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Enroll in City College’s
Lifelong Fitness Class (Phye 153). Enroll today to
begin class on January 28. With convenient hours through
May 24, enjoy expert instruction in circuit training,
weight training, cardiovascular and flexibility training
exercises. Give yourself the gift of getting in shape for
the new school year!
Classes start January 28. Enroll now.
Contact:
Kathy
McGinnis, 619.388.3128 |
Mission
Statement
The mission of the department of Health and Exercise Science (HES)
is to meet students' lower division academic and vocational goals,
to promote economic growth through educational fitness and wellness
training, and to provide intercollegiate athletics and lifelong
fitness activities that assist students in meeting their goals.
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
- National
Youth Sports Program
- National
Girls and Women in Sports Day
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:
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Dede Bodnar
Professor
Women's Volleyball Coach
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Chris Brown
Professor
Head Baseball Coach
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Mitch Charlens
Assistant Professor
Head Basketball Coach
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Jim Colbert
Professor
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Paul Greer
Assistant Professor
Fitness
Center Director
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Dr. Paulette
Hopkins
Professor
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Cassie
Macias
Professor
Athletics Director
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Kathy McGinnis
Professor
Department Chair
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Jake Molina
Professor
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Ellen Turkel
Professor
Fitness Specialist Program 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 physical education 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 Physical Education 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.
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