Department of Exercise and Movement Sciences

Student Success Handbook

2007-2008

William Paterson University

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Department of Exercise and Movement Sciences....................................................................................................................... 1

PREFACE........................................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Acknowledgement........................................................................................................................................................................... 4

WELCOME AND GREETINGS FROM THE FACULTY............................................................................................................ 5

FACULTY OF EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT........................................................................... 6

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY & OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................... 8

GENERAL EDUCATION PROGRAM OBJECTIVES............................................................................................................. 9

GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES................................................................................................................................... 9

NOTES ON THE GE CURRICULUM...................................................................................................................................... 10

GE CURRICULUM CONTROL SHEET....................................................................................................................................... 11

EMS MAJOR PROGRAMS (BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE)........................................................................................ 12

3 YEAR ROTATION OF EVENING, WEEKEND AND SUMMER COURSES...................................................................... 13

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING............................................................................................................. 14

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE WITH A CONCENTRATION IN

EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY............................................................................................................................................................. 20

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION......................................................................................................... 26

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS......................................................................................................................................... 31

EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT SCIENCES MAJORS CLUB............................................................................................. 31

NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION AND DANCE (NJ AHPERD) 31

AMERICAN ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, & DANCE (AAHPERD)....... 31

AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SPORTS MEDICINE (ACSM)................................................................................................ 32

NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS' ASSOCIATION (NATA)....................................................................................... 32

NATIONAL STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING ASSOCIATION (NSCA)................................................................... 32

Kappa Delta Pi-Zeta-Alpha Chapter...................................................................................................................................... 32

Pi Lambda Theta-Beta Chi Chapter........................................................................................................................................ 32

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES................................................................................................................................................... 33

ADVISEMENT.......................................................................................................................................................................... 33

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES............................................................................................................................................ 33

MEDICAL EXCUSES............................................................................................................................................................... 34

CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY............................................................................................................................................ 34

CHALLENGE EXAMINATIONS............................................................................................................................................ 34

PROCEDURE FOR PASS/FAIL OPTION.............................................................................................................................. 36

ENROLLING IN MORE THAN 19 CREDITS PER SEMESTER.......................................................................................... 36

INCOMPLETE POLICY............................................................................................................................................................ 36

REPEAT COURSE GUIDELINES............................................................................................................................................ 37

PROBATION/DISMISSAL...................................................................................................................................................... 38

EXPUNGEMENT....................................................................................................................................................................... 40

PROCEDURES FOR INVESTIGATING COMPLAINTS ABOUT...................................................................................... 41

GRADES OR STUDENT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE................................................................................................... 41

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY POLICY......................................................................................................................................... 42

PREFACE

The purpose of this handbook is to guide you through the Exercise and Movement Sciences curriculum at William Paterson University. Use it in conjunction with the William Paterson Undergraduate Catalog as you pursue the Bachelor of Science degree. The handbook contains curricular requirements and course sequences for the three majors in Exercise and Movement Sciences--athletic training, exercise science, and physical education --along with other valuable information about professional organizations and careers in those areas. It also includes major departmental and college academic policies. Please read the handbook carefully and thoroughly. You are responsible for knowing its contents and fulfilling the baccalaureate degree requirements of your program of study. If you do not understand something in the handbook, ask your advisor or any EMS faculty member for an explanation. They will be happy to help.

Keep in mind that you will follow the curriculum outlined in the Undergraduate Catalog and handbook for the year in which you matriculated to the university. Thus, if you entered the Department of Exercise and Movement Sciences in 2007, you would follow the 2007-2008 handbook and catalog throughout your undergraduate stay.

Acknowledgement

I, __________________________________________ (print name) have read the contents of this Student Success Handbook, understand its contents and have had questions answered. I agree to abide by the terms of the policies included.

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WELCOME AND GREETINGS FROM THE FACULTY

We are pleased to welcome you to the Department of Exercise and Movement Sciences at William Paterson University. We are proud of our curriculum that has been designed to meet the challenges of constantly changing times. Although mastering it will require your best effort and we will accept nothing less, you will work with a dedicated faculty that is eager and willing to help you meet its demands and challenges.

Ever since Dr. Arnold Speert, President of the University, announced his policy of putting “students first,” we strive to carry out the spirit of his policy at the departmental level. Our approach to advisement is proactive. The EMS faculty reaches out to and is available for its students who need help. The compassion of the faculty and its dedication to responsible advisement, however, does not excuse you from knowing completely your course of study and fulfilling all of its academic requirements.

As you begin your journey through the EMS curriculum to the baccalaureate degree, the EMS faculty wish you well. We know it will be difficult, perhaps even frustrating at times, but when graduation day arrives and you look back upon your undergraduate preparation, you will find the educational experiences that you have had at William Paterson to be meaningful and satisfying.

