Health and Physical Education

Professors: Allen Carius, Gerald Gems, Heidi Matthews
Associate Professors: Frank Gramarosso, James Kulawiak
Assistant Professors: Karen Bunkenburg, Jenni Kapanen, Matthew Klosterman, Kari Kluckhohn
Instructors: Taylor Arman, Kevin Bratland, Mark Broucek, John Fitzgerald, Sara Koski, Kendall Selsky, Marilyn Skarbek, Tammy Wynard
Adjunct Faculty: William Wienke

Mission Statement

The Department of Health and Physical Education is dedicated to developing well-educated, lifelong learners and competent professionals. The program provides students with educational opportunities and experiences that deepen the understanding and appreciation of a commitment to physical activity and wellness, and enhance the skills and habits required for leading and promoting a healthy lifestyle in a variety of health and sports related professions.

The department contributes to personal development by instilling the values of a healthy lifestyle. A variety of majors prepare students for teaching and/or coaching in schools, work in fitness/health clubs, preparation for graduate school and athletic training and rehabilitation.

Degrees offered: B.A. and B.S.

Major requirements: 40-51 credit hours are required, plus education course work if applicable. Students must choose a major in athletic training, exercise science,\ sport management or teaching physical education K-12.

The B.A. degree program is offered in athletic training, exercise science, sport management and teaching physical education K-12. The B.S. degree program is offered in athletic training and exercise science.

Unless specifically required for an HPE major, HPE activity courses (HPE 100-135) do not count toward the major or minor or toward the maximum number of credits allowed in HPE.

All students taking HPE coursework:

A maximum of eight credit hours may be earned in physical education activity courses.

Varsity Athletics

Students who participate in varsity athletics may register for two credit hours at the start of the main sports season for that sport. This credit counts towards the eight credit hour physical education activity limit. Students must register for varsity athletics credit within the first two weeks of the term, per CCIW/NCAA guidelines.

Programs

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Courses

Health and Physical Education