Student Organizations

Participation in student organizations in the Department of Physical and Health Education at SRU affords students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, advance the field, forge professional relationships, and improve the campus and greater community. The department offers several clubs that allow students to be active and engaged in extra circular activities that mirror their passions.

Students who participate in clubs gain hands-on experience advocating for their professional interests.
Club membership provides students with an opportunity to engage in professional activities in a fun environment.
Club membership bolsters friendships and encourages networking.

Adapted Physical Activity Council

The Adapted Physical Activity Council (APAC) encourages students to participate in professional organizations and programs that support adapted physical education. Students gain experience working with a multidisciplinary model that focuses on professionals, advocacy, and leadership (PAL) guidelines. Through membership, students learn more about physical activity for people with disabilities. They also have opportunities to participate in events, attend conferences, network, and travel. Membership to APAC fosters professionalism and grows students' leadership abilities.

Aquatics Club

The Aquatics Club at SRU promotes water safety and life saving techniques through community outreach and education. All students enrolled at SRU can participate in the club, which is responsible for training the Butler water rescue team, Team 300, administering swim tests for the local Boy Scouts of America troops, and organizing the waterfront component of the fall PE Palooza, hosted by SRU's Physical and Health Education Department. Also, club members are encouraged to become student members of the National Drowning Prevention Alliance, the leading national organization for drowning prevention.

Aquatics Club Membership costs $5 annually, and club members must attend two club events each semester. Students have an opportunity to serve as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, which gives them the opportunity to guide the club as well as learn valuable leadership skills.

Coaching Club

The SRU Coaching Club is a student-run organization that encompasses all individuals, regardless of major, who want to be an athletic coach in the future. This club would serve as a way to connect individuals across campus and professionals in the field to learn from each other and become better coaches moving forward. The club provides students professional development opportunities through workshops and conferences.

The members in the club will work closely with the Physical and Health Education Department faculty, as well as professionals in the coaching field, to host and attend workshops on a variety of topics within the field of coaching; including but not limited to nutrition, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, sports medicine, networking, and coaching styles.

Phi Epsilon Kappa

Phi Epsilon Kappa in the Department of Physical and Health Education as SRU serves as a professional fraternity for students studying physical education, health, recreation, dance, sports management, sports medicine, human performance, and physical activity and fitness management. The fraternity advances the education of these areas while also providing students with valuable leadership skills. Additionally, members encourage scientific research and advocate for the advancement of health and physical education-related fields. Phi Epsilon Kappa fosters loyalty and collegial bonds among members, creating a spirit of professionalism. Current members invite students to participate in the fraternity and members have the opportunity to serve as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, providing them with leadership experience.

Physical Activity and Fitness Management (PAFM) Club

Members of the PAFM Club in the Department of Physical and Health Education at SRU promote active lifestyles and advance the ideals of physical activity and fitness through the areas of adapted physical activity, aquatics, coaching and adventure fitness.

PAFM membership costs $5. Students have the chance to serve as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, bolstering their leadership skills.

School Wellness Education Council (SWEC)

Members of the School Wellness Education Council in the Department of Physical and Health Education at SRU promote active lifestyles and advance the ideals of physical education teacher education. In the fall, students participate in the Pennsylvania State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (PSAHPERD) convention where they have the opportunity to foster relationships with working professionals and learn valuable teaching skills. Their participation also prepares them to host a campus-wide event for the SRU Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (SRUAHPERD), which provides students with valuable experiences organizing an event, securing speakers, and promoting health and wellness in a larger context. The Mini-Convention for the SRU Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance offers Act 48 credits to those who need them and only costs $15 to participate.

SWEC membership costs $5. Students have the chance to serve as president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer, bolstering their leadership skills.

American Red Cross Certification Classes

The Department of Physical and Health Education at SRU provides various American Red Cross Certification Classes, including first aid, CPR/AED, safety training for swim coaches, water safety instructor, and lifeguard training. Students can take certification classes, which provides them with additional training and proficiencies that give them an advantage when they enter the workforce.

For more information, contact the Aquatics Director:
Mr. Robert Ogoreuc:
724.738.2816
robert.ogoreuc@sru.edu

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