The College of Education and Human Development offers a Bachelor of Science in Human Performance and Health Promotion (HPHP). This program prepares students for professions that enhance individual and community wellness and promote health and physical activity. Completing an HPHP degree proves the skills to make a difference in the health and wellness of individuals or communities. The degree program, however, does not offer students a certification in teaching.<br><br>Concentrations<br>This program offers concentrations in Health Promotion and Exercise Physiology. Both concentrations culminate in a semester-long internship in the community during which students gain applied experience under the supervision of professionals in the community.<br><br>Exercise Physiology<br>Students in the exercise physiology concentration gain advanced knowledge of kinesiology, motor learning, and exercise physiology to learn how the body responds to exercise and how these concepts can be applied to training individuals to reach their physical potential, for both health outcomes and athletic performance. Students learn to use physical activity as a tool in health, fitness, and sports settings.<br><br>Health Promotion<br>Students in the health promotion concentration learn the skills to develop and evaluate heath programs delivered to individuals or groups in the community. The emphasis is on developing strategies to prevent illness and to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Students learn a variety of strategies to develop, implement, and evaluate health promotion programs resulting in skills that can be applied in a variety of health settings.