Physical Education

The mission of the general physical education activity program is to provide a variety of curricula from which students may select to enable development of cognitive knowledge of the activity, increase their psychomotor skills, increase personal fitness, and enhance a sense of value for the activity. Departmental goals are directed toward the student outcomes listed below. 

Students in physical education courses will:

• improve or maintain skill acquisition in physical activity classes, 
• improve or maintain their fitness level in fitness-related classes, 
• meet the attendance policy of a physical activity course thereby participating in an activity for three hours per week, 
• increase their knowledge of a particular activity or sport.

Some specialized courses in the program provide opportunities for leadership development and employment. 

The physical education facilities include a large gymnasium, a fitness center with free weights and selectorized and aerobic equipment, athletic training facilities, and locker/dressing rooms in the Hinkhouse Center. Adjacent to Hinkhouse are three outdoor tennis courts and an athletic field.