Purpose Statement

The Department of Exercise & Health Science provides the content knowledge and skills for prospective health, physical education, and sport professionals; works with other departments to help students prepare for careers in fitness, athletic training, and other health-related professions; and, supports the institutional demands for health and personal development.

Educational Objectives

• To prepare all Exercise & Health Science students to become competent professionals in a variety of health, fitness, and sport professions.
• To equip Physical Education Licensure candidates with knowledge of safety procedures, first aid, disease control, health promotion, and the teaching of movement skills.
• To develop in all Exercise & Health Science students the ability to evaluate ethical issues in the profession from the perspective of a Biblical worldview.
• To promote among all Bryan students wise stewardship of the body, which is to include exercise, healthful diet, disease prevention, and stress management.