2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter…..………………………………………………………………………. 3 Important Phone Numbers…………………………………………………………..……. 4 Sport Studies Faculty……………………………………………………………………. 5 Sport Administration Major Requirements…………………………………………….. 7 Accelerated Program for Sport Science ………………………………………………. 9 Minors…………………………………………………………………………………………. 13 Professional Field Experience Requirements……………………………………………. 14 Tips for Academic Success……………………………………………………………... 16 17 Past Professional Field Experiences of Students…………………...…………………….. Tips for Academic Success……………………………………………………................ 19 20 Campus Resources……………………………………………………………………….. Equipment Issue Room……...………………………………………………………........ 23 3 Dear Freshman Sport Administration Student, Congratulations on your decision to become part of Lock Haven University. We look forward to meeting and working with you to achieve your educational goals. When you arrive at the “Haven”, you will become part of a distinctive academic community whose faculty and students engage one another and the world through teaching, learning, research, scholarship and experiential work of extraordinary quality and breadth. We are excited you have chosen Lock Haven University and the Lock Haven community as your new home. We have gathered important resources in this handbook to facilitate your transition to Lock Haven. You will find a track sheet listing all of the requirements of the Sport Administration major, as well as the requirements for minors in related areas including Sport and Exercise Psychology, Business Administration, and Coaching. You will also find a course sequence sheet which outlines when you should schedule the classes for our major. We now offer an accelerated program. If you are interested in pursuing a professional career in Sport Science with a concentration in Sport Administration or Sport and Exercise Psychology let us help you go in the right direction with our Master’s Program. We’ll take you to the finish line. Each accelerated course has a detailed outline of how to achieve your goal. We encourage you to take advantage of all the resources at your disposal. So, in addition to the sheets above, you will also find information about other student services on the Lock Haven campus. We recommend you explore the opportunities and resources found in these partner offices. One of these resources is our student led majors club, the Sport Administration Society. SAS organizes sport and recreational events throughout the year for the Lock Haven University campus as well as our local community. They also spearhead activities that will accelerate your professional development including conference and job fair attendance. Plan to attend their meetings and get involved in their activities. Congratulations and welcome to Lock Haven University. We are excited and look forward to helping you have a successful academic experience! Patricia S. Lally, PhD, CC-AASP 615 | Sport and Exercise Psychology Chair, Sport Studies Department Robinson 713 Lock Haven University 4 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Sport Studies Department Dr. Patricia Lally, Dept. Chair 570-484-2824 Robi 713 [email protected] Dr. Richard Lally 570-484-2470 Robi 716 [email protected] Prof. Bridget Roun 570-484-2285 Zimm 113 [email protected] Prof. Peter Campbell 570-484-2114 Zimm 109 [email protected] Dr. Brian Foster 570-484-2184 Robi 605 [email protected] Prof. James Mattern 570.484.2419 Robi 607 [email protected] Dr. Dain TePoel 570.484.2559 Robi 714 [email protected] Secretarial Services Ms. Christine Taylor 570-484-2416 Akeley 131 [email protected] Equipment Room Mrs. Teala Mantle 570-484-2101 Zimm 120 [email protected] Campus Sites and Phone Numbers Computing Center 570-484-2286 Stevenson Library 570-484-2465 Public Safety 570-484-2278 Student Recreation Center 570-484-2982 Math Lab 570-484-3598 Writing Center 570-484-3598 PUB Bookstore 570-484-2750 5 SPORT STUDIES FACULTY Sport Studies Chair Dr. Patricia Lally is originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from McGill University in Montreal in 1993, a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Ottawa in 1996 and a PhD in Sport and Exercise Psychology from the University of Toronto in 2001. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship at the University of Toronto in 2002. In addition to teaching, Dr. Lally is a sport psychology consultant and in her spare time enjoys running and swimming. Dr. Lally currently serves as both Department Chair and Coordinator of the Sport and Exercise Psychology Minor. Sport Studies Faculty Dr. Richard Lally is from Boston, MA. