School of Sport and Exercise Science

Sport and Exercise Science

Location: Gunter 2590

Telephone: 970.351.2535

Fax: 970.351.1762

Faculty: Kyle Bolen, M.S.; Robert J. Brustad, Ph.D.; Russell Carson, Ph.D.; Shannon M. Courtney, M.A.; Brian D. Dauenhauer, Ph.D.; Scott Douglas, Ph.D.; Abbie Ferris, Ph.D.; J. Reid Hayward, Ph.D.; Gary D. Heise, Ph.D.; David S. Hydock, Ph.D.; Jennifer M. Krause, Ph.D.; Jaimie McMullen, Ph.D., Alan Morse, Ph.D.; Brett Nichols, Ph.D., Brent Oja, Ph.d., J.D.; Jeremy D. Smith, Ph.D.; Mark A. Smith, Ph.D.; Megan Babkes Stellino, Ed.D.; Laura Stewart, Ph.D.; Yoon Tae Sung, Ph.D., James V. Turk, M.S., Sara Winges, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty: Mary A. Behling, Ph.D.; Robert Blasi, M.A.; Cynthia Carlisle, Ed.D.; Carolyn A. Cody, Ph.D.; Carolyn Ann Dennehy, Ph.D.; Margaret E. Everett, M.A.; Dianna P. Gray, Ph.D.; Jean A. Hedberg, M.A.; William C. Heiss, Jr., M.A.; Nancy Hinrichs, M.A.; Christy A. Howard, M.S.; Theresa M. Malumphy, Ph.D.; 
Jani Malkiewicz, M.A.; Harold L. McKain, Jr., Ph.D.; Melissa A. Parker, Ph.D.; D. Allen Phillips, Ed.D.; Tim B. Ramsey, M.A.; George H. Sage, Linda A. Sharp, B.A., Ed.D.; Doris C. Steffy, M.A.; Jim Stiehl, Ph.D.; David K. Stotlar, Ed.D.; Nancy Van Anne, Ph.D.; Thurman Wright, D.P.E.

Course(s) Offered (Prefix):

• SES — Sport and Exercise Science

Program(s) Offered:

Athletic Training B.S.

Sport and Exercise Science B.S.

     Exercise Science Emphasis

     Human Performance Emphasis

     K-12 Physical Education Teaching Emphasis - Licensure: Physical Education (Grades K-12)

     Sport Administration Emphasis

     Sports Coaching Emphasis 

     Sport and Exercise Science: Sports Coaching Minor 

     Sport and Exercise Science: Physical Education (K-12) Teaching Minor

The School of Sport and Exercise Science has a long and distinguished history of preparing individuals to assume leadership roles in sport and physical activity settings, and subscribes to the philosophy that physical activity and sport contribute to the overall quality of life. To this end, the School offers a variety of majors that provide students with the necessary coursework and experience to serve as a foundation for careers in the professions of athletic training, physical education teaching, sports coaching, and exercise science. Specific majors and minors include:

Undergraduate majors:

• B.S. in Athletic Training (clinical program) — Students who pursue an Athletic Training degree will be prepared for this allied health profession that focuses on the areas of prevention, management and rehabilitation of injuries that occur in sport. Upon successful completion of this program, the student will have fulfilled the requirements to take the National Certification Examination administered by the board of Certification of the National Athletic Trainers Association.

• B.S. in Sport and Exercise Science with emphasis areas in the following:

  • Physical Education K-12 (Teaching) — Students who pursue and complete the PE K-12 Emphasis will obtain licensure to teach at the elementary, middle or high school settings.

  • Exercise Science - Undergraduates will complete major course work in biology, chemistry, anatomy, physiology, physics, biomechanics, exercise physiology, assessment and programming, and then have the option to complete pre-requisite courses for a variety of graduate and professional schools. Students will also be required to complete a 6-credit internship. With the help of an advisor, students who successfully complete the program will be prepared for admission to physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician's assistant, and chiropractic schools. Students will also be prepared to continue their education in a wide range of graduate programs such as athletic training, exercise physiology, biomechanics and rehabilitation science

  • Human Performance - Undergraduates will complete major course work in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise psychology, motor control, and assessment and programming. Students will be required to complete a 12-credit internship in order to complete the degree requirements. Graduates in the Human Performance emphasis can anticipate career opportunities in private and corporate fitness/health clubs, personal training, cardiac rehabilitation, cancer rehabilitation, health promotion and sales, gerontological fitness, and

    conditioning of athletes.

  • Sport Administration - Students will complete major course work in diverse areas which will combine sport-specific content and administrative practices to prepare for the continually changing world of sport administration. Undergraduates in the Sport Administration emphasis will be required to complete a Business minor and a 12-credit internship in order to complete the degree requirements. Graduates of the Sport Administration emphasis can anticipate a variety of career opportunities within the sport industry such as development, marketing, event staffing, facility management, sales, operations and/or other management positions in sport organizations.

  • Sports Coaching — Students who pursue an emphasis in Sports Coaching will find career opportunities in schools and municipal recreation centers.

Minors:

• Sports Coaching
• Physical Education K-12 Teaching (must be enrolled in a teaching major)
  

The undergraduate curriculum is comprised of both required and elective courses that provide opportunities for developing expertise in understanding human movement from early childhood through adulthood. Courses provide a scientific basis for the study of physical activity, emphasizing theoretical and practical approaches to the development and improvement of human performance. Each emphasis provides classroom, field, laboratory and supervised practical experiences.