School of Science and Mathematics at The Citadel

Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science

The Heartbeat of The Citadel

Dear Alumni and Friends of the Department,

Since my arrival in the Fall of 1997, the Health, Exercise, and Sport Science department has undergone tremendous change. While we miss the dedicated and hard-working faculty who built this department, in their place we have hired energetic faculty who have continued the tradition of excellence both in the classroom and in research. Our undergraduate program has grown tremendously in terms of the number of majors and degrees offered. Currently, we have approximately 220 cadets in three undergraduate degree programs (pedagogy, sport management and exercise science) representing a 100% increase compared to just 10 years ago. Our graduate program has also shown an equal growth with three degrees and a Graduate Certificate offered (MAT in Teaching, MA in Sport Management, MS in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science; and a Graduate Certificate in Sport Management –Sales & Marketing).

Our graduates continue to have great success being admitted to medical & health related schools as well as in MBA and other advance degree programs. The numerous accomplishments of our many cadets continue to be a source of pride among the faculty of the department. Many of our students are involved in research, and every year, several of them have the opportunity to present their research at local, regional and national conferences. Our Majors Club remains active, hosting guest speakers during our monthly luncheons, and introducing new events for fundraising. Many alumni have returned to campus to talk/lecture members of Majors club.

Our Health, Exercise and Sport Science programs would not be successful without support from alumni and friends. Thanks for your commitment to the education of Citadel students and contributions in support of our academic programs.

Harry DavakosProfessor and Department Head of HESS

General Information

Academic Programs

B.S. in Physical Education: K-12 (13 students, including cadets, active duty and veterans – Fall 2014)

B.S. in Exercise Science, including remaining students from late Health/Wellness Concentration (132 students, including cadets, active duty and veterans –Fall 2014)

B.S. in Sport Management (27 students, including cadets, active duty and veterans – Fall 2014)

Minor in Health Minor in Sport Management M.S. in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science (31 students) M.A. in Sport Management (new program -16 students) M.A.T. in Physical Education: K-12 (15 students) Graduate Certificate in Sport Management (9 students)

Challenges

Program growth in recent yearso Increasing number of cadets in BS in Exercise Science and BS in Sport

Management programs (see chart below) Operational budget has not kept up with program growth

o No increase in number of faculty positions (although adjunct funds have increased)

o Decreasing number of Cadets enrolled in BS in Physical Education demands introduction of innovative new programs in that degree

Infrastructure is 40 years old; classrooms not up to standards of college wide; inadequate computer lab in the building

Beyond our maximum capacity for teaching space and research Introduction of new programs (mostly graduate level) will demand even more space and

other resources (faculty, laboratory space, etc.) Inadequate funds for maintenance and upkeep of equipment and building Only educational department without named student scholarships and/or named

faculty chair/position.

Faculty

Dr. Dan Bornstein, Assistant Professor in the Exercise Science, is in his 2nd year at the Citadel. His teaching responsibilities focus on exercise physiology, physical activity epidemiology & measurement, and physical activity policy. His research interests include physical education policy, use of existing and emerging technologies for promoting & monitoring

physical activity, and coalitions focused on physical activity & active living. Recent project of his include: “Physical Activity and National Security - Perspectives from Active-Duty Military Officers”, a collaboration with Dr. Tim Bott and 2 graduate students.

Dr. Tim Bott, Assistant Professor in the Physical Education, came to The Citadel in 2008. Dr. Bott’s teaching responsibilities focus on pedagogy, motor development and motor learning. In addition, Dr. Bott is also involved in collaborative research with other faculty members, and coaching or volunteering his expertise with local soccer teams. As mentioned above, Dr. Bott’s latest research project is “Physical Activity

and National Security - Perspectives from Active-Duty Military Officers”.

Dr. Harry Davakos, Professor in Sport Management and Head of the Department. He came to The Citadel in 1997, as a pedagogy and sport management faculty. In the ensuing years he has work in introducing degrees in sport management at both the undergraduate & graduate levels as well as a graduate certificate in sport management. His teaching responsibilities have cover a variety of course but mainly he teaches

advertising, marketing, promotions & public relations for sports, and oversees the internships for the sport management students. His research interest is in economic impact and participants’ satisfaction for road race, and has done extensive research on behalf of the Cooper River Bridge Run.

Dr. Dondzila, Assistant Professor in Exercise Science, is also in his 2nd year at The Citadel. His teaching responsibilities include exercise physiology, exercise testing & prescription, research methods, and measurements & evaluation. His research interest is in physical activity promotional strategies across the lifespan, physical activity assessment and chronic

disease management/health promotion. His research concentrates on assessing physical activity of elderly adults.

