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College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
Exercise Science and Health 65
Exercise Science
and Health
Nicki Rippee, Chair
ACU Box 28084, Abilene, Texas 79699-8084
Gibson Center, Room 229
Phone: 325-674-2338
Fax: 325-674-6788
Email: rippeen@acu.edu
Web: www.acu.edu/exercisescience
Faculty
Joe D. Bell, Associate Professor
Joyce M. Curtis, Professor
Curtis Dickson, Professor
Kerri Hart, Instructor
Dickie L. Hill, Professor
Sheila Jones, Instructor
Lynn Luttrell, Associate Professor
Nicki Rippee, Professor
Elizabeth Rotenberry, Assistant Professor
Deonna Shake, Instructor
Lorraine Wilson, Associate Professor
Odies L. Wright, Associate Professor
Benjamin H. Zickefoose, Associate ProfessorMajors
Exercise and Sport Science
Physical Education
Exercise Science
NutritionMinor
CoachingThe Department of Exercise Science and Health offers the Bachelor
of Science degree in physical education (non-teaching), exercise and
sport science (all-level certification for teaching), exercise science (fitness
or pre-physical therapy) and nutrition. Students who plan to seek
teacher certification should refer to the Education section of this catalog
and then the department chair of exercise science and health. The
department works with the Department of Education to offer teacher
certification in physical education. See the Education section of this
catalog to view education requirements.
Introduction
The department is housed in the Gibson Health and Physical Education
Center, which includes three gyms for court games; three racquetball
courts; a gymnastics area; an exercise area with Nautilus strength
enhancing equipment, stair climbers and treadmills for aerobic
workouts; a free-weight area; an indoor swimming pool; and men's
and women's dressing rooms. Lighted tennis courts are adjacent to
the center, and six bowling lanes are located in the nearby McGlothlin
Campus Center. Students have access to the department's Human
Performance Laboratory where an analysis of body composition,
cardiovascular function, blood chemistry, respiratory function, muscular
strength and flexibility can be obtained. Computer assisted nutrition,
stress profiles and personal evaluations are also available through the
Human Performance Laboratory. A computer laboratory is available
for student use.
Students selecting exercise and sport science (EXSS) as their course
of study will be preparing to teach physical education and/or coach.
Students selecting exercise science (EXSC) as their course of study will
be preparing to work in health and wellness in a corporate, hospital
or private setting; or they will prepare for future study in physical
or occupational therapy. Students selecting nutrition (NUTR) as their
course of study will be preparing to work as registered dietitians or
nutritionists in a management setting. The coaching minor is designed
to prepare more knowledgeable and competent coaches. Course work
addresses the suggested requirements in existing national coaching
standards. The nature of these occupations requires professionals who
enjoy working with people.
Undergraduate students at Abilene Christian University are required to
take 4 semester hours of exercise science (EXSC 100 and three activity
courses). Exercise and sport science majors must meet this requirementby taking EXSC 121, 122, 244 and 245. Exercise science majors meet
this requirement by taking EXSC 100, 206, 215 or EXSW 214 and one
other activity. Transfers must take EXSC 100 at ACU if they have not
already completed four exercise science (physical education) activity
courses. Students seeking medical exemption must do so through the
department chair of the Department of Exercise Science and Health.
Most often, students seeking exemption are given adaptive or modified
physical activities rather than exemption. The Department of Exercise
Science and Health attempts to provide a well balanced program
with emphasis upon both performance skills and the acquisition of
knowledge. Departmental objectives for each activity include the
following: providing activity for recreation (enjoyment), fitness and
stress release during the current semester, while also providing
knowledge and skill that will allow the student to maintain a
healthful, enjoyable lifestyle in the future.
A student may elect to take any exercise science activity class, excluding
EXSC 100, Concepts of Health Fitness, on a Pass/Fail basis. Students
must make this decision during the first two weeks of class. The
Pass/Fail form must be obtained in and returned to the Registrar's
Office. (Students should be aware that some graduate schools will
not accept Pass/Fail grades and/or will automatically count them as
a grade of "C." Some schools will not transfer Pass/Fail grades.)
Study Abroad Expectations
All students are encouraged to participate in ACU's Study Abroad
program. Classes offered at Study Abroad sites vary depending on
the site. Academic advisors can assist students in planning ahead for
their Study Abroad experience and should be consulted during the
freshman year.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Science: 4 semesters of HS science other than physical science, or >27 on ACT
science subscore.
Deficiency: 3 hours in field other than HS field.
Foreign Language: 4 semesters, one language, in HS.
Deficiency: 6 hours in one language.
OTHER NOTES
Entering students with fewer than 64 hours and all students planning to take their first
college math course must have appropriate SAT/ACT/COMPASS scores for placement.
Consult the current university catalog for information on the schedule of future course
offerings and prerequisites for course enrollment.
See catalog for dual major and dual degree requirements.
Exceptions must be approved on the appropriate exception or substitution form.
ELECTIVES
General electives (may include deficiency in foreign language); may not include
Academic Advance courses; arrange to ensure >33 advanced hours.
Bachelor of Science Degrees (BS)
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the
requirements listed in the SATIACT Placement section of this catalog.
EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE (BS)
(Teacher certification)
This degree leads to certification to teach physical education in grades
kindergarten through high school (all-level certification). See the
Education section of this catalog for two-field certification.
BS: EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE (FOR ALL-LEVEL TEACHER CERTIFICATION)
DEGREE PLAN (EXSS)
Bible
BIBL 101 Life and Teachings of Jesus ......................................................... 3
BIBL 102 A cts-Revelation .............................................. ........................................3.........
BIBL 211 M essage of the Old Testam ent ................................................... ............... 3
BIBL 212 Christianity in Culture ................................................................................. 3
Advanced Bible ........................................ ........ ...... ....................................... 3
English
ENGL 111 Com position and Rhetoric ..................................... ....................................... 3
Literature - choose one: ENGL 221, 231, 262 .......................................... ........... 3
COM S 111 Fundam entals of Com m unication ............................................................... 3
History
HIST 221 American History I ..................................................... 3
Science
BIOL 292/294 Anatomy and Physiology II Lecture/Lab .................................. 4
Science course from a different field ................................... ...... ...................... 3
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