Bachelors in Health and Human Performance
Eastern Oregon University Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online USA
Languages
English
Study format
Distance learning
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
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Introduction
Experience a high-quality online education in physical activity and well-being with EOU’s health and human performance degree. While working with your own community, learn the mechanics of the human body along with the psychological and physiological processes that are important for movement and health. You can choose a concentration in physical education and sport, exercise science or community health. Receive practical instruction that applies health theory to diverse career paths, making our graduates marketable and qualified in this competitive field.
Whether you want to teach health in a school or community program, pursue graduate study in health education or pursue nursing, dentistry, dietetics or another medical field such as physical/occupational therapy, this degree program is a crucial first step. Online students have opportunities for internships, community partnerships and capstone experiences by working one-on-one with faculty members to find local placement.
In physical education and sports concentration, students learn about motor development, movement analysis and physical development across the lifespan. The exercise science concentration explores strength and conditioning, personal training and inclusive fitness training. Learn to to educate the public about disease prevention, injuries and illness as well as substance abuse and healthy habits with the concentration in community health.