Department of Exercise and Sports Science

Faculty

Athletics Staff

NICHOLAS BIRKEY, B.S.
WILLIAM GEASA, JR., M.A., Certified Athletic Trainer
WENDI REID, B.S.
CHRISTOPHER TUDOR, B.S.

The Department of Exercise and Sports Science seeks to prepare the student to teach physical education and health in the public schools, pursue graduate studies in physical therapy or exercise physiology, seek a career as a certified athletic trainer, a career in the sport management or recreation related fields. The diverse curricular offerings of the department, integrated with several supporting courses from other disciplines, give the student a solid foundation for a career in the exercise and sports science profession. Striving to enhance Christian values and character provides our majors a quality education with a Christian perspective.

Internships are designed to extend the student’s learning experience by working in an organization that is appropriate for the student’s career interest. Internships require the approval of the department head and students are under the direct supervision of a member of the Department of Exercise and Sports Science. Completion of all core requirements and senior standing are required for internship placement. All Exercise and Sports Science majors and minors must obtain a grade of “C-” or above (C or above for the teaching major) in all Physical Education and/or Exercise and Sports Science courses to meet the requirements for graduation. For more detailed information on programs and career opportunities, contact the Chair of the Exercise and Sports Science Department.

Programs

• Recreation Administration Major, A.A.S.

• Athletic Training Major, B.S.
• Exercise Science Major, B.S.
• Physical Education/Health Teaching Major, B.S.
• Recreation, Sport, and Fitness Major, B.S.
• Sport Management Major, B.S.

• Athletic Coaching Minor
• Exercise Science Minor
• Health Education Teaching Minor
• Physical Education Teaching Minor
• Sport Management Minor