The Health and Human Performance Department accomplishes its mission through academic programs in Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Recreation and Sport Management, and Population Health, all of which focus on active learning by utilizing innovative practices and community engagement.
DEGREES & PROGRAMS
Master of Athletic Training
Offers an opportunity to become a licensed certified Athletic Trainer by preparing students to pass the Board Certification Exam for Athletic Training.
View DetailsExercise Science program
Offers opportunities to learn innovative scientific techniques to evaluate and improve human performance.
View DetailsRecreation and Sport Management program
Provides opportunities to design and manage sport and leisure experiences to improve operations and enhance quality of life.
View DetailsPopulation Health Program
Allows students to focus on public health promotion, health-care administration and long term care administration.
View DetailsBachelor of Applied Science in Health Administration Program
This program allows students who have completed an associate degree in a health science field to achieve a bachelor’s degree within an additional two years that is meaningful, applicable to their field of choice, and may qualify them to move into supervisory roles, and/or progress to graduate programs if desired.
View DetailsMaster of Science in Sport Management
Focuses on the high-level management and operations of athletic organizations and teams at the amateur, collegiate, and professional sport levels.
View DetailsCENTERS
TRAILBLAZER CENTER FOR LIFELONG HEALTH & WELLNESS
The new Trailblazer Center for Lifelong Health & Wellness formed in November of 2021 is aimed at providing hands on active learning experiences for UT students. The classes provided through the TBC will be student developed and led, providing essential active learning experiences in alignment with specific course and program learning objectives. The goal of the center is to help meet the polytechnic mission of UT preparing students for further education and/or job readiness upon graduation.
View DetailsCENTER FOR ENDURANCE AND EXTREME HUMAN PERFORMANCE
The Center for Endurance and Extreme Human Performance is committed to advancing the frontiers of extreme human performance through innovative research, testing, and education in the fields of exercise science, nutrition, genomics, psychology, and environmental physiology.
View DetailsMission
The Department of Health and Human Performance is committed to enhancing the well-being and performance of individuals, organizations, and populations by preparing graduates with the skills and knowledge to be competent professionals in the health, fitness, sport and recreation related industries.
Aligning with the Utah Tech University values, the Department of Health and Human Performance faculty are committed to academic excellence, inclusion, and service leadership in preparing graduates to succeed in life and professional career paths or advance study in related disciplines.
ACTIVE LEARNING. ACTIVE LIFE...
starts with an active lifestyle. The Department of Health and Human Performance offers a wide variety of activity classes available to all registered UT students.
view classesContact
Jamie Kohler-Snow
Academic Advisor, Exercise Science
Email: jamie.kohler-snow@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-879-4224
Office: HPC 341
Cindy Clark
Academic Advisor, Population Health
Email: Cindy.Clark@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435.879.4809
Office: HPC 343
Gina Taualli
Academic Advisor, Exercise Science & Recreation and Sport Management
Email: Gina.Taualii@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435.879.4797
Office: HPC 346
Karen Davis
Academic Advisor, Exercise Science & Recreation and Sport Management
Email: karen.davis@utahtech.edu
Phone: 435-879-4627
Office: HPC342