Department of Health and Physical Education
Discover how the human body works and moves from a Christian worldview in the Department of Health and Physical Education. With small class sizes and accessible faculty, our Adventist health and physical education programs will help you develop positive relationships with classmates and professors while you prepare for a successful career in a variety of health or sport fields.
Through classwork, you will practice skills in communication, leadership, and teamwork that will give you an advantage in graduate school and your career. WWU is an excellent place to get hands-on experience and academic preparation in the field of human health and wellness.
Student Spotlight
Meet Ashley and Alden, students here at Walla Walla University. Last quarter, they both took a biomechanics class, which is the study of physics on the human body. They had the opportunity to dive deeper into a topic of their interest, and conduct research relating to biomechanics. Listen to what they have to say about their studies!
College Experience
What will your college experience look like as a Health and Physical Education major?
Hands-on skills: As a health and physical education major, you will take classes in our core curriculum combined with classes from other fields of study for well-rounded preparation. You’ll develop hands-on skills in a range of areas within the health and exercise science domains. Internships are available to engage with real-world work.
Real time learning: Our colloquium series will allow you to learn from specialists in a wide variety of professions, and interact and network with classmates and department faculty.
Staying active: Employment and recreation opportunities in the fitness center, climbing wall, pool, and gymnasium provide you with the chance to explore ways to stay active during college.
Career Path
What can your career path as a Health and Physical Education major look like?
Knowledge of human health and wellness is critical in many professional areas and careers. Our graduates have gone on to become doctors, dentists, physical therapists, nutritionists, dental hygienists, physical education teachers, school principles, coaches, athletic directors, personal trainers, and more. By earning a degree in health and physical education, you will be prepared to step into the workforce or continue studying areas of health and physical education in graduate programs.
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