Dr. Dena Garner, Associate Professor in Exercise Science, came to The Citadel in 2003. Since then, she has updated the Exercise Science (prior Health/Wellness Concentration), and has work tirelessly as the director of the exercise science programs. Her teaching responsibilities focuse on exercise physiology, sports nutrition, adapted physical education, and measurement and evaluation. Her research interests include breast cancer and exercise and the

effect of mouth pieces on human performance. Her most recent project was “Effects of Different Materials on Heat Dissipation in the Feet During Exercise”, in which she collaborated with two senior cadets.

Dr. Lori Hicklin, Associate Professor in Physical Education, came to The Citadel in 2007. Since then, she has assisted the department in curriculum changes regarding the pedagogy degrees, and started last year as the programs’ director. Her teaching responsibilities and interests are in teaching pedagogy courses, especially in assessment & evaluation and also in methods of teaching. Her research interest is also in the areas of assessment and teaching. Dr. Hicklin also serves as the School of Science & Mathematics director of assessments.

Dr. Michelle Richardson, Assistant Professor in Sport Management is in her 3rd year at The Citadel. Her teaching responsibilities and interests include Social & Cultural Aspects of Sport, Sport Marketing, Sport Communications, Leadership and Management of Sport Organizations, and other similar topics. Her research interest is in issues related to collegiate athletics and niche sports. Dr. Richardson is currently working on research regarding “Motivation and organizational commitment among female roller derby participants”

Dr. Josey Templeton, Professor in Physical Education, came to The Citadel in 1989. Her teaching responsibilities and interests are courses in health and physical education curriculum and methodology of teaching dance, elementary physical education, and health education. Dr. Templeton’s research interests are in assessment and teaching of physical education in k-12. Additionally, Dr. Templeton has been very involved with the Professional organization for physical education AAHPERD (currently SHAPE), at the regional as well as national levels, and with the state professional association, SCAHPERD. She has held numerous important office positions in these organizations and has been recognized by her

peers for her volunteer as well as administrative work within the profession.Dr. Phil Bogle, Visiting Instructor in Exercise Science, came to The Citadel in 2006. His teaching responsibilities and interests are in Exercise Physiology, Anatomy and Physiology, Cardiovascular Physiology, Wellness, and Gerontology. He is currently the Director for the Health/Fitness courses taught in our department as part of the general education curriculum, while he also works on a proposed

curriculum for anew undergraduate degree in Gerontology. Dr. Bogle is a frequent presenter at international conferences in Gerontology.

Dr. Liz Hittinger, Visiting Instructor in Exercise Science, came to The Citadel in 2012. Her teaching responsibilities include exercise physiology, drug and substance abuse, nutrition, and sport nutrition as well as overseeing all the physiology of exercise labs. Her research interests include improving endurance performance in elite athletes, attenuating the effects of altitude on endurance

performance, and studying the effects of exercise on pregnancy. Her most recent project was on “Ischemic preconditioning of the legs results in small improvements in peak exercise capacity at sea level, but not simulated high altitude in trained male cyclists”.

Mr. Mike Veeck, Visiting Faculty in Sport Management, came to our department in 2009. His teaching responsibilities involve courses in the art of selling, communications in sport, and public speaking/presentation skills. His interests include “outrageous” marketing, Minor & Major League Baseball, Sport Sales & Marketing, and transfer as much knowledge as he can to all his students regarding the business of sport. Mr. Veeck is also the Chairman of the local Minor League baseball team, the Riverdogs, and has owner rights in at least 4 more Minor League

baseball teams. He currently is involved in initiating a regional conference in sport management for the Southeast colleges and minor league teams, to better bring together sport management students and minor league teams.

Student Accomplishments

Christopher D’Esposito is projected to graduate from The Citadel in May of 2015 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science. He has maintained a cumulative 4.0 GPA and was named the 2014

Sophomore Cadet of the Year for the HESS Department. Additionally, he has obtained Gold Stars every semester while attending The Citadel and has been seen on both the President’s List and Commandant’s Distinguished Service List. D’Esposito serves as the Papa Company Commander and is a member of the Summerall Guards. As a selected member of the Dean’s Circle for the current school year, Christopher meets with the Dean once per month to discuss matters related to the School of Science and Mathematics. Christopher was also selected to be a member of Phi Kappa Phi, an accomplishment that is only obtained by less than 10 % of the junior and senior class for outstanding success in their academic careers. D’Esposito hopes to gain acceptance into MUSC’s Physician Assistant Program following graduation from The Citadel.

