Freshman Handbook 2014-2015.Pdf
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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 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! Dr. Trish Lally Patricia S. Lally, PhD Chair, Sport Studies Department Robinson 713 Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 570-484-2824 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Letter…..………………………………………………………………………. 1 Important Phone Numbers…………………………………………………………..……. 4 Sport Studies Faculty……………………………………………………………………. 5 Sport Administration Major Requirements……………………………………………… 7 Minors…………………………..….………….…………………………………………. 8 Recommended Course Sequence…………………………................................................ 9 Professional Field Experience Requirements……………………………………………. 10 Past Professional Field Experiences of Students…………………...…………………….. 12 You and Your Advisor……….………………………………………………................... 14 Tips for Academic Success……………………………………………………................ 15 Campus Resources……………………………………………………………………….. 16 Equipment Issue Room……...………………………………………………………........ 19 IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS Dr. Patricia Lally, Dept. Chair 570-484-2824 Robi 713 [email protected] Sport Studies Department Prof. Peter Campbell 570-484-2114 ZIMM 109 [email protected] Dr. Alanna Harman [email protected] 570-484-2559 ROBI714 Dr. Richard Lally 570-484-2470 ROBI 716 [email protected] Mr. Carl Poff 570-484-2478 ROBI 607 [email protected] Assoc. Prof. Bridget Roun 570-484-2285 ZIMM 113 [email protected] Dr. Justin Wartella 570-484-2419 ROBI 705 [email protected] Secretarial Services Mrs. Cheryl Gardner 570-484-2416 ROBI 708 [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 570-484-2311 Public Safety 570-484-2278 Student Recreation Center 570-484-2982 Math Lab 570-484-2091 Swimming Pool 570-484-2107 PUB Bookstore 570-484-2460 Writing Center (RAUB 409) 570-484-2171 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. 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. Mr. Carl Poff is originally from Newtown, PA. He received his Bachelor’s degree in History from Bloomsburg University and his Master’s in Physical Education from the University of North Carolina. His previous teaching experience included teaching physical education at Bloomsburg University and the University of North Carolina. He was also the head Wrestling Coach at Lock Haven University for 12 years. Dr. Justin Wartella is originally from Pottsville, PA. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Pennsylvania State University and his Master’s degree from Millersville University. Dr. Wartella completed his doctoral degree in Sports Education Leadership from the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) in the summer of 2009. In addition to teaching at UNLV, he has worked for the Millersville University Department of Campus Recreation, the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (PIAA), the Nevada Interscholastic Athletic Association, Inc. (NIAA), the UNLV intercollegiate athletics program and Mansfield University as the Campus Recreation Director. 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. 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. Alanna Harman is originally from Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management and Master of Arts specializing in Sport Management from Brock University in St. Catherines, Ontario. Dr. Harman completed her doctoral degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. Previously, she has worked as a sport administrator, head coach, and grant writer within the amateur sport sector. Prior to LHU, Dr. Harman coached synchronized swimming for 15 years. Last Revised 3/17/2014 Lock Haven University Sport Studies Department Bachelor of Science in Sport Administration (For Students entering LHU Fall 2014) GENERAL EDUCATION 42 sh SPORT ADMINISTRATION MAJOR 60 sh Intellectual Foundation 9 sh ACCT110 Financial Accounting Sem/Grade Written Communication 3 sh SPRT106: Intro to Sport Administration Sem/Grade (Meets First Year Seminar Requirement) ENGL100: Composition (3 sh) Sem/Grade SPRT208: Intro to Sport & Ex Psychology# OR Sem/Grade WC Competency 1 = SPRT324 SPRT305: Psychology of Coaching# WC Competency 2 = SPRT465 SPRT223: Contemporary Issues in SA Sem/Grade SPRT233: Sales, Sponsorship, Fundraising Sem/Grade Oral Communication 3 sh SPRT321: Management/Leadership of Sport# Sem/Grade Sem/Grade SPRT323: Sport and Society# Sem/Grade SPRT324: Sport Law and Ethics# Sem/Grade Mathematical and Computational Thinking 3 sh. SPRT332: Sport Marketing Management# Sem/Grade Sem/Grade SPRT335: Sport Admin & Community Relat# Sem/Grade SPRT337: Governance of Sport# Sem/Grade Critical Thinking SPRT340: Sport Media Communications# Sem/Grade CT Competency 1 = SPRT321 SPRT350: Field Participation# Sem/Grade CT Competency 2 = SPRT337 SPRT401: Sport Facility Management/Op # Sem/Grade SPRT402: Sport Business