Mission Statement

The physical education and human performance department has a twofold mission: 1) to prepare competent, caring, and reflective Christian leaders and teachers for world service in coaching, exercise science, health, physical education, wellness and sport management, and 2) to help students acquire the skills and attitudes for lifetime wellness as well as wholesome and active use of their leisure time.

"Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your body." I Corinthians 6:19-20 (NIV)

In addition to the three majors offered, the PHP department teaches general education courses required for all students. Fitness for Life, as well as introductory sports skills classes and physical fitness activities, allows the department to fulfill the second half of its mission to teach all Taylor students lifetime wellness in order that they may honor God with their bodies.