The Health and Sport Sciences Department grounds its students with the fundamental principles of exercise, health, nutrition, physical activity, leisure and sport while equipping them with the cutting-edge knowledge and skills needed to fulfill leadership roles in their chosen area of specialty.  From introductory courses in health and wellness to specialized courses in nutrition therapy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, physical education teacher education, sport management, and program planning, students are taught to analyze, to synthesize, and to look at alternative approaches to situations.  As a result, graduates are prepared to move rapidly upward in their careers when they graduate. We offer five undergraduate and five graduate programs.

Physical Education (PHED) Courses

In addition to our degree programs we offer over thirty popular physical education activity courses. Consider taking an elective PHED class each semester to strengthen your mind and body while you are in school, and learn sports and physical activities you can participate in for the rest of your life. Harriette Lavenue, Physical Education (PHED) Director.