The School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) is committed to excellence and the faculty is dedicated to teaching, scholarly activity and service. The primary mission of the School of HPER is to prepare students for successful careers or advanced academic studies in Health Education, Physical Education and Recreation. The faculty shares a common sense of purpose to provide the knowledge, resources, and opportunities that will enable students to possess the skills and dispositions necessary to become dedicated practitioners, reflective scholars, and responsible citizens.

Accreditation

Our educator programs in Health and Physical Education are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Nebraska State Department of Education. More information on the NCATE accreditation process can be found at the NCATE website.