Department Philosophy

The purposes of the Department of Health, Sport, and Movement Sciences are (1) to provide leadership and facilities for a regular program of instruction and participation in physical activity that will improve the understanding and skill level of all students in a variety of physical activities suitable for both present needs and for lifetime participation; assist individuals in gaining better understanding of the general principles and concepts involved in the fundamentals of effective movement patterns; encourage individuals to improve and maintain physical fitness, (2) to prepare students for teaching careers in physical education, or for careers in such related areas as coaching, youth work, various health fields, sport and athletic programs, and management of sport and athletic related businesses, and (3) to provide working knowledge of the physiology of exercise and exercise testing and prescription so that graduates in Exercise Science may pursue employment in public and privately owned wellness and fitness centers, corporate fitness facilities, and clinical therapeutic programs, and be well prepared to continue their formal education at the graduate level.

Majors & Minors Offered

Majors

Physical Education

Exercise Science

Sport Management

Minors

Athletic Training

Exercise Science

For More Information ContactDr. Mary Ann DeLuca, Chairperson
Department of Health, Sport & Movement Science
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV 26241
(304) 637-1348
e-mail: delucam@davisandelkins.edu