Herbert W. Armstrong College students participate in a rigorous athletic and physical education program which is designed to promote lasting habits of physical activity, health and fitness, improving the body, mind and character of the students during their college experience and beyond graduation.
The program includes physical education classes, intramural sports and other special events including group workouts and end of year class challenges. With a newly built 7,000 square foot fitness center, the Armstrong College physical education program is able to promote fitness in a positive, active, atmosphere for all students.
Armstrong physical education incorporates a broad strength and conditioning program that promotes fitness through in-class workouts, sports, as well as out-of-class workouts. Other annual events include group workouts, a 5K race on the campus, a weight-lifting competition for the men and a fitness competition for the women. Students and graduates also often participate in the annual Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon.
Along with alumni and faculty, students also participate in intramural sports, including basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, touch rugby and flag football. Facilities such as the indoor gymnasium, two large sports fields, softball field, tennis courts, pickleball courts, outdoor basketball court and swimming pool, makes the campus a hub for sports and recreation.
The summer also offers opportunities for physical activity through support of the Summer Educational Program. Armstrong students serve as dorm counselors and sports instructors for a variety of youth activities, including basketball, volleyball, softball, flag football, swimming, water polo, cycling and canoeing.