Exercise/Sport Science and Athletics

Thomas E. Mulligan (2002), Director of Athletics and Exercise/Sport Science, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science.
B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University;
M.Ed., Bowling Green State University

 

Carl Capellas (2004), Head Men’s Soccer Coach, Co-Director of Intramural Sports, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science

B.A., Marshall University;

M.M.A., (Double) Marshall University

J.P. Emond (2007), Assistant Football Coach, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science

B.B.A., Cleveland State University;

Post Bachelor Certificate, Notre Dame College

Bob (Robert) Dean (2004), Head Women’s Soccer Coach, CHAMPS/Life Skills Administrator, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science
B.S., Kent State University

Ellen Dempsey (2001), Assistant Director of Athletics/Senior Woman Administrator, Head Volleyball Coach; Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science
B.S., Michigan State University;
M.S., Northern Michigan University

David Donald (2002), Head Men’s Golf Coach
B.A., Hiram College

Travis Everhart (2007), Assistant Football Coach, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science

B.A., Capital University;

M.A., California University of Pennsylvania

Steve Fleming (2006), Head Men’s Basketball Coach, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science

B.A., Hiram College;
M.S., Kent State University

Jack Groselle (1999), Head Men’s/Women’s Swimming and Diving Coach, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science
B.A., Hiram College

Jeff Hoedt (2006), Director of Sports Information

B.A., Capital University

Howard Jenter (1985), Head Baseball Coach, Coordinator of Facility Scheduling, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science
B.A., Hiram College;
M.A., Kent State University

James Johnston (1989), Assistant Director of Athletics, Head Athletic Trainer, Coordinator of Exercise/Sport Science Program, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science
B.A., Muskingum College;
M.S., Ohio University

Earl Kissell (2005), Head Men’s/Women’s Cross Country Coach, Professor of Economics and Management

B.S., Xavier University;

M.A., Bowling Green State University

Andrea Preston (2007), Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Co-Director of Intramural Sports, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science
B.A., Luther College;
M.S., University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Larry Rice (1980), Assistant Football Coach, Assistant Director of the Fitness Center, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science

B.A., Heidelberg College;
M.A., Bowling Green State University

Ben Rodeffer (2006), Administrative Assistant, Assistant Volleyball Coach

Bree Semplak (2002), Assistant Athletic Trainer, Director of the Fitness Center, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science

B.A., Hiram College;
M.S., United States Sports Academy

Kristin Tassey (2006), Head Women’s Softball Coach, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science

B.A., Elms College;

M.S., Smith College

Bob (Robert) Wolfe (2005), Head Football Coach, Adjunct Faculty in Exercise/Sport Science

B.S., Bowling Green State University;

M.A., Ball State University

For a comprehensive staff directory please visit the department website:  www.hiram.edu/athletics/staff.html

Introduction

The Department of Exercise/Sport Science and Athletics offers an extensive formal and informal educational and instructional program designed to: (1) enrich one’s awareness and appreciation of life’s processes and of the society in which one lives; (2) provide a basis for intelligent decision making regarding one’s own health and human performance behavior patterns throughout life; and (3) prepare one for graduate and or professional work. It provides a high quality program consistent with the liberal arts tradition of Hiram College.

Curricular Opportunities

The department offers varied courses for all college students and a curricular program of study leading to an undergraduate minor in Exercise/Sport Science. The programs offered by the department are designed to meet specialized interests of students and also the requirements of a liberal arts education, state and national accrediting agencies, and professional associations.

Hiram students are encouraged to develop an understanding and lifelong appreciation of a healthy lifestyle. A broad program is offered throughout the year through the Basic Instructional Program of physical activities courses and through our formal and informal Wellness and Movement Studies programs. In addition, intramural and varsity sports enable all students to participate in some form of recreational or competitive activity that meets their interests and needs. (www.hiram.edu/athletics/index.html)

                                                 

Exercise and Sport Science

The minor in exercise and sport science coupled with a major in a related discipline provides students with a broad multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approach to a liberal arts education and prepares them for graduate study or careers in the public or private sector. It is specifically designed for those pursuing careers in sports medicine, strength and conditioning, sports administration and human performance in various academic and non-academic settings (schools, clinics, sport clubs, recreational centers, YMCA’s, adult corporate fitness, retirement communities, sport camps, etc.) (www.hiram.edu/athletics/academics.html)

Special Opportunities

The Department of Exercise/Sport Science and Athletics provides programs and services utilizing various facilities including an expansive fitness center and strength training room, a large athletic training room, swimming pool, 3 large indoor gymnasiums for sports or functional testing and movement analysis, outdoor athletic venues and classrooms.  Students minoring in exercise and sport science have unique opportunities to study and apply their expertise in a clinical setting. This can be accomplished through internship programs with fitness centers, sports medicine clinics, hospitals and professional sports teams as well as on-campus opportunities within the Department of Athletics.

