体育教育为学生提供了机会，使他们获得有关身体健康事实，健康的生活习惯，休闲时间的追求，压力管理技术的最新知识，并获得成功参与最佳健康和身体效率所必需的必要技能的指导。该专业基于这样的哲学：体育是一门学科，是通识教育过程的重要组成部分。此外，体育课程的核心思想是运动技能，智力发展，身体适应性和健康的生活习惯是必须教导和加强的生活要素。最有益于学生的特定知识，技能和练习技巧并没有发生。由具有资格的专业人员进行的指导，分析和评估对于实施此理念至关重要。
Physical education is a study of the processes through which individuals obtain optimal health, physical skill, and fitness. The physical educator, whether in a laboratory, school, medical or business setting, is ultimately concerned with improving the individuals health and well-being. Santa Barbara City College offers three areas of emphasis within the field of Physical Education: Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Dance.