Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education

The Department of Physical Education was created in 1993 when the Departments of Physical Education Sports and Dance were combined. The mission of the Department of Physical Education reflects the mission of the university, in that the department encourages understanding and advancement of the body and mind, seeks to promote the truth that "the human body is sacred, the veritable tabernacle of the divine spirit," and looks to establish stimulating experiences and skills that cultivate a happy and healthy lifestyle. Robert K. Conlee (1993-1995), Earlene Durrant (1995-2001) and Ruel M. Barker (2001-2005) served as chairmen.

Variant Names

Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education. Dept. of Physical Education

Brigham Young University. Physical Education Dept.

Description

Established: 1993

Abolished: 2005

Location: Provo, Utah (1993-2005)

Functions

The Department of Physical Education served to supply activity courses for the entire student body and provide professional education for potential physical educators. Courses offered included Flexibility, Jogging, Water Polo, Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology, and Exercise Physiology.

Assets and Administrative Structure

The Department of Physical Education functioned under the administration of a chairman under a college dean.

Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical Education (1993-2005)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education-Dance (1993)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Physical Education-Sports (1993)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. Dept. of Exercise Sciences (2005)

Associated Archival Materials

A history of physical education for women at the Brigham Young University. (GV 3.02 .N475 1957, 378.2 N38)

Sources

Brigham Young University General Catalog 1993-1994: p. 340, 267, 269-271 (Robert K. Conlee, chairman; courses offered: Flexibility, Jogging, Water Polo, Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology)

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog 1995-1996: p. 419 (Earlene Durrant, chairman)

Brigham Young University Undergraduate Catalog 2001-2002: p. 431 (Ruel M. Barker, chairman)

Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00418

Creator: CEM