About Health & Exercise Science
We are teachers, explorers, innovators, leaders.
Our Mission
The Health & Exercise Science program prepares students for exciting careers in health promotion, fitness management, outdoor recreation, education, and physical therapy. Health & Exercise Science also provides a tremendous variety of activity courses for students in any major.
Professional Affiliations
American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD)
Northwest District-AAHPERD
Oregon Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (OAHPERD)
National Athletic Trainers Association
National Association of Underwater Instructors
American College of Sports Medicine
SOU’s athletic programs are governed by the National Association for Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).
Teacher Licensing: Health and / or Physical Education
Courses within Health & Exercise Science provide critical preparation for Oregon’s subject-specific exams prior to earning a teaching license. Students planning a career in teaching are encouraged to enroll in a graduate teacher preparation program, and SOU is home to one of the best (Master of Arts in Teaching, or MAT). During teacher prep, students delve into the process of learning while leveraging their Health & Exercise Science expertise in the field, in the gym, and in the classroom.
Graduate Work
Interdisciplinary graduate degree programs with Health & Exercise Science as a major component are an excellent option for students wishing to combine areas of study (e.g., Health, and Communication). The Master’s in Interdisciplinary Studies can be tailored to suit nearly any combination of interests.
Facility
The Health & Exercise Science program is housed in the state-of-the-art Lithia Motors Pavilion, which includes spacious classrooms, a physiology lab, gymnasiums, a climbing gym, and an array of competition venues. In addition to Health & Exercise Science and the Outdoor Adventure Leadership program, the Pavilion is home to thirteen indoor and outdoor sports and an outstanding athletic training / rehab area open to all genders.
Contact Health & Exercise Science
SOU Health & Exercise Science
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6526
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