Description
There are several programs and curricular within the Health and Exercise Science department. They are:

• Fitness Center
• Health Education 101
• Intercollegiate Athletics
• Physical Education Activity
• Physical Education Theory
• Fitness Specialist

Faculty
A complete list of Health and Exercise Science staff, along with phone numbers, office addresses, and email links, can be accessed in the navigation bar in the left column under "Staff Listing." Contract faculty includes:

• Dede Bodnar
  Department Chair
  Professor
• Chris Brown
  Professor
• Mitch Charlens
  Associate Professor
• Jim Colbert
  Professor
• Paul Greer
  Assistant Professor
  Fitness Center Director
• Cassie Macias
  Professor
• Kathy McGinnis
  Dean
• Andi Milburn
  Fitness Specialist Program Co-Coordinator
  Assistant Professor
• LeeAnn Taylor
  Assistant Professor
• Ellen Turkel
  Professor
  Fitness Specialist Program Co-Coordinator

Objectives of Department
The ongoing objectives of the department of Health and Exercise Science are:

• To offer students faculty/staff, and the community exercise and sport options that will enhance quality of life and provide an understanding of the relationship between exercise and wellness.
• To provide a positive learning environment - which is safe, hazard free and accessible - for a diverse student population who have varied backgrounds, interests, skill levels, and educational goals.
• To provide a quality lower division exercise science transfer and majors program with CSU articulated course work.
• To provide a comprehensive Health curriculum for District General Education and CSU transfer.
• To provide a Fitness Specialist Certificate program that will enable students to seek job opportunities in the fitness/wellness field.

Value of Programs To Students

• Through courses, guest speakers, field trips, the Fitness Specialist Certificate program, and connections with San Diego State University, municipal Park and Recreation Departments, and coaching organizations, the department has created a community network that assists our students in finishing their course work.
• The department responds to job flyers and phone calls and assists students in finding part-time or full-time employment.
• We support the student by offering the Exercise Science major transfer for CSU every academic year.
• We provide additional tutoring opportunities through office hours, class time, and additional assessment practice in the fitness center.
• Students who complete the Fitness Specialist Certificate program are prepared to take the Exercise Leader examination under the American College of Sports Medicine or the American Council on Exercise.