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LIFETIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAM
Welcome to the Lifetime Physical Activity Program at Rice University. We strive to make physical fitness an everyday part of the Rice community's lives. For more information on the program, read on. A course schedule is available, as well as outlines of current, past, and re-occuring programs.
Check out pictures from the Spring 2006 end of the year soccer game.
Lifetime Physical Activity Program Mission Statement:
Historically, Rice University has recognized that becoming physically educated is integral
to one's overall education. Since the university was founded in 1912, the Lifetime Physical
Activity Program has worked to create a multi-faceted learning experience that promotes the
physical, social, and emotional benefits of physical activity. It is the mission of the LPAP
program to teach both the theoretical and practical components of a variety of exercise/performance
activities such that they will bring enjoyment and demonstrate the importance of maintaining
health and wellness throughout the course of a lifetime. Specifically, the goals of the
Lifetime Physical Activity Program are:
- To encourage a lifetime of fitness through the teaching of mechanical, physiological, and nutritional principles.
- To teach other pertinent knowledge such as historical and cultural foundations, rules, and strategy.
- To create an environment that fosters a sense of emotional satisfaction, physical accomplishment, and social interaction for its participants.
- To provide students with high-quality instruction specific to course material so that they may learn skills that will improve the length and quality of their lives.
- To expose Rice University students to activities that are not necessarily mainstream in United States culture.
Do I have to take LPAP courses to graduate?
Yes. Students must satisfactorily complete two different non-credit LPAP classes in order
to earn their baccalaureate degree. Students with disabilities may make special
arrangements to satisfy this requirement. (Contact the LPAP Director for more information.)
Can I take LPAP courses for credit?
Yes. The Lifetime Physical Activity Program also offers classes for credit.
To register for an LPAP course for credit students must: (1) receive departmental
approval, and (2) have already satisfied the LPAP graduation requirement. Students
may not take more than 4 LPAP courses for credit.
When should I take LPAP classes?
It is strongly recommended that students satisfy their Lifetime Physical Activity
course requirements during their first year at Rice University. However, students
are technically able to take these classes at any point during their academic career.
What type of classes does the program offer?
The Lifetime Physical Activity Program offers a variety of sport/exercise/performance
activities. In the 40+ sections that are offered each semester, many have a dual sport focus
(i.e. volleyball/basketball), allowing a student to experience three or four activities
during one year. See the "Course Schedule" for a full listing of classes that are offered
each semester.
What should I expect from the LPAP classes?
Each Lifetime Physical Activity Program course should include: (1) the presentation
of rules and strategies that are used in the activity; (2) exposure to skills and
techniques used in the activity; (3) the presentation of wellness concepts/benefits
of physical activity; (4) the discussion of the history and terminology related to
the activity and; (5) exposure to etiquette and safety pertinent for the activity.
Can I get transfer credit for another physical activity course I have taken
elsewhere?
The Lifetime Physical Activity Program will consider giving credit for similar physical
activity courses taken at accredited educational institutions if these courses meet the
LPAP standard. Please contact the LPAP Director for more specific information.
Questions? Concerns? Contact:
LPAP Director: Dr. Elizabeth Slator
Office: 161D (located behind the Operations Desk)
MS-523
Phone: (713) 348-4078
E-mail: eslator [at] rice.edu
