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Appendix C
THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA
Request for Authorization to Establish a New Degree Program
INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit five copies of the proposal to the Senior Vice President for
Academic Affairs, UNC Office of the President. Each proposal should include a 2-3 page
executive summary. The signature of the Chancellor is required.
Date: August 24, 2008
Constituent Institution: University of North Carolina Wilmington
CIP Discipline Specialty Title: Exercise Science
CIP Discipline Specialty Number: 310505 Level: B X M
1st Prof
D
Exact Title of the Proposed Degree: Exercise Science
Exact Degree Abbreviation (e.g. B.S., B.A., M.A., M.S., Ed.D., Ph.D.): B.S.
Does the proposed program constitute a substantive change as defined by SACS? Yes_ No X
a) Is it at a more advanced level than those previously authorized? Yes__ No X
b) Is the proposed program in a new discipline division? Yes X No ____
Proposed date to establish degree program (allow at least 3-6 months for proposal review):
month January year 2009
Do you plan to offer the proposed program away from campus during the first year of
operation? Yes
No X
If so, complete the form to be used to request establishment of a distance education program
and submit it along with this request.
I. Description of the Program
A. Describe the proposed degree program (i.e., its nature, scope, and intended
audience).
The Department of Health and Applied Human Sciences currently has the exercise science
program as a concentration within the umbrella of Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Physical Education
and Health for the past 7+ years. Currently, the transcript of students graduating with the skills
and academic knowledge of an individual in exercise science are generically classified as
physical education majors, a degree title associated with teaching physical education within the
realm of elementary, middle, and high schools. Briefly, exercise science professionals are
skilled in evaluating health behaviors, identifying risk factors, conducting fitness assessments,
detailing appropriate exercise prescriptions for a wide array of populations ranging from
apparently healthy through special populations (e.g., pregnancy, diabetes, obesity, children,
stroke, coronary revascularization, atherectomy, osteoporosis, multiple sclerosis, etc…), and
motivating individuals to modify negative health habits and maintain positive lifestyle behaviors
to enhance quality of life. Examples of typical work environments of those in exercise science
include, but are not limited to, commercial fitness centers, government/law enforcement training
academies, corporate fitness/wellness centers, university wellness/adult fitness centers,
hospitals/clinics with specialties in cardiac and/or pulmonary rehabilitation, municipal/city
recreation/family centers, activity centers for older adults, community centers, university
athletics, and worksite health promotion programs. It is this acquisition of knowledge, skills,
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actions, and various venues that demarcate exercise science students from the broad and generic
classification of physical education.
The need for the exercise science degree is evident, not only by student interest and
growth (please see response #d), but also by employment projections drawn from the Monthly
Labor Review (November, 2007) indicating that there will be an increase in the number of job
openings within the exercise science and allied health-related fields from 485,000 in 2002 to
628,000 in 2012, representing a 44% increase. In addition, the fitness industry has been defined
as the 11th fastest growing area of employment in the United States for 2002 through 2012
(Month Labor Review, 2004).
Furthermore, a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Exercise Science will prepare students for
advanced study in graduate programs and allied-health (e.g., physical therapy, occupational
therapy, speech therapy, chiropractic, physician assistant) programs. Since fall of 2006, we have
had exercise science students accepted for graduate study in: Doctor of Physical Therapy (12);
Master of Science in Exercise Science (13 with 11 receiving graduate assistantships); Physician
Assistant (1); Ph.D in Exercise Science (1).
Exercise Science specific courses that students take include: Human Anatomy and
Physiology; Biomechanics; Physiology of Exercise and Sport; Motor Behavior; Measurement
and Evaluation of Human Performance; Research; Sport, Physical Activity and the Law; Sport
and Exercise Psychology; Exercise Prescription and Assessment in Healthy Populations;
Exercise Prescription and Assessment in Special Populations; Practicum; Exercise Performance
and Nutrition. No additional courses are being proposed nor are they necessary at this time.
B. List the educational objectives of the program.
The educational objectives of the Exercise Science program are:
1. To enhance the marketability, credibility, and preparation of students for entry-level
professional positions within the field of exercise science.
2. To prepare students for the rigors and challenges of graduate school within the field of
exercise science.
3. To prepare students for the rigors and challenges of graduate school within the field of
allied health.
4. To prepare students to take national certification examinations governed by the American
College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and Conditioning Association.
5. To seek program endorsement by the American College of Sports Medicine.
C. Describe the relationship of the program to other programs currently offered at the
proposing institution, including the common use of: (1) courses, (2) faculty, (3)
facilities, and (4) other resources.
