School of Health & Human Performance
Welcome to the School of Health & Human Performance
HHP is a community of academic departments:
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Dance
- Exercise and Sport Science
- Public Health Education
- Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
| HHP in the News |
| July 2008: The Uneven Playing Field by Michael Sokolove of New York Times Magazine cites Sandra Shultz from ESS on p7 July 2008: An ounce of education... by Gary Brown in the NCAA magazine cites the "myPlaybook" program of Professor David Wyrick from PHE and Professor Melodie Fearnow-Kenney July 1, 2008: Dr. C. Hooper, New Dean of School of Health and Human Performance March 2008: Thomas Martinek's Project Effort wins Those Who Care award - Watch Interview by Sandra Huges from WFMY News2. |
Mission
Our mission, through excellence in teaching, research, and service is to enhance the health and well-being of the people of the state, region, and nation. The School values diversity, creativity and balance in the life-long development of the total person.About HHP
The School of HHP is a vital part of UNCG, with nearly 1300 undergraduate students and 350 graduate students in our five departments. We also offer many courses for nonmajors interested in health and health related issues.Reflecting the diversity of UNCG, HHP has a 32% minority student enrollment. We have special outreach programs in the community and at Gateway University Research Park. We hope you enjoy reading about our departments and programs and invite you to contact us at HHP!