The Department of Human Performance and Wellness is committed to high quality development of the student. The department's two-fold purpose is to first prepare students through the physical activity curriculum to function effectively in personal and social relationships and second, prepare students for leadership positions in health, sport management, fitness, and professional service roles in human performance professions.

The Human Performance and Wellness curriculum offers students majoring in performance a wide range of opportunities for careers and graduate studies options. Upon completion of the program, students qualify for career opportunities such as health, fitness, and wellness positions through various service areas (e.g. recreation, YMCA, YWCA, coaching, fitness clubs, activities director, corporate fitness instructor, personal trainer, spa/health club manager, etc.).