CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

138 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Health and Human Performance 2019–2020 Department of Health and Human Performance Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science Minor in Exercise Science Master of Science in Athletic Training Accreditation The Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, originally established in 2003, is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) and is currently on a 10-year accreditation cycle through 2021. The CAATE provides peer review of the programs educational content based on educational standards adopted by national medical and health professional organizations: • The American Academy of Family Physicians • The American Academy of Pediatrics • The American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine • The Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education • The National Athletic Trainers Association These organizations have cooperated to establish, maintain, and promote appropriate standards for quality for educational programs in athletic training and to provide recognition for exceptional programs. These standards and interpretations can be found at caate.net . National Recognition The Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science was approved by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), in 2015. The NSCA, as the world wide authority on strength and conditioning, supports and disseminates research-based knowledge and practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness. More information is located at nsca.com . Academic Calendar The Department of Health and Human Performance adheres to an academic calendar that starts in the summer term of the respective academic year, and continues through the end of the school year with dates mandated by the academic calendars for Undergraduate Students. nova.edu/registrar/ academic-calendars