The exercise science curriculum is and has already been in existence and has been carefully
designed to reflect the values to meet the strategic goals set forth by UNCW. Conversion of the
exercise science concentration to a B.S. in Exercise Science will require no additional resources
to UNCW beyond what has been proposed All exercise science courses are in place and
sufficient classroom, facilities, and laboratory spaces have already been allocated and secured. It
should be noted that in July, 2009, Exercise Science, along with all the units within the
Department of Health and Applied Human Sciences will be merged into a new College of Health
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and Human Services along with Social Work and Nursing. This new college represents a major
initiative of UNCW in addressing the health needs of southeastern North Carolina. Additionally,
the Department of Health and Applied Human Sciences, including Exercise Science, will be
housed in a brand new, state-of-the-art building. UNCW has received $4.2 million in legislative
appropriations during 2008-2009 to plan this new building to be opened Fall, 2012 or 2013. It is
anticipated that Exercise Science will have at its disposal two fully equipped labs, a teaching lab
and a research lab, although planning has not yet occurred for this $43 million facility.
With respect to other programs within the Department of Health and Applied Human
Sciences, students within the teacher education concentration beneath the umbrella of Physical
Education are currently taking several courses within the exercise science curriculum (PED 216,
PED 340, PED 350, PED 355). Additionally, therapeutic recreation majors are taking PED 216
and PED 217 as a partial fulfillment of their degree program requirement and PED 340 is a
choice from a list of required electives. Students majoring in Athletic Training are taking PED
216, PED 217, PED 266, PED 340, and PED 349 as a requirement. Students majoring in
Community Health (presently under the Physical Education umbrella) may select from several
exercise science courses as part of their curriculum. Derivation of the new exercise science
degree will not influence the previously-mentioned programs within Health and Applied Human
Sciences as students will be able to continue to register for and take the common course shared
among specific curricula.
II. Justification for the Program—Narrative Statement
A. Describe the proposed program as it relates to:
1. the institutional mission and strategic plan
Several strides have been taken to enhance the quality of the exercise science degree in an effort
to maintain consistency with the University’s mission and to support the University's Strategic
Plan. In fact, the first of several major initiatives outlined in UNCW’s UNC Tomorrow report
for addressing regional health concerns is the creation of the new College of Health and Human
Services, which will include Exercise Science. Outlined below are other efforts set forth by
exercise science faculty members as it relates to the University's Strategic Plan.
Creating the most powerful learning experience possible for our students.
This strategic goal has been and will be achieved via fostering student-learning and
experiential application with scholarship and research endeavors. More specifically, in addition
to the myriad of cycle ergometers, treadmills, skinfold calipers, and electrocardiography carts,
the latest acquisition of the BOD POD S/T body composition tracking system, O2/CO2
analyzers, and dual x-ray absorptiometry within the applied laboratory has afforded students to
be on the leading-edge of technological advances within the field of exercise science.
Experiential/applied laboratory opportunities required in current courses (PED 349 and PED
470) allow students to conceptually understand the mechanistic principles and more importantly,
practice utilizing some of the many aforementioned instrumentation and equipment. Moreover,
given the equipment functionality and availability, increased numbers of students have registered
for PED 491 (Directed Individualized Study) and PED 499 (Honors Work in Physical Education)
to conduct quality research with the supervision and guidance of exercise science faculty. In the
past three years, 11 exercise science students have presented their research findings at local,
regional, and national conferences such as American College of Sports Medicine, National
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Strength and Conditioning Association, Southeast American College of Sports Medicine,
Colonial Academic Alliance, Research at the Capital, and UNCW’s Undergraduate Research
Symposium. From a monetary viewpoint, approximately $7,000 was granted by the C-Surf
honors program, $3500 from UNCW’s Student Research Grant, and $1000 by the UNCW’s
Undergraduate Research Fellowship for exercise science students to fund/conduct their research
investigations and travel to and present their research findings at conferences.
With respect to academic content, a multitude of curriculum revisions aimed at increasing
program breadth has been made with the purpose of developing critical thinking skills,
experiential learning opportunities, and applied research experiences. Furthermore, enhancing
the breadth of the exercise science curriculum facilitates a comprehensive and coordinated
advising program. It is this breadth of knowledge combined with proper advisement that has
allowed many students to further their education in several graduate programs in exercise science
and allied health-related schools.
Recruiting, retaining and developing quality faculty, administration and staff in appropriate
numbers.
Currently, there are four full-time faculty members (two Associate; one Assistant; one
lecturer) to cater the emerging volume of exercise science students. Dr. Deborah Dowd,
Associate Professor, has been with the exercise science program for the past 10+ years. Dr.
