With the increasing demand for positions in sports administration, sports medicine, and sports psychology, a background in Physical Education is becoming increasingly more important in today's job market. Majoring in Physical Education Students graduating from Hanover College with a major in Physical Education will have knowledge of the history and principles of Physical Education and also of the human body. Students will also have a general understanding of the physical skills used in the field. Although each student shares this common knowledge base, the liberal arts curriculum at Hanover College allows Physical Education majors the flexibility of designing a major that meets his or her needs or area of interest. The Physical Education major from Hanover College will be prepared to enter the job field or pursue higher education with experience and specialized knowledge found through internships and independent studies.
Opportunities are available locally, nationally, and internationally.
In 1995, Hanover's campus was significantly enhanced by the completion of the Horner Health and Recreation Center. The facility has a performance gymnasium, a multi-sports forum, a 6,000 square foot weight room, a running track, racquetball courts, and classrooms. Along with these amenities, the Horner Center is home to state of the art athletic training facilities and an exercise physiology laboratory. The Ayres Athletic Complex is home to 12 of Hanover's outdoor sports. The 4,000 seat Ayer's Stadium is home to the football team and has an eight lane track.