It is with this in mind that the ESS Club has compiled a statement of purpose for membership that will give students a better understanding of what the benefits are to being part of a registered student organization.

1. Transcripts - In addition to your academic transcript, Texas State students will be furnished with a transcript reflecting involvement in campus activities and student organizations.  This will be a powerful tool for graduates when compiling resumes.  Active involvement in a registered student organization like the ESS Club will be reflected on these transcripts and shows both student involvement in his/her university as well as a commitment to professionalism in his or her field.
2. Experience - In addition to the knowledge ESS Club Members will attain regarding the HPER field, members can also expect to learn important work-related skills that will make them more marketable when looking for a job, such as organizational skills, fundraising and leadership.
3. Networking - By attending professional events like the annual TAHPERD convention, ESS Club members will be afforded the opportunity to meet professionals within the HPER field and form relationships that will offer many benefits such as mentorship, employment opportunities, continuing education opportunities and professional references.  Conventions attended and membership into their governing associations can also be listed as experience on resumes.

This statement of purpose for membership reflects just some of the general reasons for joining the Exercise & Sports Science Club.  ESS major-specific services offered by the ESS Club are outlined below.

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Mailing Address

Exercise & Sports Science Club

601 University Dr.

San Marcos, Texas 78666

Email

essclub@txstate.edu

Phone

Daniel Pacer

512.461.8655

Renee Rainey

512.245.3480

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Professional

As a professional organization, the ESS Club works through several services to bring current information from the Health, Physical Education and Recreation fields to its members.  Some of these include:

• Guest Speakers with unique knowledge and perspectives of the Health and Physical Education fields.
• Career Counseling is provided by both the ESS Club's Advisors and information compiled from the Texas State University Career Services Office.
• Professional Conventions are attended annually (most notably the TAHPERD Convention) to provide ESS Club members the opportunity to become active participants in the HPER fields as early as possible.

Academic

• Extra Credit is available from various professors within the department for active members.  Contact an essclub@txstate.edu or any Officer/Sponsor with questions regarding how you can receive extra credit from your professor.
• Academic Advising is offered by the ESS Club's Advisors upon request and through HPER and College of Education Academic Advisors for ESS Club Members.  Not sure where to go?  The ESS Club can get you pointed in the right direction.  Just ask an Officer or advisor for more information.

Social

• Tailgates are regularly attended by the ESS Club.  We provide food, beverages, a prime tailgating location, activities, and fellowship with other ESS Club members and students.  Partnered tailagates are also conducted with local businesses and groups such as Texas Roadhouse.
• Trips are taken to various events including the annual TAHPERD Convention.  The ESS Club also participates in team-building activities such as Texas State University's G.O.A.L. Program.

Service

• Volunteer Work is another cornerstone of the ESS Club's structure.  We take part in at least one fall and spring service project geared to providing members with the opportunity to give back to the San Marcos Community as well as further their knowledge of the Health and Physical Education fields.