Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletic Training
The Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Athletic Training has its goals: (1) The development of the knowledge and competencies for efficient body development and maintenance, and optimal health; (2) to provide for the development of leisure skills involving physical activity; (3) to create an awareness and appreciation of the social, psychological, and aesthetic significance of physical activity; (4) to provide for wholesome social and recreational opportunities through informal as well as organized activities; (5) to provide the public schools of the state with competent teachers of physical education; (6) to provide services for surrounding communities; (7) to provide the leisure service industry with competent professionals; and (8) to prepare athletic trainers to enter into the profession either in public schools or health care agencies.
Undergraduate Majors
Students Prepare for these careers and advance study in three major areas of study.
- Physical Education, Wellness, and Leisure
- Natural Resource Management
- Leisure Services Management
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Athletic Training
Graduate Program
The Masters of Science in Sports Administration is a one or two year program of study. Students who successfully complete the program will be able to use the degree for advancement and promotion in their school athletics, parks, and recreation professions/ sport organizations. The degree will also provide those students a solid background if they choose to continue their graduate or in pursuit of doctoral degrees.
Contact Us
Dr. Lynn Glover-Stanley, Department Chair
Debbie Buck, Administrative Assistant
Wells Building
Rm. 210A
(870) 230-5159
Chris considers professors Lynn Stanley, Woody Jolley, Patrick Wempe, and the late Dr. McAfee, his most influential instructors. “Each one taught me, in their own way, many of the leadership techniques and philosophies I put to use on daily basis.”
Chris RatcliffBachelor of Science - Recreation (Leisure Services Management), 2005
