College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation

The College of Sports, Physical Education, and Recreation (CSPEAR) at Mindanao State University (MSU) in Marawi City is the FIRST college established in 1981, offering degree programs in physical education and the ONLY unit in the country offering the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physical Education (BSPE) with areas of specialization in sports, recreation, and dance.

Known as the Department of Physical Education, it is one of pioneering units of MSU Marawi, which dates back to 1962 during its first operation. In response to the need of a regional training center that produces competent manpower resource in the field of sports, physical education, recreation, and dance, the status and name of the department was changed into College of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation and was approved under BOR Resolution No. 2113, s. of 1980 on March 21, 1980.

Since 1981, CSPEAR has produced outstanding graduates who are making significant impact and contributions in the field of sports, physical education, recreation, fitness and dance not only in Mindanao and the Philippines but around the world. Graduates of the College of SPEAR are making a name for themselves, for the College, and the University, as highly competent physical educators, sports administrators, sport leaders, coaches, fitness and dance specialists, Deans, Directors, and Chairpersons in physical education and sports units in various schools in the country and the world. Likewise, CSPEAR graduates are holding leadership positions in various colleges and universities in Mindanao as well as scattered all over the country. CSPEAR graduates are in demand in the private and public schools, colleges and universities as they possess versatility in teaching all areas of the profession.

MSU System aspires to be a Center of Excellence in Introduction, Research and Extension, transforming itself into a premier and globally competitive national peace university.

MSU System is committed to:

1. Lead in social transformation through peace education and integration of the Muslims and other cultural minority groups into the mainstream society.
2. Ensures excellence in instruction, research development, innovation, extension and environmental education and discovery.
3. Advance national and international linkages through collaborations and;
4. Demonstrates greater excellence, relevance, and inclusiveness for Mindanao and the Filipino nation.