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Faculty: B. Easlick, K. Haas (Chair), K. Hoalt, P. Hoalt, S. Wirick

The goal of health and human performance specialists is to assist others in learning about healthy life choices and integrating this knowledge into daily living in order to be good stewards in the care and use of the body. To that end, the department provides a variety of six degree programs and six minors.

Students pursuing majors in community health education , exercise science , and sport management  must maintain a 2.5 major gpa to be accepted into the major and to graduate.

Students pursuing majors in health education  or in physical education  must maintain a minimum 2.75 major and cumulative gpa to progress through the teacher licensure program and to register for  education courses at the 300 level or above. Praxis I basic skills tests should be taken during EDUC 112 with a minimum score of 175. See details of the assessment requirements and criteria for teacher licensure programs in the School of Education .

Wellness Center

The Malone University Wellness Center provides an opportunity for the development of the physical and social aspects of students. Having a place to perpetuate a lifelong love of activity and physical fitness is an asset to the Malone community in many ways.

In addition to having a beautiful facility that enhances campus life and improves the wellness of students, faculty, and staff, the Wellness Center provides academic opportunities. The cardio floor includes a high-tech, computerized program that assesses all the components of fitness. It includes blood pressure readings, body composition testing, a cardiovascular fitness assessment, and upper-body strength and flexibility tests. Many faculty and staff members have already taken advantage of this fitness assessment and have used it as a motivator to begin workout programs in the Wellness Center.

Along with the assessment, an orientation on how to use the cardio and weight equipment is included, as well as personal training  suggestions. Twenty-eight Life Fitness cardio machines are available including total body trainers, steppers, treadmills, upper-body ergometer, recumbent and upright bikes, and cable machines. In addition, dumbbells, fitness balls, and a stretch area are available for the workout enthusiasts.

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