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MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY®
DEPARTMENT OF EXERCISE SCIENCE & SPORT
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DEPARTMENT OF EXERCISE SCIENCE & SPORT If you’re looking for an Exercise Science Program that prepares you for professional success in numerous areas within the field, that provides you with multiple opportunities to practice your knowledge and skills before you graduate, and that has faculty who have extensive experience, then Millikin’s Department of Exercise Science & Sport is for you. Students who select Millikin for their Exercise Science education enjoy opportunities to integrate their course-based knowledge and skills with practicums, internships, and Performance Learning opportunities.
MAJORS »» Athletic Training »» Health, Fitness & Recreation »» Physical Education »» Sport Management
MINORS & ENDORSEMENTS »» Nutrition »» Driver Education »» Health
ATHLETIC TRAINING An Athletic Trainer is a qualified, allied health care professional educated and experienced in the prevention, evaluation, rehabilitation, protection, and management of health care problems. Athletic trainers may be employed in a variety of settings, including clinics, high schools, universities, or businesses.
SAMPLE PLAN OF STUDY SEMESTER ONE
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»» University Seminar
»» Organic Chemistry with Lab
»» U.S. Studies
»» U.S. Studies
»» Critical Writing, Reading & Research I
»» Critical Writing, Reading & Research II
»» Anatomy & Physiology I
»» Recognition & Evaluation. Athletic Injuries II
»» Chemistry
»» Public Speaking
»» Prevention & Treatment of Injuries
»» Personal Health
»» CPR & First Aid »» Fine Arts Elective
»» Introduction to Psychology
»» Practicum: Athletic Training I
»» Anatomy & Physiology II
»» Recognition & Evaluation of Athletic Injuries
»» Practicum: Athletic Training II
»» Health Related Nutrition
»» Therapeutic Modalities
»» Medical Terminology
OUR STRENGTHS
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Department of Exercise Science & Sport at Millikin University offers a curriculum that leads to a Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training.
Athletic Trainers are medical professionals who are
The mission of the Athletic Training Program is to provide quality education for students wishing to become certified athletic trainers.
in multiple disciplines that include Nursing, Biology,
Those interested in majoring in Athletic Training at Millikin can expect:
serve to enhance knowledge and clinical skills. Upon
»» Coursework that involves multiple departments, thus contributing to a diverse learning experience. »» Clinical experiences that expose multiple domains of health care. »» Faculty who are active practitioners in the Athletic Training field. Through coursework and interactions with faculty, students grow in knowledge, skill, and ability as they complete over 800 hours of clinical work at various medical venues.
experts in injury prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation, particularly in the orthopedic and musculoskeletal disciplines. Students take courses Chemistry, and Psychology, and are assigned to various clinical sites throughout their academic career. Each site has unique and specific characteristics that graduation, students are able to sit for the Board of Certification examination for Athletic Trainers.
PERFORMANCE LEARNING Students obtain experiences in a variety of settings that include collegiate athletics, high schools, hospital-based clinics, sports enhancement, emergency medicine, occupational medicine, surgery, and family practice.
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»» Pharmacology
»» Therapeutic Exercise
»» Athletic Training Seminar
»» Kinesiology
»» Practicum: Athletic Training IV
»» Physiology of Exercise with Lab
»» Practicum: Athletic Training III
»» Global Studies
»» Global Studies
»» Health Assessment
»» Elective
»» Statistical Methods
»» Practicum: Athletic Training V »» AT Administration »» Elective »» Elective
»» Principles Strength & Conditioning with Lab »» Sport Medicine Internship »» Elective »» Elective
HEALTH, FITNESS & RECREATION Individuals with a degree in Health, Fitness & Recreation are health and physical activity experts in the medical and non-medical setting. This major prepares students for careers in health promotion, disease prevention, sport performance, and recreational activities including but not limited to careers in collegiate athletics (i.e. coach, athletic director); personal training; fitness, health, and wellness; and recreation.
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»» Introduction to Safety
»» Personal Health
»» U.S. Studies
»» Sport Skills
»» Critical Writing, Reading & Research I
»» Communication
»» Anatomy & Physiology I
»» Prevention & Treatment of Injury
»» Practicum: Recreation or Group Fitness
»» Evaluation & Measurement in Physical Education
»» Foundations of Health, Fitness, & Recreation
»» Growth & Development
»» U.S. Studies
»» Nutrition
»» Elective
»» CPR and First Aid »» Mathematics »» University Seminar
»» Critical Reading, Writing & Research II
»» Science or Math
»» Elective
OUR STRENGTHS
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Individuals with a Health, Fitness & Recreation degree are health and physical activity experts in various health, recreation, sport and medical settings. Our program prepares students for a variety of careers, such as:
to choose additional courses to specialize in any of the
»» Health Promotion Coordinator
The program includes numerous electives for students three areas (Health, Fitness, Recreation) or complete a minor in either a health or non-health related area. Students are also able to earn several certifications, including the National Council on Strength and Fitness Certified Personal Trainer credential.
