Welcome Students
The Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) Department is an integral part of the university's whole-person philosophy. Its objectives are twofold. First, through a general education program, it seeks to assist every student in developing a personal wellness lifestyle that is conducive to optimal health, fitness and well-being. Second, through a professional education program, it provides curriculum and experience enabling students to:
- Work in the health/fitness/recreation/sports management fields
- Teach physical education
- Qualify for physical therapy or medical school
The HPER Department is located in the Kenneth H. Cooper Aerobics Center.
HPER General Education and Activity Classes
| Aquatic Exercise | Bowling | Step Aerobics |
| Pickleball | Soccer | Equestrian |
| Archery | Creative Aerobics | Swim Conditioning |
| Racquetball | Softball | Exercise & Weight Control |
| Rock Climbing | Cycling | Swimming |
| Basketball | Varsity Sports | Golf |
| Scuba Diving | Health Fitness I and II | Tennis |
| Badminton | Volleyball | Fencing |
| Self-Defense | Lifeguarding | Total Conditioning |
| Basic First Aid & CPR | Weight Training | Gymnastics |
| Snow Skiing |
Indoor Facilities
- Departmental and faculty offices
- Gymnastics room
- Human performance labs
- 6 Classrooms
- 50 meter pool with 1 & 3 meter diving boards
- Women's exercise room
- 3 racquetball courts
- Athletic training room
- 4 basketball courts
- 4 volleyball courts
- 16 badminton/pickleball courts
- Men's and women's locker rooms with showers
- Indoor track (6 laps = 1 mile)
- Free weight room with mirrors
- Aerobic exercise room with Stairmasters, Lifecycles and treadmills
- Life guarding
Outdoor Facilities Include
- 2 sand volleyball courts
- 6 tennis courts
- Jogging track
- 2 soccer fields
