College of Health and Human Performance

Mission Statement


The mission of the College of Health and Human Performance is to improve health, well-being, and quality of life. By providing instruction, conducting research, and performing service in health, exercise science, recreation, and leisure, the college strives to advance and disseminate knowledge concerning enhancement of health, physical performance, and quality of life of individuals and communities, particularly those is eastern North Carolina.

Our faculty offer undergraduate and graduate degrees through the departments of Kinesiology, Health Education and Promotion, Recreation and Leisure Studies, Human Development and Family Science, and Interior Design and the School of Social Work. The college is also home to the Air Force and Army ROTC programs which offer minors that can be combined with other degrees on campus.