Mentoring Night - PDPs!

The Movement Science Department is kicking off the Advising period with a Mentoring Night on Monday, October 25, from 7-8pm in the Woodward Student Lounge. Any upperclass students in good standing are eligible to be mentors. And any first year or transfer students are highly encouraged to be a mentee for the evening. Students can expect to learn about creating schedules, online audits and registration, remaining advising questions, Intermediate Standing & much more!
1 Academic PDP for Mentees & 1 Clinical PDP for Mentors
Light Refreshments Will Be Served!
Contact Dr. Lynn Pantuosco-Hensch to volunteer at lhensch@wsc.ma.edu.

Advising Reminders!

A reminder that IS/AS portfolios are due to your advisor by Monday, October 25. Also, be sure to sign up for an advising session with your advisor. Lists will be posted on the bulletin board in Woodward for your convenience. All first year students are required to go to Peer Advising in the Academic Achievement Office. If you have questions, contact your advisor or the Movement Science Department Office right away.

Irish Sports Science & Culture

Have you considered studying abroad? Here is a chance for Movement Science majors to study with our own Dr. Bill Miller in Ireland. Dr. Miller is offering MOVP 0396, a course titled, Irish Sports Science & Culture. It will be a short term course held in May, 2011. The cost is $3,000 for the 3 credit course. The fee is an estimate which includes tuition, round trip airfare, accomodations, most excursions, some meals and more. This could be an opportunity of a lifetime! If interested, please contact Dr. Miller wmiller@wsc.ma.edu for more information.

MAHPERD Student Summit

MAHPERD will host it's annual Student Summit on Friday, October 1 at noon at Springfield College. All MSSLS majors are encouraged to attend, especially PE concentrations. See the bulleting board by Dr. Rausch's office for sign up information or contact him at rrausch@wsc.ma.edu. 2 Professional PDPs!

Mandator Majors Meeting

There will be a MANDATORY Majors Meeting on Monday, September 13 @ 6:30pm (1st years and transfers) and 7:15pm for upperclassmen/women in Scanlon Banquet Hall. All MSSLS Majors are expected to attend. A wide range of topics will be discussed including the revised MSSLS Manual, upcoming conferences and other events. The MSSLS faculty look forward to seeing you there!

If you are coming to campus for the first time, returning for a senior year or visiting as an alumni, you will notice some exciting changes on campus - including new signs! Westfield State College has just been approved as a university: Westfield State University. Here is a link to the article posted on the school homepage: http://www.wsc.ma.edu/news/massachusetts-state-university-system/

The article is followed by a Frequently Asked Questions section which is very informative for students, alumni and faculty alike.

Movement Science majors should be sure to update their resumes to reflect the new home to our department - Westfield State University!

Commencement 2010

CONGRATULATIONS to the Movement Science class of 2010! The Movement Science faculty are very proud of your efforts and wish you well during the next phase of your professional lives! Be sure to keep in touch with the Movement Science Department and let us know what you are up to.
Some photos from Commencement are available at: http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/sharing/shareRedirectSwitchBoard.jsp?token=422627162905%3A456682700&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharee
Check back for more photos soon! And email lhensch@wsc.ma.edu if you would like any of the photo files.

Spring Symposium

Thanks to the MSSLS Awards Committee, Faculty, Students, Families and Honored Guests for making the 2010 MSSLS Spring Symposium a success. Please click on the link below to view photos from the event. http://www.kodakgallery.com/gallery/creativeapps/slideShow/Main.jsp?token=224236981905:1835125161&sourceId=533754321803&cm_mmc=eMail-_-Share-_-Photos-_-Sharer

If you have any trouble viewing the photos, email lhensch@wsc.ma.edu for a direct link via email to the kodak gallery.

Academic PDP Opportunity - Watch Food,Inc.

There will be a film screening of Food Inc. on May 12th from 1:30-3:00 pm in Woodward 240. Academic PDP. For more information about the film, check out the website: http://www.foodincmovie.com/. Contact Dr. Fitts with questions.

