Welcome

AMONG UNDERGRADUTE programs in the discipline, Ohio Wesleyan’s is clearly one of the most diverse and modern. In fact, the department has recently changed its name from Physical Education to Health and Human Kinetics to better reflect its mission and activities. While the teacher education program continues to be a strong part of the curricula, faculty members have added innovative programs that provide students with specific areas of concentration. This structure offers options and preferences in preparing the student for a future in diverse work environments. Students in the program can prepare for advanced study or careers in teaching, personal training, sports medicine, management, health promotion, or other related areas, and in allied health professions such as nursing, physical therapy, or occupational therapy. The department also offers a physical education/coaching or exercise science minor for the student with a major in another department. Each concentration has specific gateways that students must complete successfully to graduate with a Health and Human Kinetics major and a specific concentration emphasis.