UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2001–2002
 Brigham Young University
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212 RB, (801) 378-2645

Dean: Robert K. Conlee, Professor, Physical Education
Associate Dean:Thomas S. Catherall, Professor, Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
Associate Dean: Sara Lee Gibb, Professor, Dance

The following departments are in the College of Health and Human Performance:

Dance
Health Sciences
Physical Education
Recreation Management and Youth Leadership

The College of Health and Human Performance contributes to the total development of students and faculty by helping them reach their fullest potential—spiritually, intellectually, socially, and physically. The college offers a challenging environment that emphasizes the achievement of excellence according to one's aptitudes in the various areas of human development.
All activities in the college contribute to the building of faith in Christ and the acquisition of the moral virtues embraced by the gospel of Jesus Christ. The college provides a foundation for continuous learning that prepares individuals to serve their professions effectively, meet personal challenges, care for their families, and serve as responsible citizens.

Goals

  1. To help students obtain the knowledge, skills, and motivation necessary to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to improve their neuromuscular skills in dance, sport, and fitness activities.
  2. To contribute to the health and well-being of members of the university community by providing the opportunity to engage in dance, sport, and fitness activities through service, intramural, extramural, and free-play programs.
  3. To provide professional preparation programs in selected areas of emphasis in dance, health, physical education, and recreation.
  4. To produce quality research and creative works in selected areas of specialization in the various disciplines. Such works are cooperative efforts between faculty and students.
  5. To sponsor outstanding performing groups in dance and selected extramural athletic teams that favorably promote the university and the Church among alumni, Church members, and other in this country and throughout the world.

College Advisement Center

205 RB, (801) 378-3638

Students obtain help in planning their educational programs through the College of Health and Human Performance Advisement Center and the respective departments.

Health and Human Performance Services

Health and Human Performance Services coordinates free play, intramurals, extramurals, and scheduling of events. Students, faculty members, and staff may use the physical education facilities during scheduled free play times. The college encourages participation in these fun, wholesome activities, which give both diversion and development.






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