Physical Education
Strengthening mental health, physical well-being, and overall fitness
Taught by 2019 State Championship coaches Dave Stewart (baseball) and Robert Steeples (football) as well as 2019 Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame inductee Kent Williams (basketball), our physical education department benefits from excellent role models in athleticism and sportsmanship.
Get involved early! Summer camps available in:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Weightlifting
- Wrestling
Students Enjoy
Lifetime Activities
With access to our newly renovated turf field as well as an updated weight room, track, and gymnasium, students learn how to take care of their health in a safe and dynamic environment. In the popular lifetime activities elective, students enjoy an engaging class centered on teamwork and physical activities designed to promote a healthy lifestyle.
At De Smet Jesuit we
Care for the Whole Individual
Incorporating top-tier academics into a healthy lifestyle involves promoting physical activity and mental fitness. Students learn stress relief techniques, proper nutrition guidelines, and the basics of a variety of sports from top-notch coaches.
Physical Education Faculty
Kent Williams
Teacher/Head Basketball Coach, Department Chair, Head Basketball Coach, Assistant Athletic Director
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