The University Senate of
PROPOSAL 18-06
(Voting Units: Academic Departments)
DEPARTMENTAL NAME CHANGE FROM
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
TO
DEPARTMENT OF EXERCISE SCIENCE, HEALTH
AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Department of Physical
Education is requesting that their department name be changed to the Department
of Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education. The new vision for this
department is to go beyond providing a comprehensive package of wellness,
fitness, and intramural activities and to offer academic programs that provide
a strong scientific basis for students seeking advanced degrees in the health
and allied health professions as well as for those seeking practical skills for
employment in the health and fitness industry, a rapidly growing employment
sector. As first programmatic step in this direction, a new B.S degree in
Exercise Science is submitted concurrently. The proposed name change is a more
accurate description and representation of the department’s activities and
mission. The proposed name change has been endorsed by the Dean of the
RECOMMENDATION: That the
Board of Control approve the name change from the Department of Physical
Education to the Department of Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education.
Introduced in the University Senate: 1 February 2006
Adopted by the Senate: 15 February 2006
Approved by Administration: 21 March 2006
Approved by BOC: 24 February 2006