About Us
Phi Epsilon Kappa is Johnson C. Smith University’s Health and Human Performance Honors Fraternity. We are devoted to the higher education of students in the fields of Physical Education, Health, Recreation, Dance, Human Performance, Exercise Science, and Sports Management. We promote student community service, charitable purposes, conferences, internship opportunities, and provide opportunities for professional growth. Joining is a great way to make new friends and make connections throughout the department of Health and Human Performance.
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Purpose |
To further an interest in the profession of Health, Physical Education, Sport Management, Recreation, Dance, and Allied Fields.
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Our History
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On April 12, 1913, Phi Epsilon Kappa was founded at Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union in Indianapolis, Indiana. Fourteen students of the college became the charter members of the Fraternity.
In 1917, the Fraternity applied for and received a charter as a non-profit organization under the laws of the State of Indiana. In 1920, the Fraternity became a national organization when the Beta chapter was installed at the American College of Physical Education in Chicago. On April 21, 2006, the Zeta Xi Chapter, Johnson C. Smith University was honored into Phi Epsilon Kappa. |