An Introduction to the Department

The Department of Health, Physical Education, & Recreation offers nationally recognized professional preparation programs for majors and a physical activity program for non-majors to fulfill the general education requirement for Health and Physical Education. The Department offers undergraduate degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Physical Education with teacher endorsement in Health and Physical Education at the PreK-12 levels, in Recreation, and in Sport Management. Physical activity courses for the general education requirement include a wide variety of lifetime sports activities.

The mission of the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation is to be a nationally recognized leader in the professional preparation of promising young African American men and women for positions of leadership and service in Health and Physical Education, Recreation, and Sport Management, at the community, national, and international levels; and a model for historically black colleges and universities of innovative, grant-funded programs and services designed to improve professional development and quality of life throughout the Hampton University campus and beyond.

The Sport Management Degree Program

Sport Management majors will receive a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in sport management. The Sport Management program will prepare individuals for entry-level positions of management and service in a variety of sports organizations in the public and private sectors. The curriculum includes major and related coursework in sport management and business, electives, and a culminating internship experience. The Sport Management program is accredited by The International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE), the premier professional accreditor for business programs in student-centered colleges and universities throughout the world. Requirements for the internship and graduation include a grade of "C" or higher in all Departmental courses (prefixes of HEA, PED, and REC); an overall Grade Point Average of 2.0 or higher; and other Department, Division, School, and University requirements.

Career Opportunities
Career opportunities for sport management majors include; front office personnel for professional teams, coaches, ticket managers, marketing managers, convention managers, sports writers, broadcasters, and sports information directors. Graduates also may choose to pursue graduate study in sport management, business administration, law, or other related fields of study, leading to positions in which they can develop, interact, and transform the sport industry in positive ways. The Department has an impressive track record of students finding employment and entering graduate school.

Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Scholarships are awarded for qualifying students through the University Scholarship Program. These include Presidential Scholars, Academic Achievers, and various Departmental scholarships as obtained through grants, projects, internships, Army and Navy scholarships, government agencies, industry, and other organizations. Information on other sources of financial assistance (e.g., Pell Grant, Work-Study, Federal Direct Loan Programs, etc.) is available through the University Financial Aid Office.

Department Faculty
The Department of Health & Physical Education is comprised of 12 full-time faculty and approximately 10 part-time/adjunct faculty. The faculty take pride in working together to provide high quality academic programs and to mentor students in professional growth and personal development. In addition to excellent academic credentials, many of the faculty are involved in their respective professional organizations, holding positions of national leadership and service. Publications and grants also are areas where faculty excel and bring distinction to the Department. Faculty have expertise in the following specialty areas:

• Aquatics
• Athletics & Coaching
• Dance
• Exercise Science
• Health Education & Promotion
• Injury Prevention
• Physical Fitness
• Recreation: Program Delivery
• Recreation: Management
• Sports Administration
• Sport Management
• Teacher Preparation - Pedagogy