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Professors
Paul W. Petersen
Charles H. Walker

Assistant Professors
James S. Cross
Mary Ann Erickson
Marcelyn B. Jung
Melissa Knight-Maloney
Cathy M. Simbeck
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, and athletic training.

4. Professional leadership for the 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.

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.

5) Minor Options

REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE:
Athletic Training Option:
Courses: Credits:
General Education 35-46
** Courses marked with double asterisks may also be counted toward TS 1 requirements.
Specific Departmental Requirements:
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 3
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 Fitness and Sport 3
ES 360 Exercise Physiology 4
ES 361 Advanced Exercise Physiology 3
ES 363 Computer Applications 3
ES 385 Therapeutic Modalities 2
ES 375 Psychology of Sport and Exercise 3
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 495 Research Design and Development 1
ES 496 Senior Seminar 2
Subtotal Specific Departmental Requirements 59
Auxiliary Department Requirements:
**Bio 121Tx Human Anatomy & Physiology 3
Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology 3
Subtotal Auxiliary Requirements 6
MAJOR TOTALS 65
Free Electives (variable)  
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 120
Note to transfer and former students: If you have taken any of your major requirements and received a different number of credits than listed above, you may need to complete additional major credit requirements.
Candidates for admission to the Athletic Training Education Program compete for available slots within the educational program. It is possible for students to meet all admittance requirements and still not be accepted into the program. See the Program Director for further details. Once accepted into the Athletic Training Education Program, students who qualify for Federal and State work-study may complete work-study hours in the athletic training room.
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:
a. Two from FLC Faculty members:
One in the Exercise Science Department
One outside the Exercise Science Department
b. One from an adult professional outside FLC (immediate family excepted). Someone who is familiar with your professional goals and your work ethic.
6. A completed Athlete Registration Packet (available in the 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
Winter Freshman Year
Bio 121+Lab
ES 205
Psych 157
TS 1 Gen Ed and or Electives
PE Activity
ES 100
Total
3
2
3
5
1
1
15
ES 243
Comp 150
Lib 150
TS 1 Gen Ed and/or Electives
Total
3
4
1
6
14
Fall Sophomore Year
Winter Sophomore Year
ES 224
ES 220
ES 353
PE Activity
TS 1 Gen Ed and/or Electives
Total
3
1
1
1
7
13
ES 283
ES 240
ES 335
ES 301 or ES 302W
TS 1 Gen Ed and/or Electives
Total
3
1
4
3
7
18
Fall Junior Year
Winter Junior Year
ES 320
ES 385
ES 360
ES 361
TS 2 Gen Ed and/or Electives
Total
1
2
4
3
7
16
ES 375
ES 340
ES 387
ES 425
TS 2 Gen Ed and/or Electives
Total
3
3
3
1
6
16
Fall Senior Year
Winter Senior Year
ES 424
ES 420
ES 495
TS 2 Gen Ed and/or Electives
Total
3
1
1
10
15
ES 496
ES 480
TS 2 Gen Ed and/or Electives
Total
2
3
9
14

Exercise Specialist Option

Courses: Credits:
General Education 35-46
** Courses marked with double asterisks may also be counted toward TS 1 requirements.
Specific Departmental Requirements:
**ES 150R Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement 3
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 495 Research Design and Development 1
ES 496 Senior Seminar & Research in Exercise Science 2
Sub-Total of Specific Departmental Requirements 41
Auxiliary Department Requirements:
**Bio 121Tx Human Anatomy & Physiology 3
Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology 3
Subtotal of Auxiliary Requirements 6
MAJOR TOTALS 47
Free Electives (variable)  
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 12

K-12 Teaching Option:

Courses: Credits:
General Education 35-46
** Courses marked with double asterisks may also be counted toward TS 1 requirements.
Specific Departmental Requirements:
**ES 150R Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement 3
ES 224 Basic Principles of Athletic Training 3
**ES 243S Personal Health 3 ES 250 Competencies to Teach 1
ES 251 Competencies to Teach 1
ES 252 Competencies to Teach 1
ES 253 Competencies to Teach 1
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 495 Research Design and Development 1
ES 496 Senior Seminar and Research in Exercise Science 2
Subtotal Specific Departmental Requirements 50
Auxiliary Department Requirements:
**Bio 121Tx Human Anatomy & Physiology 3
Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology 3
Subtotal Auxiliary Requirements 6
MAJOR TOTALS 56
Free Electives (variable)  
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 120
Note to transfer and former students: If you have taken any of your major requirements and received a different number of credits than listed above, you may need to complete additional major credit requirements.
If Teaching Licensing is desired students must also complete the appropriate K-12 teacher licensure program courses listed in the Teacher Education section. Teaching option is K-12 only.

Sports Administration Option

Courses: Credits:
General Education 35-46
** Courses marked with double asterisks may also be counted toward TS 1 requirements.
Specific Departmental Requirements:
**ES 150R Sociocultural Foundations of Human Movement 3
ES 301W Current Issues in Sport 3
ES 345 Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Education 3
ES 337 Sport Ethics 3
ES 339 Practicum in Sport Administration 1
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 495 Research Design and Development 1
ES 496 Senior Seminar and Research in Exercise Science 2
Subtotal Specific Departmental Requirements 33-37
School of Business Requirements:
**BA 260S Legal Environment of Business 3
BA 301 Management and Organizational Behavior 4
BA 340 Marketing 4
BA 348 Public Relations 3
**Econ 266S Principles of Economics 4
Acc 225 Introduction to Financial Accounting 4
Subtotal School of Business Requirements 22
Note: A minimum of C- must be earned in 300- and 400-level School of Business requirements.
Auxiliary Department Requirements:
Psych 157 Introduction to Psychology 3
Subtotal Auxiliary Requirements 3
MAJOR TOTALS 58-62
Free Electives (variable)  
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION 120
Note to transfer and former students: If you have taken any of your major requirements and received a different number of credits than listed above, you may need to complete additional major credit requirements.
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 all major course work
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN COACHING
**Bio 121Tx Human Anatomy and Physiology 3
Psyc 157 Introduction to Psychology 3
ES 185 Introduction to Coaching 2
ES 224 Basic Principles to 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 Sport and Exercise 3
ES 451 Coaching Internship 2
Total Credits 27
REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
**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 4-6
Total Credits 21-23