Our programs promote healthy lifestyles and prepare students in fields related to sport and health enhancement.
Department of Health, Human Performance, and Sport
“Wayne is awesome. There are a lot of great facilities here, lots of great equipment to use and learn, and they really provide an excellent teaching environment. There are a lot of classes that deal with things that physical therapists will do, like goniometers and measuring the patient’s range of motion. I’ve learned about bike tests and how to perform those, and how to test people’s VO2s and take their blood pressures and heart rates. We’ve learned about how the body works together and what some of the indications are for issues, and how you can fix those patients’ issues and help them feel better.”
Trevor Bandiera '18
Hometown: Omaha, Neb.
B.S. Applied Human and Sport Physiology
Health, Human Performance, and Sport Degree Programs
Choose from majors in this department, or enhance your education by adding on a second major or minor. Explore your options here.
“Do you want to get involved helping people with a healthier and more active lifestyle? In the Department of Health, Human Performance, and Sport, we pride ourselves on providing students with opportunities and experiences that will allow them to make a difference in their schools, neighborhoods, communities, and the lives of those around them.”
Chad Maas, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Professor of Health, Human Performance, and Sport
Outside the Classroom
At Wayne State College, you’ll have opportunities to enhance your education by participating in clubs, organizations, and more.
Clubs and Organizations
Wellness Program
The Wellness Program offers many services to WSC students, faculty, and staff, and the community of Wayne. The goal of the Wellness Program is to provide services to individuals who are seeking a healthy lifestyle through education, exercise, stress management, and nutrition. Senior exercise science students in the last semester of coursework serve as wellness advisors and fitness instructors. Physician's approval form is required. Facility usage is limited to class times only, 7-9 a.m. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. No program during the summer. Fees are $25 per semester and are required for all who wish to participate, including WSC faculty, staff, students, and their spouses.
Opportunities
- Student recognition – Each year, the department awards and recognizes one student from each of the HHPS majors for their achievements.
- Clinics and conferences – Travel with other students to the NSCA clinic and CNOS conference to gain in-depth knowledge from industry experts in nutrition, mobility, training, sports medicine, and more.
- Real-world experience – You’ll have chances to work as event staff at the Final Four national volleyball tournament and at the Summit League basketball tournament, in addition to working at WSC athletic events. Tour state-of-the-art sport facilities within the region to gain even more knowledge and insight in the field of sport management.
Internships/Clinicals
We encourage all students to complete an internship before graduating, to gain experience in this field of study. You’ll have a chance to earn credit through on-campus services like the wellness program or human performance lab, or anywhere else you’d like to do an internship. Career Services is available to help you find the best internship opportunities.
Learn From the Best
Our faculty are accomplished. Several are highly regarded as experts and have been recognized with notable honors and awards. And with a low student-to-faculty ratio, you'll be sure to receive an excellent education in our health and human performance degree programs.
