The Department of Health and Physical Education has a nationally accredited (SHAPE) program that is a part of the College of Education professional preparation program curricula designed to serve the students, faculty and staff of Arkansas Tech University.

• The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
• The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
• The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
• The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
• The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.