Learning Goals & Mission

The Bachelor of Science Degree program in Physical and Health Education will:

• Provide students with a solid foundation in the physical, social, and behavioral sciences as well as in the principles of teaching and learning to promote wellness and fitness.
• Enhance one’s knowledge related to health information and issues as well as healthy lifestyle choices across the lifespan.
• Prepare students for graduate study.
• Integrate theory and practice through selected practical and field experiences.
• Apply issues of social justice into an understanding of health and physical education issues.

The program will enable students to:

• Synthesize knowledge from the physical, social, behavioral and health sciences to roles in the fields of health, fitness and physical education.
• Acquire communication and leadership skills to serve as advocates for the promotion of health and well-being.
• Prepare interventions and programming for a wide range of contemporary health issues.
• Use critical thinking skills and creativity to examine emerging health-related topics and challenges.
• Apply teaching and learning theories to physical and health education
• Utilize information technology and research skills to the study of health, fitness activities and physical education.
• Acquire knowledge and skills related to individual, team and dual sports.
• Incorporate ethical and legal concepts into the examination of health issues.