PRE-PROFESSIONAL SEQUENCES

Pre-professional programs are preparatory for graduate degrees at another college or university. Students interested in pursuing graduate degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician's assistant, or chiropractic medicine typically choose the Athletic Training major or the Exercise and Rehabilitative Science: Movement Science.  The Movement Science also prepares students for entry into graduate schools in a movement science field such as biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise physiology, or motor control. 
The Department of Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences (HERS) offers pre-physical therapy advising.  Dr. Gary Kastello is responsible for advising students interested in these pre-professional programs or graduate study in a movement science field.  Students may contact Dr. Kastello at 507-457-5219 or gkastello@winona.edu

Students majoring in athletic training and interested in pursuing graduate study through completion of pre-professional course sequences should contact Dr. Shellie Nelson at 507-457-5214, snelson@winona.edu; or Dr. Brian Zeller at 507-457-5575, bzeller@winona.edu

Back Ground Check
Under the 1995 amendments to the Vulnerable Adults Act, individuals who provide direct contact service to patients or clients in selected facilities must undergo a background check. The licensing division of the Department of Human Services on behalf of the Department of Health conducts the studies.  Currently no fees are charged. Forms for Background Checks may be obtained from your course instructor or from the HERS Department Office, ME 122.

Insurance
In academic courses, practica, and internships, HERS majors will be exposed to a wide array of school, clinical, and community experiences that enhance their education.  Students participating in these experiences will be assessed a nominal fee each academic year for professional liability insurance.  Yearly coverage is secured by an insurance provider determined by the Minnesota Office of Risk Management in cooperation with Minnesota State Colleges and Universities annually on an incident/occurrence and aggregate rate basis (currently minimum limits of $ 1 million/ $ 5 million per occurrence/aggregate respectively). 
In addition, student teachers may purchase liability insurance directly from the student chapter of the Education Minnesota Student Program (EMSP).  Such policies are available to other majors through their professional organizations.  Students should contact their advisor for more information.

Pass/No Credit (P/NC) Courses
Except for internships and practica, students must take all courses in the major, minor, or options on a grade only basis.  The P/NC option is available to non-majors unless otherwise noted.  Courses offered on a pass/no credit only or grade only basis are so designated in the course descriptions.

University Studies Flag Requirements
Students may use FLAG courses to satisfy both university studies and major requirements.  Flag courses will usually be in the student's major or minor program.  The Department of Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences offers the following flag courses in the University Studies Program:

Flag courses that can be used to satisfy Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences major/minor requirements are identified in the lists of required course and electives in this section.