Cedarville Magazine Summer 2017

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C r a s h
Coursee
A test drive of the classroom
experience (without the final exam)
PROGRAM TITLE
Physical Activity and the Christian Life
COURSE COORDINATOR
Evan Hellwig
Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Allied
Health, Professor of Athletic Training
DESCRIPTION
Physical Activity and the Christian Life (PACL)
explores the role of physical activity in a
Christian’s life from a scriptural, physiological,
and psycho-social perspective. Emphasis is
placed upon developing and continuing active,
healthy Christian life practices.
BIG IDEA
• Teaches why it is important for Christians
to be physically active and helps students
develop their own plan for biblical
stewardship as it relates to caring for their
bodies.
• Includes weekly writing assignments and
labs that give students opportunities to apply
concepts and principles discussed in the
textbook in practical ways associated with
physical activity and stewardship.
• Requires students to participate in a variety
of aerobic and strengthening activities up
to five times a week for a full 12 weeks. To
accomplish this, they need access to a safe,
appropriate place to exercise, regardless
of the weather, such as a fitness center,
recreation center, weight room.
LEARN MORE:
“For a long time, I thought I was worth less than
other people because I wasn’t physically fit. In PACL,
I learned I am loved and my weight doesn’t change
the sacrifice God provided to establish a relationship
with me. Dr. Hellwig took personal interest in me
and my well-being and helped me in my pursuit of
physical fitness. As a part of my PACL experience,
I collaborated with athletic training and exercise
science students to create a personalized workout
plan. I’ll forever be thankful, both for this class, and
for Dr. Hellwig’s help.”
Joshua Southard ’19
Commencement Features Record Class
A record-breaking 796 students
received their degrees during Cedarville
University’s 121st commencement
on May 6. The largest graduating
class in Cedarville’s history saw 703
undergraduate students and 93
graduate students earn degrees.
Graduate students received degrees
from five programs: 45 earned their
Doctor of Pharmacy, six the Master
of Ministry, 14 the Master of Business
Administration, 12 the Master of
Education, and 16 the Master of Science
in Nursing.
This year’s commencement marked
the end of two particularly incredible
Cedarville journeys. Tara Winter started
college in 1996. After a series of life-
changing events, she attended school
one class at a time. After 21 years, three
children, and two changes in major,
Winter saw the fruit of her hard work:
Cedarville’s last degree in sociology and
an accomplished dream.
Jeremiah Pennington’s journey
began after a 2011 earthquake and
tsunami devastated Japan, where he
served as a responder in the U.S. Navy.
Convicted to follow Christ and make
an impact on children, Pennington
enrolled as a special education major.
Through a full load of coursework, full-
time job, and full house of four sons,
Pennington earned his degree and
will serve as an intervention specialist
at Fairmont High School in Kettering,
CAMPUS NEWS
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