Prospective Students
The Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation offers a Bachelor of Science Degree (HPER) with concentrations in Health and Physical Education (Teacher Licensure), Kinesiology (HPER Non-Licensure), and Sport Law (HPER 3+3).
Welcome
Welcome to the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) website. HPER is a resourceful department that provides services, educational experiences, programs, and activities for students, staff, faculty, and the community. The department embraces its fundamental obligation to realize the goals of the College of Education and Human Development and the mission of Jackson State University in “Challenging Minds and Changing Lives.” HPER is committed to providing programs and services that promote and support the health, physical fitness, social, and wellness needs of JSU students.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals to lead healthier, more active lives by providing quality education, research, and outreach in the areas of health, physical education, and recreation. We strive to promote lifelong learning, physical fitness, and well-being while fostering a sense of community and inclusivity.
Facilities and Resources
Jackson State University provides state-of-the-art facilities and resources to support the academic and recreational needs of our students. From well-equipped fitness centers to moderns classrooms and research labs, we offer everything you need to succeed in your academic journey and stay active.
What to Expect
General Requirements
ADMISSION CRITERIA (Health, Physical Education and Recreation Licensure Programs)
- 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.
Curriculum
Curriculum Maps
- Health and Physical Education Licensure Concentration
- Health and Physical Education Non-Licensure Concentration
- HPER 3+3 Accelerated Law Program
- M.S. Sport Science — Comprehensive
- M.S. Sport Science — Sports Management
- M.S. Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
Scholarships
Looking for a way to pay for your tenure at Jackson State University? Fear not! We are here to help. Browse Scholarships in our Scholarship Portal to see what you qualify for today.
Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Location
Joseph H. JacksonCollege of Education and Human Development
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Contact
James Robinson PhDChair, Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation
College of Education and Human Development
Joseph H. Jackson Room 103A
1400 John R. Lynch St.
Jackson, MS 39217
