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Department of Health and Human Performance

Health and Human Performance

The APSU Department of Health and Human Performance offers two Bachelor's degrees with seven concentrations. Both degrees provide students with the tools necessary for success through our curriculum, internship opportunities, laboratory experience, student teaching, and service learning projects.

Health and Human Performance at Austin Peay

 


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APSU Opens State-of-the-Art Health Professions Building

HHP students have a new home featuring cutting-edge labs, community clinics, and spaces designed for interprofessional learning alongside nursing, radiologic technology, and more.

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Ben Grandchamp Senior, Kinesiology
"APSU gave me the tools, the mentorship, and the structure to turn my passion into something bigger. I'm grateful for that. It's helping me reach goals I never thought I'd achieve."
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Academic Programs

The Department of Health and Human Performance also offers four master's degrees for graduate students wishing to continue their education. Three of the four degrees offered can even be completed 100% online.


HHP in the News

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From VHS to virtual: APSU professor explores future of online P.E. in new study

Dr. Alex Adams, an assistant professor in the Department of Health and Human Performance, has published one of the first comprehensive reviews of appropriate practices for K-12 online physical education--addressing a growing need as virtual enrollment remains above pre-pandemic levels nationwide.

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Strength, discipline, and purpose: APSU's Ben Grandchamp finds his lane

Senior kinesiology major Ben Grandchamp recently won a strongman competition and earned the prestigious Ricondo badge at ROTC training while pursuing his degree.

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Chilean doctor inspires Austin Peay students, previews global health study abroad
Chilean doctor inspires Austin Peay students, previews global health study abroad

Chilean surgeon Dr. Karina Vargas Valdebenito shared global health insights at Austin Peay State University, inspiring public health students. Her visit previews a 2026 study abroad program to Chile, offering students international perspective on healthcare systems and child health practices.

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Where have Health and Human Performance alumni gone?
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Meet Samantha Shemwell (MPH graduate, 2023)

Samantha Shemwell began the Master of Public Health (MPH) program in Fall 2022.  She currently serves as THRED Program Specialist for the Todd County Health Department in Kentucky. 

"The MPH Program at APSU was a phenomenal experience for me. I proved to myself and others that it was worth it. During my time in the MPH Program, it gave me an opportunity to use the material I learned during real public health events to help prepare me for my future. Not only did I build new relationships with my classmates, but I had an outstanding group of professors as additional support. APSU will forever be family to me."