Health and Human Performance Division

Purpose

The Health and Human Performance Division at Indiana Wesleyan University prepares students to meet the ever increasing demands of society for professionally trained people in the areas of education, sports, fitness, health, recreation, management and athletics. Areas of development such as neuromuscular skill, organic fitness, intellectual awareness, social concern, emotional release, and spiritual formations will be emphasized. God created man as an integrated whole being, and the professionals in this division are afforded a great opportunity to reach all aspects of the whole person. Each individual will be challenged to develop professionally and in turn be prepared to serve others upon completion of the degree.

Eight degrees are offered within the Division of Health and Human Performance. They are a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Health and Fitness, Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Physical and Health Education-secondary certification (5-12) or all grade certification (P-12), Recreation and Camp Administration, Sports Management, and Sports Ministries.

In addition to these majors, there are minors available in Health Promotion and Wellness and Coaching Education. There is also a Pre-physical Therapy program and a Pre-occupational Therapy program.

Admission to Majors

Admission to majors in the Health and Human Performance Division follow the procedures established for the university. Majors seeking physical and health education teaching certification must apply for admission to teacher education through the Department of Education. Also see the Athletic Training and Exercise Science department for respective application process.

General Education Requirements (45-51 credits)

Most majors within the Health and Human Performance Division follow the traditional general education requirements. Recommended courses for specific areas are below. If this differs, the courses are identified under the specific major.