198 ChFam 4900. Career Strategy Seminar (1) Open to first semester Juniors through first semester Seniors in all academic schools. Course objectives are to help students develop a career strategy to meet expected career goals, i.e., acquire a career position or successfully prepare for graduate school acceptance. ChFam 4920. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-4) (when needed) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. ChFam 4980. Early Childhood Senior Synthesis Seminar (1) Synthesis of Early Childhood/Elementary Education program of study with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior project not required. To be taken concurrently with student teaching. ChFam 4990A. Seminar in Child Development (1) Discussion and analysis of special topics for advanced Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education majors. Prerequiste: concurrent or prior enrollment and ChFam 4710 and ChFam 4720. ChFam 4990B. Senior Seminar in Family Studies (3) Discussion and analysis of special topics for seniors in Family Studies major. Prerequisite: ChFam 3650, ChFam 4650. D E PARTM ENT Health Promotion and Human Performance Chair: Dr. S. Jack Loughton Location: Swenson Gymnasium, Room 124 Telephone Contact: Sherrie Jensen 801-626-6742 Professors: Myron W. Davis, Gordon B. James, S. Jack Loughton, Monica Mize, Molly M. Smith, Gary Willden; Associate Professors: Jay Hollingsworth, Joan Thompson; Assistant Professors: Lynn Corbridge, Roberto Herrera, Kimberly Hyatt, Michael Olpin, JoAnn Otte, Jennifer Turley; Instructor: Trevor Wilson I he Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance (HPHP) in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education offers programs that promote lifelong wellness from a variety of disciplines. The teaching environment, supported by faculty with diverse expertise, creates quality learning communities, which offer undergraduates exceptional educational experiences. State-of-the-art facilities - including a fully equipped human performance laboratory, a networked computer lab, and ample indoor and outdoor recreational, fitness, sport and activity areas - provide an outstanding arena for student instruction. With a curriculum designed to develop professional knowledge and skills, graduates from the department are prepared to work in a variety of educational, health and fitness settings. Through instruction, scholarship and service, the department of Health Promotion and Human Performance offers Bachelor of Science and Art degrees in lifestyle management, health promotion, physical education teaching K-12, and athletic training. Minors include health education, nutrition education, and physical education teaching/coaching. In addition, the department offers undergraduate and graduate programs for the department of teacher education, the master of education program, and supports Weber State University and community wellness related activities. The department also supports the efforts of undergraduates seeking the bachelor of integrated studies degree, offering health promotion, nutrition education, physical education/coaching, recreation/leisure services, exercise science, and sports medicine as emphases for the BIS Program. Mission Statement The Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance supports and enhances the mission of the University by promoting and integrating into the University experience the applied sciences of exercise, physical education, sport, health, and nutrition through effective and impactful instruction, scholarship and service. This is accomplished by professional preparation and personal service that helps individuals maintain and enhance human performance and quality of life. ATHLETIC TRAINING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S.) The Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance offers an undergraduate program in athletic training. This program prepares students for the National Athletic Trainers Association Board of Certification (NATABOC) exarrrination.lt is currently, under formal procedures to be accredited by the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAAHEP).It is specifically designed to prepare students for careers in athletic health care. The program will provide students with skills in the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries. Athletic trainers are employed in corporations, public schools, physical therapy clinics, universities, and professional organizations. Faculty: Roberto Herrera, EdD, ATC, CSCS Jody Johnson, MS, ATC, CSCS Adjunct Faculty/ Clinical Staff: Joel Bass, MS, ATC; Billy Cotts, MS, CSCS, ATC; Kelly Harlan, BS, ATC; Rachel Montgomery, MS, ATC; ClaySniteman, MS, PT, ATC; Jeff Speckman, BA, ATC. » Program Prerequisites: Make application and be accepted to Weber State University. Apply with the HPHP department and formally declare a program of study with a faculty advisor. » Minor: Required. » Grade Requirements: A cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher in all courses required for this major. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation - 48 of these are required to fulfill a major in Athletic Training; 40 semester hours must be upper division (courses numbered 3000 and above) with 30 of these hours required within this major. Advisement Each student is assigned an academic advisor upon entering the athletic training program. The advisor is available to the student for counseling on grades and progress toward graduation. Athletic Training majors must meet with a faculty advisor at least once within the first two weeks of each semester. It is the responsibility of the student to schedule the required meetings with the advisor. Call 801-626-7425 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Admission Requirements Athletic Training admission selections are made once per year at the end of the Fall term. Students interested in transferring from another institution or from another major at Weber State University must meet University and College transfer requirements and complete the same requirements as freshmen in the Athletic Training Program. Applications may be obtained from the Health Promotion and Human Performance Academic Advisor, Room SG WEBER STATE UNIVERSITY 2003-2004 CATALOG