The mission . . .
of the department of health and human
performance is to prepare
quality teachers,
coaches, fitness and
recreation leaders who
will enrich and support
the health and wellbeing
of others; help all
individuals live healthy,
satisfying, and energetic
lives; and cultivate a
commitment to physical
activity and healthy
lifestyle choices.
Department of Health and Human Performance
111 Karges Center
(715) 425-3705
Undergraduate Catalog
Goals and Objectives
The department is committed to promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles throughout
the lifespan, whether it be through providing opportunities for exceptional performance in
athletics; for a holistic teaching approach in our physical education, health, dance, outdoor
education and coaching curricula; for creative expression in dance theatre; or for recreational
and leisure opportunities through activity courses and the life fitness program.
Major
The health and human performance major provides students with three options:
- K-12 Physical Education: A 54-credit comprehensive program (no minor required)
that qualifies graduates to teach K-12 Physical Education in the public school setting.
- Exercise and Sport Science: A 34-credit program, plus minor, designed for students
who seek careers in health promotion, cardiac rehabilitation, personal training, or
sport management. Students who plan to continue their education at the graduate level in
areas such as exercise physiology, athletic training, sport psychology, or biomechanics, may
also wish to choose this option.
- Health Education: A 34-credit program, plus minor, designed to prepare
students to teach health education in the public school setting.
Minors
The department of health and human performance provides minors in health education,
coaching, dance education and outdoor education. An Adapted Physical Education minor is
also available for students seeking K-12 physical education certification or for teachers who are
already certified in K-12 physical education. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to
enjoy the opportunities provided through these minors.
Academics
In 1993 the department of health and human performance was the first Wisconsin program to
pass the rigorous standards of the National Association of Sport and Physical Education
(NASPE). The department met or exceeded the national requirements for every standard, in a
time when nationally less than 25 percent of the physical education programs evaluated passed.
In 2003, the department once again passed NASPE standards and is one of the few NASPE
accredited physical education programs in the Midwest and the only NASPE accredited program
in Wisconsin.
Faculty
The department of health and human performance has a unique blend of faculty and academic
staff who place the overall education of students as their first priority. A genuine concern for
the well-being of our students, both physically and mentally, provides an encouraging
atmosphere for the growth and development of tomorrow’s teachers and leaders. Students and
faculty interact on a one-to-one basis and form life-long connections.
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