»» Recreation Director »» Personal Trainer
ACCREDITATION
»» Health Educator »» Sports and Athletic Performance Trainer »» Wellness Program Manager »» Fitness Instructor
The department is currently following curriculum recommendations of the National Council on Strength and Fitness and the National Strength
»» Wellness Coach »» Fitness Club Manager
and Conditioning Association for the preparation of professionals in the fitness and personal training field.
The program is designed to prepare students for post-graduate programs, as well as entry-level positions in the fields of fitness, coaching and recreation. Additional academic combinations with the Health, Fitness & Recreation major might include the nutrition minor and courses from the Behavioral Sciences, Communication, or Natural Sciences departments.
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»» Kinesiology
»» Community Health Problems & Practices
»» Personal Fitness Practicum
»» Fine Arts Elective
»» Global Studies
»» Global Studies
»» Elective
»» Elective
»» Elective
»» Elective
»» Elective
»» Elective
»» Health Promotion Practicum »» Physiology of Exercise with Lab »» Global Studies »» Event & Venue Management
»» Principles of Strength & Conditioning »» Additional Science or Math with Lab »» Elective »» Elective
»» Elective
SPORT MANAGEMENT Individuals with a Sport Management degree are professionals that specialize in the leadership of sport organizations and sporting events, including the production, management, and marketing of sport and sporting events.
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»» Personal Health
»» Introduction to Safety
»» U.S. Studies
»» U.S. Studies
»» Sport Technology
»» Critical Writing, Reading & Research II
»» Anatomy & Physiology I
»» Sport Management Practicum II
»» University Seminar »» Critical Writing, Reading & Research I »» Foundations of Sport Management »» Sport Management Practicum I
»» Business Creation »» Team Dynamics »» Mathematics »» Science
»» Principles of Accounting »» Public Speaking »» Elective
»» Intercollegiate Athletics »» Principles of Economics »» Math or Science »» Elective
OUR STRENGTHS
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
The Sport Management major addresses the unique position of sports in American business. Our program prepares students for careers in:
Students pursuing a degree in Sport Management
»» College and Professional Sport Management »» Athletic Administration »» Retail Marketing
will acquire the knowledge, skill, and ability to be highly effective leaders and professionals in sport. This major prepares students for careers in Intercollegiate Athletic Administration, Marketing/ Promotion, Facility Management, Special Event Management, Ticket and Sales Management, and Public Relations. The program includes numerous electives, as well as additional courses and the ability
»» Event and Facility Management
to complete a minor in a non-health related field.
»» Fitness Industry Students will learn the business of sports through a combination of coursework from the Department of Exercise Science & Sport and the Tabor School of Business. The business core provides a broad spectrum of courses in specialized areas of the sport business community. The Sport Management curriculum follows the recommendations of the North American Society for Sport Management.
PERFORMANCE LEARNING The Sport Management major offers multiple practicums to help students gain exposure to a variety of areas within the field. There will be plenty of opportunities for field experiences before graduation. Coursework allows the option of choosing from several electives, allowing students to earn a minor in or outside the Department of Exercise Science & Sport.
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»» Event & Venue Management
»» Global Sport Issues
»» Global Studies
»» Sport Marketing
»» Sport Management Internship
»» Business or Communication Elective
»» Sport Management Practicum IV
»» Global Studies
»» Elective
»» Fine Arts Elective
»» Math or Science
»» Elective
»» Elective
»» Elective
»» Elective
»» Elective
»» Sports Management Practicum III »» People & Performance »» Global Studies »» Marketing
PHYSICAL EDUCATION Physical Education teachers work to advance the health and physical activity levels of school age populations in the K-12 setting. A Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education with a teaching licensure will provide you with the credentials and experience needed to teach physical education or to coach in a school setting. If you have an interest in working with students to help them acquire new activity-based skills and to improve their physical health, this major will be a great fit for you.
