1998-1999 Academic Catalog

Exercise Purpose The Department of Exercise and Sport Science seeks to: 1. Provide a program that will promote the physical, intellectual, and spiritual development of each individual through the medium of physical 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 exercise and sport science are best prepared by taking a college preparatory curriculum in high school which includes four years o.f physical education and related courses. In addition, they should seek involvement in organizeq athletic programs and establish habits of maintaining good personal fitness'. Students interested in sports medicine or certification in athletic training should take as much coursework as possible in high school science and mathematics. Each student pursuing a major within the Department of Exercise and Sport Science 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. Physical education and athletic training majors receive specialized training in anatomy and physiology from qualified practicing health professionals. Science .Faculty John McGillivray, Chairman: Associate Professor of Physical Education. Coach, women'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. Donald Callan, Dean, School of Health and Human Performance: Professor of Physical Education. Founder, Missionary 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, w.omen's volleyball. Education: B.A., Cedarville College, 1975; M.S., Indiana University, 1986. At Cedarville since 1996. Robert Duchardt, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, 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. Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1971; M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1981. At Cedarville since 1991. Evan Hellwig, Associate Professor of Athletic Training. Certified athletic trainer (NATA), licensed physical therapist. Education: B.S., Mankato State University, 1984; Physical Therapy Certificate, University oflowa School of Medicine, 1986; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1992. At Cedarville 1986-89, 1992 to present. Pamela Diehl Johnson, Professor of Physical Education. Coach, women's tennis; member, NAIA Women's Tennis National Tourna– ment Committee; member, Executive Committee, Greene County Special Olympics; coauthor, Phvsical 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. Christina Merckx, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training. Certified athletic trainer (NATA). Education: B.A., Anderson University, 1992; M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1993. At Cedarville since 1998. Paul Orchard, Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Coach, men's and women's track and field. Education: B.S., Taylor Univer– sity, 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.