The Physical Education and Dance Department considers physical fitness to be a vital part of college life. Physical activity enhances academic concentration, relieves stress and fatigue, increases physical fitness and promotes an individual sense of total wellbeing.

Many dance/movement education classes fulfill the esthetics fine arts requirement. An annual dance concert allows students an opportunity to perform.

Elective credits may be obtained from health, fitness, and sport classes. Fitness classes offer a variety of personal workouts, individualized programs, and provide opportunities to develop a lifetime sport or fitness program.

Student preparation leading to job opportunities includes certification training for CPR, First Aid, Lifeguards, Fitness Assistants, and Aerobics Instructors.

The Physical Education and Dance Department is responsible for the administration
of the Fitness Center, the swimming pool, and the gymnasium.

SDA (Student Dance Association) is a noncredit organization open to all students
who would like to participate in movement workshops, choreographing, and performing
in an all-college dance concert.