.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.000 on all work attempted for completion of major or minor requirements.
- No more than 12 hours with a grade of P (Pass).
Minimum Credit Requirement. A candidate for a B.S. degree in APSM from the Simmons School must take the following hours as SMU credit; that is, the credit hours must be earned in SMU courses or SMU-approved international programs.
- A minimum of 60 credit hours.
- A minimum of 18 credit hours of advanced work in the major.
Multiple Specializations/Concentrations. A student will pursue one of three specializations/concentrations within the APSM major in the Simmons School by completing all requirements for the specialization/concentration, along with the general requirements for a B.S. degree in APSM. Students may pursue a minor in another specialization/concentration within the APSM concentrations.
Additional Degrees. A student may concurrently pursue a program of study leading to a degree from the Simmons School and a program of study leading to a degree from the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Cox School of Business, Meadows School of the Arts, or Lyle School of Engineering. The student must obtain approval for the proposed program of study from the deans of the schools involved.
Students on the Common Curriculum may earn credits as general electives towards the 120 minimum required degree hours. The courses will be graded on the ABC grading scheme and included in the GPA. The personal responsibility and wellness courses reflect the University’s philosophy that a well-rounded education enhances the physical and mental well-being of the student. PRW courses help students to become more aware of the comprehensive nature of wellness; to understand the importance of personal life management; to respond positively to imbalances in their lifestyles; to become familiar with campus wellness facilities, equipment and services; to commit to a lifetime of physical activity and physical fitness; and to utilize opportunities the University provides and promotes in a variety of wellness areas.
A student may be awarded departmental distinction and honors regardless of eligibility for graduation honors based on specific criteria established by the department. This award is conferred by the Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management at Honors Convocation every spring.
ProgramsMajor(s)Minor(s)CoursesApplied Physiology and Sport Management
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Elective Courses
These courses are elective courses offered to APSM students with faculty approval.
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APSM 4159, APSM 4259, APSM 4359, APSM 5160, APSM 5260, APSM 5261, APSM 5360, APSM 5361, APSM 5362, APSM 5363, APSM 5364, APSM 5461, APSM 5561, APSM 5661 |
Personal Responsibility and Wellness
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