The Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPER) is committed to excellence in offering courses within the discipline of physical education and related disciplines. The courses provide the foundation for an undergraduate major that prepares students for leadership roles in health and fitness or adventure education as well as minors or occupational endorsement certificates within the discipline. In addition, the department offers a variety of courses for students from other fields who wish to learn new physical skills and/or develop personal wellness.
New Outdoor Leadership Programs
After a thorough revision process, HPER is proud to announce a new Outdoor Leadership & Administration emphasis within the Bachelor of Science in Physical Education and a new minor in Outdoor Leadership. Please contact the department for more information.
- Measuring your body composition in the BOD POD®
- CTC Associate Dean Cathy LeCompte and HPER Department Director Sandra Carroll-Cobb cutting the ribbon after installation of the BOD POD®
- COSMED Representative & Trainer Pat Hewley providing overview to HPER Advisory Board
Contact Information
Location: 3211 Providence Drive ESH 125
Phone: 907-786-4083
FAX: 907-786-4069
E-mail: uaa_hper@uaa.alaska.edu