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»» University Seminar
»» Critical Reading, Writing, & Research II »» Prevention & Treatment of Injuries »» Communication »» Strategies for Individuals with Learning Disabilities »» CPR & First Aid »» Foundations of Physical Education
»» U.S. Cultures
»» Evaluation of Physical Education
»» Critical Reading, Writing, & Research I »» Introduction to Safety »» Personal & Community Health »» Introduction to Education
»» Methods of Elementary Physical Education »» Anatomy & Physiology »» Sports Skills »» Adaptive Physical Education »» Quantitative Reasoning
»» U.S. Studies »» Additional Science with Lab »» Fine Arts Elective »» Elective
OUR STRENGTHS
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
In addition to earning a degree in the field of Physical Education, this program allows you to explore additional areas of study that you can add as optional teaching credentials.
Majoring in Physical Education at Millikin is one of the best decisions you could make. Our post-graduation employment success rate has been 100% in nine out of the past ten years. Whether you’re interested in teaching physical education, driver education, health, or
»» Health Education Endorsement: Identifies appropriate theories, methods, and content for health education, including ideas for cross-curricular integration of health topics and current trends in this field.
coaching in the school system, Millikin graduates thrive
»» Safety and Driver Education Endorsement: Explores the dimensions of driver education in secondary schools, focusing on state mandates, traffic safety, and methods proven to be effective in teaching this important topic.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
in the professional field. One of our recent Physical Education graduates was honored with the 2013 Illinois Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance Young Professional of the Year Award.
Our department engages in activities to provide handson experiences for our students and interact with the community. Opportunities include: »» Dennis School Health Fair »» Community team coaching at local high schools and middle schools »» Fitness practicum at Decatur Indoor Sports Center and the Decatur Memorial Hospital Sports Enhancement Center
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This program is nationally recognized by the National Association for Sport and Physical
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»» International Cultures & Structures
»» Creating Communities of Learners
»» International Cultures & Structures
»» Student Teaching
»» Global Studies
»» Secondary Methods & Assessment
»» Instructional Analysis & Design
»» Kinesiology »» Secondary Curriculum Development for PE »» Growth & Development »» Human Development
»» Natural Science or Math »» Physical Education Seminar »» Methods for Teaching Literacy
»» Group Fitness Practicum »» Elective »» Elective
»» Senior Seminar
MINORS & HEALTH ENDORSEMENTS The minor in Nutrition and endorsements in Driver Education and Health are ways for students to learn additional concepts and engage in further practical experiences. The Nutrition minor makes a great addition to any health-related field of study while the Health and Driver Education endorsements are recommended for students enrolled in the School of Education.
SAMPLE PLAN OF STUDY NUTRITION MINOR
DRIVER EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT
»» General Chemistry
»» Prevention & Treatment of Athletic Injuries
»» Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology
»» Introduction to Driver Education
»» Health Related Nutrition
»» Introduction to Safety Education
»» Community Nutrition
»» Driver Education Methods
»» Practicum in Health Promotions
»» Driver Education Practicum
»» Sport Nutrition
»» Advanced Methods in Driver Education
»» Community Nutrition & Fitness Practicum
»» Health Electives
NUTRITION MINOR
DRIVER EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT
The Nutrition Minor is designed to complement any major at Millikin University that prepares students for careers in health and human services or health education and health promotion. The nutrition minor provides students with sound knowledge and practical experience in:
To add the Driver Education endorsement
»» Identifying nutrition needs across the lifespan »» Identifying nutrition concerns and challenges in diverse populations »» Recognizing financial, sociological, and political factors related to nutrition and nutrition programming The Nutrition Minor readies students to be more proactive, efficient and effective in promoting individual health, community health, academic performance, and sport performance through education and mobilization of nutrition-related community resources.
to either a secondary or specialist teaching licensure, specific coursework is required by the State of Illinois.
HEALTH ENDORSEMENT School of Education students may add the Health Endorsement to either a secondary teaching licensure or a specialist-teaching licensure. A minimum of 24 credit hours of health specific course work including 12 credit hours of 300/400 level course work and passing of the Health Content examination is required to add the endorsement to an Illinois teaching license.
millikin.edu/ess HEALTH ENDORSEMENT »» Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation & First Aid »» Personal & Community Health »» Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Health Education »» Community Health Problems & Practices »» Field Ecology for Teachers »» Health, Nutrition, & Welfare of Young Children »» Medical Terminology
ENDORSEMENTS AS A CAREER ADVANTAGE Many of our students report that adding an endorsement provides them with a competitive advantage in the job market. Employers want graduates who have developed expertise in a core area, but the addition of an endorsement demonstrates your versatility.
