Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Fall 2024 Spring / Summer 2025 Fall 2025

Welcome!

Welcome to the Health, Physical Education and Recreation Department (HPER) at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff. The department strives for excellence and committed to your success as you progress through your education.

There are two different undergraduate programs that the department offers. First the department offers Physical Education and Health, Teaching Option, instructs individuals for a Teacher’s License for the State of Arkansas for grades Kindergarten to 12^th. It will also include a Coaching Endorsement. The department also offers a Physical Education and Health, Wellness Option. This non-licensure option focuses on Recreation in which individuals could become Personal Trainers, Sports Directors at Recreation Centers, and other fields in the Recreation and Fitness Industry.

The department has three different minors. There are minors in Recreation (non-teaching) and Wellness (non-teaching). The department also offers Coaching Endorsement to individuals who are earning a Teaching License in another discipline.

There is a Master of Education in Physical Education degree offered with two different options. The Teaching option works with individuals who want to become teachers or holds a current teacher license. The Sports Programming, Non-Teaching, option is for individuals who want to pursue a graduate degree in Physical Education.

Thank you for your view of the website. If you want to contact any of the HPER Faculty or Staff, please do. Please use the links under Faculty/Staff. Click here for an Undergraduate Program Flyers.

Sincerely,
Todd W. Garner
Dr. Todd W.Garner, HPER Chair
Email: garnert@uapb.edu
Office Phone: (870) 575-8656

Meet Our Chair

Dr. Todd Garner, Chair of the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) Department at UAPB

Dr. Garner serves as the esteemed Chair of the Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) Department at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). With a distinguished career in academia and a profound commitment to student success,
Dr. Garner holds advanced degrees from the University of South Alabama and the University of Arkansas Little Rock.

He has been instrumental in advancing the HPER Department’s mission to promote healthy lifestyles and physical activity through comprehensive education and community engagement. Under their leadership, the department has expanded its academic programs, incorporating cutting-edge research and the latest industry practices to prepare students for successful careers.

OUR IMPACT

Advancing Healthy Living

Our program prepares professionals who are qualified and dedicated to the health and wellness of communities.

Offering Career Options

Degrees from HPER studies opens doors to a variety of careers including teaching, counseling, community health, dietary technicians, and more.

Job Outlook

For those who want to teach in public schools, job growth is expected to grow by% through 2028.

Degree Options

Our HPER department offers two options under the bachelor of science degree, three minors, and one licensure program in this