People focused and program intensive, the Health and Physical Education Division offers an array of career fields that are exciting, rewarding and challenging.
Our majors combine the strengths of a liberal arts foundation with coursework in areas ranging from physiology to kinesiology and sociology to psychology.
Academics
Small classes, accessible professors and one-on-one mentoring are at the forefront of a B-W education. In addition, we offer real-world experience through internships, study abroad opportunities and other learning initiatives.
Our liberal arts focus combines proven fundamentals with experiential learning. You’ll hone written and oral communication skills, learn to apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving techniques, and foster multi-dimensional perspectives.
Through the Division of Health and Physical Education, you can chose from six undergraduate major fields of study: athletic training, exercise science, health promotion and education, physical education, pre-physical therapy or sport management.
You also can elect to minor in athletic coaching, child and family, dance, health promotion and education, personal wellness or recreation.
Leadership
Beyond coursework, you can benefit from joining any of the over 100 student organizations and clubs on campus. Within the Division of Health and Physical Education, you can join career-focused student organizations that offer opportunities to gain valuable hands-on experience and insight.
Recreation
The newly renovated Lou Higgins Center, the home of the Division of Health and Physical Education, offers expanded and updated workout spaces, classrooms, a state-of-the art athletic training facility, among other amenities.
We also offer year-round intramural sports and a full range of activity and technique courses focused on sports, recreation, fitness, dance and more.
The Division of Health and Physical Education at Baldwin-Wallace College is committed to (1) offering courses that are consistent with a liberal arts education, particularly as related to the development of knowledge and skills that will enhance quality of life; (2) offering major programs of study that provide pre-professional preparation for entry level career positions and/or graduate study in areas related to physical education, sport management, athletic training, pre-physical therapy, exercise science, health promotion and education; (3) offering minor programs of student that supplement career development and/or personal growth. (April, 2005)
The Division of Health and Physical Education offers academic majors, minors, and credit courses in sports, recreation, fitness, and dance technique. The Division also encourages internships and offers student organizations and special programs.
Activity and Technique Courses
Lou Higgins Center - Home of the Division of Health and Physical Education
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