Exercise Science

Course listings for Exercise Science

Faculty
Professor Charles H. Walker;
Associate Professors Paul W. Petersen, Carol M. Seale;
Assistant Professors James S. Cross, Mary Ann Erickson, William E. Hayes, Marcelyn B. Jung, Melissa Knight-Maloney, Cathy M. Simbeck, and JoAnn C. Soignier

Departmental Mission:

The Exercise Science Department aims to meet the needs of our graduates to function more efficiently as professionals in our discipline and to compete more favorably in today’s job market by providing students with a variety of opportunities to develop a scientific knowledge base, engage in practical experiences, and learn, develop and master social and leadership skills.  Students acquiring this knowledge will be prepared to pursue unlimited opportunities through occupations such as teaching, coaching, administration, athletic training, as well as other recreational, wellness, and fitness careers.  The department also endeavors to provide the students of Fort Lewis College with opportunities to learn and experience the components of healthy living, life-long activities, and sport competition.

Objectives:

1. The professional preparation of skilled teachers of human movement and exercise forms as well as qualified persons in the allied areas of administration, coaching, athletic training, and the field of fitness.
2. A meaningful program (individual, dual, and team activities) stressing the lifetime value of activity for all students.
3. Practical extracurricular experiences in health, fitness, exercise, administration and athletic training.
4. Professional leadership for intramural, recreational, and fitness activities of the students.

Programs of Study:

The Exercise Science Department has developed four options within the Exercise Science Major. These options provide concentrated study in many of the disciplines associated with the Exercise Science major. The options are: 1) Athletic Training for those interested in sports injury evaluation and rehabilitation and becoming a professionally certified athletic trainer. 2) Exercise Specialist, a flexible option for individuals interested in a variety of opportunities in the field of Exercise Science. This option can provide the foundation for those interested in personal training, physical therapy, or graduate study in Exercise Science. 3) K-12 Teaching option for those wanting to become physical educators in the school system. It is strongly advised that all students interested in the K-12 option consult with the Teacher Education Department to ensure that all licensure requirements are met. 4) Sport Administration option studies the business and administrative aspects of sport and recreation. The students in this option will study in both the Exercise Science department and the School of Business. As with all majors, the Exercise Science faculty encourages strong contact with Exercise Science advisors to ensure timely completion of the major.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE:

Athletic Training Option

General Education Credits
Comp 150 or Comp 125/126 ..........4-8
Library 150 ..........1
PE/Wellness (ES 100 plus 1 skills, 1fitness) ..........3
Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     1 must be a science with attached lab) ..........12-16
Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     prerequisites: Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I      courses) ..........12-16
*Tier II writing requirement is part of the Major

Total ..........32-44

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
Specific Departmental Requirements:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements; credits marked ** are counted in General Education total
ES 205 Emergency Response ..........2
ES 220 Clinical in Basic Athletic Training ..........1
ES 224 Basic Athletic Training ..........3
ES 240 Clinical in Manual Muscle Testing ..........1
**ES 243T Personal Health **
ES 283 Evaluation of Athletic Injuries ..........3
*ES 301W Current Issues in Sport
OR
*ES 302W Issues in Health and Well-Being ..........3
ES 320 Clinical in Manual Therapy ..........1
ES 335 Kinesiology and Biomechanics ..........4
ES 340 Motor Learning and Control ..........3
ES 350 Measurement and Evaluation ..........3
ES 353 Nutrition for Nutrition and Sport ..........3
ES 360 Exercise Physiology ..........4
ES 361 Advanced Exercise Physiology ..........3
ES 363 Computer Applications ..........3
ES 375 Psychology of Sport ..........3
ES 385 Therapeutic Modalities ..........2
ES 387 Reconditioning of Athletic Injuries ..........3
ES 420 Capstone in Athletic Training ..........1
ES 424 Advanced Athletic Training ..........3
ES 425 Clinical in Medical Science ..........1
ES 480 Administration of Programs in Exercise Science ..........3
ES 496 Senior Seminar ..........2

Sub-Total of Specific Departmental Requirements ..........55

Auxiliary Department Requirements:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements; credits marked ** are counted in General Education total credits.
**Bio 121Tx Human Anatomy & Physiology **
Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology ..........3

Sub-Total of Auxiliary Requirements ..........3

MAJOR TOTALS ..........58

ELECTIVES ..........18-30

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ..........120

Upon completion of ES 224 and ES 220, students wishing to continue in the athletic training option must make a formal application and go through a formal interview.

