Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
110 Sports and Health Center, 1216 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812
Phone: 218-726-7120: Fax 218-726-6243: Email: hper@d.umn.edu
About Us
The mission of the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation is to promote the health and physical development of people throughout life by providing education and professional preparation of undergraduate students in the areas of athletic training, exercise science, health education, physical education, recreation, and coaching.
The department offers degrees in athletic training, exercise science, health education, physical education, and recreation. Within these programs are a variety of majors, minors, certifications, and concentrations that give students the knowledge, skill, and attitude to make a valuable contribution in their specific profession. Programs, majors, and certifications are described in alphabetical order in this section of the catalog under these headings: Coaching Minor, Athletic Training (B.A.Sc.), Exercise Science (B.A.Sc.), Health Education (B.A.Sc., School and Community Options), Physical Education (B.A.Sc.), and Recreation (B.A.Sc.). Students should check the admission and graduation requirements for each of the individual programs.