Students participate in a prescribed curriculum where biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports medicine and kinesiology are stressed. Another aspect of the mission for physical education focuses on fitness end physical activity. Students have the opportunity to learn sports skills and concepts for fitness and for academic credit. In addition, the mission is to create an environment where athletes can successfully integrate academic, athletic and social activities by operating in a program with a comprehensive system of academic services, qualify coaching and adequate facilities. Program Comparisons Recreation sports encourages and enables participation for all individuals, including accommodations for people with disabilities.
Individuals are welcome to participate in a variety of activities, regardless of skill level.
Recreational sports also makes a concerted effort to recognize and meet the needs of diverse populations. Recreational sports rules foster flexibility and creativity to meet local campus needs. Rules, facilities and equipment can all be modified to accommodate participant interest and local constraints. Student leadership development, appreciation of differences, group development, self discipline, conflict resolution skills and safety awareness are stressed as individual student responsibilities in the operation of recreational sports programs and serve as measures of program success. Physical education programs have similar educational objectives to recreational sports but stress the cognitive elements of sports and fitness activities.