Exercise Science & Leisure Studies - Leisure Studies (B.S.)

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MAJOR

Exercise Science and Leisure Studies (Leisure Studies Concentration) is designed for the student who is interested in attaining entry-level positions in health and fitness related fields. The program of study in Sport and Wellness Studies aims to develop an understanding of the concepts and theories of sport activities, along with health and wellness behaviors of the general public. You will acquire the skill needed to develop and/or assist other health and fitness professionals in publicly or privately owned and operated businesses in the community.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

The Leisure Studies major will also complete a supervised field experience. This involves the observation of professionals in the field, as well as a work related experience that places you in an environment where you can experience the day-to-day operations of the profession. Valley City Parks and Recreation and VCSU have provided the setting for the field experience.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Community Recreation including YMCA and Adventure Learning, Health and Fitness Clubs, Outdoor Recreation & Park Management, Sports Management, Theapeutic Recreation Agencies

Details

• Printable flyer, including courses.
• Printable list of courses within the composite Exercise Science & Leisure Studies - Leisure Studies major for 2012-2014.
Note: a composite major requires additional courses related to the program, but eliminates the need for a minor or second major.

Contacts

• Program Contact
  For specific questions about the content of the courses or the nature of the program.
  Diane Burr

  Professor
  Email: diane.burr@vcsu.edu
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• Administrative Assistant
  For general questions about the department or the program.
  Alice Beauchman

  Email: alice.beauchman@vcsu.edu
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• Enrollment Services Representative
  For all general questions, especially for students new to VCSU.
  Kaleen E Peterson

  Email: kaleen.peterson@vcsu.edu
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Returning Undergraduate Student Scholarships

Department of Health & Physical Education

Aaron Sours Memorial Scholarship (2004) Alliance Pipeline Scholarship (2001) Audber James Hansen Memorial Scholarship (2010) Bill Osmon Memorial Scholarship Bruce Anderson Memorial Scholarship (2011) Charlotte Graichen Memorial Scholarship (1992) Dale 'Snook' Noack Memorial Scholarship (1985) Dale T. Peck Memorial Scholarship Dr. Milton Berg Memorial Science Scholarship Elane F. McCarriar Memorial Scholarship (2002) Elinor J. Olson Memorial Scholarship (1997) Englert Memorial Scholarship (1999) Great Plains Fishery Workers Association Scholarship

Herman Stern Applied Sciences Scholarship Herman Stern Athletic Scholarship Ina Cullom Robertson Memorial Scholarship Jim & Meryl O`Connell Scholarship L.D. "Dusty" Rhoades and Josephine Wright Memorial Scholarship Lowell Noack Memorial Scholarship (1999) Neil Gudmestad Science Scholarship Science and Mathematics Faculty Scholarship Steven Shirley Endowment Fund Viking Booster Club Scholarship of Champions (1992) Viking Century Club Vince and Dorothy Olson Scholarship (2010)

Department of Mathematics & Science

American Legion Edgar A. Fisher Post #60 Scholarship Bank Forward Scholarships (2006) Bernice I. Larson Scholarship (1998) Cal Foss Memorial Scholarship Charlotte Van Houten Memorial Scholarship Dr. Charles and June House Scholarship (1993) Dr. Donald & Marjorie Meredith Family Scholarship & the Grace and Dr. C.J. Meredith Scholarship Endowment EBC Fraternity Alumni Committee Scholarship (2007) Edith Van Middlesworth Memorial Fund Scholarship Esther Cannell Memorial Scholarship Frank and Hattie Heimes Memorial Scholarship Gary and Connie Tharaldson Scholarship (2006) Gretchen Winn Karnick Alumni Scholarship (1998) Helen Hansen Scholarship Fund Helen Movius Memorial Scholarship Herman Stern Scholarship J.T. Von Treba Scholarship Janet M. Berge Memorial Scholarship Fund (1995) John P. Windish, Jr. Memorial Scholarship (2002) Laurie J. Holden Memorial Scholarship (1998)

Lillian Ford Moffat Memorial Scholarship McCready Scholars Endowment (2004) North Dakota Fire Chiefs' Association Scholarship Orlys Holm Memorial Scholarship (1998) Percy G. Willson Scholarship(1991) R. B. Saar and Florence M. Saar Scholarship (1993) Raymond J. Brooks & Audrey Mae Brush Brooks Scholarship (2007) Ruth Nagle Memorial Scholarship (2011) Smith-Moug Memorial Scholarship (2001) Soroos Scholarship Fund (1995) Stephanie Dockter Memorial Scholarship (2005) Tom Trousdale Scholarship (2000) V-500 Scholarship Valley City Lions Club Memorial Scholarship (1994) Valley City State University President's Scholarship Vangstad Special Scholarship (1992) VCSU Alumni Upper-Level Scholarship Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2764 Scholarship Wilhelmenia Erickson (2000)

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