Clubs and Programs for ENS

Student Opportunities

Learning occurs through many avenues at SDSU: classes, student organizations, on-the-job training, enrichment programs, etc. There are many University-wide opportunities available to students (athletics, band, debate, fraternity/sorority, etc.). Students are encouraged to consider all avenues to ensure a broad education during their time at SDSU.

The School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences offers many unique opportunities for students to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Personal learning occurs through personal growth and a sense of well-being that come when giving something back to your "community". All of the community service programs highlighted in this website are available for students to volunteer for professional experience. Some volunteer experiences can become paid experiences under the right circumstances.

In addition, there are student major organizations that one should join, for the networking with other professionals in your field is crucial to employment opportunities following college. In addition, the faculty have been creating endowments to support student scholarships which are presented in this section.

F.A.T.S.

Future Athletic Trainers' Society of San Diego State University is made up of undergraduate students majoring in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Athletic Training exercise and nutritional science majors who are specializing in athletic training. All F.A.T.S. members take their course work at SDSU, but they serve in five different training rooms throughout San Diego county under SDSU's newly accredited program. Please visit the FATS website for more information.

International Academic Exchange Programs (International Study)

This site contains information about international academic exchange programs offered by the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University. These programs allow a SDSU student to study at other institutions completing courses that will count toward SDSU graduation while paying fees to SDSU.

Content is arranged by institutional exchange program. After clicking on a highlighted institution name, a page will appear that contains links to the particular university and a table of equivalent courses between the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at SDSU and the exchange institution.

A prospective exchange student is responsible for locating all relevant information about semester/term dates, lodging costs, and personal needs that might arise in the relevant country. A good place to obtain answers about studying abroad is the SDSU International Student Center information page and they also have a website listing all the study abroad opportunities. Once at that web site, select the "Exchanges and Dual Degree Programs" option from the menu, and then click on the "Outbound" link.

The primary contact person within the School of Exercise and Nutritional Sciences at SDSU is the School's Undergraduate Advisor.

Deakin University (in the city of Melbourne in the state of Victoria, Australia).

Singapore National Institute of Education (in the city-state of Singapore).

University of South Australia (in the city of Adleaide in the state of South Australia, Australia).

Student Nutrition Organization (SNO)

The Student Nutrition Organization (SNO) will provide to its members, and to the community, information on the various fields of dietetics, food service management, food science, health and fitness. Our goal is to educate members as to existing opportunities in these fields of study as well as to provide guidance and contacts.
Please visit the SNO website for more information.

Future Physical Therapists Society (FPTS)

We are a student organization at SDSU that focuses on promoting academic success, informing and preparing our members about grad school, and seek to be involved with the community.
Please visit the FPTS website for more information.

Scholarships

All Exercise and Nutritional Sciences scholarships are now handled through the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships (FA&S). For a complete listing of ENS scholarships, the eligibility requirements, and application forms and instructions, you must go to the FA&S website (http://www.sa.sdsu.edu/scholarship/index.html) directly. For additional questions, you can contact the FA&S office directly or the ENS Scholarships Committee Chair, Dr. Simon Marshall (smarshal@mail.sdsu.edu).

Selected Websites in Exercise and Nutritional Sciences

Nutrition/Dietetics/Food Science
American Dietetic Association		800-877-1600
California Dietetic Association	www.dietitian.org	310-823-0264
Institute of Food Technologists	www.ift.org	312-782-8424
Am. Society for Clinical Nutrition	www.faseb.org/ascn
Am. Society of Nutritional Sciences	www.faseb.org/asns
Am. Soc. for Healthcare Food Service Admin	www.ashfsa.org	312-422-3870
American Culinary Federation	www.acfchefs.com	800-624-9458
California Culinary Academy	www.baychef.com	800-229-2433
Sports Medicine/Health Rehabilitation
American Physical Therapy Assoc.	www.apta.org	800-999-2782
National Athletic Trainers Assoc.	www.nata.org	800-879-6282
American Kinesiotherapy Assoc.	www.akta.org
American College of Sports Medicine	www.acsm.org	800-486-5643
American Academy of Physician Assistants	www.aapa.org	703-836-2272
American Occupational Therapy Assoc.	www.aota.org	301-652-2682
American Chiropractic Assoc.	www.amerchiro.org	800-986-4636
American Medical Assoc.	www.ama-assn.org
Am. Assoc. Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab.	www.aacvpr.org	608-831-6989
Fitness/Exercise/Wellness
Assoc. for Worksite Health Promotion	www.awhp.org	847-480-9574
National Wellness Association	www.wellnessnwi.org/	800-244-8922
American Council on Exercise	www.acefitness.org	858-535-8227
American Massage Therapy Assoc.	www.amtamassage.org	847-864-0123
National Strength & Conditioning Assoc.	www.nsca-lift.org/menu.htm	719-632-6722
Aerobic and Fitness Assoc. of America	www.afaa.com	818-486-0040
The National Center for Health Fitness	www.healthy.american.edu
Welltech International	www.welltech.com
Health Promotion Recruiters International	www.hpridirect.com	860-892-1351
ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal	www.Lww.com/acsmcrc	800-486-5643
Club Industry c/o	www.clubindustry.com	215-643-8100
International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Assoc.	www.ihrsa.org	800-232-4772
International Spa and Fitness Assoc.	www.i-spa.org	703-838-2930
Fitness Management	www.fitnessworld.com	213-385-3926
Medical Fitness Assoc.	www.medicalfitness.org	847-475-2332
IDEA	www.ideafit.com	800-999-4332
Physical Education/Teaching
National Assoc. for Sport & Physical Education	www.aahperd.org	800-213-7193
Am. Alliance for Health, Phys Educ & Dance	www.aahperd.org	800-321-0789
P E Central	www.pecentral.org
CA. Commission on Teacher Credentialing	www.ctc.ca.gov/	916-445-0184