Graduates are able to research leadership qualities of Christian leaders in the areas of school physical education, recreation, athletics and sports. Graduates are able to effectively communicate the role of physical education and sports in education and society at large. Graduates are able to communicate effectively with colleagues, parents, students and peers using correct language skills and appropriate verbal and non-verbal techniques. Graduates are able to articulate the Christian perspective of fitness, recreation, athletics and sports. Graduates relate healthy life choices to spiritual development.
Graduates are able to assess physical needs and develop a personal fitness and nutrition program.
Graduates articulate an understanding of lifestyle choices and techniques related to development of healthy practices for the individual. Graduates demonstrate a sensitivity and ability to adapt to special needs populations, gender and multicultural environments. Graduates are guided by biblical principles as they encounter human problems that require decisions to be made. Graduates respond to the need of people and the profession from a spiritual perspective and seek opportunities to fulfill those needs in their private and professional lives.