2009-2010 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

School of Social Sciences and Human Performance Exercise and Sport Science 90 Cedarville University 2009–10 Exercise and Sport Science Mission Statement The Cedarville University 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 or sport and exercise studies major should take as many physical education courses as possible. Those considering majors in exercise science allied health and athletic training 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 level of personal physical fitness which demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and biblical stewardship. A semi-annual cardiovascular fitness assessment is used to evaluate the status of the student’s fitness. Multi-age physical education and sport and exercise 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 70 and 71 for the department 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: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: • Athletic Training • Exercise Science • Physical Education – Multi-Age (certification for teaching pre-K to 12) • Sport and Exercise Studies • Sport Management Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in: • Allied Health • Exercise Science Minors • Coaching • Health Promotion • Health Education – Multi-Age (certification for teaching pre-K to 12) • Sport Management • Sport Ministry Co-Curricular Opportunities The department of exercise and sport science has several opportunities for students to increase their professional skills and awareness by being involved in the following Cedarville University approved organizations: • Athletic training majors – Athletic Training Student Organization • Exercise science majors – Health and Fitness Association • Multi-age physical education and sport and exercise studies majors – Phi Epsilon Omega (Physical Education Organization) • Sport management majors – Sport Management Organization 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 • Community health opportunities • Exercise physiologist • Exercise specialist • Fitness and recreation management • Health teacher (pre-K to 12) • Personal trainer • Physical education teacher (pre-K to 12) • Professional athletic team management • Sport marketing and promotion • Sport ministry organization management