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Directions for Undergraduate Program Director Reports:

1. Talk to students in your major, ask around if there are any current academic issues. 
(ex: class conflicts within the major, issues with professors, etc) 

2. Look at Degree Navigator, write down the course requirements  

3. Formulate a list of things you would like to know about the program (corporate 
connections with the university, current research projects, opportunities for students 
to get involved, etc) 

4. Email Undergraduate Program Director and Arrange Appointment 

5. Fill out Undergraduate Report Sheet 

6. email to vicepresident@sgc.rutgers.edu  and complete by December 16th

Joanne G. Hunt
848-932-7058
Sabina Migdal
Applied Kinesiology
November 22, 2016
Fall 2016
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jghunt@rci.rutgers.edu

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Name: _______________________________

Major:________________________________

Date:_________________________________

Semester: _____________________________

Undergraduate Program Director: __________________________________________

UPD Contact Information: 

_____________________________________________________________________

I.	Major Options - What options are offered within the major? How do they differ?

-only 2 major options as of Fall 2016
Applied Kinesiology Option:
-provides the student with a strong science foundation
-focuses on human anatomy and physiology, with an emphasis on preparation for further
specialized graduate study or direct entrance into the job market

Sport Management Option:
-provides students with an extensive background in business and management, beginning with the basic courses in economics, accounting, marketing and communications
-upon graduation, students enter careers in sport administration, sport marketing,
facilities management, and commercial sport

II.	Total number of students within the major 
1200 students are currently within the SEBS major

III.  Goals within the major - What are expectations of students post-graduation? 
Some expectations post-graduation include going into Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy or
Medical School and/or getting certified in various training or CPR classes.

Professionals involved in Exercise Science include: exercise physiologists, physicians, athletic
trainers, physical therapists, and persons from various allied health fields such as
cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation, personal training, and fitness instruction.

Professionals associated with Sport Studies include: sport administrators, sport psychologists, sport
nutritionists, coaches, sport attorneys, risk management experts, sports marketers, and
managers of athletic and arena facilities.

III.	Major Courses - What is the goal of each course? What should students be learning? 
Courses for all students within both options:
1)	01:377:140 Foundations of Exercise Science and Sport Studies (1.5) This course looks at the historical, philosophical, and scientific foundations of the discipline that is necessary for students to understand the general information of both options.
2)	01:377:275 Basic Statistics for Exercise Science (3) This is an introductory course for applied descriptive and inferential statistics for exercise science and sport studies.

For the Applied Kinesiology Option:

  01:119:115-116  General Biology (3,3)- core SEBS requirement 

  01:146:356  Systems Physiology (3)
-Understand the physiology of humans 

  01:160:161-162  General Chemistry (4,4)- core SEBS requirement

  01:160:171  Introduction to Experimentation (1)-core SEBS requirement

  01:640:135  Calculus I (4)-core SEBS requirement

  01:750:193-194  Physics for the Sciences (4,4)-core SEBS requirement

  01:830:101  General Psychology (3)
-Learn about the human brain and psychology

  01:377:213  Functional Human Anatomy (4) 
-Systemic and regional study of gross structure of the human body emphasizing functional interdependency among anatomical systems.

  Cluster Requirement -- Must take two of the five following courses:

       01:377:301  Psychology of Sport and Exercise (3) 
-Psychological theories and principles applied to sport. Sport influence on the quality of life at all levels of sport proficiency. Psychological techniques related to performance enhancement.

       01:377:303  Neuromechanical Kinesiology (3) 
-Neuromechanical basis of kinesiology including the integration of physical principles and neurophysiology in the study of human movement.

       01:377:310  Motor Learning (3) 
-Study of the processes that underlie learning and performance of motor skills

       01:377:324  Movement Experiences for Individuals with Disabilities (3) 
-Survey of major mental and physical conditions that may require consideration in movement experiences.

