University of Pittsburgh School of Education
 

Health & Physical Activity

Health and physical education degrees offered by the University of Pittsburgh advance careers
promoting the wellbeing of children and young adults.

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Promoting Physical Activity and Enhancing Quality of Life

The Department of Health and Physical Activity (HPA) focuses its academic, research, and service efforts on promoting physically active lifestyles and other health-related behaviors to enhance quality of life. Both undergraduate and graduate students have a broad range of opportunities to gain research and clinical experience with people of all ages and fitness levels.

HPA's expertise and history of success has attracted research funding in the areas of physical activity epidemiology, obesity prevention and treatment, perceived exertion, fitness training, health promotion and motor performance.

The School of Education’s outstanding faculty often collaborates with other schools at the University of Pittsburgh such as the School of Nursing, the School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Public Health, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) hospital network leading to a one-of-a-kind academic experience.

Department Contact

University of Pittsburgh
School of Education
Department of Health and Physical Activity
140 Trees Hall
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Phone: 412-648-8320
Fax: 412-648-7092

Latest News

School of Education 2012 Graduation Ceremony

Published on 4/30/2012 7:00:00 AM

Students, families, faculty, and staff gathered together on Sunday, April 29 to celebrate the School of Education graduating class of 2012. What follows are some photos from the event, along with excerpts from Dean Alan Lesgold’s introduction and Wendell McConnaha’s address to the 293 attending gra... Read More...

School of Education Honors 11 Distinguished Individuals at Annual Alumni Awards

Published on 3/30/2012 7:00:00 AM

From left: Nick Trombetta, Karen Giardini (Jacqueline Lee Dempsey’s sister), Patricia Nixon, April Mattix, Andrew Hughey, Alan Lesgold, Thomas Platt, Maura Powell, Rob Marshall. The School of Education honored 10 alumni and one graduate student with awards at the school’s annual 2012 Alumni Awards ... Read More...

Pitt Dance Ensemble to Perform "Chromatic" Spring Dance Show on March 30 and 31

Published on 3/15/2012 7:00:00 AM

The University of Pittsburgh Dance Ensemble will showcase a large array of dance styles in its spring dance show, “Chromatic,” including dance styles in jazz, tap, hip-hop, and modern dance. This year’s event will occur on March 30 and 31 at 8:00 p.m. in the Alumni Hall Auditorium. The cost is $10 ... Read More...

University of Pittsburgh Releases Q&A to Protect Children from Abuse as Part of School-Wide Initiative

Published on 3/13/2012 7:00:00 AM

As part of a university-wide initiative to protect children from abuse, the University of Pittsburgh is providing guidance to members of the community in support this initiative with a new Q&A page on the Provost’s Web site. Read More...

University of Pittsburgh-Sponsored Philosophy of Education Society Conference in Pittsburgh March 22-26

Published on 3/12/2012 10:45:00 AM

The Philosophy of Education Society (PES) will meet March 22-26 at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Pittsburgh for a national education conference, sponsored by the University of Pittsburgh. School of Education graduate Barbara Stengal is president-elect of the PES, and she helps bring together abo... Read More...

The Council for Graduate Students in Education Hosting Colloquium This Thursday

Published on 3/12/2012 4:15:00 AM

The Council for Graduate Students in Education (CGSE) will be holding its spring colloquium this Thursday, March 15. The event will feature two workshops (one on grant writing and one on publishing), paper presentations, and a poster reception. All presentations will be held in the Posvar Colloquium... Read More...

University of Pittsburgh Celebrates 225th Anniversary

Published on 3/7/2012 7:00:00 AM

Following the School of Education’s 100th anniversary celebration in 2010, the University of Pittsburgh will be celebrating 225 years of ‘Building Better Lives’ throughout 2012 at various events and functions. Pitt has developed a Web site dedicated to the most notable events and accomplishments in... Read More...

The School of Education to Honor 2012 Alumni and Student Leadership Award Winners at Event

Published on 2/24/2012 7:00:00 AM

The School of Education cordially invites you to our Alumni Reception on Friday, March 23, 2012 5:30–8:00 p.m. We will present the 2012 Alumni and Student Leadership Awards and recognize our outstanding students at this event. Pittsburgh Athletic Association Pennsylvania Room 4215 Fifth Avenue Pitt... Read More...

Memorial Scheduled for School of Education Staff Member Shawn Davis

Published on 1/17/2012 9:30:00 AM

Shawn Marcus Davis, a 34-year-old research specialist in the School of Education’s Department of Instruction and Learning, died suddenly on January 1, 2012, while visiting family members and friends in Denton, Texas. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Renee Cox; his mother, Jean Davis; his sist... Read More...

University of Pittsburgh Dance Minor

Published on 4/25/2011 4:11:00 PM

The Dance Minor at the University of Pittsburgh prepares students to assume roles in dance education, dance performance and production. Students are provided knowledge in areas such as basic anatomy/kinesiology, pedagogy, history, production, ballet, modern and jazz dance technique. The students' i... Read More...
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