Department of Health and Human Performance
The Health and Physical Education Complex, located at 160-02 Liberty Avenue, houses a six-lane, 25-meter swimming pool, a gymnasium with a seating capacity of 1,800, a fitness center, a weight training room, a multipurpose room, and an indoor running track. To contact the Health and Human Performance department directly dial: (718) 262-5100.
In keeping with the College's mission and vision, the Department of Health and Human Performance is dedicated to providing high-quality education and career preparation, responding to the needs and interests of our student body and to the surrounding community it serves. It is committed to academic excellence, with a focus on the dignity and worth of each individual.
The Department, through its community of scholars and practitioners, working in an atmosphere of support and concern, provides educational opportunities via excellence in teaching, professional advisement and counseling, development and support of innovative curricula, and independent study and research.
The Department accomplishes its mission by utilizing a multi-disciplinary approach that ensures a well-rounded education. The curriculum's emphasis is to provide student-centered instruction, experiential learning, and internships at nationally recognized institutions, public, and community environments.