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Department of Physical Education : About

About the Department of Physical Education
"Set the standard ... Maintain the standard"

Vision

The Department of Physical Education creates a cadet centered educational environment that provides a militarily relevant and scientifically based physical development program which instills a warrior ethos of physical and mental superiority.

Mission

The Department of Physical Education develops warrior leaders of character who are physically and mentally tough by engaging cadets in activities that promote and enhance a healthy lifestyle, physical fitness, movement behavior, and psychomotor performance.

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