About the Department

Opportunities Await

The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation prepares students for an exciting and rewarding breadth of careers in the challenging fields of athletic training, physical education, public health, exercise science, and recreation and sport management.

HHPR students enjoy challenging courses and numerous opportunities to gain experience in community settings. The department is known for providing a student-friendly atmosphere where nationally recognized faculty are readily available to assist students seeking advice with everything from course selections to resume building and career advice.

Departmental Newsletter

Summer 2021 departmental newsletter

Summer 2021(PDF)

Department Head

Michelle Gray, Ph.D.
Professor of Exercise Science
HPER Building
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-6713
rgray@uark.edu

Graduate Coordinator

Amanda Sullivan, Ph.D.
Teaching Associate Professor of Exercise Science
HPER Building
Fayetteville, AR 72701
479-575-4099
alsulliv@uark.edu