UAA is the Health Campus for the UA System
The College of Health (COH) is at the forefront of educating students to become doctors, nurses, and other health care and public health professionals and researchers.
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Find Your Healthy!
The Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPER) is committed to excellence in offering courses within the discipline of physical education and related disciplines.
Professional programs prepare students for leadership roles in health, physical education and recreation fields.The department also offers a variety of courses for students from other fields who wish to learn new physical skills and/or develop personal wellness.
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Eugene Short Hall, Suite 125
Anchorage, AK99508
United States
Fax: (907) 786-4069
E-mail: hper@alaska.edu
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“T.J.’s such a great instructor. He just sucks you in. I loved the class, I love the department, I love the minor."