Overview

The purpose of the Health-Physical Education (K-12) is:

• to provide a comprehensive academic program in health, physical education, and recreation for students who plan to pursue one of these fields as a profession;
• to provide professional preparation for prospective teachers in the area of physical education;
• to provide a service program which will afford all students the opportunity to learn and participate in a wide range of activities which will benefit them now and in the future;
• to provide recreational activities that will enable students and faculty to enjoy their leisure time in a program that will benefit them physically, mentally, and socially; and

• to educate individuals about risk factors associated with certain lifestyle choices and provide them with the skills to make behavioral changes that will improve their health and the quality of their lives.

Vision 

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke will challenge students to embrace difference and adapt to change, think critically, communicate effectively, and become responsible citizens. Working from a strong foundation in the liberal arts, we will increase opportunities to infuse our curriculum with interdisciplinary innovation while promoting undergraduate and graduate research as well as international opportunities.