Fort Lewis College Athletic Training Education Program
Application Criteria and Process

PURPOSE OF THE APPLICATION:

1. To inform interested students of the requirements for acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program at Fort Lewis College.
2. To establish equal student opportunity for acceptance by providing comparable background information on student applicants for the screening committee.
3. To serve as a contract for acceptance into the Athletic Training Education Program at Fort Lewis College.

PREREQUISITES OF APPLICATION:

1. Proof of enrollment in ES 224 with a grade of ‘B’ or better.
2. Proof of enrollment in ES 220 with a grade of ‘B’ or better.
3. Proof of enrollment in ES 205 with a grade of ‘B’ or better.
4. Proof of enrollment in Anatomy and Physiology (Bio 121Tx) with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
5. A current minimum overall grade point average of 2.5.
6. An Exercise Science grade point average of 3.0.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

All applicants for the Athletic Training Education Program must submit the following materials to the Program Director by the first Monday in April (for Fall admittance) or the first Monday in December (for Winter admittance).

1. Cover Sheet
2. Letter of Application
3. Resume
4. A Statement of Personal Philosophy
5. Letters of recommendation:

6. A completed Athlete Registration Packet (available in the athletic training room).
7. A copy of all unofficial transcripts.

Once the application has been accepted, an interview with the screening committee will be conducted to discuss the application. Completed application is not a guarantee of admittance into the Athletic Training Education Program.

Four-Year Instructional Plan For Athletic Training Option

Fall Freshman Year (15*)

Winter Freshman Year (14*)

Fall Sophomore Year (13*)

Winter Sophomore Year (18*)

Fall Junior Year (16*)

Winter Junior Year (16*)

Fall Senior Year (14*)

Winter Senior Year (14*)

Exercise Specialist Option

General Education Credits
Comp 150 or Comp 125/126 ..........4-8
Library 150 ..........1
PE/Wellness (ES 100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness) ..........3
Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     1 must be a science with attached lab) ..........12-16
Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     prerequisites: Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I      courses) ..........12-16
*Tier II writing requirement is part of the Major

Total ..........32-44

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
Specific Departmental Requirements:
**=May also be counted towards TS I requirements; ** credits are counted in General Education total credits.
**ES 150R Socio-Cultural Foundations of Human Movement **
*ES 301W Current Issues in Sport
OR
ES 302W Issues in Health and Well-Being ..........3
ES 335 Kinesiology & Biomechanics ..........4
ES 340 Motor Learning & Control ..........3
ES 350 Measurement & Evaluation ..........3
ES 353 Nutrition for Fitness & Sport ..........3
ES 354 Adapted Exercise ..........3
ES 360 Exercise Physiology ..........4
ES 361 Advanced Exercise Physiology ..........3
ES 363 Computer Applications in Exercise Science ..........3
ES 450 Internship for the Exercise Specialists ..........3
ES 480 Administration of Programs in Exercise Science ..........3
ES 496 Senior Seminar & Research in Exercise Science ..........2

Sub-Total of Specific Departmental Requirements ..........37

Auxiliary Department Requirements:
**=May also be counted towards TS I requirements; counted in General Education total credits.
**Bio 121Tx Human Anatomy & Physiology**
Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology ..........3

Sub-Total of Auxiliary Requirements ..........3

MAJOR TOTALS ..........40

ELECTIVES ..........36-48

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ..........120

K-12 Teaching Option:

General Education Credits
Comp 150 or Comp 125/126 ..........4-8
Library 150 ..........1
PE/Wellness (ES 100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness) ..........3
Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     1 must be a science with attached lab) ..........12-16
Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     prerequisites: Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I      courses) ..........12-16
*Tier II writing requirement is part of the Major

Total ..........32-44

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:
Specific Departmental Requirements:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements; credits marked ** are counted in General Education total.
**ES 150R Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement **
ES 224 Basic Principles of Athletic Training ..........3
ES 230 Competencies to Teach ..........1
(Tumbling, Aquatics, Fundamental Skills)
ES 231 Competencies to Teach ..........1
(Dance, Recreational Games, Non-Traditional Sports)
ES 232 Competencies to Teach ..........1
(Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball)
ES 233 Competencies to Teach ..........1
(Fitness, Golf, Racquet Sports)
**ES 243S Personal Health **
*ES 301W Current Issues in Sport
OR
ES 302W Issues in Health and Well-Being ..........3
ES 335 Kinesiology and Biomechanics ..........4
ES 340 Motor Learning and Control ..........3
ES 350 Measurement and Evaluation ..........3
ES 354 Adapted Exercise ..........3

