HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION

OVERVIEW

The Health and Physical Education Department focuses on the development of healthy life-style choices. Knowledge gained in Health Education gives students the opportunity to acquire accurate information and fosters the establishment of values and attitudes, and consequently, behavioral choices that promote a healthy lifestyle.

Physical Education helps to develop and maintain good health and wellness. The goal of physical education is to develop physically educated individuals who have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.

  • To fulfill graduation requirements, each student must complete 0.5 credit of Physical Education and 0.5 credit of Health.
    These requirements are to be completed during the freshman and sophomore years.

    • Freshman Year

      • All freshmen are required to complete Health (810H)

      • All freshmen are required to complete Physical Education I (811)

    • Sophomore Year

      • All sophomores are required to complete Physical Education II (812)

  • Students will be assessed on a variety of levels, including:

    • Written Tests and Quizzes

    • Short Research-Type Writing

    • Projects

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