The Health & Human Performance Program is responsible for preparing students by developing and applying knowledge specific to each area of specialization, resulting in empowered students that personally value and invest in lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life. This program’s intention is to:
- Educate students and the public in the science and benefits of health, physical activity, sports, lifetime activities, and healthy lifestyles
- Contributes to quality of life of Ferrum College students and the surrounding community through creation and dissemination of knowledge, training of educators and other professionals, and service to the community.
- Provides opportunities for students to pursue learning in diverse educational settings as well as challenges students to be caring and concerned citizens.
- Encourages scholarly activity appropriate to each discipline, promote collaboration with others, and to encourage service and outreach.