Requirements for Minors

The requirements for a minor in exercise and sport science are the completion of a minimum of six courses (or equivalent) within the department, and Human Anatomy and Physiology offered through the Biology Department (27 credit hours), and one specialty course that concentrates their experience.  In addition, students are required to complete a culminating experience through an internship, research project or competency testing.  Interested students are encouraged to discuss their plans with coordinator of the exercise/sport science program, Jim Johnston, during their first year at Hiram. Early contact is critical to ensure the proper sequencing and choice of exercise and sport science courses and correlative courses. www.hiram.edu/athletics/academics/program.html

 

Required courses 

PHED 210 Kinanthropology, Kinesiology, and Physical Education: An Introduction     

PHED 211 Nutrition and Fitness or PHED 233 Personal and Community Health       

PHED 244 Athletic Training              

PHED 320 Kinesiology: Applied Bio-Mechanics                                                        

PHED 412 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise

BIOL 131/133 Human Anatomy and Physiology I/II (Recommended co-requisite CHEM 161)                                                                                                                                             

Select one specialty course

PHED 344 Advanced Athletic Training

PHED 346 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning                             

PHED 397 Administration and Organization of Athletics and Exercise/Sport Science

PHED 409 Sports Psychology: The Winning Edge                                                                              

Culminating experience                                                                   1-4 hours

Students are also required to complete a culminating experience. Students will work closely with the coordinator of the program in the application of this experience.  After or in conjunction with the specialty course students may choose one of three options to enhance their experience:

1) complete an internship program (PHED 498). This can be an off-campus or on-campus experience that typically includes a research component based upon the student’s specialty interest.

2) complete a research or seminar project (PHED 481).

or

3) pass a competency-based exam.

Departmental Offerings

210 Kinanthropology, Kinesiology, and Physical Education:

                                                     An Introduction                               4 hours

An interdisciplinary inquiry into the study of human performance behavior in contemporary American culture and society. In this context, the course examines physical education, dance and sport performance behavior, its meanings, social contexts, and personal and social resources; employs concepts, principles, theories, and methods of inquiry from various disciplines in the study of kinanthropology and physical education; explores the relationship of physical education, dance, sport and contemporary social issues; and examines research studies dealing with the various perspectives of kinanthropology, kinesiology, and physical education.

211 Nutrition and Fitness                                                                    3 hours

This course studies how the body utilizes food and nutrients and how nutrition affects performance. Major areas to be explored include: proper nutritional habits, aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, food exchange system, body composition assessment, ergogenic aids and myths, sound and effective weight control, and nutritional counseling.

220 First Aid and CPR                                                                            1 hour

A course designed to give the student the fundamental knowledge and skills in responding to emergency situations and applying First Aid and CPR concepts. Qualified students will receive First Aid and CPR certification from the American Red Cross.

230 Lifeguard Training                                                                        2 hours

A course designed to give the student the fundamental knowledge and appropriate skills to provide for a safe aquatic experience. Qualified persons will receive Lifesaving certification from the American Red Cross.

233 Personal and Community Health                                                  3 hours

A scientific analysis of contemporary health needs problems, and issues; and the influence of psycho-social attitudes as determinants of present and future health behavior and well-being. Includes an examination of the way in which factors such as nutrition and dietary habits, stress perception and response, personal and social relationships, and physical activity interact with the physiological processes of health, disease and aging.

An overview of complex social, health, and medical problems of modern society, with special emphasis on community programs for solving them. Major emphasis on principles, objectives and methods of community health planning designed to promote and protect the health of citizens.

244 Athletic Training                                                                           4 hours

Prevention and care of injuries; skills in bandaging, taping and first aid methods; instruction in the application and use of therapeutic equipment. Successful completion of this course also constitutes completion of both the American Red Cross Sports Safety Training Course in First Aid and CPR.

280 Seminar                                                                                   1 - 4 hours

281 Independent Study                                                                  1 - 4 hours

Open to all Exercise and Sport Science minors with the consent of the instructor. It affords minor students the opportunity to design their own area of study. A significant research paper is normally required. Prerequisite: permission.

298 Internship Program: Field Experience                                   1 - 4 hours

                                                    

320 Kinesiology: Applied Bio-Mechanics                                             4 hours

A systematic approach to the analysis of human movements and experience in applying that knowledge to the evaluation of both the performer and the performance. Includes an analysis of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems and their roles in determining movement efficiency; and an application of kinesiological principles relative to anatomical structures of the body as functional determinants of movement. Prerequisite: Biology 234 or instructor permission.

344 Advanced Athletic Training                                                          4 hours

This course is designed for the student interested in an athletic training or sports medicine career. In-depth discussion of the techniques and theories of prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries will be emphasized. The development of proper evaluation techniques, appropriate treatment protocols and the implementation of rehabilitation programs will be the primary focus. Prerequisite: Physical Education 244.

346 Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning                        4 hours

This course is designed for the student who has a serious interest in studying the physiological, psychological and practical aspects of strength training and conditioning. Students will be exposed to the concepts and applications, testing and evaluation, and exercise techniques of strength training and cardiovascular conditioning, and speed and agility training. Students will gain experience in program design, exercise prescription and organization and administration of the fitness facility.

