| |  | | MISSION STATEMENT, PHILOSOPHY, ACCREDITATION The Human Movement and Sports Science program is based on a solid liberal arts and science education designed to foster development of human values, effective interpersonal skills and a scientific foundation for the major area of study. Through the liberal arts and science tradition the program is able to function both didactically and clinically. The goal of the didactic component is to provide students with a well-rounded base of knowledge relative to the allied health professions. Concurrently, the program works to foster the student's ability to critically think and analyze information and communicate both verbally and in written format in an intelligent and effective manner. The program's clinical approach works to not only enable students to develop their interpersonal skills, but provides them with an opportunity to also shape and develop their moral and ethical behaviors relative to areas of allied health. The goal of the clinical aspect is to provide students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with and practice the “hands-on” nature of an allied health profession. Ultimately, the unification of both components allows students the chance to develop their knowledge and understanding in a service-oriented manner. Educational Objectives of the Human Movement and Sports Science Program - Provide a foundational, clinical knowledge of movement science and its application to areas of the allied health community while maintaining its commitment to liberal arts education.
- Educate students on the ethics and standards of care and practice in the athletic training/exercise science and related areas of allied health.
- Educate students on the relationships and interactions of various allied health professions.
- Communicate the role that human movement and the allied health community plays in the lives of individuals.
- Provide students with a background, which will enable them to pursue graduate education and/or careers in all areas of allied health.
- Provide students with an understanding of the value of research and its application to clinical practice.
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