2003-2004 Academic Catalog

96 Exercise and Sport Science School of Health and Human Performance Purpose Statement The Department of Exercise and Sport Science seeks to: 1. Provide a program that will promote the physical, intellec- tual, 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 athletic training, exercise science, teaching physical education or health, sport management, coaching, recreation, health promotion, or other related fields. Personal Requirements Students planning to pursue a major within the Department of Exercise and Sport Science are best prepared in high school by taking a college preparatory curriculum. Students planning to pursue a multi-age physical education major should take as many physical education courses as possible. Those consider- ing majors in athletic training or exercise science should take biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses at least through Algebra II. Business courses such as accounting and economics are good preparation for students considering a major in sport management. Department Requirements Once students declare a major within the Department of Exercise and Sport Science, they are expected to maintain a high level of personal physical fitness. A semi-annual 1 1/2 mile run is used to evaluate the status of the student’s fitness. For information regarding specific program requirements, see page 97 for athletic training requirements and page 72 for the Department of Education admission and retention requirements. Programs of Study The Department of Exercise and Sport Science offers the following programs of study: Majors • Athletic Training (national certification) • Exercise Science • Multi-Age Physical Education (certification for teaching pre-K to 12) • Sport Management Minors • Coaching • Health Promotion • Multi-Age Health Education (certification for teaching pre-K to 12) Co-Curricular Opportunities The Department of Exercise and Sport Science has several opportunities for students to increase their professional skills and awareness, including: • Athletic training majors – Membership in National Athletic Trainer’s Association (NATA) • Exercise science majors – Membership in American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Alliance of Health and Fitness Professionals membership program • Multi-age physical education majors – Membership in American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recre- ation, and Dance (AAHPERD) • Sport management majors – Membership in North Ameri- can Society for Sport Management (NASSM) Career Opportunities Graduate and professional schools welcome Cedarville graduates. Careers pursued by graduates include: • Administrator of youth activities and youth organizations • Athletic director • Athletic trainer • Coach • College professor • Community health opportunities • Exercise physiologist • Exercise specialist • Fitness and recreation management • Health teacher (pre-K to 12th grade) • Personal trainer • Professional athletic team management • Physical education teacher (pre-K to 12th grade) • Sport marketing and promotion • Sport ministry organization management Faculty John McGillivray, Chairman: Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. Coach, women’s soccer; NAIA Hall of Fame, 1993. Education: B.S., Cedarville University, 1970; graduate study, Wright State University, 1972-74; M.S., University of Dayton, 1976. At Cedarville since 1974. Benson Belleman, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. Coach, men’s soccer. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1979; M.A., University of Akron, 1990. At Cedarville since 2001. Jeffrey Bolender, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. Coach, men’s and women’s track and field. Educa- tion: B.A., Cedarville University, 1991; M.S., Baylor University, 1996. At Cedarville since 2001. Donald Callan, Dean, School of Health and Human Perfor- mance: Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. Founder, Missions Involvement Services (MIS); NAIA District 22 “Adminis- trator of the Year,” 1987-89; NAIA Hall of Fame, 1990. 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 Exercise and Sport Science. Coach, women’s volleyball. NCCAA National Volleyball Chair. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1975; M.S., Indiana Univer- sity, 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.