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.
Explore Programs in Health, Physical Education & RecreationDepartment of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
The Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPER) is committed to excellence in offering courses in 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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Department of Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Eugene Short Hall, Suite 103
3211 Providence Dr
Anchorage, AK 99508
United States
Tel: (907) 786-4083
Email: hper@alaska.edu
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