The School of Physical Education, Health and Wellness models a balanced Christian lifestyle through professional education, wellness leadership, recreation, and community involvement, while promoting a passion for lifelong learning.

Unit Goals

Goal 1

Prepare majors for professional careers and/or graduate school

Objective 1

Graduates of each degree program will compete successfully in graduate school and or in the job market.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Institutional Goal #1.

Objective 2

Each student in a degree program is exposed to and encouraged to become actively involved in professional organizations.

Linkage: This goal is linked to the Institutional Goals #3 and #4.

Objective 3

Students will demonstrate acceptable teaching and presentation skills for appropriate topics for each major.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Student Development Goal #3.

Objective 4

Students will develop research skills of an appropriate level in each curriculum.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Student Development Goal #2 and #3.

Objective 5

All graduates will demonstrate proficient technology skills.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Student Development Goal #2.

Goal 2

Provide opportunities to experience a balanced Christian lifestyle

Objective 1

Students will provide evidence of community involvement.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Institutional Goal #4.

Objective 2

Students will maintain personal physical fitness.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Student Development Goal #5.

Goal 3

Provide general education courses for all

Objective 1

The general education components in health, fitness, and physical activities will be meaningful, appropriate, and readily available.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Student Development Goal #5.

Goal 4

Provide recreational opportunities for all

Objective 1

Student intramural recreation will be adequate and in harmony with the university mission.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Student Development Goal #5.

Objective 2

Student intramural recreation will provide social interaction.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Student Development Goal #4.

Goal 5

Provide quality public relation for Southern Adventist University locally and nationally.

Objective 1

The Gym-Masters will contribute to quality public relations for the university and the school of physical education, health and wellness.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Institutional Goal #5 and Student Development Goals #1 - #5.

Objective 2

The School of Physical Education, Health and Wellness will provide quality public relations activities such as: Hydro aerobics, annual triathlon, summer recreation programs, little league, jingle bell jog, gym kids, children swim lessons, pool parties, re-certification for first aid and CPR, and the use of the pool, track and tennis courts as opportunities for the local community.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Institutional Goal #4 and #5.

Goal 6

Provide campus-wide leadership for wellness

Objective 1: Provide quality leadership to a comprehensive Employee Wellness program, contributing to S.A.U. being a great place to work.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Institutional Goal #2.

Objective 2

Provide quality leadership to a comprehensive Student Wellness program.

Linkage: This goal is linked to Student Development Goal #5.