PDP Opportunity - Career Event in Davis Hall

Movement Science major, Charlie Bain is an RA in Davis Hall. He is organizing a Major Fair for undeclared first year students. He is looking for each department to send a senior student representative to promote their major if possible. He notes, "Since Davis Hall is comprised of first year students, there are a considerable amount of students at this time, are still unsure of what they want to do. Hopefully this event will help them decide or at least peak their interest in a new field of study."

The event will be held April 27th at 6pm in the Davis Common Room.

Interested students should contact Charlie directly at cbain8509@wsc.ma.edu. PDPs will be awarded for participation in this event. Be sure to have a yellow and/or tan form signed.

Spring Symposium

Mark your calendars for the Spring Symposium on Thursday, May 6th. The event will be held in the Woodward Center from 6:30-9:00pm. Movement Science students are required to attend. Students will earn a PDP for their attendance.

The evening will be filled with special events including presentations and awards. Seniors will be giving presentations on their internships, student teaching and other clinical experiences. Other students will also have the opportunity to present practical work or research in the form of poster presentations. There will also be an award ceremony to honor the seniors and others earning high GPAs. Lastly, the evening will conclude with a "movie" experience.

Please join us to celebrate the Movement Science students on May 6th!

Student Bloggers Wanted!

If you have an interest in being a Student Blogger for the Movement Science Department, please contact Dr. Lynn Pantuosco Hensch at lhensch@wsc.ma.edu for more information. Blogs can include writing, photos, videos, links and other media. Blogging is a great way to contribute to the department and build your resume!

PDP Opportunity - Coach Soccer!

Volunteers are welcome to help teach a preschoolers soccer class. The class will be held on Wednesdays, from 4/28 - 5/19, at 6:00-6:45pm at the Greenwood Community Center in Longmeadow. Directions can be found at: http://www.lprd.net/greenw.html. Volunteers will earn PDPs (clinical.). The value depends on # of sessions attended (can come for a single session). Only basic soccer knowledge required. Contact Dr. Lynn Pantuosco Hensch if interested: lhensch@wsc.ma.edu.

PDP Opportunity - South M.S. Leadership Day

Students from South Middle School in Westfield will be participating in a Leadership Day at Westfield State College on April 30, from 8:30am-2pm. Student volunteers are welcomed. Movement Science students will be running programs at the Ropes Course, as well as, in the Field House. Volunteers can assist with activities such as circuit training or group exercise sessions. Please contact Dr. Lynn Pantuosco Hensch at lhensch@wsc.ma.edu if you are interested in volunteering. Students will earn PDPs for their participation.

PDP Opportunity - Southwick M.S.Career Day

Students from Southwick Middle School will be on campus on April 30, from 10:30-11:30am to learn about Movement Science career opportunities. Dr. Noun is looking for student volunteers to talk with the visiting students. Please contact her at hnoun@wsc.ma.edu if you are interested in volunteering. Students will earn a PDP for their participation.

Phone-A-Thon

There will be a Prospective Student Phone-A-Thon on Thursday April 1st. The phone bank will be set up in the Garden rooms A and B of Horace Mann from 6:30 to 8:00pm. We will order pizza and beverages for all those participating in the event. Scripts will be created for students to use for the initial contact. Faculty will be on hand to answer questions and get on the phone as an added bonus. Interested students who would like to help should please sign-up with Susan in the department office by Monday, March 29th. A PDP will be awarded!

Munger Hill Field Day

Students are encouraged to volunteer at the Munger Hill Field Day. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board near the Aerobics Studio. Students may sign up for set up (7am), the morning session (9:15-11:45am) or the afternoon session (12:15-2:45pm) which includes take down of equipment. The date is April 16th and the rain date is April 30th. PDP value depends on volunteer time. Contact Dr. Stanne for more information at kstanne@wsc.ma.edu.

Intermediate & Advanced Standing

A reminder to all Movement Science majors that Monday, March 1 is the deadline for completed AS folders (due to the department office).

