The university in the American period recognised the emergence of the growing interest of athleticism among the students.
Thus, in August 1928, physical education became seriously considered as a compulsory course in the university. Among the physical activities included were gymnastics, dances, marching tactics, athletics, health service and exercises, and teacher training for those desiring to take Physical Education as their major and minor courses. During the university day celebration in 1929, the first intramural games came forth successfully for the first time. Following the success, the university established the Department of Physical Education in January 16, 1929. Dr. Jose Rodriguez, a former Olympic basketball and football player, under the recommendation of Fr. Jose Garcia Diaz, O.P., became the first director of the department.
In the school year 1932-33, the completion of the physical education courses became a prerequisite for graduation in the Colleges of Liberal Arts, Education, Philosophy and Letters, and Commerce
During the term of Fr. Juan Labrador, O.P. as university rector in the early 1960s, sports, most especially the field of basketball, softball, and swimming, was given importance
In 2000, the department was elevated to become an "Institute". The reorganisation was the brainchild of Fr. Ermito G. de Sagon, O.P., then the UST High School principal.
Institute of Physical Education and Athletics, sharing in the mission of the University of Santo Tomas of which it is an integral part commits itself to the formation ph physically fit Thomasian professionals through:
The Institute of Physical Education and Athletics envisions itself in the next 5 years as a CENTER of EXCELLENCE in physical education, sports development and recreational, and leisure.
FR. RODEL S. CANSANCIO
Director/Regent
GILDA MA. PAZ R. KAMUS
Department Secretary
RODRIGO I SAMBUANG
Athletics Moderator
PAULINE A GABAYAN
Service PE Moderator
JEROME A PORTO
Fitness and Sports Management Chairperson
MAXIN BUYSON LAUREL
Guidance Counselor
ANN GELINE RABENA ABEJUELA
Instructor and Library Coordinator
MARC ANTHONY BARRON ADAJAR
Instructor
REBECCA L ADRI
Assistant Professor
MYRA D ALVARADO
Assistant Professor
RAYMOND M ANSELMO
Associate Professor
MARCELITA L APOLONIA
Assistant Professor and Community Development Coordinator
RAFAEL VICTOR ANGELES BALDERAMA
Instructor
LUISA LABRO BELA-ONG
Instructor
MA. DELAPAZ BANEBANE BELTRAN
Instructor
NOLI A CAJEFE
Instructor
SHIELA ANN JOSE CANDELARIA
Instructor
PRECIOUS LEIGH CAABAY CARPIO
Instructor
PAUL GABRIEL AGUILAR CASTRO
Instructor
RHAYZOR JURRIENE RABACA CATRIS
Instructor
MARK ANTHONY BALDOS CHAIWALLA
Instructor
MIGUEL JUSTIN ANDRE ESPIRITU CHUA
Instructor
JULIUS ISIP DE GUZMAN
Instructor
TEODORO CABILLA DE LA PEŅA
Assistant Professor
ESTRELLA PASION DEL CASTILLO
Instructor
OLIVIA UNTALAN DIMATULAC
Instructor
DIANA N DY
Assistant Professor
ALICIA I ERESE
Assistant Professor
BENEDICT CHRIS AZURIN ESTARIJA
Assistant Professor
BRENDA ALAMA FABRIQUEL
Instructor
ERIEL NILLO FERRER
Instructor
JHEANNE VIDAD GARBIN
Instructor
ENRIQUE MALGAPO HERNANDEZ
Instructor
KATHELEEN LOU CASTRO HIPOL
Instructor
LESTER JAMES DOMINIC BELLO HIPOL
Instructor
ROBINSON V LAXA
Assistant Professor
ALEXANDER ABELLA LEAŅO
Instructor
MICHAEL DAVID TAN LOPEZ
Instructor and Academic Coordinator
AL DENN JOHN BULUSAN LOZADA
Assistant Professor
EDUARDO COMEDERO LUGTO
Instructor
KARL EDDIE TESORIO MALABANAN
Instructor
REGINE DUJUA MANUEL
Instructor
RACHEL DELLAVA MERCINES
Instructor
ANDREW MARIE EDWARD CUBACUB MOLANO
Instructor
STEVE MICHAEL MEDINA MOORE
Instructor
ELMAR SOTALBO MORALLOS
Instructor
ROSNANI RAMOS PAMAYBAY
Instructor
AUBRIE ANN CUMPLIDO PATDU
Instructor
SHERYL GRACE MAINIT PERALTA
Instructor
JERIC POTAZO QUIBRAL
Instructor
RODEL LAGATAO RAFON
Instructor
HEDDY M RAGUNTON
Assistant Professor
MARIA ZARAH VIVAS RIVERA
Instructor and Pedagogical Lead
JEROME DAZA ROXAS
Instructor
FELIX MICHAEL C SILBOR
Assistant Professor
JASMIN STRACHAN SIMPAO
Assistant Professor and Student Welfare Development Coordinator
MARK ANGELO SARANZA TOLIBAS
Instructor
AIDA A VARGAS
Assistant Professor
MARK RODEL CUCHAPIN VILLARBA
Instructor
ANGELINA FANG PAYURAN
Finance Officer
ERICKSON DALAG PABALAN
Athletes' Welfare Officer
KATRINA AIMEE SANCHEZ LOPEZ
Public Relations and Communications Officer
REYNALYN ALMAZAN GUERRERO
Academic Officer
LEONALYN YAMBAO RATERTA
Athletics Officer
KEO ADONIS LAGNADA
Inventory Officer
HANNAH MARIE CLEOFAS BANZUELO
Front Desk Officer
RICARDO DORIMON HERMOSO
Liason Officer
DAN DAVE RENA BULAON
Office Clerk (Retired)
MARCELITA REYES CASTAŅO
General Clerk (Retired)
GENARO ENRIQUEZ MANALILI
Support Staff (Retired)
RAUL TUASON TINDOGAN
Support Staff (Deceased)
JEFFREY CALUSIN DRIO
Instructor (Retired- 2024)
LAURA VICTORIA WILWAYCO CLAVO DE COMER
Assistant Professor (Retired- 2022)
EDNA B SANCHEZ
Assistant Professor (Retired- 2020)
ROBERTO ALCALDE PLATA
Assistant Professor 1 - (Retired)
FRANCISCO QUIRINO B ANSELMO
Assistant Professor (Retired- 2013)
ROSY G ATIENZA
Assistant Professor (Retired- 2012)
PAULINO G CRUZ
Asst. Professor (Retired- 2011)
DIONISIO ALBA CALIXTERIO
Assistant Professor (Retired- 2011)
ARTEMIO J SALAMAT
Assistant Professor (Retired)
FELICITAS R FRANCISCO
Assistant Professor (Retired - 2008)
Popularly known as "IPEA", is the physical education department of the University of Santo Tomas, in Manila, Philippines. It oversees programs in physical education in the university. It also supervises the sports activities and performance of the university in various national and international competitions, such as Thomasian Goodwill Games and UAAP.