Abbriano Kacey ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Physical Education Student

Department of Health and Human Performance

Improving health and human performance takes a team.

Gain the advantage of an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on physical movement and hands-on learning. As part of our programs, you will learn in the classroom and the field with a variety of physical education, health science, and exercise science students. We'll prepare you for the rigors of health-related graduate programs and careers.

Mission: Health and Human Performance creates innovative and authentic movement-based learning experiences in and out of the classroom. You'll become an inclusive, passionate, and autonomous professional who continues to pursue knowledge and skill acquisition to promote health and well-being. 

The ËÄ»¢Ó°ÊÓ Difference

2300

Average of 2300 undergraduates on campus

$30K

Students can earn up to $30K in merit aid

16:1

Outstanding 16:1 student to faculty ratio

Student is working in the Health and Human Performance lab.

Explore Your Options

We offer a broad range of programs to fit your individual career goals. Your journey starts with your own faculty advisor who helps you develop the program to meet and exceed your goals. No matter what major you choose, we'll challenge you to develop cross-disciplinary knowledge, broaden you perspective, and solve real-world problems.

Student planking in the fitness center.

Exercise Science Major

Learn the science behind how exercise positively affects the human body. Use this knowledge to become an educator who can guide others to improve fitness and avoid injury through professions like personal training, strength and conditioning coaching, clinical exercise physiology, and physical therapy. 

 

Health science student practicing on another student.

Health Science Major

If you are interested in a career in high-growth healthcare fields, our Bachelor of Science program in Health Science provides you with two great options: Pre-Professional Health careers and an Accelerated Master's of Athletic Training program.

Internships are available in your chosen field including Physical Therapy (PT), Physician's Assistant (PA), Occupational Therapy, and other growing careers.

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Physical Education

Become an expert on the human body as you learn effective teaching and curriculum planning in a rigorous, science-based program.

Plus! You can receive a teacher licensure and loan reimbursement if you stay in Vermont and teach for two years.

Advance Your Future

5 Years

to Receive Your Masters in Athletic Training

Earn your master's degree in just 5 years. You'll pursue three years of undergraduate studies and two years of master's studies. Already have a bachelor's degree? Consider taking your education to the next level with our two-year Master's of Athletic Training degree.

The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).

 

 

Physical Education & Teacher Education

The Physical Education & Teacher Education preparation program is accredited by the Vermont Agency of Education Results-Oriented Program Approval (ROPA).

Exercise Science Accreditation

The Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Meet Our Faculty

Position(s):

  • Assistant Professor

Position(s):

  • Lecturer

Position(s):

  • Adjunct Faculty

Position(s):

  • Associate Professor
  • Director, Athletic Training Program

Position(s):

  • Lecturer

Position(s):

  • Adjunct Faculty

Position(s):

  • Clinical Education Coordinator, Athletic Training Program
  • Assistant Professor

Position(s):

  • Lecturer

Position(s):

  • Professor
  • Chair, Department of Health & Human Performance
  • Coordinator, Pre-Health Professions Programming
All Faculty & Staff

Contact:

  • Professor
  • Chair, Department of Health & Human Performance
  • Coordinator, Pre-Health Professions Programming