Health and Human Performance

Two student engaged in a medical test

Health and Human Performance Department

UW-Superior’s Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) offers a range of programs that enable students to study physical education, public health, and exercise science. Students use these programs to launch careers in a variety of public and private settings in health and fitness fields, clinical exercise physiology, education and others. Programs also prepare students for graduate education. The department offers minors that are ideal complements to majors in early childhood, coaching, health education, and sports management.

A collaborative online Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management or a Graduate Certificate in Sustainability and Well-being is also offered through UW-Superior and the UW Extended Campus. These programs offer options for students with bachelor’s degrees who want to pursue graduate study as well as working adults who want to advance or change careers.

My experience with the Exercise Science program has been nothing short of wonderful. All of the faculty and staff are ready and willing to help you through the entire process and want you to succeed in your goals. I had a plan in my head of what I would like to do moving forward in life and with the help of the professors and advisors I have been able to choose the right path with my Exercise Science major and Sports Management minor.

Aaron Watnemoe , Exercise Science, Sports Management

The HHP Student Club is a great way for students in HHP programs to socialize, gain supplementary educational opportunities and attend conferences and events. Its goals are to:

  • Encourage student membership in professional associations throughout the HHP majors
  • Encourage and support local, regional, and national conference attendance by students
  • Promote student research and presentation of student research at meetings of professional associations
  • Encourage professional development for all members
  • Provide a social outlet for HHP majors
  • Promote collaboration and communication between HHP majors
Patient completing physical therapy with doctor

The Health and Human Performance Department is located within the Marcovich Wellness Center, which features modern classrooms, exercise and fitness areas, an indoor track, gym, pool and much more.

Interior of Kessler Lab

The Kessler Exercise Physiology Laboratory is a multifunctional exercise physiology lab where students learn and perform research and practice techniques related to their coursework and career goals.

Experiential learning opportunities are woven into the curriculum of all HHP programs and students are encouraged to take advantage of internships and Academic Service-Learning. Students conduct wellness and fitness assessments for their classmates and community members and have opportunities to conduct original undergraduate research.

Meet the Department

Ceejay Schaffner
Coach
Joseph Mooney
Coach
David Kroll
Assistant Professor Emeritus, Health and Human Performance
Sydny VanderVeen
Teaching Associate Professor
Hailey Hoffmockel
Senior Lecturer
Deana Wells
Senior Lecturer
Shauna Maurer
Senior Lecturer
Danielle Schmitz
Teaching Associate Professor
Anthony Willette
Assistant Coach – Track and Field
Brian Hakanson
Assistant Coach – Track and Field
Kimberly Moncel
Senior Lecturer
Jay Johnson
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