ES 360 Exercise Physiology ..........4
ES 363 Computer Applications in Exercise Science ..........3
ES 375 Psychology of Sport and Exercise ..........3
ES 381 Physical Education Curriculum and Methods ..........4
ES 480 Administration of Programs in Exercise Science ..........3
ES 496 Senior Seminar and Research in Exercise Science ..........2

Sub-Total of Specific Departmental Requirements ..........42

Auxiliary Department Requirements:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements; credits marked ** are counted in total General Education credits
**Bio 121Tx Human Anatomy & Physiology **
Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology ..........3

Sub-Total of Auxiliary Requirements ..........3

MAJOR TOTALS ..........45

ELECTIVES ..........31-43

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION ..........120

If Teaching Licensing is desired students must also complete the appropriate K-12 teacher licensure program courses. Teaching option is K-12 only.

Sport Adminstration Option

General Education Credits
Comp 150 or Comp 125/126 ..........4-8
Library 150 ..........1
PE/Wellness (ES 100 plus 1 skills, 1 fitness) ..........3
Thematic Studies I (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     1 must be a science with attached lab) ..........12-16
Thematic Studies II (1 course in each of 4 knowledge areas;
     prerequisites: Comp 150, Lib 150, all 4 Thematic Studies I      courses) ..........12-16
*Tier II writing requirement is part of the Major

Total ..........32-44

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Specific Departmental Requirements:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements; ** credits are counted in General Education total credits
**ES 150R Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement **
*ES 301W Current Issues in Sport ..........3
ES 337 Sport Ethics ..........3
ES 339 Practicum in Sport Administration ..........1
ES 345 Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Education ..........3
ES 363 Computer Applications in Exercise Science ..........3
ES 375 Psychology of Sport and Exercise ..........3
ES 455 Internship in Sport Administration ..........8-12
ES 480 Administration of Programs in Exercise Science ..........3
ES 496 Seminar and Research in Exercise Science ..........2

Sub-Total of Departmental Requirements ..........29-33

School of Business Requirements:
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements; ** credits are counted in General Education total credits
**BA 260S Legal Environment of Business **
**Econ 266S Principles of Economics ..........4
Acc 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting ..........4
BA 301 Management and Organizational Behavior ..........4
BA 340 Marketing ..........4
BA 348 Public Relations ..........3

Sub-Total of School of Business Requirements ..........19

Auxiliary Department Requirements:
Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology ..........3

Sub-Total of Auxiliary Requirements ..........3

MAJOR TOTALS ..........51-55

ELECTIVES ..........21-37

TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION .......... 120

SPORT ADMINISTRATION COMPETITIVE
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

1. Sophomore Standing
2. Written application stating objectives
3. Interview with faculty committee
4. Cumulative GPA of 2.50
5. Two letters of recommendation
a) One character reference from an adult mentor
b) One FLC faculty reference of professional potential

SPORT ADMINISTRATION INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS

1. Senior Standing
2. Major GPA of 2.50
3. Completion of 80 percent of major course work

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN COACHING
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements
**Bio 121Tx Human Anatomy and Physiology ..........3
Psyc 157 Introduction to Psychology ..........3
ES 185 Introduction to Coaching ..........2
ES 224 Basic Principles of Athletic Training ..........3
ES 225-231 Techniques of Coaching—2 courses ..........4
ES 353 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport ..........3
ES 360 Exercise Physiology ..........4
ES 375 Psychology of Exercise and Sport .......... 3
ES 451 Coaching Internship ..........2

Total Credits ..........27

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
**=May also be counted toward TS I requirements
**Bio 121Tx Human Anatomy and Physiology ..........3
Psyc 157 Introduction to Psychology ..........3
**ES 150R Sociocultural Foundations of Human
      Movement ..........3
ES 335 Kinesiology and Biomechanics ..........4
ES 360 Exercise Physiology ..........4
Two Additional Upper-Division Exercise
      Science Courses ..........4-8

Total Credits ..........21-25