Mission, Goals and Description of Program
MISSION
The mission of the Department of Physical Education is to prepare
students in the field of Exercise Science. The Exercise Science
major is designed to satisfy the professional needs of students
desiring an in-depth study of the impact of exercise and sport
on the mental and physiological development of human beings.
GOALS
The goal of the department of Physical Education is to prepare
students to pursue specific career paths as exercise scientist
in allied health
fields, pre-professional school, educational institutions, private
sector (as consultants, researchers), coaches, athletic trainers,
agency and Corporate Fitness and Clinical Rehabilitation. Graduates
of this program will be prepared to pursue graduate studies in
areas of biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor learning or Physical
Therapy programs.
OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the program of Exercise Science are
designed to meet the following:
- To provide students with a sound foundation in exercise science
with the skills required to function efficiently in the exercise
science profession.
- To prepare students for employment opportunities
in the field of exercise science and other areas related to the
major.
- To provide professional opportunities for developing leaders
among ethic minorities in the exercise science profession.
- To
provide students with opportunities to develop administrative
effectiveness, information management, leadership capacity, and
research
efficacy in the field of exercise science.
- To provide opportunities
for students to acquire the necessary skills to utilize developing
technology employed in the Exercise
Science profession.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
The Physical Education program leads to a Bachelor of Science (BS)
degree in Exercise Science. The flexibility of the curriculum provides
the students an opportunity to select courses that will meet the
pre requisites for the Physical Therapy program. The purpose of this
program is to develop competent exercise scientist who will provide
effective professional services while developing innovative procedures
for dealing with problems emanating from health-related aspects of
physical activities and sport performance.
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Monday, October 6, 2003
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