Welcome to the Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Exercise Science

If you are interested in teaching health or physical education, coaching, rehab, parks and recreation, occupational therapy or athletic training, the Physical Education, Recreation and Exercise Science department has a degree to meet your need. Our alumni are serving in all of these fields and more.

Our department is a great fit for students who are athletic, fun-loving and disciplined and who possess a desire to positively influence others. Read more about our programs.

The mission of the Evangel University Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Exercise Science is to develop outstanding Christian leaders in teaching, coaching, recreation and health. Our students learn a value system based on spiritual concepts, while gaining physical and academic expertise through a variety of classes and sports programs.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can answer any questions for you about our department. I look forward to seeing you on campus.

Dr. Keith Hardy, chair
Department of Physical Education, Recreation and Exercise Science
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