Category I Proposal

Renaming the MS and PhD Degrees in Human Performance

1. Current Name of Major: M.S. and Ph.D. in Human Performance

2. Proposed Name of Major: M.S. and Ph.D. in Exercise and Sport Science

3. Reason for Change

The graduate degrees in Human Performance were created in 1989, and they were named to reflect the College (Health and Human Performance) rather than the Department. With the creation of the new College of Health and Human Sciences, which combines the Colleges of Health and Human Performance and Home Economics, there is no longer a connection between the name of the graduate degrees and the academic unit. With this proposal, the degree name will have a clear association with the department in which it is offered.

4. Locus within the Institution’s Organization Structure:

a. Will the institution location of this major change?

No

b. If approved, when will the new name be effective?

Fall 2002 or as soon as possible after approval.

5. Course of Study

Will the course of study for this major change? If so, describe.

There are no proposed changes in the major associated with the name change.

6. Admission Requirements

Will the admission requirements for this major change?

No.

7. Resources Required/Saved

a. Will additional personnel, facilities, or equipment resources be needed? If so, complete the attached budget page.

Not applicable

b. Note savings here.

Not applicable