1996-1997 Academic Catalog

Purpose The Depa1iment of Health and Physical Education seeks to: 1. Provide a program that will promote the physical, intellectual, and spiritual development ofeach individual through the medium ofphysical activity. 2. Develop an awareness of the Christian's stewardship responsibility with regard to the care and use of the body. 3. Provide experiences and instruction that will help develop Christ-like attitudes and actions in and through sports, games, self-testing activities, aquatics, and lifetime recreational pursuits. 4. Prepare students for careers in teaching health or physical education, coaching, athletic training, recreation, sport administration, exercise science, or other related fields. Personal Requirements Students planning to pursue careers in physical educa– tion and its related areas are best prepared by taking a college preparatory curriculum in high school which includes four years ofphysical education and related courses. In addition, they should seek involvement in organized athletic programs and establish habits of maintaining good personal fitness. Students interested in sp01is medicine or certification in athletic training should take as much coursework as possible in high school science and mathematics. Each student majoring in physical education is expected to maintain a high level of personal physical fitness. An annual one and one-half mile run is used to evaluate the status of the student's fitness. Faculty Donald Callan, Chairman: athletic director. Founder, Missionaty Internship Service (MIS); NAIA District 22 "Administrator of the Year," 1987-89; 1990 inductee, NAIA Hall of Fame. Education: B.S., Taylor University, 1955; M.A., Ball State Teachers College, 1960; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1968. At Cedarville since 1960. Teresa Clark, Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Coach, women's volleyball. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1975; M.S., Indiana University, 1986. At Cedarville since 1996. Robert Duchardt, head athletic trainer. Certified athletic trainer (NATA). Education: B.S., Taylor University, 1965; M.S., Union College, 1973; graduate study, West Chester State College, 1977. At Cedarville since 1989. Kathleen Freese, Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Coach, women's basketball and women's softball. Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1971; M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1981. At Cedarville since 1991. Evan Hellwig, Associate Professor of Physical Education. Certified athletic trainer (NATA), licensed physical therapist. Education: B.S., Mankato State University, 1984; Physical Therapy Certificate, University of Iowa School of Medicine, 1986; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1992. At Cedarville 1986-89, 1992 to present. Education Pamela Diehl Johnson, Professor of Physical Education. Coach, women's tennis; member, NAIA Women's Te1111is National Tournament Committee; Member, Executive Committee, Greene County Special Olympics. Co-author, Physical Fitness and the Christian. Education: B.S., University of Dayton, 1970; M.A., The Ohio State University, 1971; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1974. At Cedarville since 1974. Elvin King, Associate Professor of Physical Education. Coach, men's and women's cross country; founder, NCCAA National Track Meet; NCCAA Hall of Fame, 1993. Education: B.S., Kent State University, 1964; M.Ed., Bowling Green State University, 1967. At Cedarville since 1969. John McGillivmy, Associate Professor of Physical Education. Coach, men's soccer, NAIA Hall of Fame, 1993. Education: B.S., Cedarville College, 1970; graduate study, Wright State University, 1972-74; M.S., University of Dayton, 1976. At Cedarville since 1974. Paul Orchard, Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Coach, men's and women's track and field. Education: B.S., Taylor University, 1983; M.A., Miami University, 1986. At Cedarville since 1993. Jeffrey Reep, Associate Professor of Physical Education. Coach, men's basketball. Education: B.A. Cedarville College, 1978; M.Ed., Delta State University, 1981. At Cedarville since 1995. Programs of Study The Department of Physical Education offers the following programs ofstudy: Majors in: Athletic training (national certification) Comprehensive physical education (certification for teaching K-12) Physical education with concentrations in: Exercise science Sports management Secondaiy physical education (certification for teaching 7-12) Minors in: Coaching Comprehensive health education (certification for teaching K-12) Health education Career Opportunities Graduate and professional schools welcome Cedarville graduates. Careers pursued by graduates include: administrator of youth activities and youth organizations athletic administrator athletic director athletic trainer camp director coach health teacher physical education teacher recreation director