Mission of the Department of Physical Activity & Health

We educate, engage, and exemplify good practice in physical activity and health

The department of physical activity and health provides high-quality learning experiences in health, sport, recreation, teacher education, coaching, exercise science, and more. Our highly qualified instructors emphasize scientifically-based approaches to content in the courses being taught. Furthermore, community engagement and experiential learning are integrated directly into the curriculum. We support EOU’s broader mission, values, and core themes and educational principles with special emphasis on educating the “the whole person” and promoting physical activity, fitness, and wellness across campus, regionally, and beyond.

Our primary degree offering is a bachelor’s degree in Physical Activity and Health with three concentration options. We provide select master’s level classes and three minors. Our degree is also offered online and remains a leading undergraduate degree in this regard for physical education and health.

Degrees
Physical Activity & Health, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts

• Concentration 1: Physical Education & Sport
• Concentration 2: Exercise Science (not available online)
• Concentration 3: Health & Wellness Studies

Minors

• Minor in Physical Education
• Minor in Health Studies
• Minor in Gerontology