The fundamental purpose of the Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science is to enhance the human condition through development of physical, mental, social and spiritual health. We believe we can impact on this mission by applying art and science to the ideal of developing mind and body as an inseparable entity.
Our constituency consists primarily of undergraduate students, the University community, and allied groups, organizations and practitioners. Our five interrelated academic units of Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Physical Education, and Recreation Management serve our constituents through teaching, research/creative endeavors, and service designed to prepare professionals that will impact the well being of humanity. Although united by a common mission, each academic unit has its own distinct body of knowledge. Consequently, appropriate degrees acknowledging the specific program of study are awarded at the end of each academic year.
To continue to accomplish our mission, the following goals have been established:
- provide undergraduate and graduate professional degrees in each unit of study;
- provide service courses that will enable students to make informed decisions about their lifestyles;
- provide opportunities for reassigned time for teaching enhancement, research/creative endeavors, and service activities; and
- provide professional service to our constituents.
