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Health, Physical Education, & Recreation

Welcome to Holmes Community College’s Health, Physical Education, and Recreation page! We offer courses in health, physical education, recreation, First Aid CPR and sport theory, as well as a variety of fitness classes designed to prepare students for university transfer and give them a strong foundation in physical education, exercise science, recreation, and sport.

MISSION

The mission of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation at Holmes Community College is to provide students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes that will improve their well-being and quality of life.  We strive to inspire students to practice lifelong physical fitness and healthy lifestyles.  Courses offered will prepare students for university transfer, and gives them a strong foundation in physical education, exercise science, recreation, and sport.


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CAREER CHOICES

Career opportunities in the field of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation have grown tremendously.  Careers have expanded from traditional teaching and coaching to encompass many other careers that include fitness, health, and therapy-related opportunities, as well as those in sport management and sport media.  The opportunities are many and specific careers may include health and physical education teacher, coach, personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, athletic trainer, athletic administration, recreation manager, sports facility manager, and sports information director to name a few.  To find out more about careers in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, click on the following links.


CONTACT

Ryan Beggs
Chair for Health, Physical Education, & Recreation
Student Fitness Center – Office 205
Ridgeland Campus
rbeggs@holmescc.edu
(601) 605-3415


MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

Ryan Beggs
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Student Fitness Facility – Office 205
Ridgeland Campus
rbeggs@holmescc.edu
(601) 605-3415

Bill Grace
Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Donald E. Phillips Business Building – Office G
Goodman Campus
bgrace@holmescc.edu
(662) 472-9113