Welcome!
VISION
The Department of Health & Human Performance at Northwestern State University prepares the next generation of global leaders in health science, kinesiology, and sport.
MISSION
The Department of Health & Human Performance’s academic programs provide a foundation for our students to leave Northwestern State University as innovative, contemporary leaders prepared for a variety of career opportunities in health, kinesiology, and sport. Our faculty provide a collaborative, supportive learning environment in which students discover, explore, and practice the knowledge, movement, and values that will help ensure a healthy, productive lifestyle and successful career.
Students are part of a program where they:
- work with practitioners in the field to gain professional experience
- conduct research to solve current problems related to health, kinesiology, and sport
management
- apply knowledge in real world situations
- participate in innovative and collaborative learning environments
Current Students
Undergraduate Students
A-Z: Dr. Jaehun Jung 318-357-5133
A-Z: Dr. Jackie Calhoun, 318-357-5199
A-Z: Cindy Davis, 318-357-5103
Graduate Students
A-Z: Dr. Michael Moulton, 318-357-5142
A-Z: Dr. Tara Tietjen-Smith, 318-357-5126
Qualifications:
-Major; Plan on attending Physical Therapy School
-Minimum 3.0 GPA
-Senior
Length of Scholarship: 1 semester (Spring)
Scholarship Amount: $250
Application Deadline:April 1, spring semester
Qualifications:
-Junior or Senior
-Minimum 2.5 GPA
-Health & Physical Education Major or Health & Exercise Science Major
Length of Scholarship: 1 Year
Scholarship Amount: $1,500 per semester ($3,000 per year)
Application Deadline: April 1, spring semester
Qualifications:
-Health & Physical Education Major
-Minimum 2.5 GPA
-Student seeking teacher certification and aspiring to be a coach
Length of Scholarship: 1 Year
Scholarship Amount: $500 per semester
Application Deadline: April 1, spring semester
- Must comply with all requirements set by the Graduate School as well as the HHP Department.
- Once accepted, fill out the Application for Graduate Assistantship. APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP
- Continually check the Graduate Assistantship Status Roster for updates. GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP STATUS ROSTER
For more information, visit: OFFICE OF GRADUATE STUDIES or contact Dr. Michael Moulton at 318-357-5142 or by email.
Contact Us
Health & Human Performance
108 HHP Majors Building
170 Tarlton Drive
Phone: (318) 357-5126
Fax: (318) 357-5904
tietjensmitht@nsula.edu