       01:377:350  Biomechanics 
-Study of human movement through the application of basic mechanical principles and cinematographic procedures; emphasis on analysis of sport skills from a quantitative perspective.

      01:377:455  Exercise Psychology
-Major psychological theories that have been employed to study human behavior in the context of physical activity. Included theories in the areas of personality, anxiety, motivation, goal –setting, and social support among others.  

      01:377:456 Nutrition for Sport and Exercise 
-The role of nutrition in sports performance. Macronutrient requirements for sport and the role of carbohydrates, fats and proteins play in fueling the body at rest and exercise.  Topics include vitamins and minerals and certain nutritional concerns.

  01:377:370  Exercise Physiology (3)
 -no description in the catalog 

  01:377:407  Administration of Exercise Science and Applied Kinesiology (1.5) 
-Application of managerial processes to include management concerns in both clinical settings and fitness management.

  01:377:493  Internship in Exercise Science (3 or 6) (cannot be 4 or 5) 
-Supervised individual fieldwork in exercise science.

  01:377:xxx  Electives (any level; may include minicourses*) (3) 

For the Sport Management Option:  
01:220:102  Introduction to Microeconomics (3) or 11:373:121 Principles and Applications of Microeconomics (3)
-To better understand business/economics on the small scale

  01:220:103  Introduction to Macroeconomics (3) or 11:373:122 Principles and Applications of Macroeconomics (3)
-To better understand business/economics on the broad scale

  01:355:101  Expository Writing I (3)
-Provides the foundation for students to think and write analytically

  01:355:303  Writing for Business and the Professions (3)
-Understand how to write professionally, after taking a foundational writing course

  01:377:203  Sport and the Law (1.5)
- Understand legal issues affecting sport, recreation, and physical education. Topics include equal opportunity legislation, tort liability, product liability, participant liability, and legal rights of supervisors and participants.

  01:377:204  Risk Management in Sport Administration (1.5) 
-In-depth study of factors essential to the safe and effective delivery of exercise programs and sport activities and events.

  01:377:301  Psychology of Sport and Exercise (3) 
-Psychological theories and principles applied to sport. Sport influence on the quality of life at all levels of sport proficiency.

  01:377:305  Sport Sociology (3) 
-Examination of organized sport in modern-day North America. Analysis of sport roles and sport functions. Sport viewed as a major societal institution.

  01:377:311  Sport Marketing (3) or 11:373:231 Introduction to Marketing (3) 
-Principles of marketing applied to sport. Examines sport industry trends that heighten the need for scientific, professional approaches to sport marketing. Examines consumer behavior, marketing research, pricing, distribution, and promotion of goods and services.

  01:377:330  Organizational Behavior in Sport Management (3) or 01:830;373 Organizational and Personnel Psychology (3) ) 
-Organization and personnel behavior theory applied to contemporary sports organizations. Issues in industrial, professional, collegiate, and scholastic contexts examined.

  01:377:355  Professional Presentations in Sport Management (3) or 04:192:380  
-Public Speaking (3) Development and presentation of public addresses emphasizing command of the English language and electronic delivery systems for both small and large group presentations.

  01:377:406  Management in Exercise Science and Sport (3) 
-Concepts of administrative processes, systems, and styles with application to various sport environments. Includes program, facility, fiscal, and personnel management.

  01:377:490  Internship in Sport Management (6) 
-Supervised individual fieldwork in sport management.

  01:377:xxx  Exercise science and sport studies electives, 3 credits of which must be at the 300 or 400 level; (may include minicourses* (6)

  01:830:101  General Psychology (3)
-learn about the human brain

  01:920:101  Introduction to Sociology (3)
-no description in the catalog

  04:189:101  Introduction to Communication and Information Processes
-no description in the catalog

  04:189:102  Introduction to Media Systems and Processes (3)
-no description in the catalog

  33:010:272  Introduction to Financial Accounting (3)
-no description in the catalog

IV.	Concerns/Student issues with classes? How to resolve, suggestions?

Some students suggest that more of the classes should be hands on or more experience-based. Students are also concerned about not being to graduate on time. Therefore, the department has increased the number of sections and courses so that students can graduate in timely fashion. The department understands the chancellors initiative for students to enter the workforce on time. In order to solve some of these issues, there have been an  increasing number of online and hybrid classes offered. By increasing the number of classes, students will have a greater opportunity to get to class on time and to create better schedules for themselves. Overall, it is important that the student is prepared for the future and that students are able to maintain a high GPA. 