Wayland Tseh, Associate Professor, was recently granted promotion and tenure in 2006, has
been with the exercise science program for the past 6 years. Dr. Robert Boyce, Assistant
Professor, who will be going up for promotion and tenure come fall 2008, has been with the
exercise science program for the past 4 years. Lastly, Mr. Christian Barnes, full-time lecturer,
was recently promoted from part-time status to full-time status in 2005 and has been with the
exercise science program for the past 10+ years. With that said, recruiting, retaining, and
nurturing quality faculty/staff has not been an issue for the exercise science program. Lastly, to
support the growing volume of exercise science students, Health and Applied Human Sciences
hopes to hire a new exercise science faculty member in the near future. The HAHS department
chair has prepared a request for a new EXS faculty position to be presented to the Dean of CAS
in fall 2008.
Create an educational environment that prepares our students to be global citizens.
This strategic goal has been and will be achieved by encouraging many of our exercise
science students to travel abroad and attend various Universities in England (University of Hull)
and Australia (University of Canberra, University of Wollongong, Southern Cross University,
James Cook University). In addition, in the recent past (spring 2007), we hosted two students
from the University of Hertsfordshire and plan to foster this relationship with the University to
host many more students within the very near future.
Furthermore, seven students in the last three years have attended and presented their
research at the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a premier international
professional research organization. The students were highly involved with the occupational
physiology interest group with members from such countries as the United Kingdom, Australia,
and New Zealand. This international group was primarily responsible for the peer review
acceptance of their research at ACSM as it relates to occupational and environmental medicine
research. Through this occupational forum, our exercise science students presented and discussed
their research findings with international experts and students.
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Strengthen the university’s regional engagement and outreach activities.
This strategic goal has been and is currently being achieved by way of collaborating with
exercise science faculty members at other Universities with respect to grants, scientific
investigations, presentations, and publications. Several joint presentations at local, regional, and
national conferences resulted from collaboration with University of North Carolina Greensboro,
Arizona State University, Millersville University, Middle Tennessee State University, and
Virginia Commonwealth University. Most, if not all, of these scientific presentations have been
published in peer-reviewed journals (please refer to exercise science faculty curriculum vitae).
Recently, a M.S. student from Middle Tennessee State University stayed in Wilmington, NC for
3 weeks with the purpose of conducting all of his data collection within the exercise science
laboratory (quantified bone mineral densitometry via dual x-ray absorptiometry) for his thesis
study.
From a community perspective, as a partial fulfillment of the experiential education
aspect within the exercise science program, students are required to volunteer 90 to 300 hours at
a variety of commercial, private, government, clinical centers such as New Hanover Hospital,
YMCA, UNCW’s student recreation center, O2 Fitness, Gold’s Gym, Wilmington Athletic Club,
Atlantic Orthopedics, Lindley Habilitation, Craven Regional Medical Center, Forsyth Pediatrics,
and Carolina Sports Medicine. To further enhance student’s experiential education and maintain
UNCW’s engagement with local and regional agencies, our exercise science students, over the
past two years, have volunteered to assess the fitness status of over 400 North Carolina
firefighters in Cary, Wake Forest, Rocky Mount, and New Bern
(http://www.uncw.edu/hahs/New_Bern_FF.htm). Additionally, our exercise science students
have evaluated through ergonomic, nutrition and fitness assessments over 400 Verizon Wireless
employees to improve employee fitness, comfort and productivity. Lastly, they assisted with the
data management and evaluation of over 2,000 police officers and firefighter for the Charlotte
Mecklenburg Police and Fire Departments. Not only were the evaluations published, but they
were presented to management, resulting in documented changes within these organizations. It
is these coordinated events and efforts that have allowed the exercise science students and
faculty to contribute to the local and regional community.
2. student demand
Findings made available from previous years support student interest in the exercise science
program at UNCW. As displayed in Table 1, data provided by the Office of Institutional
Research reveals that exercise science students have increased dramatically between fall 2001
through fall 2005. The volume of exercise science student enrollment has increased each year,
quantitatively, with a 179.5% rise from 2001 to 2007. This impressive rise might be subjectively
explained by all or a combination of the prime geographic location of UNCW, beach community,
active lifestyles, student quality of life, and/or the individualized attention and supervision
between exercise science faculty and student.
Table 1. Exercise Science Student Growth from 2001 through 2005.
Year
Exercise Science Student Enrollment
Fall 2001
44
Fall 2002
66
Fall 2003
74
19
Fall 2004
81
Fall 2005
123
Fall 2006
122
Fall 2007
115
Data provided by:
www.uncw.edu/oir/documents/FactSheets/AcademicMajors/AcadMajors_Fall_UG_Hdcnt.pdf 2007-02-14
As the numbers indicate, Exercise Science is a popular option for students. With this in mind,
gate-keeping efforts have been put in place to keep student numbers manageable and insure the
highest quality student. Such measures include, among others, an application to move from PreExercise Science status to Exercise Science status and maintenance of a minimum 2.5 GPA in
order to enroll in any 300 and 400 level Exercise Science classes.
3. societal need (For graduate, first professional, and baccalaureate professional
programs, cite manpower needs in North Carolina and elsewhere.)
