The Parker Athletic and Physical Education Complex opened in 1960.  The complex is named after Southeast’s ninth president, Dr. Walter Parker.  Composed of a full gymnasium, dance studio, gymnastics practice studio, and many meeting and classrooms, Parker is home to various University departments and programs, including Physical Education, Health and Leisure, Sports Medicine, Sociology, Anthropology, Dance, and the nationally ranked Women’s Gymnastics Program.  There are also many classes offered where southeast students may developed a variety of skills in areas such as self-defense, martial arts, and water sports.