Health, Human Performance and Recreation
- 308 HPER Building
1 University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
Phone: 479-575-2858
Fax: 479-575-5778
HPER 24-hour Infoline 479-575-4950
The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation offers degree programs in three areas of study:
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROMOTION
- Do you care about the health of your community?
- Would you like to "spread the word" about the benefits of healthy living?
- Want to be a part of the fast-paced professional world of health education and promotion?
If so, studies in community health promotion at the University of Arkansas may be for you. Studies in health science offer students real life, hands-on experience in science, health, communications, and research, preparing them for a variety of dynamic careers in community and public health promotion and education.
What careers do community health promotion majors pick?
KINESIOLOGY
- Interested in the impact of exercise and nutrition on the body?
- Want to learn about improving athletic performance?
- Would you enjoy teaching kids about fitness and sport using a cutting edge, nationally recognized physical education curriculum?
If so, studies in kinesiology at the University of Arkansas may be for you. Kinesiology uses science and research to study the complexities of human muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems and examines the principles involved in understanding and analyzing human motion.
What career opportunities do kinesiology graduates pick?
RECREATION AND SPORT MANAGEMENT
- Interested in a management career outside the typical office setting?
- Like to participate in recreational activities?
- Are you a leader who would enjoy helping people improve the quality of their lives through wise use of leisure?
If so, studies in recreation and sport management at the University of Arkansas may be for you. Studies in recreation and sport management offer students numerous "hands-on" learning experiences through internships and a practicum completed on-site at a variety of recreation venues. Advisors help students design an individualized program cluster of study that meets student career goals in the recreation and sport management field.
What careers do recreation and sport management majors pick?