Department of Health and Human Performance

Department Head: Sole
Professors: Garner
Associate Professor: Bott, Imam, Lee, Sacko, Sole
Assistant Professors: Grieve, Park, Terlizzi, Yee
Senior Instructor: Bogle

Mission

The mission of the Department of Health and Human Performance (HAHP) is to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to the acquisition of skills, knowledge, and attitudes within the domains of human movement and healthful living. Competence within each of these areas contributes to the preparation of principled leaders for positions of leadership within their respective fields. Completion of one of the four programs in the department results in a B.S. in Exercise Science, Physical Education (Teaching), Sport Management or Strength and Conditioning.

Required Physical Education (RPED)

RPED courses are designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences that contribute to the students’ improved quality of life. The program offers basic instruction in adult and lifetime physical fitness, healthful living, physical activities, and recreational sports of immediate and lasting value to each student.

Degree Options within Health and Human Performance

There are three-degree programs offered in Health and Human Performance. Students can earn a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Physical Education (Coaching), and Sport Management. Additionally, the department offers three minors in Health, Sport Coaching, and Sport Management.

Programs

Majors

Minors

Courses

Exercise Science

Sport Management

Health Education

Physical Education

Required Physical Education

All undergraduates must successfully complete RPED 260 , which is a three-credit course that is a component of the General Education program. Additionally, cadets must complete two different activity (100-level) RPED courses. Cadets may elect any two activities from the following courses.