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for California State University, Fresno.
Athletics
Department of Athletics
THOMAS C. BOEH, Director of Athletics
North Gym, Room 148
559.278.3178
In 2004, the Development of Athletics implemented a new strategic plan. Accompanying that were new vision and mission statements and a set of core values.
Vision Statement
Fresno State Athletics: Providing competitive opportunities for today's student-athletes to become tomorrow's leaders.
Mission Statement
Fresno State Athletics is committed to developing champions for life by inspiring academic and athletic excellence in an environment that promotes diversity, equity and integrity while providing opportunities for today's student-athletes to become tomorrow's leaders.
Core Values
Pride · Success · Integrity · Commitment
The Strategic Plan focuses on providing an academically and athletically successful collegiate experience for student-athletes in all sports, and will be used as an evaluation tool to gauge the success of staff and operations areas based on their accomplishments toward these prescribed goals and objectives.
Since competition is the trademark of intercollegiate athletics, the Department of Athletics is committed to achieving the full potential of each team and each athlete while maintaining compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by the Western Athletic Conference, the National Collegiate Athletic Association for Division IA membership, and the rules and procedures established by California State University, Fresno. Dedication to athletic and academic excellence will be reflected in the performance of all university teams.
As the major public university in the San Joaquin Valley, the department strives to develop strong local, regional, and national recognition for its team and foster a sense of community among its constituencies, i.e., the student body, the faculty and staff, the alumni, and the general public. This recognition will be achieved not only through outstanding athletic performance, but also through the civility with which we conduct ourselves both on and off the playing field.
Student-Athlete Services
The Student-Athlete Services Office provides tutoring, academic advising, individual consultations, and NCAA eligibility monitoring for more than 550 student athletes on a year-round basis. It works with the NCAA in providing a Life Skills Development program that emphasizes personal, career, community service and athletic development, and it advises the Student Athlete Advisory Council. The council, with representatives from every sport, serves as a communication link between student athletes, the Athletics Department administration, and the campus community on matters of student athlete welfare.
Each spring the department partners with Kiwanis International to host its Torch of Excellence Dinner to recognize the academic achievements of student athletes who have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA or have received other academic honors. The office also assists qualified student athletes with fifth year scholarships (available after athletic eligibility is completed) and in applying for a variety of athletically-related postgraduate scholarships.
Faculty
Thomas C. Boeh, Chair
Mike Batesole
Angie Cates
Shawn Charles
Steve Cleveland
Sharon Davis
Deena Diboll
Robert E. Fraley
Linda Gannaway
Pat Hill
John Kriebs
Rebecca Malmo
Ruben Nieves
Desireé Reed-Francois
Steve Springthorpe
Simone Thibodeau
Jay Udwadia
Greg Walaitis
L. Michael Watney
Steve Weakland
Adrian Wiggins
Marjorie A. Wright
COURSES
Athletics (ATHL)
10. Strategies for Academic Success (3)
Some sections are specially designated for students in intercollegiate athletics
and include strategies for academic success. (See
University 1). Designed to help entering students make a smooth transition
into the university, as well as increase knowledge of policies, procedures,
resources, and graduation requirements especially pertaining to student
athletes. Introduces techniques to improve learning strategies and provides
students with awareness about relevant drug and health issues. CR/NC grading
only. (Formerly ATHL 1R)
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS*
(Courses may be repeated)
ATHL 100. Conditioning of Athletes (1)
Prerequisite: must be enrolled in a varsity team sport (ATHL 176-199). Refer
to current Class Schedule for appropriate section and schedule number.
ATHL 176. Baseball (2)
Men only.
ATHL 177. Basketball (2)
Men only.
ATHL 178. Basketball (2)
Women only.
ATHL 180. Cross Country (2)
ATHL 181. Equestrian
(2)
(Same asA SCI 187) Women only.
ATHL 182. Football (2)
ATHL 183. Golf (2)
Men only.
ATHL 184. Golf (2)
Women only.
ATHL 185. Soccer (2)
Women only.
ATHL 187. Softball (2)
Women only.
ATHL 191. Tennis (2)
Men only.
ATHL 192. Tennis (2)
Women only.
ATHL 193. Track and Field (2)
ATHL 196. Volleyball (2)
Women only.
ATHL 199. Wrestling (2)
Men only.
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* Students majoring in kinesiology or dance may count a maximum of 12 units
of dance technique, kinesiology activity courses, and intercollegiate courses
toward the total units required for the bachelor's degree; other students
may apply a maximum of 8 units to the total degree requirement.
Courses
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