Exercise Science

Department Chair - Mary Ann Erickson
Email: erickson_m@fortlewis.edu

Professor - Mary Ann Erickson, Melissa Knight-Maloney, Paul W. Petersen, Cathy M. Simbeck, and Bob H. Stremba
Associate Professors - James S. Cross and Carrie Meyer
Assistant Professors - Lee Frazer, Marcelyn B. Jung , and Alan Lephart
Visiting Instructors - Wayne Barger, Mark Dutro, Anna Shoolroy, Tim Thomas, and Andrew Vanous

Departmental Mission

The Exercise Science department aims to meet the needs of our graduates to function as critically thinking professionals within our disciples. We strive to have our students ready to compete in the current job market by providing students with a variety of opportunities to develop a scientific knowledge base, engage in practical experiences, and learn, develop, and master social and leadership skills. Students acquiring this knowledge will be prepared to pursue opportunities in adventure education, athletic training, exercise specialist, physical education teaching, sport administration, and coaching as well as other clinical, recreational, wellness, and fitness careers. The department also endeavors to provide the students of Fort Lewis College with opportunities to learn and experience the components of healthy living, life-long learning and sport competition. Exercise Science Faculty model, and well as teach, commitment, critical thinking, life-long learning and physical activity.

Objectives

The professional preparation of knowledgeable and skilled educators of human movement and exercise forms as well as qualified practitioners in adventure education, athletic training, sport administration, health, personal training and fitness.
To foster a meaningful program promoting the value of a lifetime of physical activity for all students.
To provide practical experiences through internships, practica, field courses, clinical education, and service learning.
To develop professional leadership development for all the department’s students.

Programs of Study

The Exercise Science department has developed four options within the Exercise Science major and majors in Adventure Education and Athletic Training . The major options provide concentrated study in many of the disciplines associated with the Exercise Science major. The options are as follows:

As with all majors, the Exercise Science faculty encourage strong contact with Exercise Science advisors to ensure timely completion of the major.

Majors and Minors in Exercise Science:

Exercise Science - Coaching Minor

Exercise Science Major - Exercise Physiology Option

Exercise Science Major - Exercise Science K-12 Teaching Option

Exercise Science Major - Exercise Specialist Option

Exercise Science Major - Sport Administration Option

Exercise Science Minor