Department of Health and Exercise Studies
Department of Health and Exercise Studies
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1920s
1923
Department of Physical Education established
The college first offered physical education classes and established the Department of Physical Education, which had its early home in Frank Thompson Gymnasium.
1924
John Miller hired as Athletics General Manager
John Miller was appointed general manager of athletics and was tasked with creating the university's first physical education department.
1960s
11/17/1962
Carmichael Gymnasium dedicated
Carmichael Gymnasium was named for William Donald Carmichael, a World War I veteran and advocate for the completion of Reynolds Coliseum. The Department of Physical Education was one of the early occupants of the building.
Carmichael Gymnasium1990s
1997
Department of Physical Education became part of Division of Student Affairs
2010s
2012
Department of Physical Education renamed
The university changed the name of the Department of Physical Education to the Department of Health and Exercise Studies.