LIVING AND STUDYING AT MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY Millikin University is located in Decatur, Illinois, a dynamic city of 74,000 that is home to several high profile international companies, including Caterpillar Inc., Tate & Lyle, Archer Daniels Midland, and Fuyao Glass Industry Group. With great access to recreation and cultural events and a vibrant quality of life, Decatur is an easy choice. Enjoy living in a safe residential neighborhood that’s within walking distance to several entertainment and dining options. You’ll only be a few hours away from several of the Midwest’s sporting and cultural hubs, including Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis.
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MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY AT A GLANCE Founded in 1901, Millikin is one of the nation’s first universities to focus on the marriage of technical knowledge with practical skills and real-world applications of academic studies. This was a very progressive outlook for that era, and it has shaped important details about who we are today.
»» Campus Size: 75 acres »» Student Body: 2,100 students »» Faculty: 141 full-time, 81% with terminal degrees »» Programs and Degree: More than 50 majors and minors offered in four colleges: Arts & Sciences, Business, Fine Arts, and Professional Studies. »» Careers: 99% of Millikin graduates found employment or entered graduate school within six months of graduation. »» Accreditation: Millikin University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Accreditations are held in the specialized areas of music (NASM), nursing (CCNE, COA), athletic training (CAATE), business (ACBSP), and education (NCATE).
HOUSING RESIDENCE HALLS First-year students are assigned to one of Millikin’s oncampus residence halls. Rooms come furnished with beds, desks and chairs, dressers, and closets. Amenities vary by hall, but typically include laundry facilities, vending machines, kitchen access, air conditioning, wireless Internet, cable TV, and secured access. Dolson and Weck offer suite-style bathrooms.
millikin.edu/housing THE WOODS AT MILLIKIN Sophomores, juniors, and seniors live in The Woods at Millikin, a privately-owned complex that partners with Millikin to house more than 600 students in apartmentstyle living. Apartments feature four private bedrooms, full kitchen with microwave, washer/dryer, private deck or patio, and modern furnishings. The Woods also offers a long list of community amenities that include a pool, fitness center, computer lab, parking, theater room, and a gated community.
thewoodsatmillikin.com GREEK HOUSING Sophomores, juniors, and seniors may be interested in Greek Housing available on campus. More than 25% of Millikin’s student body choose to join a fraternity or sorority. Going Greek is a great way to focus on scholarship, service, and leadership while networking and creating life-long friendships.
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KNOW YOUR ACADEMIC OPTIONS. Accounting Art Art Therapy Arts Technology Audio Engineering & Production Live Entertainment Technology Visual Media Athletic Training Biology Allied Health Molecular/Cell Biology Traditional Biology Education Business Management Chemistry Biochemistry Business Research Chemistry Education Commercial Music Communication Mass Media/Journalism Organizational Communication Public Relations Digital Media Marketing Early Childhood Developmental Therapy Early Childhood Education Elementary Education English Literature Writing English Education Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies Exploratory Studies (Undecided) Graphic Design Health, Fitness & Recreation History Human Services Information Systems Interdepartmental International Business Instructional Development Mathematics Actuarial Science Mathematics Education Music Music Business Music Education Instrumental Vocal Music Performance Instrumental Piano Vocal Nursing Philosophy
Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Social Science Education Sociology Spanish Spanish Education Sport Management Studio Art Theatre Acting Administration Design & Production Musical Theatre Stage Management
ACADEMIC MINORS Biology
Chemistry Communication Criminal Justice Dance Digital Media Marketing English Entrepreneurship Environmental Studies Ethics Finance French Gender Studies History International & Global Studies Mathematics Music Nutrition Organizational Leadership Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Publishing & Editing Sociology Spanish Theatre Writing
DUAL-DEGREE (3+2) PROGRAMS* Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medical Technology Pre-Medicine Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Veterinary Medicine School Nurse Certification Post-Baccalaureate Teaching Lincensure
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Business - MBA Nursing - MSN, DNP
ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES Art Entrepreneurship Business Process Management Criminal Justice Digital Media Marketing Entrepreneurship ESL/Bilingual Information Systems Application Development Data Management Security & Compliance Instrumental Music Jazz Studies Literacy Multicultural Leadership Music Composition Not-for-Profit Business Organizational Leadership Process Improvement Project Management Special Education Vocal Music
GRADUATE ACADEMIC CERTIFICATES Entrepreneurship Information Systems Data Management Project Management
* Students receive a Millikin degree in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics and are awarded a second degree from Washington University or University of Missouri-Kansas City.
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