The health, physical education and recreation curriculum offers a nationally recognized set of professional-preparation programs and a service program geared to meet the present and future fitness and recreational needs of Briar Cliff students.

Included in the professional-preparation program for students in the Teacher Education Program is a major emphasis in a K-12 Physical Education teaching, a teaching minor, a health endorsement and a coaching endorsement. For those pursuing careers outside of teaching, students may select from major areas of emphasis in Recreation or Sports Management. Students may also select a minor in recreation and leisure or a coaching authorization.