Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance

Faculty: Associate Professor Andersen, Chair; Professor Vlahov; Associate Professors Olsen, O’Sullivan, Wortham; Assistant Professors Miller, Morris, Sturgill, Wilson; Lecturer Bartow; Athletic Training Program Medical Director Gasser.

Students pursuing majors within the Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance are preparing for careers in teaching, adult fitness, allied health, athletic training, public health and related fields. The department offers majors in allied health, athletic training, exercise science, physical education and public health. Students may incur additional expenses in the following areas: laboratory fees; immunizations and health screenings as required by the program or the clinical site; health insurance; liability insurance; membership in professional organizations; and transportation and other expenses associated with clinical experiences and internships. Some sites may require students to submit to background checks and/or drug testing.