Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance, and Sport
Interpreting God's Revelation Through Movement, Health, and Leisure

As Christians, our challenge is to re-examine the motivations and principles which underlie our fast-paced lifestyle and determine their relevance and relationship to Biblical truths. As more of our society uses leisure goods and experiences to fulfill needs for identity, success, acceptance, and personal satisfaction, it becomes even more important for Christians to provide leadership in the recreational programs and agencies established to serve these needs.

Website

• HPERDS

Health, P.E., Recreation, and Sport News

• Starting The Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex
• Prof Earns Top Recreation Award
• Calvin Announces Major Expansion Project
• Dance Prof In Alaska
• Senior Interns For The Mud Hens

Alumni

• Graduates from HPERDS have been successful in careers such as:
  • Physical Education
  • Health Education Teacher
  • Coach
  • Athletic Trainer Strength
  • Conditioning Specialist
  • Certified Aerobics Instructor
  • Orthopedic Medicine
  • Sport Psychologist
  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Dietitian
  • Dance Instructor
  • Athletic Director
  • Sports Information Director
  • Sports Journalism/Broadcasting
  • Sport Law
  • Sport Event Management
  • Professional Sport (Team) Manager
  • Youth Leadership
  • Community Recreation
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Camp Director

Purposeful Renewal

• Fifteen full-time professors who teach all the classes from a Christian perspective.

• Specializations:

  Physical Education Major/Minor

  • Exercise Science
  • Sport Management
  • K-12 Teacher Education
  • Secondary Ed Physical Education Minor
  • Elementary Ed Physical Education Minor
  • Coaching Minor

  Health Education Minor

  Dance Minor

  Recreation Science Major/Minor

  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Community Recreation
  • Youth Leadership

Student Organizations

• Dance Guild
• Club Sports
• Intramural Athletics
• Fellowship of Christian Athletes
• Calvin Climbing Club
• Calvin Equestrian Club
• Calvin Sportspersons' Club
• Outdoor Adventure Guild
• Calvin Bike Club
• Rowing Club

Related Links

• Facilities
• Athletics at Calvin
• Daily Sports Update
• Pivot: Wellness, Sport, and Leisure Weblog
• Lasting Victory: Devotionals for athletes

Getting Started at Calvin

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