Students applying for Intermediate Standing should have a draft of their IS folders for their advisors by Monday,March 1. Completed IS folders are due to SPEC by Friday, March 26.

EDA

A reminder that the Eastern District Association (EDA) Convention will be February 24-27 in Rye, NY. Details can be found at: http://www.aahperd.org/about/districts/eastern/convention.cfm

Faculty will be presenting and may cancel classes. Students are encouraged to attend the convention to earn PDPs. Contact your professors for more information.

MAHPERD Spring Conference

Westfield State College will be hosting the 2010 MAHPERD Spring Conference on Friday, March 5, 2010, 9am-3pm in the Woodward Center. Details, including registration information can be found at:
http://www.ma-hperd.org/Spring%20Conference.htm.

Students can attend for free by volunteering to assist at the Conference. They can sign up to preside (they can see Dr. Stanne to sign-up) or help with the set-up, sign-in or clean-up. For helping out students will receive 1 clinical PDP. In addition they will receive 1 professional PDP for attending a minimum of 2 sessions and 2 professional PDP’s for attending 3 or more sessions (the preliminary schedule is on Dr. Rausch's bulletin board).

MOST IMPORTANT is that students must sign-up for the conference by Wednesday, March 17th. There is NO registration on the day of the conference. Sign-up sheets can be found on my bulletin board.

Wii Fit Fest

Dr. Fitts and the Health Fitness students will be hosting a Wii Fit Fest on March 8, 6:30-7:30pm in the Scanlon Banquet Hall. Following the expo will be a talk by Dr. Dan Drury: Fitness Technology: A fad or the future in Scanlon Living Room from 7:30-8:30pm. Students are highly encouraged to come join in the fun and fitness! Also spread the word to others on campus. Contact Dr. Fitts for more details (tfitts@wsc.ma.edu).

PDP Opportunity - Coach Soccer!

Volunteers needed to help teach a preschoolers soccer class.
Wednesdays, 11am - 12:30pm from 1/27 - 3/10
At Longmeadow Community House on Rt.5/735 Longmeadow St
http://www.lprd.net/conta.html
PDP (clinical) value depends on # of sessions attended (can come for a single session). Only basic soccer knowledge required.
Contact Dr. Lynn Pantuosco Hensch if interested: lhensch@wsc.ma.edu or 413.218.6857.

Student Informational Meeting

Students are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on the new advising and registration procedures. Dr. Noun and other faculty will be on hand to guide students through the new process. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 17, 6:30-7:30pm in the Woodward Student Lounge. Contact Dr. Noun or your advisor with any questions or concerns.

View From The Chair

Dr. Noun has emailed out a Welcome Back 2010 letter to all Movement Science majors. It is also available via scribd at http://www.scribd.com/full/26524419?access_key=key-1b22n8kh9hqrmefjeyci. Be sure to take a moment to read about the changes to the advising and registration process for the spring semester.

Webinars

Please review the list of upcoming ACSM sponsored Webinars:

Wednesday, January 20 2-3 pm:
Nancy Clark, NSCA, Nutrition--your missing link.

Wednesday, January 27, 1-2pm:
ACSM Career Spotlight, Primary Care Sports Medicine

Wednesday, February 3, 1-2pm:
ACSM Career Spotlight, Exercise Physiology

Wednesday, February 10, 1-2pm:
ACSM Career Spotlight, Health Promotion/Public Health

Friday, February 19th, 12-1pm:
ACSM Career Spotlight, Sport Nutrition

Wednesday, February 24, 2-3pm:
NSCA, Off-Ice Strength and Conditioning

MSSLS students are highly encouraged to attend webinars, which are typically held in Woodward 240. Sign up in advance with Dr. Fitts at tfitts@wsc.ma.edu.

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year - And welcome back to campus! Just a reminder to check our department blog regularly, as well as, the google calendar in the right hand side of the blog. Faculty and students are encouraged to submit any announcements or information for the blog. Please contact lhensch@wsc.ma.edu for details.

Best wishes for a successful and productive semester!