The Institute of Human Kinetics (IHK) has its beginnings in this institution as one of the many general courses under the College department of the then Visayas Agricultural College (VAC) in June 19, 1960. When the school was converted into a state college in May 24, 1974, it was considered as a section under the Department Of Arts and Letters. Later it became a separate department pursuant to Memorandum 33, series 1975 dated August 5, 1975 issued by Dr. Fernando A. Bernardo and with the appointment of the late Prof. Elmer A. Espina as the first Chairman of the department.

In year 2001, the Board of Regents approved the proposal of the Institute Human Kinetics during the 2^nd BOR meeting held at the Leyte Normal University in Tacloban City. Through the years, the Institute of Human Kinetics has grown not only in quantity but quality. The institute expanded different programs able to meet the needs of the academe and the community at large for an active healthy lifestyle.

Freshmen and sophomore students who are enrolled at the University are required to enroll in the service physical education program. The undergraduate students must earn eight (8) units of physical education courses as a pre-requisite for graduation. The following are the courses/subjects offered in the regular school year:

First Semester:

PE 11 - Physical Fitness and Gymnastics

PE 12 - Team Sports (Basketball, Volleyball and Softball)

Second Semester: 

PE 12 - Recreational Games, Rhythmic Activities and Dance

PE 14 - Individual/Dual Sports (Athletics, Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis and Swimming)

B. Diploma in Physical Education

The diploma in physical education is designed for those who need to undertake further studies to upgrade their teaching competence in physical education. Major areas of study are sports, dance and recreation.

C. Major in Physical Education

With the very good facilities and equipment and active faculty and staff, the Institute is offering a major in Physical Education. The course is offered to develop and train students to be competent in teaching in the field of physical education. Major areas of study are sports, dance, health and music.

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I. The Intramural Program

The intramural program aims to provide opportunities for all students to enjoy satisfying and educational experience related to their particular needs, abilities and interests, to develop the student's leadership and close relationship with the faculty and students. The program is conducted every first semester, two ((2) weeks after midterm examination.

II. The Varsity Program

Students who are highly skilled undergo a series of try-out and trainings in a particular sport/ event they wish to join. Qualified students will become member of the varsity team. A qualified athlete enjoys the following benefits:

1. Exemption from PE classes
2. Free comprehensive fees.
3. Free playing uniforms
4. Allowance during athletic meets.

III. Recreation Program

The IHK's recreation program is geared towards developing and improving healthy lifestyle for Filipinos through varied fitness activities. A regular fitness activity dubbed as "LSU Fitness and Wellness Program" is conducted every 4-5 p.m., every Tuesday and Thursday, for all faculty and staff in the college.

The Institute also offers Summer Recreation activities like Tennis for Beginners, Baseball, Badminton, Swimming, Rhythmic Gymnastics, and Ballet for girls, Piano Lesson, Guitar and Banduria Lessons and Taekwondo Basics.

IV. The Extension Program

The extension program offers its facilities and resources to the community especially the constituents of the barangays in school and out-of-school youths, the disadvantaged sectors of the society through it's varied programs like sports, dance and recreational activities.

Government and private agencies may request for the following services:

     1. Sports Clinic (Basketball and Volleyball)
       2. Sports management tournament
     3. Physical Fitness Programs
     4. Dance Instructions (Phil folk Dance, Foreign Folk Dance, Ballroom and Line Dancing)
     5. First Aid Training
     6. Swimming, Water safety and Lifesaving Lessons.

V. Community Extension Program

The Institute Of Human Kinetics opens its facilities and resources to the community through its Extension Program. Organized non-credit instructional classes in various physical activities are conducted through the year. Some activities offered for age groups are: Hataw/University Wellness and Healthy Active Lifestyle Program, Badminton, Ballet, Basketball, Camping, Rhythmic Gymnastics, Running For Fitness, Social Dance, Tennis, Piano and Guitar Lessons.

Outside agencies may request for any sport service like sports management, physical fitness programs, and instructional classes to be held outside the University.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONING ROOM (PCR)

The Physical Conditioning Room is equipped with the different sets of weight training apparatus of good standard and condition. This is located at the Institute of Human Kinetics building near the university Gymnasium. 

     Contact Person: Mr. Joe Capuno
                       Tel No. (053) 335-2633

Guidelines for Physical Conditioning Room Users:

1. Pay the maintenance fee to the department treasurer and present your ticket to Mr. Joe Capuno.
2. Be in complete sports attire (sports shoes, athletic socks, shorts or jogging pants and with towel.)
3. Handle the weights carefully for the equipment you destroy you’ll pay or replace.
4. Follow strictly the schedule for PCR use.
5. Members of the dance Troupe and Varsity Athletes and Coaches are free to use the PCR. However if they are caught bringing along a friend inside the PCR who has not registered in the varsity teams, their use of the PCR will be forfeited.

