HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION
The objectives of the department are as follows: 1)The professional preparation of skilled teachers of physical education and health, as well as qualified persons in the allied areas of coaching, athletic training , and the fields of leisure and sport management; 2) Preparation for the student to pursue graduate studies; 3)The opportunity for the student to experience both the learning of theory and the discovery of application through practical extracurricular experiences; 4) The oppurtunity for certification in first aid, CPR, lifeguard training and water safety instruction; 5) Wholesome health and fitness attitudes and knowledge for all students so that they may have the opportunity to discover and to choose healthy lifestyles.

MAJORS AND MINORS
Benedictine College offers both an Athletic Training major as well as a major and minor in Physical Education.

REQUIREMENTS 
COURSE CATALOG

CAREERS
Certified Athletic Trainer
Personal Trainer
Coach
Physical Education/Health Teacher

CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Student Athletic Trainers Club
Intramurals
Rugby Club

FACULTY
Mary Flynn, Instructor, Co-Chair
Lanny Leroy, Director of Athletic Traning, Instructor, Co-Chair
Jarod Crowley, Adjunct Instructor
Patrick Hodapp, Adjunct Instructor
Dennis Murphy, Instructor
Jon Stammers, Assistant Professor
Sharon Mathis, Adjunct Professor
Julie A. Kocour, Professor Emerita
Sharon K. Mathis, Professor Emerita

CONTACT INFORMATION
For more information, please contact Sharon Mathis or call 913.360.7596.