Using Heart, Head and Hands to Build Healthy Communities

As a UD Health and Sport Science student, you'll prepare for a career related to health, wellness, sport or physical activity. Students build learning communities through hands-on educational experiences and practical implementation of the curriculum. You'll learn not only from your professors, but also from your classmates to become an outstanding professional in your chosen field.

You'll receive the skills necessary to change lives. Students benefit from personalized instruction and individual attention, while six unique lab spaces offer opportunities for hands-on learning and research. Faculty also offer advanced research and publication opportunities. Students also gain valuable experience through research, study abroad, internships, clinicals and community programs.

Programs of Study



Every Student Is Unique. So Are We.

Experiential Learning

Experiential learning opportunities extend from the classroom to the community, as our students are involved in hands-on learning from year one.

Six unique lab spaces offer additional opportunities for learning and research, while practicums and internships offer the chance to apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world situations.

Student Organizations and Activities

Students in the Department of Health and Sport Science can choose from several extra-curricular activities that cater specifically to their degree program.

Our experiential learning opportunities, along with clubs and organizations, enhance the learning experience and provide awareness of real-world concepts in areas related to health and sport science.

Student Awards

The Department of Health and Sport Science awards student accomplishments each spring.

James M. Landis Memorial Award of Excellence

  • James Miller, Exercise and Movement Science
  • Aidan Henson, Integrative Physiology
  • Karlie Romer, Occupational and Behavioral Studies

Thomas J. Frericks Award of Excellence

  • Kassidy McGlone, Community Health
  • Teah Haag, Health and Fitness

John R. Schleppi Award of Excellence

  • Corinn Siefring
  • Connor McDonough

Elizabeth L. Schroeder Award of Excellence

  • Rachel Bull

Flyer Future Nurse Leader Award

  • Gabrijela Basic

John L. Macbeth Memorial Award of Excellence

  • Merrick Hirt

James B. LaVanche Award of Excellence

  • Madeline Kapsimalis
  • Bailey Vogel

Lloyd L. Laubach Servant Leader Award of Excellence

  • Anna Caldwell

American Kinesiology Association Undergraduate Local Scholar Award

  • Ben Franz

Rising Excellent Student Award

  • Noah Clemens
2025 HSS award recipients



News From Health and Sport Science
10.1.2026
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UD student Amanda Castro-Rivera shined internationally this summer at the premier global meeting for sports rights holders, host destinations and suppliers.
9.22.2026
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Through UD’s Summer Appalachia Program, Tess Schlegel found connection in everyday moments and learned how UDSAP continues to shape both students and the Salyersville community.
8.3.2026
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Adebayo Dikko came to Dayton from Nigeria by way of a soccer tournament in Italy. What he found here was more than he expected.


Contact Department of Health and Sport Science
300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 2968
937-229-4240 email