Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education 413 CHF 4990A - Seminar in Child Development Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Discussion and analysis of special topics for advanced Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education majors. Prerequisite: CHF 2500, CHF 2600, CHF 3640, and CHF 3500 (or EDUC 2010) or instructor's consent, and concurrent or prior enrollment in CHF 4710 and CHF 4720. CHF 4990B - Senior Seminar in Family Studies Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Discussion and analysis of special topics for seniors in Family Studies major. Prerequisite: CHF 3350, CHF 3550, CHF 3650, CHF 3850, or consent of instructor. Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance Department Chair: Laura Santurri, PhD Location: Reed K. Swenson Building, Room 302B Telephone Contact: Sara Christensen 801-626-6691 Professors: Michael Olpin, Molly Smith; Associate Professors: Chris Eisenbarth; Assistant Professors: Gerilynn Conlin, W. Matt Denning, Matthew Donahue, Cass Griffith, Laura Santurri, Chad Smith, James Zagrodnik The 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 that offer undergraduates exceptional educational experiences. The state-of-the-art facilities - including fully equipped human performance exercise biochemistry, nutrition and athletic training/ physical therapy laboratories, a networked computer lab, swimming and hydrotherapy pool, and ample indoor and outdoor recreational, fitness, sport and activity areas, and indoor climbing wall - 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 degrees in health promotion, human performance management and physical education. Minors include coaching sport, health promotion and health promotion teaching, physical education/coaching, and recreation. 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 under graduates seeking the bachelor of integrated studies degree, offering health promotion, physical education/coaching, recreation/ leisure services, and exercise science 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, and health, 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. Health Promotion (BS) Also refer to the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions for Health Promotion Major requirements. Degree awarded is Health Services Administration with emphasis in Health Promotion. • Program Prerequisite: Acceptance into the program (see Admission Requirements below). • Minor: Not Required. • Grade Requirement: A grade of "B" or better in core courses and a "C" or better in all other courses (i.e., Professional Block & Electives), in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50. • Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 53-55 of these are required within the major. Atotal of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses number 3000 and above); a minimum of 37 of these is required within the major. Advisement The HPHP Department Advisement Coordinator, Sherrie Jensen, serves as the academic advisor prior to admission to the Health Promotion program, and assists students with advisement through completion of the program of study. Call Sherrie at 801-626-7425 or email sjensen3@weber.edu for more information or to schedule an appointment (also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List). Students are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor (e.g., Drs. Eisenbarth, Olpin, and/or Santurri) annually for course and program advisement. The Health Promotion Program Director, Dr. Santurri, can be reached directly by calling 801- 626-6795, through email - laurasanturri@weber.edu, or in the Swenson Building, room 302. Admission Requirements Before a student can be considered for the Health Promotion program, the following application requirements must be met: 1. Admission to Weber State University. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog