2005-2006 Academic Catalog

104 Exercise and Sport Science School of Health and Human Performance Mission Statement The Department of Exercise and Sport Science seeks to: 1. Equip students for careers in sport-and exercise- related professions. 2. Enable students to view knowledge in light of scriptural truth. 3. Help students apply and model knowledge to the vocation and world in which they work and live. 4. Encourage growth in Christian character. 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 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 manage- ment. 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. Multi-Age Physical Education and Physical Activity and Sport Studies majors have courses in their respective curricula that have motor skill performance proficiencies. While meeting the proficiency standards is not required to receive a passing grade in all classes, satisfactory completion of all of the proficiencies is a degree requirement. See pages 78 and 79 for the Depart- ment of Education admission and retention requirements for Multi-Age Physical Education and Multi-Age Health Education. Programs of Study The Department of Exercise and Sport Science offers the following programs of study: Majors • Exercise Science • Physical Education - Multi-Age (certification for teaching pre-K to 12) • Physical Activity and Sport Studies • Sport Management Minors • Coaching • Health Promotion • Health Education - Multi-Age (certification for teaching pre-K to 12) • Sport Ministry Co-Curricular Opportunities The Department of Exercise and Sport Science has several opportunities for students to increase their professional skills and awareness, including: • 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 and Physical Activity and Sport Studies majors – Membership in American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, 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 • 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. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1991; M.S., Baylor University, 1996. At Cedarville since 2001. Teresa Clark, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. Coach, women’s volleyball. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1975; M.S., Indiana University, 1986. At Cedarville since 1996. April Crommett, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. Education : B.S., Mississippi State University, 1991; M.S., Memphis State University, 1993; Ph.D., The University of Mississippi, 2000. ACSM Certified Health Fitness Instructor. At Cedarville since 2003. Kathleen Freese, Associate Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. Education: B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1971; M.Ed., Bowling Green State University, 1981. At Cedarville since 1991. Alan Geist, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1983; M.S., United States Sports Academy, 1989; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 2001. At Cedarville since 2005. Pamela Diehl Johnson, Dean: School of Health and Human Performance . Senior Professor of Exercise and Sport Science. 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 Exercise and Sport Science. Coach, 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 Exercise and Sport Science. Coach, women’s basketball. Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1976; M.S., University of Dayton, 1981. At Cedarville since 2001.