• Message from the HSS Chair

The Department of Health and Sport Sciences (HSS) provides students with a quality education focused on the fundamental principles of health, exercise, nutrition, physical activity, and leisure and sport, while equipping them with the cutting-edge knowledge and skills needed to fulfill leadership roles in their chosen area of specialty. From introductory courses in health and wellness, to specialized courses in nutrition therapy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, physical education teacher education, sport management, and program planning, students are taught to analyze and synthesize data, and to develop alternative approaches to problem solving. As a result, students are prepared to move rapidly upward in their chosen career path upon graduation, whether seeking employment or advanced graduate study. Specifically, HSS undergraduate degrees may prepare students for graduate work in a variety of settings (e.g., physical therapy, occupational therapy, physical education, coaching, strength and conditioning, medicine, dietetics and clinical nutrition, sport commerce, and more). Faculty members within all academic disciplines are highly engaged in relevant research—presenting and publishing their findings in a variety of mediums across the country and around the world. Five undergraduate and five graduate degree programs are currently offered within HSS.

Physical Education (PHED) Activity Courses

In addition to the degree programs offered through HSS, over fifty physical education activity courses are offered through the department, serving close to 4000 students per year. Our activity course instructors strive to provide outstanding service to students and in some cases, are world renown. Please consider taking an elective physical activity course to strengthen and condition both your mind and body while you pursue your educational endeavors. Maintaining a physically active lifestyle is paramount to your health and we strongly encourage all students to adopt a lifestyle of regular physical activity, structured exercise, and optimal nutritional intake. All students registering for activity courses are requested to complete a PAR-Q and an informed consent form prior to participating. In some circumstances, a physician approval form may be needed. If you have questions about the physical activity program, please contact the program director, Dr. Harriette Lavenue .