2022/2023 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
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OFFICE: Exercise and Nutritional Sciences 351
TELEPHONE: 619-594-5541
WEBSITE: https://ens.sdsu.edu
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education for Athletic Training.
Faculty
Director: Mahar, Matthew T., Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, Director (B.S., State University of New York, Cortland; M.Ed., Ed.D., University of Houston)
Associate Director: Kahan, David M., Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, Associate Director (B.S., M.Ed., University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D., Ohio State University)
Undergraduate Adviser/Lecturer: Lane, Kelly J., M.S., Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, Nutrition
Graduate Adviser/Lecturer: Meredith, Suzanne L., B.A., Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Nutrition
Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty:
Buono, Michael J., Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences and Biology (B.S., East Stroudsburg State College; M.Ed., University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Ph.D., University of Arizona)
Enwemeka, Chukuka S., Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (B.S., University of Ibadan, Nigeria; M.S., University of Southern California; Ph.D., New York University)
Hooker, Steven P., Dean, College of Health and Human Services; Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (B.A., California State University, Fresno; M.A., California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D., Arizona State University)
Cannon, Daniel T., Associate Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (B.S., M.S., San Diego State University; Ph.D., University of Leeds, England)
Kressler, Jochen, Associate Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (B.A., San Diego State University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Miami)
Lebsack, Denise A., Associate Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (B.S., Central Michigan University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of Virginia)
O’Connor, Shawn M., Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Michigan)
Reschechtko, Sasha, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (B.A., University of Chicago; M.S., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University)
Weber Rawlins, Michelle L., Assistant Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences (B.S., Linfield College; M.S., A.T. Still University; Ph.D., University of Georgia)
Additional Faculty:
Verity, Larry S., Ph.D., 1984-2019, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences, Emeritus (B.S., State University of New York, Cortland; M.Ed., University of Virginia; Ph.D., Purdue University)
Lecturers:
Comana, Fabio, M.S., M.A., Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Greicar, Margo B., Ed.D., Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Soto, Matthew J., B.S., Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Emeritus Faculty:
Aufsesser, Peter M., Ph.D., 1975-2010, Professor of Physical Education
Carter, J.E. Lindsay, Ph.D., 1962-1992, Professor of Physical Education
Francis, Peter R., Ph.D., 1981-2003, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Franz, Edward P., M.A., 1965-2003, Associate Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Friedman, Abraham M., Ph.D., 1963-1983, Associate Professor of Physical Education
Harris, Janet C., Ph.D., 2006-2010, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
King, Harry A., Ph.D., 1978-1997, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Kolkhorst, Fred W., Ph.D., 1998-2017, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
LaMaster, Kathryn J., Ph.D., 1996-2016, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, Resource Management; Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Landis, Jean, M.S., 1968-1979, Assistant Professor of Physical Education
Levy, Susan S., Ph.D., 2001-2021, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
McKenzie, Thomas L., Ph.D., 1980-2004, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Mechikoff, Robert A., Ph.D., 1981-2010, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Nichols-Bernhard, Jeanne F., Ph.D., 1985-2011, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Patterson, Patricia, Ph.D., 1985-2012, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Rushall, Brent S., Ph.D., 1985-2004, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Selder, Dennis J., Ph.D., 1968-2000, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Simmons, Roger W., Ph.D., 1976-2011, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Sleet, David A., Ph.D., 1974-1997, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences and Health Science
Sucec, Anthony A., Ed.D., 1967-2001, Professor of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences
Wells, Richard W., M.A., 1961-1994, Associate Professor of Physical Education
Williamson, Gloria R., M.A., 1961-1979, Associate Professor of Physical Education
The Major
Kinesiology. The kinesiology major with emphasis in exercise science generalist, fitness specialist, and prephysical therapy presents to students the study of the processes through which individuals obtain optimal health, physical skill, and fitness. The professional, whether in a laboratory, school, medical or business setting, is ultimately concerned with improving the health and well-being of people.
The uniqueness of the academic area known as kinesiology is the study of human movement. The academic foundation for the study of human movement is covered by courses that explore movement as it affects and is affected by physiological, psychological, developmental, sociocultural, and mechanical parameters. Application of movement concepts evolves from an academic foundation and is covered by courses that study how movement is quantified, how learning experiences are sequenced to modify movement behaviors, and how movement is modified for special needs.
Emphasis in Exercise Science Generalist
Students in the exercise science generalist emphasis often find employment in the private and public sectors concerned with the fitness and health of employees. This emphasis prepares students to meet the academic requirements necessary to (1) evaluate and develop exercise programming for apparently healthy persons in diverse fitness and health settings, and (2) attain certifications that reflect knowledge of the scientific principles that govern leadership in exercise and health enhancement programs. Graduates work as fitness professionals in corporate, community, clinical, and commercial fitness programs. There are also career opportunities for employment in the business sector to include fitness and wellness, and community programs.
Emphasis in Fitness Specialist
Students in the fitness specialist emphasis often find employment in the private and public sectors concerned with the fitness and health of employees. This emphasis prepares students to meet the academic requirements necessary to (1) evaluate and develop exercise programming for apparently healthy persons in diverse fitness and health settings, and (2) attain certifications that reflect knowledge of the scientific principles that govern leadership in exercise and health enhancement programs. Graduates work as fitness professionals in corporate, community, clinical, and commercial fitness programs. There are also career opportunities for employment in the business sector to include fitness and wellness, community programs, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, and clinical research.
Emphasis in Prephysical Therapy
The prephysical therapy emphasis prepares students to meet the academic requirements necessary for entry to postgraduate education for rehabilitative professions such as physical therapy, chiropractic, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and podiatry. Students find employment in a broad range of medical environments. Students wishing to meet all requirements for postgraduate education for a professional degree should meet with the undergraduate adviser as well as contact potential postgraduate education sites to obtain specific entry requirements.
Retention Policy
The College of Health and Human Services expects that all athletic training and kinesiology majors will make reasonable academic progress towards the degree. Premajors who have completed major preparatory courses, earned 60 units, but have less than a 2.8 GPA for athletic training or 2.9 GPA for kinesiology may be removed from the premajor and placed in undeclared.
Standards for Admission
Admission to the University
Applicants must be eligible for admission to the university. See “Regulations: Admission and Registration ” section of this catalog.
Admission to the Kinesiology Major
Refer to Impacted Programs ” section of the Exercise and Nutritional Sciences section of this catalog.
Impacted Programs
The kinesiology major with emphases in exercise science generalist, fitness specialist, and prephysical therapy are impacted programs.
To be admitted to a kinesiology major emphasis, students must meet the following criteria:
- Complete with a grade of C (2.0) or better: ENS 200 and BIOL 212 . These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC);
- Complete a minimum of 60 semester units applicable to the lower division General Education requirements to include all Preparation for the Major requirements for kinesiology major emphasis, and electives to reach 60 units. ENS 200 and BIOL 212 must be completed before taking upper division major courses. Preparation for the Major courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC);
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.9 or better in a kinesiology major emphasis.
To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major emphasis described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).
Major Academic Plans (MAPs)
Visit http://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.
Programs
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