Division of Human Performance (WORKING)

Dr. Lauren Willis, Chair of Human Performance
Dr. Thomas Bell, professor Sport Management
Mrs. Hilary Lakes, professor Sport Management
Dr. Jordon Macht, professor Sport Medicine
Ms. Keri Coots, professor Sport Medicine
Dr. Anne Blevins, instructor of Health & Physical Education

Dr. Chelsey Franz, associate professor of Public Health

Dr. Julie Powell, professor of Health and PE and Sport Management

Mr. James Clements, instructor of Sport Medicine

Mission Statement

The Division of Human Performance strives to cultivate academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment. Students will be professionally prepared through servant leadership, community engagement, scholarship, and belonging.

Vision Statement

The Division of Human Performance is a community where students grow in faith, leadership, and purpose. All students will be equipped to thrive academically through relevant research and experiences, serve and engage others in the community, and make a lasting impact through Christ-centered excellence.

Core Values

Academic Excellence

Christ-Centered

Community Engagement

Scholarship

Collaborative Environment

Experiential Learning

Sport Management: Our Sport Management program equips students with the skills in marketing, administration, mentoring, and media through academic and practical learning to become career ready professionals in the sport industry.

Health and PE: Our Health and Physical Education program prepares students to teach meaningful skills and promote lifelong wellness for all ages.

Public Health: Our Public Health program provides students with the insight and understanding necessary to collaborate with diverse communities, building a foundation of health promotion through a lens of social determinants of health.

Sport Medicine: Our Sports Medicine programs provide students with science-based research to prepare them for professional school, ready them for the workforce, and help others reach their health and fitness goals.

Departmental Requirements

Health and Physical Education with Teacher Education (HPETE)

Students who wish to obtain Kentucky teacher certification in Health and Physical Education must declare the Health and Physical Education for Teacher Education area (HPETE) AND the Secondary Education Minor. Declaring these programs does not insure admission into the Educator Preparation Program. Please refer to the School of Education requirements for Admission to the Educator Preparation Program.

Sport Management

SPORT MANAGEMENT– Students choosing this track with the Sport Management Area or Sport Management Minor must have passed ENG 112 with a C grade to take core classes above HP 315 - Introduction to Sport Management. There is a portfolio and internship requirement for the Sport Management Area.

ATHLETIC COACHING MINOR– Students interested in the Athletic Coaching Minor are exposed to several coaching theory courses and must complete internship hours with an athletic program.

Sport Medicine

EXERCISE SCIENCE– Students choosing Exercise Science Area must closely follow the Advisor’s recommendation for course sequencing. Students must complete 41 hours of required coursework within the Department of Mathematics and Division of Natural Science not including electives for the Exercise Science Area. There are 12 hours of 300/400 level courses in Restricted Electives must be taken to fulfill the Upper Division Hour requirement for graduation with advisor’s approval. Internship hours are required with this course.

FITNESS WELLNESS SPECIALIST– Students are encouraged to sit for the American Council of Sport Medicine (ACSM) Sport Training, Health Fitness Specialist or Clinical Exercise Specialist or National Strength Training & Conditioning (NSCA) exams upon completion of the program. Internship hours are required with this program.

PRE-ATHLETIC TRAINING– Students choosing this pre-professional program will be prepared to meet academic curriculum requirements for most Master of Science in Athletic Training programs. Internship hours with the athletic training department is required for this major.