Through education, professional development, outreach and leadership opportunities, the department reinforces the student?s commitment to healthy living, continuing education, professional growth and societal involvement. The department core values empower student to live healthy, productive lives.

The four core values listed and defined below serve as the benchmarks by which professional preparation programs are assessed and provide necessary data for revision.

• Values Healthy Living?? Students exhibit habits that are health-enhancing. Students maintain a health-enhancing level of fitness and participate regularly in meaningful physical activity (Physical Fitness Testing, Wellness Lifestyle & Exercise Adherence Survey).
• Is Cognizant of Discipline?? Students know the concepts and principles which underlie subject matter. They use this information to accomplish homework assignments, prepare reports, pass written exams and satisfy course and degree requirements for graduation (General Requirements, Program Requirements, Practicum).