Anecdotally, an increasing number of people focusing on their health are spending more time
and discretionary money on local commercial health clubs (YMCA, YWCA, O2 Fitness,
Wilmington Athletic Club) and more corporate businesses (Verizon, PPD) are recognizing the
benefits of employee health, fitness, and wellness for insurance purposes. Sadly, the mass
reduction of physical education programs in elementary, middle, and high schools, combined
with parents’ growing concern of the wellness of their child(ren), has resulted in rapid increases
in children’s health club membership to combat the deleterious effects of various chronic
diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia. Moreover, parents are hiring
personal trainers to train their child to excel in youth sports have been and are expected to
continue to grow. Local health club memberships among young adults also have grown steadily,
driven by fitness-related performances and health-related concerns. Aging baby-boomers are
concerned with staying healthy, physically fit, and independent, which also contributes to the
large proportion of health club memberships. As local health clubs strive to provide more
personalized service to keep their members motivated, they will continue to offer personal
training and a wide variety of group exercise classes. Participation in yoga, pilates, aqua
aerobics, and spinning classes are expected to continue to grow, driven partly by the aging
population demanding low-impact forms of exercise and relief from musculoskeletal-related
ailments and injuries. Against this backdrop, it is the commercial and private fitness facilities
that need more exercise science graduate(s) to fulfill the societal demand.
4. impact on existing undergraduate and/or graduate academic programs of your
institution. (e.g., Will the proposed program strengthen other programs? Will
it stretch existing resources? How many of your programs at this level
currently fail to meet Board of Governors’ productivity criteria? Is there a
danger of proliferation of low-productivity degree programs at the institution?)
Conversion of the Exercise Science concentration to Baccalaureate of Science in Exercise Science
will require no additional resources. All program classes are in place and sufficient classroom
space has already been allocated. There currently is sufficient faculty to support the major. Many
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of the current Exercise Science courses serve as requirements or electives for other majors and
conversion to a major will enhance that capability. There are no programs at this level that
currently fail to meet Board of Governor’s productivity criteria. The academic standards within
Exercise Science are sufficiently rigorous and this request does not represent a danger of being a
low-productivity program. Furthermore, the increased visibility of the program within the new
College of Health and Human Services will likely result in high quality student majors from
among the best at UNCW.
B. Discuss potential program duplication and program competitiveness.
1. Identify similar programs offered elsewhere in North Carolina. Indicate the
location and distance from the proposing institution. Include a) public and b)
private institutions of higher education.
The following institutions of higher education in North Carolina offer Baccalaureate degrees
under the general category of Exercise Science.
University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill (156 miles from UNCW):
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
http://www.unc.edu/depts/exercise/index.htm
University of North Carolina Greensboro (205 miles from UNCW):
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
http://www.uncg.edu/reg/Catalog/current/ESS/major.html
Wake Forest University (235 miles from UNCW):
Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science
http://www.wfu.edu/hes/
East Carolina University (114 miles from UNCW):
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-hhp/exss/undergrad-ep.cfm
Appalachian State University (317 miles from UNCW):
Bachelor of Science in Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science
http://www.hles.appstate.edu/
2. Indicate how the proposed new degree program differs from other programs
like it in the University. If the program duplicates other UNC programs, explain
a) why is it necessary or justified and b) why demand (if limited) might not be
met through a collaborative arrangement (perhaps using distance education)
with another UNC institution. If the program is a first professional or doctoral
degree, compare it with other similar programs in public and private
universities in North Carolina, in the region, and in the nation.
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The Bachelors degree in Exercise Science is not redundant with any other programs on campus.
There are several programs with which the new major would be quite compatible and supportive
of other departments. In particular, there would be fruitful opportunities to collaborate with
students and faculty in the School of Nursing, Communication Studies, Psychology, Biology,
and Mathematics and Statistics.
C. Enrollment (baccalaureate programs should include only upper division majors,
juniors and seniors ).
Headcount enrollment
Show a five-year history of enrollments and degrees awarded in similar programs
offered at other UNC institutions (using the format below for each institution with a
similar program); indicate which of these institutions you consulted regarding their
experience with student demand and (in the case of professional programs) job
placement. Indicate how their experiences influenced your enrollment projections.
Institution: University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill
Program Title: Exercise & Sport Science
Enrollment
Degreesawarded
2002-03
2003-04
306
366
Data not provided
2004-05
395
2005-06
444
2006-07
441
Student demand:
No response from institution.
Institution: University of North Carolina Greensboro
Program Title: Exercise Science
Enrollment
Degreesawarded
2006-07
2005-06
2004-05
Data not available from Institutional Research
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30
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Student demand:
No response from institution.
