Department of Health and Human Performance

Welcome To Health and Human Performance

The Department of Health and and Human Performance at Texas State University is a leader in preparing students for careers in adult fitness, athletic training, health and wellness promotion, physical education, and recreation administration. The department is also a national leader with a rigorous and diverse Physical Fitness and Wellness (PFW) program of activity courses for all Texas State students. Many of our majors go on to graduate or professional training (kinesiology, medicine, physical or occupational therapy). Our faculty are nationally and internationally known for their research in athletic training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, health, physical education, and recreation administration. 

Undergraduate Majors
Students prepare for these careers and advanced study in four majors. Texas teacher certification is offered in Physical Education through Exercise and Sports Science and Health Education through Health and Wellness Promotion.

• Athletic Training (AT)
• Exercise and Sports Science (ESS)
• Health and Wellness Promotion (HED)
• Recreation Administration (REC)

Graduate Programs

• M.S. in Athletic Training
• M.Ed. in Health Education with two areas of emphasis in School Health, Community Health
• M.Ed. in Physical Education with three areas of emphasis in Exercise Science Sport, Leisure Management, Educational Foundations
• M.S. with a major in Recreation and Leisure Services emphasis in Recreation Administration
• M.S. with a major in Recreation and Leisure Services emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation