The Department seeks to examine cutting-edge knowledge through a commitment to conducting and applying research and other scholarly pursuits. The Department seeks to provide service and outreach to the campus and community through the offering of activity courses, professional workshops and involvement in professional organizations. The Department is housed in the Bentson Bunker Fieldhouse. A number of teaching assistantships are available for students qualified to teach in the Physical Education service and activity program. In addition to teaching four activity courses GA's will assist graduate faculty with special projects.
Graduate assistants are half time appointments compensated by tuition and a stipend.
Students must be accepted into the Graduate Program before being eligible for an assistantship.