V.	Things going on within the major (Research, Visitors, Talks, Seminars within the major)

The only current major event is the Study Abroad Program being offered. 

VII. Research Opportunities
1)Join a Lab or join the Honors Research(junior year)
a)The Campbell Laboratory is primarily focused on the microbiome, intestinal integrity and inflammation.  Exercise can mediate systemic inflammation by enhancing intestinal integrity and favorably altering the gut microbes.  Our lab uses mouse models to determine the extent to which the microbes change in response to exercise, how this protects the intestinal lining and down-regulates systemic inflammation to promote health and combat disease.
Directed by Sara Campbell, Ph.D.
b) The primary focus of the Exercise Psychophysiology Laboratory is on the role of exercise in promoting physiological, neurocognitive, and psychological resilience.  The lab uses advanced psychophysiological techniques including impedance cardiography and electroencephalography to better understand acute and chronic adaptations to exercise, and how knowledge of these adaptations can be applied to intervention development.  This work is helping to elucidate mechanisms underlying the effects of exercise on mental health states (e.g., anxiety and depression).  A secondary focus is on correlates of youth and adult physical activity behaviors.
Directed by Brandon Alderman, Ph.D.
c) The research focus of the Human Performance Laboratory deals with the relationship between physical activity and stress and the implications for health and performance, with an emphasis on underlying mechanisms.  The most recent studies have focused on physiological responses to training-related stressors and their contribution to optimal performance and recovery.  There is also a specific interest in the potential efficacy of acute and chronic resistance training and nutritional supplements for improving functional capabilities and mental health.  The Human Performance Lab is now a part of the Center for Health & Human Performance (CHHP) in the newly formed Institute for Food, Nutrition, & Health (IFNH) at Rutgers.  Dr. Arent serves as the Director of the CHHP and his lab group routinely works with youth, high school, collegiate, Olympic, and professional athletes in a number of sports, including soccer, hockey, football, wrestling, baseball, gymnastics, and others.
Directed by Shawn Arent, Ph. D.

VIII. Job Outlook, suggestions for students in this major (ex: organizations to join, news to pay attention to)

1)Join the Exercise Science and Sports Management Club- purpose of the club is to create a
student support system open to all students, informing them of the options within the field of
Exercise Science and Sport Management through peer mentoring, professional networking and
various educational opportunities

2)Athletic Training is a rapidly growing and challenging profession, so if interested, students
should contact Mr. Mike Pawlusiak, Athletic Trainer

3)Students planning on attending a biomedical graduate program (e.g., pre-med, prephysician
assistant, pre-dental, pre-vet) are urged to contact the Health Professions Advising Office. This
office provides students with crucial information concerning graduate admissions, schedules
for appropriate standardized tests, keeps confidential files for letters of recommendation and
generally, assists students in the transition from undergraduate to graduate school.

IX. Changes within the major in the upcoming year?
The major is no longer requiring students to take a Basic Statistics class before declaring the
major. It is important to have at least a 2.0 GPA.

The department also applied for the approval of 2 majors-Exercise Science and Sport Management. 
This will convert the options into majors. Currently the program has only options rather than majors and 
in the future, the program would like to include additional majors rather than just options. 

Another new change is that the program now offers 4 study abroad programs that are applicable for both

X. Other Suggestions
The department encourages students to get involved in research as soon as possible.  

Department Website= http://www.exsci.rutgers.edu/