(year)
(year)
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Institution: Wake Forest University
Program Title: Health and Exercise Science
2006/08
Enrollment
Degreesawarded
2005/07
2004/06
2003/05
2002/04
Sr 57/Jr 68
Sr 44/Jr 57
Sr 66/Jr 44
Sr 39/Jr 66
Sr 44/Jr 39
50
47
59
37
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Student demand:
WFU/HES majors are interested in various areas of medical professions – Physician, PT, PA,
Nursing, Dentistry, Wellness/Nutrition programs, Public Health, Veterinary School, PhD
programs, Pharmacology, Allied Health, Sports Medicine, Chiropractic, etc.
Institution: East Carolina University
Program Title: Exercise and Sport Science
Enrollment
Degreesawarded
2003-04
234
120
2004-05
226
125
2005-06
272
124
2006-07
274
143
2007-08
321
158
Student demand:
No response from institution.
Institution: Appalachian State University
Program Title: Exercise Science
Enrollment
Degreesawarded
Fall 2006
2005
2004
11
3
0
2
Data not available from Institutional Research
2003
2002
4
Student demand:
No response from institution.
Note: all institutions were repeatedly asked to provide enrollment data, program title, number of
graduates and information on student demand. Only Wake Forest University provided all of this.
East Carolina provided enrollment and degrees awarded, and Chapel Hill provided enrollment. Data
on Appalachian State and UNC Greensboro was retrieved from their Institutional Research website.
None of this information was utilized in determining our enrollment projections since our program
has already been in existence as a concentration under the Physical Education major. What
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influenced our enrollment projections was student interest, number of faculty and resources available
at UNCW.
Use the format in the chart below to project your enrollment in the proposed
program for four years and explain the basis for the projections:
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
(2008-2009)
(2009-2010)
(2010-2011)
(2011-2012)
Full-time
122
125
125
125
Part-time
0
0
0
0
TOTALS
122
125
125
125
Projections are based on our experience of appropriate class sizes and faculty resources. We
have placed a variety of gate-keeping mechanisms in place to limit enrollment to 125.
Please indicate the anticipated steady-state headcount enrollment after four years:
Full-time 110-125 Part-time 0
Total 110-125
SCH production (upper division program majors, juniors and seniors only, for
baccalaureate programs).
Use the format in the chart below to project the SCH production for four years.
Explain how SCH projections were derived from enrollment projections (see UNC
website for a list of the disciplines comprising each of the four categories).
SCH production
Year 1
(2008-2009)
1754
Year 2
(2009-2010)
1754
Year 3
(2010-2011)
1754
Year 4
(2011-2012)
1754
Student Credit Hour production is based on the current number of Exercise Science majors in
upper division departmental courses, juniors and seniors only. Since we are already at steady
state enrollment the SCH should remain approximately the same year to year
III. Program Requirements and Curriculum
A. Program Planning.
1. List the names of institutions with similar offerings regarded as high quality
programs by the developers of the proposed program.
The following institutions of higher education in North Carolina offer Baccalaureate degrees
under the general category of Exercise Science.
University of North Carolina Chapel-Hill:
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science
http://www.unc.edu/depts/exercise/index.htm
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University of North Carolina Greensboro:
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Sport Studies
http://www.uncg.edu/reg/Catalog/current/ESS/major.html
Wake Forest University:
Bachelor of Science in Health and Exercise Science
http://www.wfu.edu/hes/
East Carolina University:
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology
http://www.ecu.edu/cs-hhp/exss/undergrad-ep.cfm
Appalachian State University:
Bachelor of Science in Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science
http://www.hles.appstate.edu/
2. List other institutions visited or consulted in developing this proposal. Also
discuss or append any consultants’ reports, committee findings, and simulations
(cost, enrollment shift, induced course load matrix, etc.) generated in planning the
proposed program.
The authors of this proposal did not visit or consult with others in developing this proposal as
all program requirements were already in place.
B. Admission. List the following:
1. Admissions requirements for proposed program (indicate minimum
requirements and general requirements).
Admission to this major requires the completion of the following courses with a collective grade
point average of “C” (2.00) or better:
BIO 201 (Principles of Biology: Cells)
CHM 101 (General Chemistry I)
CHM 102 (General Chemistry II)
MAT 111 (College Algebra)
2. Documents to be submitted for admission (listing or sample).
C. Degree requirements. List the following:
1. Total hours required.
Major: 55 credit hours required in the major.
Minor: N/A
2. Proportion of courses open only to graduate students to be required in program
(graduate programs only).
N/A
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3. Grades required.
Students must maintain an overall grade point average of 2.50 or better prior to enrollment in
300- and 400-level PED courses. A grade point average of “C” (2.00) or better is required in all
PED and HEA courses.
4. Amount of transfer credit accepted.
Students transferring may receive up to 93 semester hours from all institutions attended;
however, no more than 64 semester hours can be transferred from two year institutions.