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Providence College and his doctorate in Sport Philosophy from The Pennsylvania State University. Previously he taught at East Stroudsburg University. He is a triathlete (swimmer, biker and runner). In addition to teaching courses related to philosophy, ethics and law in sport, he serves as the Sport Administration Program Coordinator and oversees the Sport Administration Professional Field Experience. Dr. Peter Campbell is originally from Larne, Northern Ireland. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from Gannon University in Erie, PA, in 1992, and a Juris Doctorate from the Cleveland Marshall College of Law in 1995. Mr. Campbell was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1995 and is currently licensed to practice law in that State. He has extensive coaching experience at the youth, high school, and collegiate level. He has served on the National Soccer Coaches Athletic Association (NSCAA) national committee and Chaired the Northeast Regional Committee. He also has vast administrative experience at the youth and collegiate level expanding over the past twenty years. He has served on various conference and NCAA administrative committees, including two terms as chair of the NCAA Division II women’s Soccer Championship Committee (2006-2008). Further, he currently sits on the organization-wide NCAA Soccer Rules Committee and his term will expire in 2016. Mr. Campbell currently teaches in the undergraduate and graduate Sport Study programs at Lock Haven University. 6 Professor Bridget Roun is originally from Williamstown, NJ. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from Trenton State College in Trenton, NJ in 1985, a Master’s degree in Physical Education from West Chester University in 1987 and a Master’s degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences with a concentration in Sport Psychology from Ithaca College in 2006. She served as the Head Lacrosse Coach and Assistant Field Hockey Coach at Lock Haven University for nine years. As an athlete and coach, she won six NCAA Division III National Championships in Field Hockey and one in Lacrosse. In addition to teaching, Bridget Roun is a sport performance consultant and works with the Lock Haven University Football team. She teaches undergraduate courses such as Psychology of Coaching, Sport and Society, and Sport Administration and Community Relations. In her spare time enjoys travelling. Dr. Brian Foster is originally from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of Calgary in 2011, a Master’s degree in Sport and Exercise Psychology from Ball State University in 2013, and a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from Florida State University in 2017. He has been a sport psychology consultant to athletes from various sports at the collegiate and youth levels for the past six years. He is an avid golfer and a recreational runner. At Lock Haven University, Dr. Foster teaches courses in Sport and Exercise Psychology, as well as Management and Leadership. Professor James Mattern is originally from Bellwood, PA, which is about an hour south of Lock Haven. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Sport Administration and his Master’s degree in Sport Science with a Sport Management Concentration from Lock Haven University. He is currently completing his dissertation titled, “Comparing Collegiate Student-Athletes’ and Non-Athlete-Students’ Academic Success” to complete his Doctorate Degree in Sport Management from the United States Sports Academy. He has co-lead student trips to the NFL Super Bowl and NCAA College Football Playoffs. At Lock Haven University, Professor Mattern teaches: Introduction to Sport Administration, Sport Sales, Sponsorship, and Fundraising, Sport Marketing Management, and Sport Business Finance. Dr. Dain TePoel is originally from Rochester, Minnesota, about 90 miles southeast of Minneapolis/St. Paul. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from Luther College in Decorah, Iowa in 2005, and worked with the Northwoods Collegiate Summer Baseball League, the St. Paul Saints Baseball Club, and the Minnesota Timberwolves between 2003 and 2007. He earned a Master’s degree in Sport Humanities from Ohio State University in 2010, and is currently completing his dissertation titled, “Endurance Activism: Transcontinental Walks and the Politics of Movement Culture” to complete a Doctorate in American Studies with a specialization in Sport Studies from the University of Iowa. Dain remains an avid follower of his favorite Minnesota sports teams, such as the Lynx, Twins, Vikings, and Wild, enjoys traveling, running, hiking, playing baseball, softball, and tennis. He currently teaches Contemporary Issues in Sport Administration, and Marketing and Public Relations in Sport. 7 Lock Haven University Sport Studies Department Bachelor of Science in Sport