CHCS Student Handbook 2019-2020

140 Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences—Department of Health and Human Performance 2019–2020 Textbooks Each course will have textbook requirements in the syllabus and both rental and purchase options are available at the NSU bookstore, nsubooks.bncollege.com . Online textbooks and resources may also be required as part of the course materials. Professional Dress Code While on an NSU campus and during regular class hours, students are to comply with the Health Professions Division’s Dress Code previously outlined in the Student Handbook. While students are in the Exercise and Sport Science Laboratory or at clinical/practicum experience sites, they are to adhere to the specific site requirements and the Athletic Training and Exercise and Sport Science program guidelines. Student Grievance Policy Thepurpose of grievanceprocedures is topromote the orderly resolutionof problems arisingout of a student complaint concerningapolicy, procedure, or administrativeactionofNovaSoutheasternUniversity. Students will follow the Dr. Pallavi Patel College of Health Care Sciences procedures for both academic and non- academic disputes. Community Relations The Department of Health and Human Performance depends on relationships with university, college, preceptors, supervisors, clinical sites, clients/patients, and the public at large. Each student and staff and faculty member represents the university, college, and department in daily interactions with the community. Students are expected to act as a professional and communicate respectfully at all times. Student Organizations The Athletic Training Student Organization (ATSO) The purpose of the Nova Southeastern University Athletic Training Student Organization is to provide opportunities for ongoing professional development and interaction with allied health care professionals for those interested in the field of athletic training and sports medicine. This organization will be affiliated with the Nova Southeastern University Athletic Training Education Program. The Exercise Science Student Organization (ESSO) The mission of the Nova Southeastern University Exercise Science Student Organization is to educate, research, provide community service, and social outreach for the betterment of human health within the community is the organization’s platform for success. The goals this organization are to: (1) create camaraderie between students and peers interested in the field of exercise and sport science, (2) prepare undergraduate students for graduate programs in the field of exercise and sport science, (3) help undergraduate students build their foundations in the subject of movement sciences, for example biomechanics, and (4) expose undergraduate students to various employment options in the areas of their chosen career paths.