5. Other requirements (e.g. residence, comprehensive exams, thesis, dissertation,
clinical or field experience, "second major," etc.).
All Exercise Science students are required to complete a 3 credit practicum experience.
6. Language and/or research requirements.
N/A
7. Any time limits for completion.
N/A
D. List existing courses by title and number and indicate (*) those that are required.
Include an explanation of numbering system. List (under a heading marked “new”) and
describe new courses proposed
Required General Studies Courses (Pre-Exercise Science Requirements)
Course
Hours
Course Title
CHM 101
4
General Chemistry I
CHM 102
4
General Chemistry II
BIO 201
4
Principles of Biology: Cells
MAT 111
3
College Algebra
Exercise Science Core Requirements
Course
Hours
Course Title
a
PED 200
3
Lifelong PE Programming – Dance and Gymnastics
a
PED 201
3
Lifelong PE Programming – Individual and Dual
a
PED 202
3
Lifelong PE Programming – Team
HEA 465
3
Exercise, Performance and Nutrition
PED 216
4
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
PED 217
3
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
PED 266
3
Application of Computers in HAHS
PED 340
3
Biomechanics
PED 342
3
Skill Analysis for Sport and Physical Activity
PED 347
3
Field Experience in Exercise Science
PED 349
4
Physiology of Sport and Exercise
PED 350
3
Motor Behavior
PED 355
3
Measurement and Evaluation of Human Performance
PED 359
3
Research and Evaluation
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PED 379
3
Sport, Physical Activity, and The Law
PED 415
4
Adapted Physical Education
PED 460
3
Sport and Exercise Psychology
PED 470
4
Exercise Assessments and Prescription: Healthy Population
PED 471
3
Exercise Assessments and Prescription: Special Population
a
Students must take 1 of the 3 courses offered.
IV. Faculty
A. List the names of persons now on the faculty who will be directly involved in the
proposed program. Provide complete information on each faculty member's
education, teaching experience, research experience, publications, and experience
in directing student research, including the number of theses and dissertations
directed for graduate programs. The official roster forms approved by SACS can
be submitted rather than actual faculty vita.
Currently, there are four full-time faculty members (two Associate; one Assistant; one lecturer)
to cater the emerging volume of exercise science students. Dr. Deborah Dowd, Associate
Professor, has been with the exercise science program for the past 10+ years. Dr. Wayland Tseh,
Associate Professor, has been with the exercise science program for the past 7 years. Dr. Robert
Boyce, Assistant Professor, has been with the exercise science program for the past 5 years.
Lastly, Mr. Christian Barnes, full-time lecturer, has been with the exercise science program for
the past 10+ years. The program is fortunate in that it has a diverse faculty with vast
professional as well as research experience. See the attached vitae for additional information.
B. Estimate the need for new faculty for the proposed program over the first four
years. If the teaching responsibilities for the proposed program will be absorbed
in part or in whole by the present faculty, explain how this will be done without
weakening existing programs.
No new faculty or courses are being proposed for this change. The necessary courses are already
being offered within the department by existing faculty in the Exercise Science concentration.
C. If the employment of new faculty requires additional funds, please explain the
source of funding.
N/A
D. Explain how the program will affect faculty activity, including course load, public
service activity, and scholarly research.
Faculty teaching required courses in the existing Exercise Science concentration are expected to
continue to do so in the B.S. in Exercise Science major. Exercise Science faculty members have
a history of engagement in scholarly research as reflected in their curriculum vitae. This is not
expected to change as the Exercise Science program will continue to provide opportunities for
faculty and students to engage in research to serve the community.
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V.
Library
A. Provide a statement as to the adequacy of present library holdings for the
proposed program.
All students and faculty will have access to library facilities and services that are adequate for
bachelor’s level study in Exercise Science Education. This includes texts, monographs,
periodicals, serials, pamphlets, research reports and internet resources. The program faculty
members have a major role in selecting library acquisitions for its program.
The library is open seven days per week during the fall and spring semesters. There are 20
library faculty and 21.5 support staff available to help students. The library maintains 36 internet
workstations. Reference service is available during most of the library hours with librarians
available to provide students with assistance in identifying and locating information in the library
and other places.
The library maintains an interlibrary loan and document delivery service for items requested
from the holdings of other libraries. Numerous web-based resources are provided through the
library-maintained web site customized for community health study. Free and subscription
databases for research and study are available such as Medline Social Services Abstracts
B. State how the library will be improved to meet new program requirements for the
next five years. The explanation should discuss the need for books, periodicals,
reference material, primary source material, etc. What additional library support
must be added to areas supporting the proposed program?
No improvements are necessary. The library’s functions do not need to change in the conversion
from an Exercise Science concentration to a major.
