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“Studying Health and Physical Education at Saint Peter\u2019s has allowed me to have a wide range of experiences in preparation for the health and fitness industry. I was the President of the Health and Fitness club which allowed me to plan and coordinate many community health and fitness events, spearhead on-campus events such as the color run, and engage in motivational speaking. I had the opportunity to work at the Recreation Life Center as a student manager and as a group fitness instructor. The courses, internships, and experiences that the Health and Physical Education Department has afforded me have contributed to shaping my future. My ultimate goal is to own a commercial gym franchise through which I plan to impact the health and well being of my clientele.”<\/em> – Damier ’17<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Read our latest Journal of Holistic Health! (PDF)<\/p><\/div>\n

There has never been a greater need for leaders in health and physical education.<\/h3>\n

We offer many classes in the early evening, online and during the winter and summer sessions; please contact us for more information.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Poor lifestyle health-behaviors are the number one cause of chronic disease in the United States, accounting for 75% of our health care costs. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts that the demand for fitness workers and instructors will maintain its positive trajectory, with a projected growth rate of 14% from 2022 to 2032, significantly outpacing the average for all occupations. There is a similar growth expected among employment opportunities for exercise science and the kinesiology workforce.<\/p>\n

The health and physical education program prepares you for post-graduate work and professional service in the fields of physical education and health education.<\/p>\n

The program is dedicated to innovative teaching, meaningful community and professional service, and creative scholarly endeavor. Our Health and Fitness Club and internship possibilities provide students with unique opportunities to serve and educate both within the Saint Peter\u2019s community and beyond.<\/p>\n

The health and physical education program offers a major in health and physical education with a concentration in health education or physical education to prepare students for employment in a number of venues including commercial fitness, corporate health and fitness, and community recreation and health promotion.<\/p>\n

Students can also participate in a teaching certificate preparation program.<\/p>\n

Alternatively, through our kinesiology and biomechanics courses, exercise science students explore careers in physical therapy, other therapeutic fields, and strength and conditioning. Students develop a plan for their intended exercise science career path with close guidance from faculty and a network of experienced mentors.<\/p>\n