With 114 marathon wins, Justin Gillette ’05 runs toward free pizza for life
Justin Gillette has won 114 marathons, more than most people have entered, and he's hoping to win many more
Recreation and Sport Minor
About
If you love to get up and move and want to encourage others to do the same, the recreation and sport minor may be right for you! As a recreation and sport minor, you will learn how to foster honest sportsmanship, become an ethical leader, communicate effectively with individuals and teams, and understand sociological, psychological and cultural aspects of sports. You’ll participate in active coursework in classes such as Badminton, Cycling, Golf, International Folk Dance, Swimming, and Adaptive Physical Activity and Sport. You can even take a two-week camping and recreation course in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northeastern Minnesota.
This minor may sound like way too much fun to count toward a diploma, but when you graduate, you’ll have the scientific knowledge and practical understanding of a variety of sports to be a successful physical activity leader!
News & Events
GC GOATs: Cassie Greives ’11 went from reluctant to play to Maple Leaf WBB great
Cassie Greives '11 currently ranks first in program history in rebounds (1,016) and field goals made (622), second in points (1,614) and third in blocks (77) and free throws made (370).
Melanie Meyer ’15 introduced as new Goshen High School volleyball coach
Melanie Meyer '15, a two-sport athlete at Goshen College, will be the Goshen High School Redhawks new volleyball head coach.
Stats
90%
of physical education graduates in the last 3 years who have sought teaching positions are now employed as teachers
8
Number of intramural sports at Goshen College
8
Number of intramural sports at Goshen College
100%
of physical education seniors reported they felt prepared for employment & graduate school
100%
of physical education teacher licensure graduates have passed the national licensure test since 2006
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
Students & Alumni
Sport Management
Katie Sowers '09
Katie Sowers '09 is making history as the second female and first openly-gay coach in the NFL.
Katie's story
Physical Education, Spanish
Todd Woodworth ’78
Todd Woodworth ’78 takes ‘Culture for Service’ beyond the soccer field
Exercise Science Major, Health Minor
Trevor Emery '16
Trevor Emery, a 2016 exercise science graduate with a health minor from South Bend, Indiana, appreciated the homey atmosphere and enthusiasm for academics at Goshen College. He was active in Black Student Union and baseball.
Trevor's story
Physical Education
Krysten Parson '02
Krysten Parson '02 carries on GC values, seeking to bring them to others.
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Val Hershberger
Val Hershberger loves traveling, badminton, golf and learning about other cultures. From time to time, her classroom is "a mini Study-Service Term experience right here on campus."
Val's story
Physical Education
Byron Shenk ’63
Byron Shenk ’63 has spent 67 years – including the last 28 years at George Fox University － shaping students and athletes physically, mentally and spiritually.
Byron's storyRequest Information
Faculty & Staff
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Val Hershberger
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
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