2002-2003 Academic Catalog

97 Exercise and Sport Science School of Health and Human Performance Kathleen Freese, Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1971; M.Ed., 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 Certifi- cate, University of Iowa 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 Tournament Committee; member, Executive Committee, Greene County Special Olympics; coauthor, 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. Kirk Martin, Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Coach, women’s basketball. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1976; M.S., University of Dayton, 1981. At Cedarville since 2001. Christina Merckx, Assistant Professor of Athletic Training. Certified athletic trainer (NATA). Education : B.A., Anderson University, 1992; M.A., University of Northern Colorado, 1993. Doctoral study at University of Southern Mississippi. At Cedarville since 1998. 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. Jonathan Plush, Instructor of Athletic Training. Certified athletic trainer (NATA). Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1995; M.S., Georgia State University, 1997. At Cedarville since 2000. Elizabeth Shearer, Instructor of Physical Education. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1980. At Cedarville since 1979. W. Ray Slagle, Assistant Professor of Physical Education. Coach, men’s basketball. Education: B.S., Bob Jones University, 1971; M.S., Eastern Michigan University, 1979. At Cedarville since 2000. William Vine, Associate Professor of Athletic Training. Certified athletic trainer (NATA). Education: B.A., California State Univer- sity, 1982; M.A., San Jose State University, 1989. At Cedarville since 2001. Athletic Training Major The athletic training major prepares students for a career as a Certified Athletic Trainer with an emphasis on using athletic training as a springboard for ministry in a variety of settings. This program meets the requirements set forth by the National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) and the Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Even though the Athletic Training Education Program is not yet accredited, candidacy status has been granted by the Joint Review Committee for Athletic Training (JRC-AT). Prospective students need to be aware that beginning January 1, 2004, a degree from an accredited program is required in order to be eligible for NATA-BOC certification. Athletic training requires a significant level of scientific and clinical preparation. Prospective athletic training students are encouraged to take college preparatory courses in high school including biology, chemistry, and physics. They also should have successfully completed mathematics courses at least through Algebra II. Students are encouraged to combine the athletic training major with another program of study depending upon their career objectives. Possible options include a business minor for those planning to be employed in the sports medicine clinic setting, a teaching certificate for those planning to be employed in the high school setting, and exercise science or biology for those pursuing graduate school or employment in an academic setting. Students need to be aware that preparing to be a marketable athletic trainer may require more than the traditional four years of college. A. Admission and progression requirements The Athletic Training Education Program (ATEP) will enforce a competitive admission process if necessary due to the limited availability of clinical education experiences. Space is limited to approximately 10 students per academic class, i.e. 10 seniors, 10 juniors, and 10 sophomores. There is no limit to the number of freshmen who may declare athletic training as their major, but if more than 10 students desire to continue as athletic training majors, the competitive admission process is enforced. Transfer students are considered on an individual basis and may be accepted directly into the ATEP provided that space is available and they have completed the necessary prerequisites. If space is not available, transfer students are welcome to re-apply the following year. Admission criteria include: 1. Cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better 2. Complete college-level biology and chemistry courses with a grade of “C-” or better 3. Complete college-level First Aid and Basic Athletic Training courses with a grade of “B-” or better 4. Completion of at least 150 clinical hours under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) 5. Successful demonstration of designated clinical proficiencies 6. Satisfactory physical exam 7. Hepatitis B vaccine or signed declination 8. Signed acceptance of technical standards 9. Current certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) Retention criteria include: 1. Earn a grade of “C-” or above in all athletic training courses 2. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.25 3. Maintain current CPR certification 4. Successful completion of clinical proficiencies established for each term 5. Positive recommendation by the faculty/clinical instructors of the ATEP Graduation requirements include: 1. Earn a grade of “C-” or better in all athletic training courses 2. Member of the NATA 3. Successful completion of all clinical proficiencies 4. Apply for the NATA-BOC certification examination 5. Meet college requirements for graduation