Health and Human Performance

Undergraduate

Melissa Grim, Chairperson

Peters Hall B108, (540) 831-5480

http://www.radford.edu/content/cehd/home/hhp.html

Graduate

Dr. Angela Mickle, Program Coordinator

Peters Hall A136, (540) 831-5330
Graduate Faculty

Health and Human Performance (HHP) programs prepare students to be leaders in the promotion of physically active and healthy lifestyles in today’s society. A diverse range of undergraduate program offerings in areas such as health and physical education teaching, health and exercise science, sport management, allied health sciences, and nutrition and dietetics allow students to pursue careers in specialized content areas as well as broad-based programs of study. A Masters of Science in Athletic Training provides in-depth lab and clinical experiences to prepare students for the Athletic Training field. Academic programs in Physical and Health Education, Nutrition and Dietetics and Athletic Training are accredited by their professional bodies and allow students to be eligible for professional licensure or certification. Nutrition and Dietetics students must complete an internship after completing the RU degree to obtain certification. The majority of HHP programs require 120 hours of coursework (with the exception of the teacher licensure program) and include extensive field experiences such as internships, or student teaching. The department offers minors in contemporary content areas, including coaching education, sport management, and applied movement science.

Academic Advising

All students are advised by a professional academic advisor and/or faculty advisor upon entering the university. Students are encouraged to consult with their professional and/or academic advisor regularly to facilitate smooth progress towards completion of their degree.

Programs

Degree

*Programs may have different REAL designations based on the concentration(s) selected. Click on the major for more details.

Academic Minor

To graduate with a minor, a student must have a 2.0 or higher GPA in all courses required for the minor, and should be officially registered for the minor at least one semester prior to graduation. Courses used to fulfill major or minor requirements cannot be used to fulfill concentrations or option requirements within Interdisciplinary Studies.

Master’s

A degree represents the academic level of a program and the general category into which it falls. For example: Master of Arts, Master of Science, etc. At Radford University, the term “Arts” in a graduate degree generally implies a language and thesis requirement. The minimum number of semester hours for a Radford University graduate degree is 30.

Athletic Training, M.S.A.T.