2024-2025 Catalog
Health and Exercise Science
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Health & Exercise Science
Joel Perkins, Chair
| Professor |
Senior Instructor 2 |
Emeritus Faculty |
| Jamie Vener |
Joel Perkins |
Daniel M. Cartwright |
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Laura Jones |
| Assistant Professor |
Instructor |
Jennifer Slawta |
| Michael Paddack |
Matt Vogel |
Phillip A. Pifer |
| Ryan Weatherwax |
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The Health & Exercise Science program’s function is to prepare professionals for careers in a clinical setting, health promotion, fitness management, human performance, sport and recreation management, and physical education/health teacher education. Selected health and exercise science courses are open to all SOU students.
Graduate Program
Graduate degree programs with health and exercise science as major components are available (see Master’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies). The program may be tailored to meet the goals of students who wish to combine studies in health and exercise science with other academic areas. Such a program does not necessarily lead to licensing or certification.
Professional Affiliations
Faculty in the Department of Health & Exercise Science maintain professional memberships and actively participate in the following organizations: The Society of Health and Physical Education(SHAPE); National Athletic Trainers Association; The American College of Sports Medicine(ACSM); The National Strength and Conditioning Association; National Council on Strength and Fitness(NCSF); American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and the SOU athletic programs are governed by the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Student Expenses and Insurance
Southern Oregon University does not provide accident insurance. Students and others using the health, exercise science, physical education, and athletic facilities for classes, intramurals, club sports, and recreation are urged to purchase a policy at the time of registration if they do not have their own insurance coverage. Special fees vary by term and class.
Teacher Licensing
Health Education and Physical Education
SOU students who would like a license to teach health and/or PE at the K-12 grade level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in Health and Exercise Science with a concentration in Health and Physical Education Teacher Education before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT program.
Program Requirements
Major
Certificates
Minor
Health Education
Physical Education
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