Health and physical education
Thirty-six semester hours required for the major. Students may choose to add a certificate in teaching for grades K-12 (multi-age licensure) in the areas of health and/or physical education. This certification includes extra hours in the education department including clinical practice. All majors are required to perform an internship which provides additional experiences in the field.
 Kyle plans physical education activities at a local YMCA |
 HPER faculty and staff |
Sport management
Due to the increasing interest and participation in sport and physical fitness, there is a need for qualified leadership in these areas. A sport management major provides the professional preparation necessary for assuming positions in a variety of sport and fitness careers. A core of 36 hours is required in the major with an additional 9 hours in the chosen interest area of sport communication or sport organization. An integral part of the major is the internship, a three-hour requirement in a job setting. Graduates will find careers in athletic administration, corporate fitness, sporting goods retail, sporting information, YMCA/YWCA and other similar opportunities.
 Jose works on conditioning |
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Recreation management
Because of the increasing amount of leisure time discovered by Americans in recent years, career opportunities in recreation management have expanded. Career options include work in such areas as church recreation, parks, playgrounds, recreation in business and industry, hospitals, health care centers, camps, resorts, hotels, cruise ships, youth organization, zoos and environmental centers. This major requires two internship experiences during the college career at sites such as recreation park agencies, voluntary agencies, youth-serving agencies, correctional institutions, industries, therapeutic recreation (including hospitals), camps and college unions.
 Jeremy catches fish at Snyder's pond |
 Carlin Carpenter still entertains our department |
Minors are available in:
Coaching
Wellness
Physical education
Recreation
 Erick loves bacon cooked outside |
 Intramural staff at Fricker's |
