Physical Education

 Emphasis of Program

The Welness and Human Performance Department offers programs in health, physical education, sports management, coaching, and intramurals. Students gain a broad knowledge of anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical aspects of human movement and become aware of the many fitness and leisure time activities promoting lifelong wellness.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have a wide variety of career opportunities including: graduate school, teaching K-12 or public/private physical education, health teaching K-12, health-fitness clubs (director), cardiac rehabilitation, sports marketing, sales and management, community recreation, and atheletic training.


Activities

Wellness and Human Performance majors are encouraged to gain experience through internships, field work, preschool screening, work-study jogs in intramurals, fitness centers, and aquatics. The Wellness and Human Performance Club hosts conferences and regional/national speakers. Students participate in public school classroom observation, state and national conventions, student research projecs, and faculty/student memberships.

Scholarship Opportunities

Incoming students may be eligible for a number of academic and leadership scholarships through the Office of Admission. These scholarships are awarded based on a student's past academic record, including the ACT, class rank, GPA, and leadership potential.