Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance

Faculty: Associate Professor Andersen, Chair; Professor Vlahov; Associate Professors Miller, Olsen, O’Sullivan, Sturgill, Wortham; Assistant Professors de Souza, Martinasek, Morris, Williams,; Instructors Borgeas, Kaczmarek, Mescia; Athletic Training Program Medical Director Gasser.

Students pursuing majors within the Department of Health Sciences and Human Performance are preparing for careers in teaching, human performance, allied health, athletic training, public health and related fields. The department offers majors in allied health, athletic training, human performance, physical education and public health. Students may incur, but is not limited to, 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 professional meetings, clinical experiences, and internships. Some sites may require students to submit to and pay for background checks and/or drug testing.