Improving health and human performance takes a team.
Gain the advantage of an interdisciplinary approach that focuses on physical movement and hands-on learning. As part of our programs, you will learn in the classroom and the field with a variety of physical education, health science, and exercise science students. We'll prepare you for the rigors of health-related graduate programs and careers.
Mission: Health and Human Performance creates innovative and authentic movement-based learning experiences in and out of the classroom. You'll become an inclusive, passionate, and autonomous professional who continues to pursue knowledge and skill acquisition to promote health and well-being.
The Norwich Difference
2300
Average of 2300 undergraduates on campus
$30K
Students can earn up to $30K in merit aid
16:1
Outstanding 16:1 student to faculty ratio
Explore Your Options
We offer a broad range of programs to fit your individual career goals. Your journey starts with your own faculty advisor who helps you develop the program to meet and exceed your goals. No matter what major you choose, we'll challenge you to develop cross-disciplinary knowledge, broaden you perspective, and solve real-world problems.
Exercise Science Major
Learn the science behind how exercise positively affects the human body. Use this knowledge to become an educator who can guide others to improve fitness and avoid injury through professions like personal training, strength and conditioning coaching, clinical exercise physiology, and physical therapy.
Health Science Major
If you are interested in a career in high-growth healthcare fields, our Bachelor of Science program in Health Science provides you with two great options: Pre-Professional Health careers and an Accelerated Master's of Athletic Training program.
Internships are available in your chosen field including Physical Therapy (PT), Physician's Assistant (PA), Occupational Therapy, and other growing careers.
Physical Education
Become an expert on the human body as you learn effective teaching and curriculum planning in a rigorous, science-based program.
Plus! You can receive a teacher licensure and loan reimbursement if you stay in Vermont and teach for two years.
Hands-On Learning Collaboration
Students participate in local events that help the community including the Special Olympics Vermont Soccer event on Sabine Field.
Advance Your Future
5 Years
to Receive Your Masters in Athletic Training
Earn your master's degree in just 5 years. You'll pursue three years of undergraduate studies and two years of master's studies. Already have a bachelor's degree? Consider taking your education to the next level with our two-year Master's of Athletic Training degree.
The Athletic Training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE).
Physical Education & Teacher Education
The Physical Education & Teacher Education preparation program is accredited by the Vermont Agency of Education Results-Oriented Program Approval (ROPA).
Exercise Science Accreditation
The Exercise Science program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Meet Our Faculty
Christine Dara Reyes
Position(s):
- Clinical Education Coordinator, Athletic Training Program
- Assistant Professor
Amy S. Welch
Position(s):
- Professor
- Chair, Department of Health & Human Performance
- Coordinator, Pre-Health Professions Programming
Contact:
Amy S. Welch
- Professor
- Chair, Department of Health & Human Performance
- Coordinator, Pre-Health Professions Programming
- 1 (802) 485-2350
- U146