Welcome to the Department of Health and Human Performance
Located in Deas Hall on The Citadel campus, the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP) is committed to preparing future leaders in health, wellness, sport and human performance. Whether you’re just beginning your academic journey or continuing your professional development, we invite you to explore the many opportunities our department offers.
Why Choose Health and Human Performance?
Robust Academic Programs
As one of the largest departments in the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics, we serve over 190 undergraduate and 40 graduate students. Our programs include degrees in Physical Education Teaching, Exercise Science and Sport Management—each designed to set you on a path toward success in health-related professions or further graduate study.
Cutting-Edge Research Opportunities
Our department is a leader at The Citadel in securing external research grants. Students benefit from hands-on research experiences through our Program of Distinction—the Dr. Hank Cross Human Performance Laboratory. Projects include studies on mouthpiece use, concussion and traumatic brain injury and other performance-based initiatives.
Real-World Experience & Impact
Each summer, our students and faculty participate in a life-changing medical camp experience that has served more than 5,000 patients. This is just one of many ways we integrate service, learning and leadership into everything we do.
Find Your Path
Choose the student path that fits you best:
CADET PROGRAMS
Traditional undergraduate cadets and veteran day students.
COLLEGE TRANSFER PROGRAMS
Students transferring to complete their bachelor degrees through one of our 12 evening or online programs.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Students pursuing a master’s degree or graduate certificate through online or evening classes.
Cadet Coleman Bland is now the South Carolina Corps of Cadet’s best-drilled cadet. Bland competed against 35 other cadets for the title during The Citadel’s Star of the West competition.
Sarah Imam, M.D., professor of health sciences, infuses her medical terminology and exercise physiology classes with lessons on compassion.
Hazzard is a former paramedic and the author of A Thousand Naked Strangers.