Exercise Science, Nutrition, & Health Education
Empower Your Body, Fuel Your Mind: Unlock the Science of Health and Wellness.
Department BookletEmpower Your Body, Fuel Your Mind: Unlock the Science of Health and Wellness.
Department BookletESNH
The Department of Exercise Science and Wellness (formerly "Physical Education") empowers students with knowledge in physical fitness, healthful living, leisure pursuits, and stress management, all while mastering various fitness and sports activities. Our curriculum emphasizes the integration of movement skills, intellectual development, and physical fitness as essential life elements. Students progressively acquire and refine skills through expert instruction, analysis, and evaluation.
We offer a range of courses to meet general education requirements, promote personal growth, and provide pathways for intercollegiate athletics, health education, and an Associate of Science Degree in Exercise Science and Wellness.
The Department of Exercise Science, Nutrition & Health is committed to enhancing health and wellness through a comprehensive approach to lifelong physical activity and healthy living. Our mission is achieved by offering rigorous educational courses in Exercise Science, Health Education, and Athletics, emphasizing the impact of physical activity on skill acquisition, disease prevention, fitness, and sport.
We are guided by a strong vision to provide current, relevant, and impactful instruction, supported by our Ethics Statement, ensuring a positive, professional environment for all faculty, staff, and students. We uphold fairness, integrity, and cooperation, fostering an ethical and supportive climate that reflects professional values and practices. Through this approach, we aim to cultivate a community of respect, collegiality, and excellence within the department and beyond.