Comprehensive Curriculum
Our Health, Recreation, and Physical Education program offers a well-rounded curriculum that covers various aspects of physical health, wellness, and recreation management.
Health, Physical Education & Recreational Studies
Get the credentials you need to guide others in comprehensive health and wellness. Prepare for careers that range from education, to coaching, to recreational leadership with a degree from UAPB.
HPER FACTS
Hands-On Learning and Practical Experience
These programs emphasize experiential learning through hands-on activities, internships, and practical experiences.
Career Opportunities and Impact
Graduates of Health, Recreation, and Physical Education programs have a wide range of career opportunities.
Experience
Supportive Staff
Students majoring in physical education or recreation are assigned an advisor who will monitor their progress, assist in the selection of courses, offer solutions to possible problems, and make referrals when the need arises. Students are expected to consult their advisors on a regular basis or whenever they deem it necessary.
Nationally Accredited Program
We provide nationally accredited degree programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Students must hold a Secondary Certification in Physical Education or hold/be eligible to hold the standard six-year certification or the coaching certification requirements established by the Arkansas Department of Education.
Minor Opportunities
The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation offers minor degree options to complement majors from other programs across our campus.
Our Programs
Health, Physical Education and Recreation Club (HPER)
The HPER Club promotes student involvement in learning strategies and techniques to prepare for careers in this growing field. We also host campus fairs that promote healthy campus-living, and get students involved in the importance of health in the quality of campus life.
For more information, contact Dr. Todd Garner, HPER Chair, at garnert@uapb.edu or (870) 575-8656.
