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About the Department

The Health, Physical Education, and Athletics Department offers a variety of opportunities for possible career choices. Health and physical education programs are oriented toward the teaching profession and culminate in a student teaching experience. The fitness management program prepares graduates to work in hospital wellness programs, health and fitness clubs, and corporate
fitness programs. This program culminates with an internship experience.

Program goals:

• To prepare students to become quality physical education teachers through the acquisition of knowledge pertaining to the general functioning of the human body and fitness testing.

• To prepare students to become quality fitness/wellness professionals through the acquisition of knowledge pertaining to the general functioning of the human body and fitness testing.

• To develop an appreciation of the role of physical activity in the balance of life through physical education and fitness/wellness programs.

• To prepare students to successfully complete their student teaching and/or internship experience, where they can start to display and incorporate the values and ethics of their profession.