UAA Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation

12/13/2024

🎄✨ I spy Spirit…spreading holiday cheer and staying active with our Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) program!

Did you know staying active can help reduce holiday stress and boost your mood during the busiest time of the year? Whether it’s a snowy walk, a festive bike ride, or trying something new—like a snowshoe adventure, the HPER program inspires students and the community to prioritize wellness all year long. 💪

Let’s keep the holiday spirit bright and stress-free—what’s your favorite way to stay active during the holidays?🌟

Learn more about the HPER program: uaa.alaska.edu/hper

11/02/2023

Join us this Saturday to check out new Human Performance Lab space!

The Human Performance Lab is now located in an updated facility, featuring state-of-the-art equipment!

Don't miss the opportunity to attend the open house event this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Professional Studies Building (PSB) Room 162, where you can witness demonstrations of the lab's advanced equipment and testing procedures.

View images of the new space: https://bit.ly/46XFHd0

10/14/2023

The Human Performance Lab has moved! 🎉

Join us on November 4th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at PSB 162 to check out our new space and witness demonstrations of the equipment and testing procedures.🏋️‍♀️

Don't miss this opportunity to see how our facility will take your performance to the next level! See you there!

More information: uaa.alaska.edu/hpl

03/24/2023

Do you know anyone interested in learning more about the process of becoming a health professional? Encourage them to check out the Alaska Health Education Summit this Saturday! Attendees can explore the wide range of health and social service degree programs offered at UAA, tour our labs and facilities, learn about the application process, and get tips on being a competitive applicant. Participants also have the opportunity to win prizes, including academic scholarships!

Open to: 9-12 grade students, undergraduate students, teachers & guidance counselors, parents of prospective students, curious community members, working professionals interested in a new career or next step in their career, etc.

Note: light breakfast and lunch provided. Online streaming will be available for remote participants.

Please register in advance! UAA.ALASKA.EDU/HEALTH-SUMMIT

08/27/2022

CKO 2022

08/13/2022

Need a few extra college credits or just want to get out and explore Alaska? Then enroll in one of our health, wellness, and outdoor courses! Choose from classes such as rock climbing, sea kayaking, backpacking, and much more to stay active.

More information: uaa.alaska.edu/hper
Questions about course offerings or registering? Email hper@alaska.edu

07/28/2022

Interested in helping people improve their quality of life through physical activity? Make your move with the kinesiology program at UAA!

Kinesiology is an important health-focused profession and academic offering due to the inter-disciplinary nature of today's healthcare. Our program prepares students for this high-demand career with a state-of-the-art human performance lab and hands-on, community-engaged learning to promote health and wellness.

This is an excellent field and a great degree for those interested in becoming physical education teachers, exercise physiologists, and recreation therapists, or continuing their education to become physical therapists, occupational therapists, doctors, and more!

Explore the kinesiology program and apply today: uaa.alaska.edu/hper

07/27/2022

The Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPER) is committed to excellence in offering courses in physical education and related disciplines. Professional programs prepare students for leadership roles in health, physical education, and recreation fields. The department also offers a variety of courses for students from other fields who wish to learn new physical skills and/or develop personal wellness.

Check out our new and improved webpage to find out more.

https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-health/departments/school-of-allied-health/health-physical-education-recreation/

Leading toward a healthier tomorrow by cultivating confident and competent health, fitness, and recreation professionals who enhance the health and well-being of people and communities. The HPER program is committed to excellence in offering courses related to physiology, biomechanics, and motor con...

04/13/2022

The UAA Human Performance Lab provides a number of health, fitness, and performance tests for individuals from the community, UAA employees, and UAA students. Quality performance testing and reports allow clients (or client's coaches/trainers) to use data to determine appropriate training. Testing can provide valuable data on your current fitness level, as well as how effective you are responding to your training plan. By conducting regular tests, you can accurately monitor the results of training adaptations and make adjustments accordingly to maximize your health and performance.

Take a 360-degree tour of the lab below.

To schedule an appointment, visit our website at https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/college-of-health/departments/school-of-allied-health/human-performance-lab/

01/26/2022

Off the Chain is Anchorage's volunteer-run bike collective. Stop by to work on your bike, fix up a donated bike, and/or learn to volunteer!

Fun fact: Off the Chain started as the UAA Bike Club in ~2007 so continue the tradition and volunteer!

09/16/2021

09/15/2021

HPER Internship Presentations are tonight!
See the latest newsletter in your email for details.