The mission of the physical education program is to provide lifetime activities that will further enhance the development of the total person physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. The primary focus of the program revolves around activities related to physical fitness, recreation, and stress reduction. Students may apply four credits in physical education toward their degree; however, one semester is required of all students. The physical education requirement may also be fulfilled by participation in the intercollegiate athletic program. Although students may repeat a favorite course, no student, matriculated or non-matriculated, may repeat the same course more than four times. Except for the online course, most Physical Education classes meet twice a week, for 7.5 weeks.