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Our society stands in desperate need of competent physical educators.
Despite the health craze in our country, much of our citizenry remains
in poor physical condition. Many who do enjoy good physical health
place an unhealthy emphasis on their bodies alone, thereby failing
to recognize the relationship of their bodies to their entire beings.
Greenville offers a holistic approach to health, physical education,
and recreation. We invite you to come and discover the need, the
significance, and the value of a quality HPR program.
Pathway to a Career
We offer Bachelor of Science degrees in Physical
Education and in Recreation. Both programs allow emphases in several
areas to specifically direct you toward your career goals. You'll
have the opportunity to gain experience and to position yourself
professionally through "hands-on" practical activities. Your field
experience can include coaching, teaching, officiating, training
and directing intramurals, adult fitness classes, or youth recreation
programs.
B.S. in Physical Education
- K-12 or 6-12 Majors
- Health Education Offerings
- Coaching Minor
Our physical education programs combine professional education
and physical education course work with practical experience to
fully enable you to enter a teaching career upon graduation. Health
Education course work may be added to complement your major. Seven
sports are included in the coaching curriculum: football, soccer,
volleyball, basketball, baseball, softball, and track and field.
You can be assured of the best in professional education preparation.
Our education programs have received the highest accreditation given
by both the Illinois State Board of Education and the National Council
for the Accreditation of Teacher Education.
B.S. in Recreation
- Sports Management
- Adult Fitness
- Recreational Leadership
Within our society, opportunities for persons with recreation leadership
skills are abundant. Positions in health clubs, camps, recreation
agencies, and corporate fitness programs continue to increase in
number. Adult Fitness is also an expanding field with training and
nutrition centers. Some of the best opportunities reside in the
Sports Management field.
Competent individuals can find positions in sports administration,
publicity, training, coaching, country clubs and resorts, public
recreation departments, corporate athletic programs, sports ministries,
public relations, athletic/intramural facilities, and the sporting
goods industry. Our B.S. in Recreation also provides a solid foundation
to enter graduate school in athletic training, sports management,
exercise psychology, or other related areas.
A Distinguished Athletic Department
Among our faculty and alumni, we have several world
and national leaders in amateur athletics:
- President of both the United States Baseball Federation and
the International Baseball Association.
- President of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
(NAIA).
- Members of the International Olympic Committee
Intercollegiate participation is available in seven sports for
men: baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, football, cross-country,
and track; and in seven sports for women: basketball, cross-country,
track, tennis, soccer, softball, and volleyball. In addition to
NCAA Division III membership, the college also belongs to the National
Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) and the SLIAC.
A large number of students participate in a full program of intramural
sports throughout the entire school year. Our activities provide
opportunities for you to interact with fellow majors and fine student
athletes in varied situations.
A "People Oriented" Field
Careers in health, physical education, and recreation
allow you to work directly with people for their overall benefit.
To accomplish this, you must gain an understanding of physical activity
and its relationship to the human body. Our program emphasizes your
preparation through developing skills, increasing knowledge, improving
attitudes, and establishing a basic philosophy of physical education.
Throughout your training you'll be challenged to develop a life
perspective that integrates your current activities and your future
goals.
More for Your Money
When you visit campus, you'll enjoy visiting with
our coaches and professors, and you'll tour our fitness training
center. You'll learn that, at Greenville, our faculty are interested
in more than just your academic training and physical development.
They are interested in you and your career. As you interact with
them outside the classroom, they will assist you in considering
career options and planning for your particular goals.
We believe that where you receive your education is very important.
You deserve more than just an academic degree. We guarantee that
you will receive excellent training in physical education. We also
want to prepare you for a meaningful life. You'll receive a comprehensive
education in a supportive environment that allows you to develop
as a complete person. A broad liberal arts education supplements
your career training to prepare you for a lifetime of service to
people.
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