2016-2017 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Mission Statement The Cedarville University Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health seeks to equip stewards to be competent, Christ-honoring professionals in health care and education. Preparation Students planning to pursue a major within the Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health 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 allied health, exercise science, and athletic training should take biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics courses at least through algebra II. Department Requirements Once students declare a major within the Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health, they are expected to maintain a level of personal physical fitness which demonstrates a commitment to professionalism and biblical stewardship. A mandatory 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 page 83 for the School of Education admission and retention requirements for multi-age physical education and multi-age health education. Programs of Study The Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health offers the following programs of study: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in: • Athletic Training • Physical Education – Multi-Age (certification for teaching pre-K to 12) • Multi-Age Health and Physical Education Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in: • Allied Health • Exercise Science Minors • Coaching • Sport Ministry Cocurricular Opportunities The Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health has several opportunities for students to increase their professional skills and awareness by being involved in the following Cedarville University approved organizations: • Allied health majors — Allied Health Student Organization • Athletic training majors — Athletic Training Student Organization • Exercise science majors — Health and Fitness Association • Multi-age health and physical education major — Pi Epsilon Omega (Physical Education 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 • Cardiac rehab • Clinical exercise physiologist • Coach • Corporate wellness director • Exercise specialist • Fitness and recreation management • Health teacher (pre-K to 12) • Personal trainer • Physical education teacher (pre-K to 12) • Physical therapist • Physician assistant • Professional athletic team management • Sport marketing and promotion • Sport ministry organization management Faculty Evan Hellwig , Chair ; Professor of Athletic Training; Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC); licensed physical therapist. Education: B.S., Mankato State University, 1984; Physical Therapy Certificate, University of Iowa School of Medicine, 1986; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1992. At Cedarville 1986–89 and since 1992. Teresa Clark , Assistant to the Chair . Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Education: B.A., Cedarville University, 1975; M.S., Indiana University, 1986. At Cedarville since 1996. Kurt Beachy , Instructor of Athletic Training; Certified Athletic Trainer (BOC), ATEP Clinical Education Coordinator. Education: B.S., University of New Mexico; M.S., University of Iowa. At Cedarville since 2012. April Crommett , Associate Professor of Exercise Science, Joint Assistant Professor in the School of Pharmacy. 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. 2016–17 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 129 Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health Mission Statement