History
Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity was founded on April 12,
1913, at the Normal College of the American Gymnastics Union in Indianapolis,
Indiana. Fourteen students at the college became charter members of the
Fraternity; and, the following month, the first pledge class was initiated.
In 1917, the Fraternity applied for and received a charter
as a nonprofit organization under laws of the state of Indiana. In 1920, the
Fraternity went national as the Beta chapter was installed at the American
College of Physical Education in Chicago. The Fraternity has since installed
over one-hundred collegiate chapters and twenty-three alumni chapters.
Membership into Phi Epsilon Kappa Fraternity was limited
to males until March of 1975, when the National Council voted unanimously to
extend membership to women.
Mission
Statement
We are dedicated to the enhancement of the education of
students in the fields of exercise science and health. We promote student
research, charitable purposes, community service, as well as provide
opportunities for professional growth, leadership development, and the
fraternal loyalty and spirit among members throughout the country.
Objectives of
Phi Epsilon Kappa
- To be organized and operated exclusively for
educational and charitable purposes as a non-profit organization dedicated to
advancement of those educational interest areas indicated on the front cover.
- To foster scientific research.
- To facilitate the exchange of information and
experience gained in the various countries of the world including programs,
methods, techniques, materials, training and research.
- To provide a medium through which the membership
can contribute to the advancement of the profession.
- To publish periodicals to be distributed to members
and to the general public for the purpose as disseminating information about
the Corporation, the membership, and the profession.
- To make awards for outstanding work.
- To foster a spirit of loyalty and fraternity and
bonds of fellowship and mutual assistance.
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