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Department of Health & Exercise Science Department Faculty Objectives and Functions Robert K. Thomas, Chair Professor of Health & Exercise Science (2001) EdD Boston University 2007 Exercise physiology, sociology of sport, research methods The department of Health and Exercise Science seeks to advance the mission of the University through the following objectives and functions. William C. Andress Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science (2007) DPH Loma Linda University 1988 Health science, laughter, biblical dimensions of health Dominique Wakefield Assistant Professor of Health & Exercise Science (2013) MA California State University, Chico 2006 Fitness programs and assessment, behavior change Collaborating Faculty Kimberly E. Feiler Assistant Professor of Health & Exercise Science (2009) MSHS Western University of Health Science 2012 Aquatics, Lifetime Fitness, Health Catherine Hendon Assistant Professor of Health and Exercise Science (2006) MS University of Oregon 1983 Physiology, assessment, lifetime fitness Roger L. McFarland Associate Professor of Health and Exercise Science (1979) EdS La Sierra University 2005 Athletic injuries, outdoor pursuits Degrees Offered 1. Promote the philosophy of life that emphasizes the health of the whole person in healthy communities. 2. Offer undergraduate degrees that prepare students for careers in health promotion, health education, exercise science, and the fitness professions. These programs also prepare s ­ tudents for further study in graduate and professional schools. 3. Provide instruction and guidance in a variety of physical, recreational, and intramural activities. Departmental Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate critical thinking skills in addressing discipline-based questions. 2. Demonstrate knowledge and skills of research principles and methodologies relevant to the discipline. 3. Be familiar with standards, ethics, and expectations of professional communities within our disciplines. Exercise Science: 4. Examine and analyze physical activity and motor skill performance as they relate to the physiological, psychological, and social responses and adaptations to exercise. 5. Integrate learned competencies and skills as part of prescribed integrative learning activities and experiences throughout the curriculum. 6. Describe the reciprocal relationship between sport and the philosophical, historical, or sociological perspectives of society. Bachelor of Science degrees in: Health Science: • Exercise Science • Health Science, with four concentrations: 1. Bio-health science 2. Globalization and international health 3. Health care management 4. Health promotion and education • Minor in Health Science La Sierra University Undergraduate Bulletin 7. Recognize how the social, cultural, economic, political, and biological environments affect personal and community health. 8. Describe the US health profile, including key indicators, determinants, disparities, access to health services, and both historical and contemporary trends and implications. 9. Understand the role of research, evaluation, and the use of data in health promotion, disease prevention, and health services. 157