FACULTY OF EXERCISE AND MOVEMENT SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

Dr. Kathy Silgailis, Chair

Wightman Gym 132

Department Secretary, Diane Jagt (jagtd@wpunj.edu), 973-720-2362

Teacher Certification Secretary, Elinore Vitale (vitalee@wpunj.edu), 973-720-2166

Office Phone

Prof. Svea Becker, Associate Professor (beckers@wpunj.edu) G131 3271

B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University

M.A., Teachers College, Columbia University

Certified, Labanotation Teacher

Certified Laban Movement Analyst (CMA)

Dr. Linda Dye, Professor (dyel@wpunj.edu) G129 2395

B.S., Bowling Green State University

M.S., Springfield College

Ph.D., New York University

Dr. Linda Gazzillo Diaz, Associate Professor (gazzillol@wpunj.edu) G122 2364

B.S., Pennsylvania State University

M.S., University of Florida

Ed.D., Rutgers University

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Clinical Educator, Athletic Training Education

Dr. Ismael Flores-Marti, Assistant Professor (floresmartii@wpunj.edu) G128 2366

B.A., University of Puerto Rico

M.S., Inter-American University, Puerto Rico

Ph.D., The Ohio State University

Program Coordinator, Teacher Certification

Prof. Anthony Girardi, Instructor (girardia@wpunj.edu) G124 2151

B.S., Montclair State University

Certificate (Exercise Science) Bergen Community College

M.A., Montclair State University

Dr. James M. Manning, Professor (manningj@wpunj.edu) G127 2367

B.S., Niagara University

M.S., Indiana State University

Ph.D., University of Maryland

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)

Program Coordinator, Exercise Physiology

Prof. Jaclyn Norberg, Instructor (norbergj@wpunj.edu) G102 2135

B.S., University of Connecticut

M.S., James Madison University

Dr. Virginia Overdorf, Professor (overdorfv@wpunj.edu) Gl30 24l9

B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University

M.S., Indiana University

M.Ed., Montclair State University

Ed.M., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Office Phone

Dr. Amy Rady, Assistant Professor (radya@wpunj.edu) G120 2363

B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo

M.ED., State University of New York at Buffalo

Ed.D., University of Georgia

Dr. Robb Rehberg, Assistant Professor (rehbergr@wpunj.edu) G123 2267

B.S., West Chester University

M.S.S., United States Sports Academy

Ph.D., Touro University International

Dr. Gordon Schmidt, Professor (schmidtg@wpunj.edu) G121 2790

B.Ed., McGill University

M.S., Indiana University

Ph.D., Indiana University

Dr. Sam Silas, Professor (silass@wpunj.edu) G126 2569

B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Southern Illinois University

Dr. Katherine Silgailis, Associate Professor (silgailisk@wpunj.edu) G132 2708

B.S., Skidmore College

M.S., Iowa State University

Ph.D., Florida State University

Prof. Jerome Vickers, Instructor (vickersj@wpunj.edu) G119 3270

M.S., Florida State University

B.S., Montclair State University

Dr. Patricia A. Huber, Emeritus Associate Professor

B.S., M.Ed., University of North Texas

Ed.M., Ed.D., Teachers College, Columbia University

Dr. J. Thomas Jable, Emeritus Professor (jablet@wpunj.edu)

B.S., University of Dayton

M.Ed., M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University

*All offices are located beside Gym B.

THE WILLIAM PATERSON UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY

Department of Exercise and Movement Sciences

EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY & OVERVIEW

At William Paterson University, the Faculty of Exercise and Movement Sciences believe that the student must:

1. Be liberally educated so that he/she can understand the world in which we live.

2. Have a strong scientific background in human movement.

3. Have opportunity to develop physical performance skills.

4. Have opportunity to strengthen weaknesses and enhance strengths.

5. Have opportunity to specialize within the Exercise and Movement Sciences curriculum.

6. Have opportunity to develop competencies in chosen concentration(s) within the discipline.

Upon the successful completion of the EMS program, you may elect to:

l) Pursue a career related to your major and/or

2) Pursue graduate study in a chosen area of study.

In addition to your academic pursuits, it is recommended that you get involved in activities sponsored by the Department and the University. Some of these activities include participating in intramural or intercollegiate athletics for men and women; joining clubs and organizations, such as the Exercise and Movement Sciences Majors Club; attending lectures and demonstrations related to our discipline and others which may be of interest to you. We further encourage you to become involved in professional organizations and attend professional meetings and conferences as a student.

You are a vital part of this department and its success depends upon your contributions and active participation. We believe that your experiences will be meaningful and will assist you in becoming a better person and a contributor to the profession.