Kinesiology

The Department of Kinesiology (DOK) offers unequaled preparation for careers in athletic training, exercise science, teaching physical education and coaching. The new 130,000 square foot Kardatzke Wellness Center houses state of the art laboratories, clinical settings, classrooms, field house, dance studio and pool. High quality faculty/staff serve exemplary academic, wellness, recreation and athletics programs. “Hands-on” experiences under the watchful eye of professors who are active in their profession allow students to learn skills and knowledge that will prepare them for the job market. Each major includes application of learning skills in a real life setting working with AU community members, athletic teams, clinics, schools and agencies.

ATHLETIC TRAINING [56 hours]

This major includes a rigorous academic program coupled with extensive clinical experiences under the supervision of certified athletic trainers. Students spend one year of directed observation before applying to the ATEP program. Students will achieve competence and skill in prevention, recognition, management, care, and rehabilitation of injuries in settings that include university and high school athletic teams, a rehabilitation clinic, physician offices, orthopedic surgery, and an emergency room.

For up-to-date information regarding the athletic training education program, please refer to the athletic training website, consult the Athletic Training Student Handbook, or contact the athletic training education program director.

EXERCISE SCIENCE [49 hours]

The Exercise Science major provides a mixture of laboratory courses and practical experiences preparing students to understand and apply scientific principles to human movement. Students prepare for careers in Fitness Training, Wellness, Adult Fitness/Cardiac Rehab, Strength and Conditioning of Athletes, Clinical Exercise Physiology, and Scientific Research. Students are required to perform a minimum of 120 hours of practical experience through leadership in campus-based exercise and human performance testing, and an off-campus internship.

Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) K-12
[49 hours]

PETE prepares students to teach physical education to grades kindergarten through 12. Students experience a range of activity, pedagogy, and field-based courses to help them acquire knowledge, skills and attitudes to become effective physical educators in public or private schools. Students can take a cluster of health classes to add a health certification to their teaching license. To be eligible for teacher licensure, PETE students complete classes in both physical education and in education, including passing the Praxis exams. Modeling a physically active lifestyle and maintaining high levels of fitness are the marks of a serious PETE major.

Majors

Professional Majors

Athletic Training
Exercise Science

Teaching Majors

Physical Education Teacher Education (PETE) K-12

Minors

Professional Minors

Athletic Coaching [17 hours] is a program for non teaching majors who want to become a coach in a youth sport setting. This program combines sports theory classes, risk management, sport psychology and sport participation.

Physical Education (Non-teaching) [16 hours] is designed for persons who wish to supplement another major with a background in physical education. This program may be of interest to individuals who are planning to work in recreation or youth ministry positions.

Faculty

Rebecca A. Hull
Professor of Kinesiology
Associate Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Chair, Department of Kinesiology
B.A., Purdue University;
M.A.E., Ed.D., Ball State University [1979]

Donald P. Brandon
Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Anderson University;
M.A., Ball State University;
D.P.E., Springfield College [1968]

Paul H. Gray
Professor of Kinesiology
B.A., Anderson University;
M.A., Ball State University [1975]

Dorice A. Hankemeier
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.A.; Central College
M.S. Ed., Old Dominion University [2006]

Diana L. Jones
Professor of Physical Education
B.A., Cederville College
M.Ed., Bob Jones University
Ph.D., Ohio State University [2005]

Jeffrey P. Judge
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Iowa State University;
M.S., Purdue University [2003]

Scott A. Mazzetti
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Pennsylvania State University
M.S. Pennsylvania State University;
Ph.D., Ball State University [2004]

Jennifer K. Popp
Assistant Professor of Kinesiology
B.S., Western Illinois University;
M.S., University of Wisconsin at La Crosse;
Ed. D., Ball State University [1997]

Steven D. Risinger
Professor of Kinesiology
Head Athletic Trainer
Athletic Training Program Director
B.A., Anderson University;
M.A., Ball State University [1974]

James R. Scott
Professor of Kinesiology
B.B.A., M.S., Eastern Kentucky University
Ed.D., Ball State University [1991]

J. Douglas Seelbach
Professor of Kinesiology
B.A.; Anderson University
M.S., Ph.D. Penn State University; [2000]

Date in [] indicates year first appointed to AU full-time faculty.

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