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
BPE Chairperson
MAXIN BUYSON LAUREL
Guidance Counselor
ANN GELINE RABENA ABEJUELA
Instructor
MARC ANTHONY BARRON ADAJAR
Instructor
CYRUS TAN NADRES ALCANTARA
Instructor
MIA ELAINE COLLAO JR. ANDALIZA
Instructor
REBECCA L ADRI
Assistant Professor 3
MYRA D ALVARADO
Assistant Professor 2
RAYMOND M ANSELMO
Assistant Professor 5
MARCELITA L APOLONIA
Assistant Professor 5
TRISHA JOY ADDEB ATTOLBA
BPE - Instructor
MA. DELAPAZ BANEBANE BELTRAN
Instructor
LUISA LABRO BELA-ONG
Service PE - Instructor
NOLI A CAJEFE
Instructor
KATHELEEN LOU CASTRO HIPOL
Instructor
PAUL GABRIEL AGUILAR CASTRO
Instructor
MIGUEL JUSTIN ANDRE ESPIRITU CHUA
Service PE - Instructor
LAURA VICTORIA WILWAYCO CLAVO DE COMER
Assistant Professor 3
PAOLO ENRICO SAMSON CRUZ
Service PE - Instructor
JEROME DAZA ROXAS
Service PE - Instructor
ESTRELLA PASION DEL CASTILLO
Instructor
TEODORO CABILLA DE LA PEŅA
Instructor 5
JEFFREY CALUSIN DRIO
Instructor 5
DIANA N DY
Assistant Professor V
ALICIA I ERESE
Assistant Professor
JHEANNE VIDAD GARBIN
Service PE - Instructor
CLARITA CAIBIO GAVINO
Service PE - Instructor
ENRIQUE MALGAPO HERNANDEZ
Instructor
LESTER JAMES DOMINIC BELLO HIPOL
Instructor 1
ROBINSON V LAXA
Assistant Professor 5
ALEXANDER ABELLA LEAŅO
Service PE - Instructor
REGINE DUJUA MANUEL
Instructor
RESTY JUDE DESEO OLIVEROS
Service PE - Instructor
RACHEL DELLAVA MERCINES
Service PE - Instructor
SHERYL GRACE MAINIT PERALTA
Instructor
ANDREW MARIE EDWARD CUBACUB MOLANO
BPE - Instructor
KIRBY MATTHEW FLOOD ONG
Service PE - Instructor
REGIE MANCAO RAMIREZ
Service PE - Instructor
ARTEMIO TAMONDONG REYES
Service PE - Instructor
RODEL LAGATAO RAFON
Service PE - Instructor
HEDDY M RAGUNTON
Assistant Professor II
PRESCILA SEDILLO RUBIO
Instructor
FELIX MICHAEL C SILBOR
Assistant Professor III
JASMIN STRACHAN SIMPAO
Instructor
RONALD MALIJAN SORRILLA
Service PE - Instructor
AIDA A VARGAS
Assistant Professor 5
MARIA ZARAH VIVAS RIVERA
AL DENN JOHN BULUSAN LOZADA
Assistant Professor 1
ARNOLD SANTOS PANGILINAN
Instructor
AUBRIE ANN CUMPLIDO PATDU
Service PE - Instructor
DWANE JASPER MACLAN MANLANGIT
Instructor
ERIEL NILLO FERRER
Service PE - Instructor
JOSEPH SALAMANES COMPAŅERO
Instructor
MICHAEL DAVID TAN LOPEZ
BPE - Instructor
PAULA KARMINA CRUZ CERVANTES
Instructor
PRECIOUS LEIGH CAABAY CARPIO
Service PE - Instructor
RAFAEL VICTOR ANGELES BALDERAMA
Service PE - Instructor
RHEA CANDICE REVENTAR MAGDALUYO
Service PE - Instructor
SEAN JOVIC PESCADOR PERALTA
Instructor
DAN DAVE RENA BULAON
Office Clerk
MARCELITA REYES CASTAŅO
Office Clerk
REYNALYN ALMAZAN GUERRERO
Office Clerk
RICARDO DORIMON HERMOSO
Support Staff
GENARO ENRIQUEZ MANALILI
Support Staff
RAUL TUASON TINDOGAN
Support Staff
ANGELINA FANG PAYURAN
Office Clerk
ERICKSON DALAG PABALAN
Athletics Supervisor - Dormitory
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.