Health, Fitness, and Recreation

Health, Fitness, and Recreation

School of Education >> Division of Physical Education and Exercise Science

This major prepares individuals for employment in non-teaching positions involving health, fitness, and recreation. The program is designed specifically for those who are interested in working in the recreational aspect of a camping ministry, boys' and girls' club work, fitness center, or employer- provided recreational facilities.

Curriculum Highlights

  • Freshman
  • Personal & Community Health
  • Recreational Leadership
  • History/Principles/Philosophy of PE
  • Organization & Administration of PE
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  • Sophomore
  • Teaching Racquet Sports
  • Teaching Conditioning
  • Human Growth & Development
  • Teaching Golf & Racquetball
  • Outdoor Education
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  • Junior
  • Human Anatomy & Physiology
  • Treatment/Care of Athletic Injuries
  • Officiating
  • Camp Administration
  • Physiology of Exercise
  • Camp Program
  • Kinesiology
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  • Senior
  • Teaching Health & Physical Education
  • Fitness Center Internship
  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Emergency Response
  • Health/Physical Education Electives

For further details see complete major information: Health, Fitness, and Recreation Personal Opportunity Profile PDF

You may also contact Admissions (1.800.BJ.AND.ME) to receive a printed copy of this information.

Key Courses

Treatment and Care of Athletic Injuries This course will teach you the techniques for prevention, recognition, referral, and follow-up care of injuries in athletics.

Officiating Here you will learn the theory and practice in officiating major and minor sports. You will also study and learn how to interpret official rules.

First Responder The purpose of this course is to provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help can arrive.

Career Opportunities

Some of the career and ministry opportunities open to you include the following:

  • Coaching athletic teams for your church
  • Coaching youth teams for your city and/or county recreation programs
  • Camp work
  • Coordinating church recreation activities
  • Physical therapy
  • Serving your community by working with the physically handicapped, the mentally handicapped, & senior citizens
  • Adult fitness consultant
  • Fitness Center coordinator
  • Community or Christian camp aquatics director or instructor