Department Goals
Covenant’s Health and Physical Education department provides students with an in-depth study of the human body and its various functions as they relate to health and fitness and the Christian world and life view.

The minors prepare students to work in leadership positions in coaching and sports management.

Courses provide an understanding of nutritional aspects of good health as well as a thorough study of contemporary issues in health and fitness.

The department also emphasizes the value of lifestyle activities, cardiovascular fitness, muscle integrity, and lifetime recreational sports for all.


Minor in Physical Education: Sports Management Track (18 hours)
HPE 211. Introduction to Health, Physical Education, and Sport ‘W’ (3)
HPE 250. Foundations of Sport Ministry (3)
HPE 337 or 338. Individual and Team Sports I or II ‘S’ (3)
HPE 405. Management in Sport (3)

HPE 406. Sport Law and Ethics (3)
HPE 407. Psychology and Sociology of Sport (3)

Minor in Coaching (18 hours)

HPE 250. Foundations of Sport Ministry (3)
HPE 328. First Aid/Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries (3)
HPE 337 or 338. Individual and Team Sports I or II ‘S’ (3)
HPE 405. Management of Sport (3)
HPE 407. Psychology and Sociology of Sport (3)
HPE 460. Principles of Coaching ‘W’ (3)

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