At Goshen College, we believe that creating healthy habits is central to developing a full life. If you have a passion to improve personal and societal health, the health minor may be right for you.
If you choose to study health, you’ll study and apply principles of fitness, health, anatomy and physiology. You’ll also learn to effectively perform first aid, CPR and athletic training. Courses will focus on nutrition, health education, school and community health, human sexuality, anatomy and physiology.
Advocating a healthy lifestyle means empowering others to empower themselves. When you graduate, you’ll have the knowledge and experience to make a positive impact on the health of yourself and others.
Students taking Exercise Physiology and Human Pathophysiology courses this spring got an insiders perspective on maintaining an active lifestyle while living with a pacemaker. Former Maple Leaf athletic director and physical education professor, Ken Pletcher began by sharing his family heart history and some highlights of his athletic career as…
Kinesiology department seniors presented their final projects at the end of April. These projects were designed and implemented by the seniors with advising from Dr. Jewel Lehman. The presentations were open to the community and the audience included alumni, other faculty, coaches, and peers. Among the projects presented were: “The…
Seniors in the Kinesiology Department are required to do an internship to foster community connections and improve career specific competencies prior to graduation. The student chooses where to do the internship in conversation with the adviser. The on campus adviser assists in making initial contacts and setting up the experience. …
of physical education teacher licensure graduates have passed the national licensure test since 2006
of physical education graduates in the last 3 years who have sought teaching positions are now employed as teachers
Number of academic disciplines you’ll study as a health minor (biology, chemistry, kinesiology, sociology)
of physical education seniors reported they felt prepared for employment & graduate school
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Jeremy Pope graduated from Goshen College in 2011 with degree in business and sports management. He came to GC to play basketball, but he stayed for the community.
Jeremy's storyCheyenne Chupp '22 sees a future in fighting for health equity.
Cheyenne's storyTrevor 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 storyProfessor of Kinesiology Jewel Lehman is never bored: she is passionate about running, personal training, woodworking and sharing her love of exercise science with students.
Jewel's storyKelsey Fraley was an exercise science major with a concentration in personal training from Olivet, Michigan who graduated in 2017. She was on the basketball team, track team and Campus Activities Council.
Kelsey's storyVal 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 storyBrianne Brenneman
Assistant Professor of Public Health
Keith Graber Miller
Professor of Bible
Religion & Philosophy
Val Hershberger
Associate Professor of Kinesiology
Danielle Pagoria
Administrative Assistant
