Health, Physical Education & Recreation
HPER Leads the Way. A Bachelor of Science degree (HPER) with three concentrations — Teacher Licensure, Kinesiology, and Sport Law (3+3) — preparing future leaders to advance health and wellness.
Students at the heart of everything we do
Welcome to the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (HPER) at Jackson State University. At HPER, students are at the heart of everything we do.
We provide dynamic learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom, preparing future leaders to advance health and wellness. Our research, programs, and services are designed to support student success while promoting healthier communities across Mississippi and beyond.
We are excited that you have chosen Jackson State University, and we look forward to growing with you on this journey.
- Department
- HPER (Health, Physical Education & Recreation)
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science (HPER)
- Concentrations
- 3 (Teacher Licensure, Kinesiology, Sport Law 3+3)
- Chair
- James Robinson, PhD
- Phone
- (601) 979-8696
- Office
- Joseph H. Jackson, Room 103A
Three pathways within HPER
The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation offers a Bachelor of Science Degree (HPER) with concentrations in three areas:
Health Education & Physical Education Licensure Programs
Students pursuing the Teacher Licensure concentrations must meet the following five admission criteria through the JSU Center for Teacher Quality — the academic program through which educator licensure is obtained.
Complete a 12 credit hour Clinical Internship in Student Teaching.
Have a grade point average of 2.75 or higher to be admitted to the Center for Teacher Quality — the academic program through which the educator licensure is obtained. For additional information please see the JSU Center for Teacher Quality.
Complete all Teacher Certification Tests (Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators, Principles of Learning and Teaching, Praxis II–Content Knowledge) to enroll for selected restricted courses. (Refer to the Approved Curriculum Map.)
Not enroll in EDCI 401 and EDCI 402 during the same semester.
Submit to a criminal background check prior to receiving a clinical internship placement for student teaching. The fee associated with this screening is the responsibility of the teacher candidate.
Explore HPER programs and services
Meet the Chair
James Robinson, PhD
Chair, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
College of Education and Human Development
Office: Joseph H. Jackson, Room 103A
Email: james.h.robinson@jsums.edu
Phone: (601) 979-8696
Ready to advance health and wellness?
Apply to HPER, explore degree concentrations, or contact Department Chair Dr. James Robinson with questions about teacher licensure, kinesiology, or sport law tracks.
Contact HPER
Joseph H. Jackson, Room 103A
College of Education and Human Development
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Chair, Department of HPER