College's catalog - Trinity Christian College

Physical Education/Exercise Science
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Physical Education/exercise science
L. Burrell, S. Jurgens (co-chair), S. Ostema, W. Schepel (co-chair)
The physical education department at Trinity Christian College seeks to uphold the mission of
the College by equipping students to embrace and articulate a Christian perspective of physical
activity and stewardship of the body that enable lifelong service to the Kingdom of God. The
department seeks to foster a Reformed biblical perspective of fitness, sport, and leisure as it
relates to the discipline. Graduates should be able to articulate an understanding of diversity
issues including age, race, gender, learning style, differing abilities, socio-economic and cultural
backgrounds, and their effects on human movement.
The physical education teacher education program prepares students to be excellent teachers and
coaches. Graduates attain a K-12 teaching specialist certificate through the state of Illinois to
teach in elementary and secondary schools.
The exercise science major is designed for students interested in strength and conditioning as well
as preparation to be personal trainers or fitness specialists.
The sport and exercise studies major prepares students for a career in entry-level positions in
youth agencies with sport programs, recreation centers, sports ministry organizations, intramurals,
and others within the sports industry.
The department also offers several minors: the Physical Education Teaching Minor, for students
who plan to teach at the elementary level; the Health Education Minor meets the requirements for
a middle grades health education endorsement; and the Coaching Minor for students who plan to
coach.
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