School of Health Sciences & Education: Health and Exercise Sciences Department
The Health and Exercise Sciences (HES) Department at Truman offers programs that focus on the study of human life. Our professors take a genuine interest in helping students successfully complete our rigorous and challenging program. They guide, mentor, and challenge our highly motivated students who want to make a difference in the world — and our graduates do this by assuming leadership roles in a variety of health-related professions.
Health and Exercise Sciences Academic Programs
We offer three undergraduate programs, each studying a different aspect of human life, and a master’s degree in athletic training.
- Bachelor of Science: Exercise Science
- Bachelor of Science: Health Science
- Master of Athletic Training
Health and Exercise Sciences Mission
The mission of the Health and Exercise Sciences Department is to prepare students of strong academic ability and character to become agents of change for the health and well-being of all people.
2 HES Students Recognized as Still ScholarsOctober 8, 2021
Two Truman HES students, Mutiara Schlanker and Allison Oligschlaeger, have been awarded early acceptance into A.T. Still University via the Still Scholars program. This prestigious award eliminates the need for them to take the MCAT, and guarantees their acceptance into A.T. Still’s Medical School as long as they continue to demonstrate academic excellence and […]
Truman Partners in Prevention Promote Suicide Prevention and Awareness with Ask, Listen, ReferApril 9, 2021
Truman Partners in Prevention is continuing to promote Ask, Listen, Refer, a free online suicide prevention program available 24/7. The 2020 Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors (MACHB) found 66% of Truman students would be willing to complete an online suicide prevention training program, but only 50% of students had heard of Ask, Listen, Refer. […]