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The Department of Health Studies, Physical Education and Human Performance Sciences prepares professionals to be pro-active in improving the quality of life for individuals across the age spectrum. The curriculum offers a multidisciplinary approach to identifying problems, developing solutions and implementing effective programs relating to wellness, physical activity, nutrition, stress reduction, and personal living skills.
Health Studies
Health Studies focuses on the role of education in the school system and in community health agencies to teach skills that will enhance the quality of life. Its programs emphasize the interaction of professionals beyond the school setting, including the home, community and worksite.
Physical Education and Human Performance Science
Physical Education prepares students to works with a wide range of populations from children to seniors, including individuals with disabilities. Students use exercise, sports, games and dance to develop programs that promote a healthy lifestyle at every age. Human Performance Science emphasizes the role of physical activity in disease prevention and rehabilitation. Students learn to design and implant effective exercise intervention programs that include adult fitness and cardiac rehabilitation.
Exercise Physiology
The role of physical activity in the prevention and rehabilitation of certain diseases has been well established. The Master of Arts in Physical Education with an emphasis in exercise physiology prepares students for careers in adult fitness, school-based fitness, corporate/industrial wellness, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, and research and development.
Sports Management
The Master of Arts in Physical Education with an emphasis on sport management prepares students for management roles in academic or professional sports. With the assistance of an adviser, graduate students tailor the sport management and business electives to target their desirable career goals.
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