C. Discuss the use of other institutional libraries.
The Coastal Area Health Education Center library located in New Hanover Regional Medical
Center is available to Exercise Science faculty.
VI. Facilities and Equipment
A. Describe facilities available for the proposed program.
No additional equipment, instrumentation, and/or facilities are needed for its conversion to a
Baccalaureate of Science in Exercise Science. Exercise Science students currently have access
to the computer lab already located within the Department of Health and Applied Human
Sciences. UNC Wilmington is currently involved in a major space renovation project, a portion
of which will ensure adequate classroom space for the Exercise Science program. Currently,
four faculty offices are available to the Exercise Science faculty and possible future expansion.
Classroom space is provided by the UNCW College of Arts and Sciences.
B. Describe the effect of this new program on existing facilities and indicate whether
they will be adequate, both at the commencement of the program and during the
next decade.
Conversion of the Exercise Science concentration to Baccalaureate of Science in Exercise
Science will require no additional resources to UNCW. All program classes are in place and
sufficient classroom, gymnasium, and natatorium spaces has already been allocated.
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C. Discuss any information technology services needed and/or available.
All information technology services that are available to any major and/or department will be
available to the new B.S. in Exercise Science. There is nothing additional required.
D. Discuss sources of financial support for any new facilities and equipment.
No new facilities or equipment are anticipated at this time.
VII. Administration
Describe how the proposed program will be administered, giving the responsibilities
of each department, division, school, or college. Explain any inter-departmental or interunit administrative plans. Include an organizational chart showing the "location" of the
proposed new program.
The program will remain within the Department of Health and Applied Human Sciences. The
department consists of majors in Athletic Training; Physical and Health Education (Teacher
License certification); Community Health Education; Parks and Recreation Management (with
concentrations in tourism and commercial recreation, and non-profit recreation); Recreation
Therapy; a certificate program in Gerontology and a Master of Science in Gerontology.
VIII. Accreditation
Indicate the names of all accrediting agencies normally concerned with programs
similar to the one proposed. Describe plans to request professional accreditation. If the
proposed new degree program is at a more advanced level than those previously authorized
or if it is in a new discipline division, was SACS notified of a potential "substantive
change" during the planning process? If so, describe the response from SACS and the
steps that have been taken to date with reference to the applicable procedure.
The Exercise Science concentration is unable to attain accreditation as a concentration area. If,
however, a freestanding Baccalaureate of Science Degree in Exercise Science is achieved,
accreditation will be sought from the American College of Sports Medicine. All accreditation
competencies are now being met through course objectives in the currently established
curriculum in preparation for the accreditation process. Additionally, as a part of the Department
of Health and Applied Human Sciences Strategic Plan for 2002-2007, one of the long range
plans for the department is to “submit the exercise science curriculum for accreditation by the
American College of Sports Medicine”. This Baccalaureate of Science in Exercise Science is a
vital part of meeting this objective.
IX.
Supporting Fields
Are other subject-matter fields at the proposing institution necessary or valuable in
support of the proposed program? Is there needed improvement or expansion of these
fields? To what extent will such improvement or expansion be necessary for the proposed
program?
The Exercise Science major will continue to develop the partnerships with other programs and
majors on campus. There is a well established history of collaboration with majors within the
Department of Health and Applied Human Sciences such as Physical Education, Athletic
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Training, Community Health, and Recreation Therapy. The Exercise Science major will
strengthen relationships with the Nursing, Biology, and Psychology Departments as well as
existing University programs such as Health Promotions. There is an opportunity for the
Exercise Science Major to take a leadership role in the development of a proposed Center for
Healthy Living research center for excellence at UNCW.
X.
Additional Information
Include any additional information deemed pertinent to the review of this new
degree program proposal.
XI.
Budget
Provide estimates (using the attached form) of the additional costs required to
implement the program and identify the proposed sources of the additional required funds.
Use SCH projections (section II.C.) to estimate new state appropriations through enrollment
increase funds. Prepare a budget schedule for each of the first three years of the program,
indicating the account number and name for all additional amounts required. Identify
EPA and SPA positions immediately below the account listing. New SPA positions should
be listed at the first step in the salary range using the SPA classification rates currently in
effect.
Identify any larger or specialized equipment and any unusual supplies
requirements.
For the purposes of the second and third year estimates, project faculty and SPA
position rates and fringe benefits rates at first year levels. Include the continuation of
previous year(s) costs in second and third year estimates.
Additional state-appropriated funds for new programs may be limited. Except in
exceptional circumstances, institutions should request such funds for no more than three
years (e.g., for start-up equipment, new faculty positions, etc.), at which time enrollment
increase funds should be adequate to support the new program. Therefore it will be
assumed that requests (in the “New Allocations” column of the following worksheet) are
for one, two, or three years unless the institution indicates a continuing need and attaches a
compelling justification. However, funds for new programs are more likely to be allocated
for limited periods of time.
