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Department of Movement Science
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Welcome to the Movement Science Department at Grand Valley State University! We are pleased to have you browse through our Department and become familiar with information regarding existing Major and Minor program offerings, elective Skills Development and Fitness Activity Courses, our faculty, our students, important links related to the Movement Sciences, and other pertinent information.
Movement Science Faculty and Staff
2008-2009
Left Side (Bottom to Top): Patti Rowe, Jill Stark, Shari Bartz, Dana Munk, Heather Peddie, Heather Gulgin, Christina Beaudoin, Rick Albrecht, Ross Sherman, Mary Schutten, Jeff Lemmer.
Right Side (Bottom to Top): John Kilbourne, Colleen Lewis, Chris Curless, Brian Hatzel, Tonya Parker, Amy Crawley, Chris DeMichieli. (Missing from photo: Jim Scott, Nancy Kamstra).
Mission
The Department of Movement Science is a multidisciplinary unit which encompasses programs in Physical Education, Health Education, Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Sport Leadership bound by the common theme of movement as the basis for healthy living. The department contributes to the enrichment of society through excellent teaching, scholarly activity, and service which reflect the department's commitment to university, community, state, national, and global issues related to healthy, active lifestyles.
Background
The Department of Movement Science has evolved from its founding as a single program in physical education teacher preparation under the umbrella of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, into a multi-disciplinary unit serving over 700 major and minor students through majors in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, and Physical Education. Major emphasis areas of study are selected by students pursuing degrees in Exercise Science and Physical Education. Secondary level teachable minors are available in Health Education and Physical Education. In addition to major and minor programs, the department serves the general GVSU student body through a General Education course in the Sport and Life theme, "Sport in Society", an Honors College course, "The Human Body", and a growing array of one credit Skills Development Activity Courses (SDAC) in subjects such as Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Rowing, Yoga, Pilates, plus a wide variety of individual and team activities (over 2,000 GVSU students participate yearly in SDAC in courses).
Movement Science Main Office:
B-2-235 Mackinac Hall
(616) 331-3515
Please send any comments or suggestions regarding this website to the Department of Movement Science Webmaster: Dr. Jeff Lemmer
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