In keeping with the University's mission, the Department of Physical Education and Leadership is dedicated to and focused on the development of the whole student: physical, mental, and intellectual. Programs within the department are interdisciplinary by nature and combine the fields of education and social sciences. The department is dedicated to providing a high quality physical education program and career preparation with the idea of excellent teaching and coaching being the central to our mission. Our students teach in a variety of settings, including colleges, sports arenas, fitness centers, community/public health organizations and outdoor recreation endeavors. We aim to empower the students for developing their healthy habits, we encourage them to fitness literacy and we give a chance to become ultimate participants of physical activity.