Physical Education

The physical education major prepares students with the knowledge and skills required for teaching motor skills, physical fitness, and designing, developing, and managing recreation and/or fitness programs. A multidisciplinary program that integrates principles and practices from the natural, social, and behavioral sciences, the physical education major provides opportunities for men and women from different racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to perform together in the spirit of competition, cooperation, and celebration. Students use their individual and collective abilities toward further development of their bodies, minds, values, and attitudes. Consistent with the University’s mission statement, students’ physical accomplishments and interactions are based on a commitment to sportsmanship and ethics. Students in this major play an important role in promoting physical fitness, preventive health care, stress management, healthy lifestyles, mental discipline, motivation, and teamwork. Graduates of this program are prepared for careers or further study in the fitness industry, sports, teaching, coaching, personal training, corporate fitness, occupational or physical therapy, and recreation administration.

Minors available in exercise science, coaching, and recreation and sports administration. Please consult your advisor for requirements and course offerings. For details on the exercise science major, see page 85.