Brandon C. Hansen is from Sumter, South Carolina and began attending The Citadel in Fall of 2011. Brandon is one of three brothers who have attended The Citadel. He has remained on the dean's list every semester and has achieved gold stars three semesters. Brandon is also an avid volunteer. He has volunteered in Prosthetics and Geriatrics at the Veterans Hospital in Charleston. Brandon received the Harry F. Dawley Jr. Exceptional Service Award during the 2013-2014 year for service completed at the Veterans Hospital. Brandon has also volunteered at Sumter Physical Therapy Clinic. Brandon hopes to be accepted to MUSC's Masters of Occupational Therapy Program and begin in Summer, 2015. Brandon is currently the Treasurer for the HESS Majors Club. Brandon was a squad corporal sophomore year and the Human Affairs Sergeant his Junior year. Brandon is currently the Human Affairs Officer in Tango Company. Brandon is a Who's Who nominee for the 2014-2015 school year.

GySgt. Morgan G. Bartra, has spent the last 11 years on active duty in the United States Marine Corps. His billets included Crew Chief, Drill Instructor, and Aircraft Recovery Specialist. GySgt Bartra is on track to graduate in May of 2015, with a current GPA of 3.95. He is majoring in Sports Management, and was selected as the Outstanding Major of the year for the National Association of Sports and Physical Education. GySgt Bartra has also twice been awarded the Judge Falcon Hawkins Scholarship for his academic achievement. He completed over 500 hours of internship time while assisting in the Joint Base Charleston Golf Operations Program, and plans to

retire from the Marine Corps after twenty years of service.

Partnerships

Throughout the years the Department of Health, Exercise & Sport Science has developed an affiliation/partnership with the following local organizations:

Cooper River Bridge Run

Lowcountry Special Olympic Games

Lowcountry Senior Centers

Charleston Marathon and Half-Marathon

IOP Beach Run

Charlie Post 15K State Championship Race

Charleston Riverdogs

Charleston Battery

Charleston Stingrays

Susan G. Komen Race

Opportunities for Fundraising based upon departmental needs

The Your-Name-Here Citadel Cadet ScholarshipsOur department might be the only one on campus that does not have a named

scholarship for student-cadets. Although currently we have no such scholarship, we envision creating a number of such scholarships as follows: One each for Exercise Science and Sport Management cadet students and one each for the Pre-Physical Education –Teaching & Physical Education –Teaching programs. While the former two scholarships are easy to understand, it is the latter two that will be of great importance to possible sustainability of the teaching track, which due to various factors has seen a decrease in students in recent years.

Cadet Research/Management Experience GrantA grant that will provide for cost of research or similar activity done by up to 4 cadets

during any given academic year. The grant will provide stipends for student and faculty advisor, and awarded competitively on the basis of a rigorous panel review, every year during the Fall semester. The grant will enrich the undergraduate experience of students, and will also enhance the research productivity of faculty. Besides the fact that a research (or similar activity) internship is recognized as one of the most effective educational pedagogies and experiences, it will also assist with the departmental and School goal of Citadel Undergraduate Research Excellence (CURE), which has been adopted from the school and department as one of the goals for the “Lead 2018” institutional plan.

The-Your-Name-Here Sport Management ProgramA grant for the naming rights of our Sport Management undergraduate program.

Summer Research Experience

Summer research opportunities for undergraduates, resourced by stipends for the student and faculty advisor, and awarded competitively on the basis of a rigorous panel review, will enrich the undergraduate experience of students and enhance the research productivity of faculty. It is widely recognized that such an activity is one of the most effective educational pedagogies and experiences. At The Citadel, summer activities that lead to research or similar activities have received the endorsement of the faculty and of the upper administration. The current cost of such a two-month long program would be a total of $7,000 per student project ($4,000 for student stipend, $2000 for faculty time, $1,000 for dissemination of results). The endowment required is $100,000 per student. Support of up to five students per summer would be desirable.

The Your-name-here Faculty of Health, Exercise, and Sport ScienceEach year a full-time faculty member in the HESS Department will be named to the

position, if qualified. The faculty member will commit to a carefully planned program of scientific research or other similar activity, as defined by program, to be carried out during the academic year with identified undergraduates. In return for this commitment, the named professor will receive a half-time teaching load and will be released from normal committee duties for the year. Nomination to the named professorship will be made by the Program directors to the HESS Chair. The Chair, assisted by the program directors, will select the named professor, guided by published procedures and criteria. Funding of the position will require a half-year salary in recurring inflatable funds plus a $10,000 research stipend. This program could be used as a springboard, and to provide cost sharing, for proposals to external agencies, e.g., NIH, SHAPE/SCAPHER, NASSM, etc.

