Department of Health and Human Physiology | College of Liberal Arts & Sciences | The University of Iowa

Health and Human Physiology

We advance the understanding of health, sport, and recreation through teaching, research, and community outreach.
Health and Human Physiology

We advance the understanding of health, sport, and recreation through teaching, research, and community outreach.
Health and Human Physiology

We advance the understanding of health, sport, and recreation through teaching, research, and community outreach.
Health and Human Physiology

We advance the understanding of health, sport, and recreation through teaching, research, and community outreach.
Health and Human Physiology

We advance the understanding of health, sport, and recreation through teaching, research, and community outreach.
Health and Human Physiology

We advance the understanding of health, sport, and recreation through teaching, research, and community outreach.

Undergraduate Areas of Study

A student demonstrates a stretching technique during a health fair

Health & Human
Physiology (BA)

A student working in a lab examining a sample

Human
Physiology (BS)

A group of students hold the Iowa flag during a field trip

Sport & Recreation
Management (BS)

A student blows bubbles with a child at the Children's Hospital

Therapeutic
Recreation (BS)

News, Events & Seminars

Health and Human Physiology now offers an online BA degree in the Health Studies track

July 01, 2020
HHP supports non-violent community protests against racism

June 05, 2020
Defining the doctor he wants to become

May 07, 2020
Bridging Passion and Purpose: A Journey from Hungary

May 04, 2020
Madeline Lawrence awarded Student Impact Grant from the University of Iowa Canter for Advancement

May 01, 2020

Faculty Spotlight

Vitor Lira

Vitor Lira

Assistant Professor

Lab Name:
Muscle Biology & Metabolism Laboratory

Lab Website:
https://lira.lab.uiowa.edu/

Student Spotlight

Alexia Sherod

Alexia Sherod is from Iowa City and is majoring in HHP (Health Promotion). Alexia envisions a career in event planning with an emphasis in health and wellness.

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Alumni Spotlight

Theresa Morano Williamson

Clinical Exercise Physiology M.S.

Every single one of the core classes I took in Health & Human Physiology contributed to my ability to positively affect the lives of my patients that I work with at the Iowa City VA.

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