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Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance



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Department Chair:James Zagrodnik
Location: Reed K. Swenson Building, Room 302B
Telephone Contact:  Marcia Kawa 801-626-6691
Professor: Michael Olpin; Associate Professors: Chris Eisenbarth, Chad Smith, James Zagrodnik; Assistant Professors: Cory Butts, Cass Griffith, Saori Hanaki, Yan Huang, Mandy King, T. Grant Lewis, Ryan Zimmerman; Instructors: Christina Aguilar, Jonathan Griffith, Heather Hunter

The Department of Health Promotion and Human Performance (HPHP) in the Jerry and Vickie Moyes College of Education offers programs that promote lifelong wellness from a variety of disciplines. The teaching environment, supported by faculty with diverse expertise, creates quality learning communities that offer undergraduates exceptional educational experiences. The state-of-the-art facilities - including fully equipped human performance and biomechanics laboratories, a networked computer lab, 6-lane swimming pool, ample indoor and outdoor recreational, fitness, sport and activity areas, and indoor climbing wall - provide an outstanding arena for student instruction. With a curriculum designed to develop professional knowledge and skills, graduates from the department are prepared to work in a variety of educational, health and fitness settings.

Through instruction, scholarship and service, the department of Health Promotion and Human Performance offers Bachelor of Science degrees in health promotion, exercise and sport science, outdoor and community recreation, and physical education. Minors include coaching sport, health promotion and health promotion teaching, physical education/coaching, and recreation. In addition, the department offers undergraduate and graduate programs for the department of teacher education, the master of education program, and supports Weber State University and community wellness related activities.

The department also supports the efforts of under graduates seeking the bachelor of integrated studies degree, offering health promotion, physical education/coaching, recreation/leisure services, and exercise science as emphases for the BIS Program.

Mission Statement

The Health Promotion and Human Performance Department Mission is to inspire future professionals by providing a high quality education through an innovative, engaged learning experience. 

Courses

Health Promotion and Human Performance Course Descriptions  

Programs

    Bachelor of ScienceEmphasis Option for Bachelor of Integrated Studies

       BIS emphases are also offered for most programs with a minor.

    MinorTeaching MinorHonors, DepartmentalCertification

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