Last Updated on July 26, 2023
The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation (HHPR) is located in the new Student Recreation Center. The HHPR faculty possess a wide array of specializations. The department offers undergraduate degree programs in Exercise Science, Recreation Services, Sport and Hospitality Management, and Physical Education, five minors and certificates in Dance, Coaching, and Hospitality Management, as well as a graduate program in HHPR. Within each of the degree programs, there are emphases/concentration areas from which students select the professional paths that best fit their needs.
Learn more about our program objectives.
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Health, Human Performance, and Recreation
The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation (HHPR) is located in the new Student Recreation Center. The HHPR faculty possess a wide array of specializations. The department offers undergraduate degree programs in Exercise Science, Recreation Services, Sport and Hospitality Management, and Physical Education, five minors and certificates in Dance, Coaching, and Hospitality Management, as well as a graduate program in HHPR. Within each of the degree programs, there are emphases/concentration areas from which students select the professional paths that best fit their needs.
Learn more about our program objectives.
In the News:
Exercise science students received a statewide grant that could have an impact on fire fighters and fire departments nationwide — especially small rural ones. Listen to the podcast.
Health, Human Performance, and Recreation homepage
Major/Degree Major/Degree Emphasis Online
Majors
Exercise SciencePhysical EducationRecreation Services, Sport and Hospitality Management
Emphasis
Community and Worksite WellnessHospitality ManagementRecreation and Sport ManagementTherapeutic Recreation
Master’s degrees
Health, Human Performance & RecreationHuman Performance & WellnessPhysical EducationSport & Leisure Service Management
Minors
CoachingDanceExercise ScienceHospitality ManagementPhysical EducationRecreation
Certificates
CoachingDanceHospitality Management
Pittsburg State University Acceptance Rate
21,475 /yearOut-of-state tuition
before financial aid96%Acceptance Rate5,181Students
Overview
Pittsburg State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Pittsburg, KS, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address1701 South Broadway
Pittsburg, KS 66762
United StatesContactMr. Scott Donaldson
Director of Admission
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 620-235-4226
Fax: 620-235-6003
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/biological Sciences, General |  | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting | | |
| Business/commerce, General | | |
| Construction Management, General | | |
| Finance, General | | |
| International Business/trade/commerce |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,822Applied1,741Accepted5,181Enrolled96%
Female Admissions
961Females Applied923Females Accepted96%Acceptance Rate
Male Admissions
861Males Applied818Males Accepted95%Acceptance Rate
Applying
30Application Fee3.4Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required | Transcript of high school record |
| Required for some programs | A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %  | 75th % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 539 | 478 | 600 | Improve your score!Practice |
| SAT Math | 512 | 438 | 585 | Improve your score!Practice |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 19 | 24 | Improve your score! |
