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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
Undergraduate Programs & Minors Our degree programs focus on healthy living across the lifespan. Whether it is through disease prevention, education, recreation or working with an aging population, if you have an interest in helping others, this is the place for you! View Undergrad Programs
Graduate Programs In the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, we offer rigorous classroom and practical experiences to further educate and train you as healthcare professionals, educators, researchers and business leaders. Explore Graduate Programs
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
Scholarships We have numerous scholarships available to students who are working toward a degree in one of our SHAHS programs. Find out if you can qualify and how to apply. Check Out Available Scholarships

Instructional Physical Activity Programs Summit

This FREE interactive summit for those engaged in College/University Instructional Physical Activity Programs (IPAP) will feature exciting speakers, breakout sessions and ways for IPAP professionals to interact with their colleagues. Join us for the inaugural 2023 Summit October 5-6.

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Seahawk Stories: Nolan Byrd '23

Hearing his aunt, who is a therapy assistant, talk about her job led Nolan Byrd to an important realization. “One of the coolest things I could imagine doing in a job would be to help somebody learn to walk again, feed themselves, do daily tasks,” he said. That set him on his track in exercise science

Read more about his journey.
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First Respiratory Therapy Students Graduate

 The first cohort of 15 students within the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy (BSRT) degree program graduated in May. Housed within the School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, the program accepted this inaugural class in fall 2021. “We could not be more proud of this group and everything that they have accomplished. They are ready and I am very excited to see the industry professionals and leaders that they will become,” says Thomas Nietman, director of clinical education and clinical assistant professor. UNC Wilmington’s BSRT first graduating class has a 100% job placement rate. Graduates have accepted positions with UNCW clinical affiliates such as Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Duke University Hospital, UNC Medical Center, WakeMed and Bon Secours Health System-Norfolk VA.

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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
Levi Mullis ’22, Tourism, Recreation, & Sport

Contact The School of Health and Applied Human Sciences

UNCW School of Health and Applied Human Sciences

Phone: (910) 962-3250
Fax: (910) 962-7073

shahs2@uncw.edu

601 S. College Road
Campus Box 5956
Wilmington, NC 28403

Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

Summer Hours:
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Friday, 7:30-11:30 a.m.

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