No additional costs are required to implement the proposed new major.
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SUMMARY OF ESTIMATED ADDITIONAL COSTS FOR PROPOSED PROGRAM/TRACK
INSTITUTION
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Program (API #, Name, Level)
Exercise Science
Degree(s) to be Granted
Bachelor of Science
DATE July 1, 2008
Program Year 2008
ADDITIONAL FUNDS REQUIRED - BY SOURCE*
Reallocation
of Present
Institutional
Resources
101 Regular Term Instruction
1210 SPA Regular Salaries
(Identify positions)
Enrollment
Increase
Funds
Federal
Other
(Identify)
New
Allocations
Total
$__________ $__________
$____________ $____0________ $_____0___
1310 EPA Academic Salaries
$_________
$___________
$__________
1810 Social Security
$_________
$____________
$____________
$_________
$_____0____
1820 State Retirement
$_________
$___________
$____________
$_________
$_____0____
1830 Medical Insurance
$________
$_____________
$____________
$_________
$______0____
2000 Supplies and Materials
$_______
$____________
$____________
$_________
$______0____
3000 Current Services
$______
$____________
$____________
$________
$_______0___
4000 Fixed Charges
$______
$_____________
$____________
$________
$______0____
5000 Capital Outlay (Equipment) $______
$____________
$____________
$_______
$_____0_____
$____________
$____________
$____________ $______0____
$_______
$____0___
TOTAL - Regular Term Instruction
$______
151 Libraries
(Identify accounts)
$_____
$____________
$____________
$____________
$___0_____
TOTAL - Libraries
$_____
$____________
$____________
$____________
$____0____
$____________
$____________
$____________
$_____0___
TOTAL ADDITIONAL COSTS . . . $_______
NOTE: Accounts may be added or deleted as required.
*No additional funds are required as the current program will not change: this is only a request to move from a concentration to a major.
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XII.
Evaluation Plans
All new degree program proposals must include an evaluation plan which includes:
(a) the criteria to be used to evaluate the quality and effectiveness of the program, (b)
measures to be used to evaluate the program), (c) expected levels of productivity of the
proposed program for the first four years of operation (number of graduates), (d) the
names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three persons (six
reviewers are needed for graduate programs) qualified to review this proposal and to
evaluate the program once operational, and (e) the plan and schedule to evaluate the
proposed new degree program prior to the completion of its fifth year of operation once
fully established.
Program Evaluation Format
A. Criteria to be used to evaluate the proposed program:
The quality of the program will be evaluated by quantifying the success of the Exercise Science
graduates entering into graduate programs (e.g., Master of Science in Exercise Science,
Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, or other allied-/medicinal-related fields).
Moreover, the number of Exercise Science students graduating who attain nationally-recognized
certification(s) (e.g., American College of Sports Medicine and National Strength and
Conditioning Association) will be tracked.
B. Measures to be used to evaluate the program:
The following are measures that will be used to evaluate the Exercise Science program:
 placement of graduates in jobs

number of students enrolled

number of graduates

time to complete the degree

number of professional presentations and publications which can be linked to program
research activities

number of students receiving certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine
and/or National Strength and Conditioning Association
C. Projected productivity levels (number of graduates):
Level
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
TOTALS
(2008-2009) (2009-2010) (2010-2011) (2011-2012)
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45-50
45-50
45-50
183-198
B
Note: The Exercise Science curriculum is “steady state” thus we plan to control admission so
that it does not get any larger.
C. Recommended consultant/reviewers: Names, titles, addresses, e-mail addresses, and
telephone numbers. May not be employees of the University of North Carolina.
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Walter Thompson, Ph.D.
Georgia State University
Department of Kinesiology and Health
P.O Box 3975
Atlanta, Georgia 30302-3975
(404) 651-3924
wrthompson@gsu.edu
Jennifer Caputo, Ph.D.
Middle Tennessee State University
Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Safety
P.O. Box 96
Murfreesboro, Tennessee 37132
jcaputo@mtsu.edu
Daniel Keefer, Ph.D.
Millersville University
Department of Wellness and Sports Sciences
113 Pucillo Gymnasium
Millersville, PA 17551-0302
dkeefer@millersville.edu
A. Plan for evaluation prior to fifth operational year.
As a recognized major the Exercise Science Program would seek to be accredited by the
American College of Sports Medicine. The accreditation process provides an external objective
measure of the program’s adherence to national standards and progress towards identified goals.
XIII. Reporting Requirements
Institutions will be expected to report on program productivity after one year and three
years of operation. This information will be solicited as a part of the biennial long-range
planning revision.
Proposed date of initiation of proposed degree program:
This proposal to establish a new degree program has been reviewed and approved by the
appropriate campus committees and authorities.
Chancellor: