H.C. Drew School of Health and Human Performance

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Dr. Mike Soileau, Department Head

Purpose

The H.C. Drew School of Health and Human Performance purpose is threefold:

1. Prepare healthcare professionals in the areas of pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, and pre-chiropractic medicine.
2. Prepare teachers and coaches in the areas of health, physical, safety, driver, and recreation education;
3. Promote proper health habits and physical fitness of University students; and
4. Provide and promote leadership in activities related to health professions.

Curricula

The Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General, offers concentrations in:  pre-chiropractic medicine, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, sport and wellness management, and sports medicine. The sport and wellness management concentration is designed for students interested in managing and marketing athletics and/or working in the wellness industry. The sports medicine concentration is designed to prepare students who are interested in seeking a master’s degree in athletic training. Additionally, the H.C. Drew School of Health and Human Performance offers curricula leading to the Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education Grades K-12 and teacher certification.

Graduation Requirements

Only health and human performance courses with a grade of C or better may be applied toward the degree.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education Grades K-12 must meet all requirements for admission and progression through the teacher education program, teacher residency, and graduation as stated on the Teacher Education Preparation Portals  page.

Students pursuing teacher certification should obtain certification in a second teaching area. Certification requirements for a second teaching area may be obtained from an advisor.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, General must meet the following requirements for internship candidacy: (1) complete at least 90 hours of coursework with an overall GPA of 2.5; (2) complete ENGL 101 and ENGL 102 with a grade of C or better; (3) complete HHP 111, 122, 124, 331, 345, and 448, or receive permission from the concentration coordinator.

Students in the H.C. Drew School of Health and Human Performance must meet the graduation requirements listed in the Degree and Graduation Requirements  section of the Academic Regulations page.

Graduate Studies

The H.C. Drew School of Health and Human Performance offers programs leading to the Master of Science in Health and Human Performance with three concentrations. Additional information and curricula are available on the program pages below.

Programs

• Health and Human Performance, General, Pre-Chiropractic Medicine Concentration, BS
• Health and Human Performance, General, Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration, BS
• Health and Human Performance, General, Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration, BS
• Health and Human Performance, General, Sport and Wellness Management Concentration, BS
• Health and Human Performance, General, Sports Medicine Concentration, BS
• Health and Physical Education Grades K-12, BS

• Sports Medicine, Minor

• Health and Human Performance, Exercise Physiology Concentration, MS
• Health and Human Performance, Health Promotion Concentration, MS
• Health and Human Performance, Nutrition and Wellness Concentration, MS

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