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
