Health & Exercise Science
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- Mission and Goals: Learn about the Department's Mission and Goals
- General Education Program: Read about the general education program
- Departmental Majors/Minor: Find out what the department offers
- Human Performance Lab: Visit the Human Performance Lab site
- Lund Center Facilities: Take a look at the facilities
- Research Projects: View a list of student/faculty research
- Faculty & Teachers: Meet the faculty and teachers
- Senior Portfolio: Physical Education and Health Education Majors
Health and Exercise Science
The department of Health and Exercise Science offers majors in physical education, health education, health fitness, and athletic training. Students may also complete a minor in coaching.
The Department's general education curriculum provides opportunities for participation in a broad range of physical activities which are designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills needed to improve personal fitness. Exploration of lifetime activities, health-related skills, and application of safety skills are other important goals within the general education program.
Contact Information:
- Jeanne Herman, Ph.D. and Chair
- Phone: 507-933-7614
- Location: Office 212E, Lund Center
- Barb Rodning, Administrative Assistant
- Phone: 507-933-7617
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Location: Lund Center
To learn more about the Department of Health and Exercise Science we invite you to explore the links provided. If you have any questions please contact Jeanne Herman, department chair.
Did You Know?
Aaron Banks has written a chapter entitled "Self-Defense" for publication in the 15th edition of Sports and Recreational Activities. This very successful text, scheduled to be released in 2011, serves as an activity handbook for physical educators and coaches. It is widely used within undergraduate Physical Education Teacher Education programs.
