2018-2019 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 healthcare 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 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 Multi-Age health and physical education and multi-age physical education 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 90 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/occupational therapist • Physician assistant • Strength and conditioning 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. Pamela Diehl Johnson , Dean of Undergraduate Studies. Senior Professor of Kinesiology. 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. Page 140 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health Mission Statement

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