An athletic training student works on the leg of another student lying on the ground during a simulation

School of Health & Applied Human Sciences

School of Health & Applied Human Sciences School of Health & Applied Human Sciences

If you have an interest in helping people of all ages and abilities lead healthier, happier lives, whether it is healthy living through disease prevention/health promotion, motor skill acquisition/production or helping persons through the aging process, the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences is for you!

SHAHS is one of three schools in the College of Health and Human Services and the tie that binds us is a commitment to improving the health and quality of life for individuals, families and communities.

We offer undergraduate programs in exercise science, healthful living and fitness education, public health, recreation therapy, respiratory therapy and tourism, recreation and sport. Our graduate programs focus on athletic training, gerontology, healthcare administration, physical education and health specialization.

Each of these degree programs focuses on the health and well-being of all persons. Explore our programs and see which one is right for you.

Committed to Improving Quality of Life

About Us Read a message from the school director, meet our faculty and staff and explore the values that guide us as we help you soar! Learn More About Us

Get Involved Get involved, share your interests and enrich your college experience! Benefits include developing leadership skills, making new friends, learning about yourself and building your resume. How To Get Involved

Community Engagement Our vision is to be a national and global leader in showing how universities can serve and collaborate within their regions. SHAHS students and faculty serve the community through a variety of programs that emphasize quality of life. View Our Vision

Instructional Physical Activity Programs Summit

Join us October 9-10, 2025 in Wrightsville Beach for an interactive summit for those engaged in College/University Instructional Physical Activity Programs (IPAP) featuring exciting speakers, breakout sessions and ways for IPAP professionals to interact with their colleagues.

Learn more and register here

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As a student in SHAHS, you will experience personalized, hands-on learning that includes experience working in the health care community. We champion healthy lives for everyone.

^“ My advisor introduced me to this major and talked about how it hit many of my interests. And in my eyes, it’s very similar to a business major, but it’s like a fun business major. ^”

Levi Mullis ’22 Tourism, Recreation, & Sport