{"id":26138,"date":"2026-07-11T16:27:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-11T16:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/krss-dev\/?page_id=26138"},"modified":"2026-10-02T14:00:52","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:00:52","slug":"physical-education-activity-program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/krss-dev\/academics\/physical-education-activity-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Education Activity Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fw_orange--banner is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignfull banner__img is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/krss-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/07\/KRS_1271-e1464018060272.jpg\" alt=\"Two students playing racquetball in a physical education activity course\" class=\"wp-image-26139\" srcset=\"http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/krss-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/07\/KRS_1271-e1464018060272.jpg 900w, http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/krss-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/07\/KRS_1271-e1464018060272-300x145.jpg 300w, http:\/\/cehhs.utk.edu\/krss-dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/29\/2026\/07\/KRS_1271-e1464018060272-768x372.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide banner_content is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Physical Education Activity Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Department of Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies believes that sport, dance, and exercise are essential parts of our culture and contribute significantly to healthy and satisfying lifestyles for people of all ages. It is our goal to provide opportunities for the university community in a variety of exercise\/performance activities from a theoretical and practical base that will bring enjoyment while teaching the essentials for successful participation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Physical Education Activity Program (PEAP) is part of the regular academic program and the goals for this program are in accord with the mission of the university at large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the undergraduate catalog for a list of&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/catalog.utk.edu\/content.php?filter%5B27%5D=PYED&amp;filter%5B29%5D=&amp;filter%5Bcourse_type%5D=-1&amp;filter%5Bkeyword%5D=&amp;filter%5B32%5D=1&amp;filter%5Bcpage%5D=1&amp;cur_cat_oid=22&amp;expand=&amp;navoid=2728&amp;search_database=Filter#acalog_template_course_filter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PEAP course offerings<\/a> and course descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Goals of PEAP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To provide a comprehensive program of instruction in dance, fitness, and sport activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To provide opportunities for students to develop and improve performance skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To encourage fitness through the teaching of mechanical, physiological, and nutritional principles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To teach other pertinent knowledge such as historical and philosophical foundations, safety, rules, and strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To provide opportunities for special populations to enjoy the benefits of physical activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To create an environment that fosters a sense of accomplishment, satisfaction, and social interaction for its participants<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Courses in the PEAP, which are listed as PYED courses in the catalog and timetable, are open to all university students. 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