Schedules and Payments

UNIVERSITY GYMNASIUM      

The University Gymnasium is the comfortable place where most of big events of the university happened. This has a modern architectural building design that can accommodate a capacity of ten thousand persons. It has a wide space for parking area. The ground floor of the gymnasium is covered with wood tiles and has two standard fiberglass basketball goals.

Guidelines in the Use of the University Gymnasium

            -    College Convocation
          -    College Anniversary
          -    University Graduation
          -    Student meetings approved by the University Student Service Office (USSO)
          -    Other college activities directly sponsored by the administration  

   2.  Non-administration activities shall have charges.

   3.  The following procedures shall be followed in using the University Gymnasium.   

-       Requesting party shall file a request, using a standard form, five (5) days before the activity duly approved by the head of the Institute of Human Kinetics.

-      Any request beyond five (5) days shall be cleared and approved by the University President or its authorized representative upon the recommendation of the head of the IHK.

-      Request for additional lighting facilities and public address system is not included in the charges and shall be arranged with the Physical Plant Office or other operators outside LSU. 

University Sports Facilities

     Includes:

The above sports facilities are made of standard dimensions. This can be located at the lower campus in front of different university student cottages.

            Contact Person:  Prof. Vicente Antipaso
                                     Sports Facilities Coordinator
                                     Tel. No. 335-2622

Guidelines in the Use of Different Sports Facilities:

1. The requesting party shall file a request five (5) days before the activity and duly approved by the Director of Institute of Human Kinetics.

2. The use of the sports facilities must be on a first come first serve basis.

3. On Saturday, Sundays and Holidays, the university sports facilities can be rented by groups or organizations with reasonable rates.

4. Payment shall be made at the University Cash Division.

5. The LSU constituents can use the sports facilities for free except for the use of the electricity. The use of lights in the court shall be up to 10:00 in the evening only and there is amount rate for the users.

6. in case of any damage in the equipment used in the facilities being requested, the sponsoring group/organization shall pay the actual cost of the equipment or replace the damaged equipment. Furthermore, if a structure is damaged the concerned group/organization shall shoulder the expenses incurred in the repair of the structure.  

7. Cleanliness should be strictly observed at all times.     

PEHM CLUB

          The only existing student organization of the Institute of Human Kinetics, is the PEHM Club. It was organized in June 2002 with its first elected president, Ms. Charlotte S. Dakay. The club was officially recognized in the same year by the University Student Services Office (USSO). Members of the club are active in the university’s academic programs like rendering songs and dances during convocation, acting as officiating official during the faculty and staff sports fest. The members are equipped with the knowledge and skills trough conducting sports and dance seminar-clinic by the Institute Human Kinetics Faculty every year.

VSU LADIES FOOTBALL

          This is a group of female college students who are bounded to live on the same playing interest and hobby that is football. This sport club was organized through the effort of some selected varsity football players. You can observe members of this club going into regular practice every Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon together with the VSU Football Varsity Team.

Prof. Eliseo P. Pastrano
Bachelor of Secondary Education (PEHM)
Silliman University, Dumaguete City 
MA Education (PE)
Cebu Normal University, Cebu City
Assoc. Prof. IV

Prof. Fermin P. Inoferio
Bachelor of Secondary Education (PEHM)
Silliman University, Dumaguete City 
Master in Physical Education
Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City

Prof. Vicente B. Antipaso
Sports Facilities Coordinator
Master in Physical Education 
UP-Diliman,Quezon City 
Tel. no. (053) 335-2622
Email: IHK-LSU@yahoo.com

Prof. Aleli A. Villocino
IHK Director
Bachelor in Secondary Education 
Silliman University, Dumaguete, City
Master of Science in Physical Education
UP-Diliman, Quezon City
Contact No. 0910-2660089
Email: IHK-LSU@yahoo.com

Mary Jean M. Sapan
Institute Secretary
Bachelor of Elementary Education 
Cebu Normal University, Cebu, City
Master in Physical Education
Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City
Contact No. 0928-3289781
Email: jean_mags@yahoo.comean_mags@yahoo.com

Prof. Thelma C. Zafra
Master of Arts in Physical Education (Dance)
Phil. Normal University, Metro Manila 
Tel. no. (053) 335-2622, 335-3768, 563-7036
Email: IHK-LSU@yahoo.com

Florife A. Gatchalian
Bachelor of Elementary Education (PEHM)
Silliman University, Dumaguete City
Contact No. 0928-3289781
Email: Lemur2368@yahoo.com

Quincy Jane P. Bolo
Bachelor of Science in Education 
MSU-Marawi City
Contact No. 0919-5203220
Email: Khwang_khwang@yahoo.com

Marnel A. Leona
BEED-Specialization in Physical Education
Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City
Contact no. (053) 335-2622

Visayas State University
Visca, Baybay City
Phone: 335-2600 / 335-2601
Fax: 335-2601