Named Public Lecture SeriesIt is our civic duty to promote scientific literacy within the community. The proposed

semi-annual lecture is meant to extend the scientific education of cadets and other students beyond the course list and to engage them and the public in the larger issues that are relevant to our society. The lecturer will be a nationally distinguished scholar in their discipline, who is capable of successfully interpreting the subject matters of the department to the wider public and stimulating an appreciation of the importance of knowledge and education. Through public lectures, and private discussions with faculty and students, he/she will enhance the visibility of The Citadel by advancing public understanding, and fostering an appreciation of the expanding cultural and political significance of our fields. The lecturer will endeavor to contract the gap between the “two cultures” and engage students, faculty, and the community in issues arising at the nexus of health, exercise, and sport. The successful lecturer will be a recognized name with exceptional expository skills, wide experience, national prominence, and a broad outlook.

We will promote this free program broadly and turn it into another venerable institution in Charleston. Once a year, people can expect to converge to The Citadel to hear a stimulating scientific talk. We will promote in all the local news publications, on The Citadel’s Facebook, and sister organizations and colleges would be asked to promote to their employees.

An endowment of $150,000 will allow us to cover the travel expenses (up to $8,000) of one prominent speaker per year.

Equipment Maintenance Fund

The Dr. Hank Cross Human Performance Laboratory have equipment and instruments, big and small. Between those equipment is the BOD POD, seen on the bottom picture on the left, the only such equipment in the state of S. Carolina. The lifetime of the laboratory equipment varies, anywhere from a few years to 15+ years. Nonetheless, most will require some maintenance after the first few years. Typically, the source of research funding (if it is from a research grant) does not include an allowance for maintenance costs, and the departmental operational budget does not have a line item dedicated to either instructional or research equipment maintenance. Over the years, the department acquired wonderful equipment such as the BOD POD (for measuring body fat index) but with little to no maintenance support.

Given that needs do arise every year, we propose to establish such a fund within our department instructional and research equipment maintenance. An estimated annual budget is $15,000, which should come from a build-up endowment of $300,000.

Exercise and Other Equipment Fund

The Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Science (HESS) is the largest in the School of Science and Mathematics, and one of the largest at The Citadel. In addition to academics, a large portion of our resources get used by all students, faculty, staff and the public (e.g., cardio area, weight room). Indeed, while we tend to emphasize the academics within our department,

HESS might be unique in having a huge role with respect to physical training and the military side. Our department also houses intramurals, extramurals, sport clubs and any other recreational activity associated with cadets. In addition, our building serves as the training ground for aquatics and other activities for active military personnel as well as for cadets under contract with one of the arm forces branches. Finally, the Human Performance Laboratory houses equipment used for alternative PT testing and our personnel tests special cases for cadets’ height weight equivalent tests. Overall, with academics and all co-curricular activities we serve in excess of 3,500, mostly satisfied, “customers” per week.

Ours are equipment that receive heavy use and are in need of maintenance and replacement. This includes cardio apparatus, weight equipment and instructional equipment used in a number of classes, from First Aid/CPR to methods of teaching physical education and sports. In the current budgetary climate, these have remained unfunded initiatives even though this impacts everybody. The proposal is to secure funds to enable the upgrade and/or possible replacement of equipment needed for the benefit of all. Once funds are secured, the upgrades can be accomplished within a year.

The total cost of all the equipment and their upgrading/replacement is estimated at $75,000. It is assumed that equipment maintenance will be funded through the School of Science and Mathematics, or through a special fund, as mentioned above..

Classroom Renovation

An “exceptional education” requires an exceptional or at least up to date environment of delivery. The proposed fund will assist our department to update classrooms and technology needs for better delivery of our lectures, communication with students, administering our co-curricular programs, etc.

Summary of Needs

Fund Name Description Recurring Annual

One Time

Endowment

Program and Operational Support

Lecture Series Free lectures for the community $8,000 $0.15 M

Lab Equipment and Supplies

Provides for maintenance and regular upgrades of laboratory equipment and supplies

$50,000 $1 M

Sport Management Naming Rights

Naming program after donor $1 M

Equipment Deas Fund

Necessary updates to equipment & building

$50,000 $35,000 $1M

Student Support

Scholarships One merit-based scholarship per program

$40,000 $0.8 M

Classroom Renovation

Necessary updates and technology of classrooms

$1M

Summer Research

Stipends and research funds for summer undergraduate research.

$35,000 $0.75 M

Faculty Support

Summer Research

Support for summer faculty/student research is

included in “Summer Research”

Named Professorship

Half-time named full professorship for existing faculty to conduct research with undergraduates

$80,000 $1.5 M