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.
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.
World Polio DayOctober 16, 2020
As we draw closer to World Polio Day, which falls on October 24th of this year, one hard working class of Dr. Donahue’s is tabling to raise awareness. These students are volunteering to spread the word about a disease on the brink of eradication. They can be found volunteering outside of the Pershing Building, […]
Public Health Career & Coffee Chat
October 9, 2020
Friday, October 23, at 1 p.m., Dr. Sabrina T. Cherry of UNCW and Truman State University’s own Dr. Nancy Daley Moore will be hosting a virtual discussion talking about graduate schools, career paths and pivots, and everything you need to know to navigate your Public Health journey. If your are interested in joining in on […]