Health / Physical Education / Recreation

The HPER Department provides classes designed to:

• Enhance the general education experience.
• Transfer as part of baccalaurate degree in the fields of physical education, recreation, athletic training and health education.
• Provide certification and technical skills necessary for specialized job entry in the above mentioned fields.

All Muskegon Community College Physical Education activity classes are co-ed; the strength and physical ability required should be carefully considered in registering for individual or team activities.

Sutdents must take one credit hour from: PEA 101A, PEA 103, PEA 104A, PEA 118 or PEA 201 and one PEA/DNC credit hour of choice to satisfy graduation requirements.

Many classes are offered on the modular system (less than fifteen weeks) to take advantage of Michigan weather.  Most modular classes are 7½ weeks.  Check the schedule of classes for starting date.  All classes meet in the gym for the initial meeting unless noted in the semester schedule.

Although, it is still highly recommended, a physical examination is not mandatory for physical education activity classes.  The physical education requirement may be waived by a medical excuse based on a physician's signed statement.  Where the physical education requirement has been waived, the student must still complete 62 credit hours to earn a degree.

The HPER Department offers a Performance Based Scholarship in the area of Health/Athletic Training, Physical Education and Recreation.  Consult the Financial Aid Office for more information. 

Department Chairperson
Beth Smith
beth.smith@muskegoncc.edu
 

Secretary
Jane Atwood
jane.atwood@muskegoncc.edu

Phone:
231-777-0385
Fax:
231-777-0437

Fall 2006 Hours
Monday – Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 2:30 PM