360 Health, Fitness, and Movement in Early Childhood                      3 hours

This course will present knowledge and skills for early Childhood teacher-candidates to promote young children’s physical health and safety. Children’s physical development with regard to individual variation will be studied. Candidates will understand the value of play to develop a wide range of skills, and learn movement and activities that emphasize developmental appropriateness as well as gender equity, cultural diversity and nonviolence.  Equal emphasis will be given to health issues of young children including nutrition, communicable diseases, first aid, and fitness for life. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program or Instructor Permission.

397 Administration and Organization of Athletics

                                    and Exercise/Sport Science                            4 hours

Discussion and analysis of administrative theory and management processes in the conduct of modern athletic, health and sport programs in educational, commercial and municipal environments. Includes discussion of personnel policies; administration and supervision; program development; financial and business procedures; legal liability; publicity and public relations. Prerequisites: Physical Education 210, Jr./Sr. level or instructor permission.

409 Sports Psychology: The Winning Edge                                         4 hours

A systematic analysis of the psychological and social-psychological phenomena influencing human performance behavior in the sporting situation. Major emphasis includes an assessment of psychological concepts such as social motivation, personality development and behavior modification in sport; the social-psychological basis influencing the interrelationships between athletes, coaches and spectators in the highly competitive sport context; and the development of the somata-psychic theory of human performance behavior. Prerequisites: Physical Education 210, Psychology, Jr. /Sr. level, or instructor permission.

412 Physiology of Muscular Activity and Exercise                             4 hours

An analysis of the physiological effects of muscular activity and exercise upon the human body during various levels of stress. The primary focus assesses changes in the physiological system of the body relative to neuromuscular, cardio-respiratory, metabolic control and adaptation, and heat and fluid regulation during physical activity. Prerequisite: Biology 234 or instructor permission

481 Independent Research                                                            1 - 4 hours

Scholarly research and independent investigation in any phase of the discipline of Physical Education Exercise and Sport Science or related sub-disciplines. For students minoring in the discipline who excel in self-direction and intellectual curiosity. A student must submit an outline of the area of research for departmental faculty approval prior to registration. Prerequisites: Five upper division courses or permission. Acceptance into the Exercise and Sport Science minor curriculum.

498 Internship                                                                                1 - 4 hours

                                                 

Physical Education Basic Instructional Program

The study, practice, and appreciation of various psycho-motor skills, rules, strategies, and social behavior involved in a variety of sports activities. One semester hour each listed as 100 level courses when scheduled. The experimental section comprises activities deemed worth of developing on an experimental basis. Any of the basic instructional program courses may be taken as an elective and will count towards the 120 semester hours required for graduation.

PHED 110               Swimming – Learn to Swim

PHED 111               Scuba Diving

PHED 112               Advanced Scuba Diving

PHED 113               Rescue Diving

PHED 115               Self Defense

PHED 132               Racquetball

PHED 137               Tae Kwon Do I

PHED 142               Golf

PHED 154               Horsemanship I

PHED 155               Horsemanship II

PHED 156               Horsemanship III

PHED 164               Swim/Stay Fit

PHED 165               Weight Training I

PHED 166               Tae Kwon Do II

PHED 167               Weight Training II

Experimental Section

Wellness and Movement Studies

The goals of the curriculum are to provide evaluation, testing, and instruction regarding general health and quality of life through recreation and development of the entire person through the wellness concept. The student has a choice of alternatives to fulfill this goal.

One alternative develops the student’s wellness in a two hour course, Physical Education 200 (Wellness: Total Fitness for Life), through individual testing and instruction in such areas as general fitness, body composition, stress management, diet and nutrition, and other related areas. Students become knowledgeable about lifetime fitness and health and how to implement wellness into their personal lifestyles.

The second alternative allows the student to take any of the one hour courses that will serve as an introduction to a variety of lifetime activities that contribute to the wellness concept.

Any of the wellness and movement studies courses may be taken as an elective and will count towards the 120 semester hours required for graduation.

Wellness Two-Hour Class

200 Wellness: Total Fitness for Life                                                    2 hours

The study and application of the various contributions of physical activity and wellness concepts in achieving a state of total well-being, which encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of the whole person.

Wellness One-Hour Classes

201 Aquatic Studies                                                                               1 hour

An exploration of essential skills, knowledge, and social behavior associated with various aquatic sports activities. An emphasis on personal water safety practices and unique benefits of aquatic activities to enhance a wellness state of being.

203 Fitness Management                                                                      1 hour

An exposure to proper conditioning principles and the means to achieve lifetime fitness through practical application of these principles. Students will have the opportunity to utilize various pieces of equipment and techniques to actively pursue a healthy fitness environment. They will develop physical, emotional, and social well-being through the advantages of a healthy lifestyle, mind, and body.

204 Martial Art Forms                                                                           1 hour

An exploration of essential skills, knowledge, and social behavior associated with various martial art forms. An emphasis on developing an awareness of the “embodiment’’ principle of mind, body, and spirit for self-realization, enlightenment, and an inner state of total well-being.

207 Recreational Sports                                                                        1 hour

Students will explore a wide variety of lifetime sports and skills that will develop the emotional, social, and physical aspects of wellness. Students will have an opportunity to cognitively develop an understanding of rules and basic skills of recreational sports.

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