Physical wellness such as exercise, hygiene and health may be part of physical education studies. Classes can utilize strategies that promote physical activity and body maintenance that can lay a foundation for an active, healthy lifestyle.

A few universities in the United States have extension programs in various parts of Jamaica. Most of the students who enroll in these part-time programs are working professionals who want to continue their education without having to relocate closer to the nation's Universities. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean.