A PREMIER PROGRAM AT
A PREMIER UNIVERSITY
The Department of Health, Human Performance and Leisure
Studies at Howard University is focused on preparing highly skilled,
well-educated
professionals who can choose from a variety of career options, ranging
from medical school to corporate management to teaching. In conjunction
with the Howard University College of Arts and Sciences, the Department
provides an inter-disciplinary approach to school/community health,
physical/teacher education, exercise physiology, sports management,
urban recreation, and sports medicine.
Surrounded by the proud tradition
of Howard University and the University's nurturing learning community,
the Department offers a student-centered,
learning-focused atmosphere where challenges are norm and where
learning and achievement are prized. Its programs are an ideal destination
for many students who need and enjoy outstanding support and leadership
while pursuing intellectual and professional achievement through
teaching and helping people attain healthy, happier lives in the
21st century. A nurturing and inspired faculty, energized and inspired
students, and a goal-oriented educational environment are the touchstones
of this Department. That is why it continues to attract some of
the
best and brightest students from across the country and the world.