Darden College of Education and Professional StudiesDepartment of Human Movement Sciences
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Exercise Science
Prepare for careers in preventive and rehabilitative exercise and wellness.
Health & Physical Education
Prepare for careers in teaching and coaching.
Park, Recreation & Tourism Studies
Prepare for careers in parks, recreation and tourism.
Sport Management
Prepare for careers in the sport industry.
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News & Events
ODU ranked a top school for sports management
ODU has been ranked as one of the nation’s best colleges for online master’s programs in sports managment. Just six percent of regionally accredited postsecondary institutions earned a ranking position.
Graduate Student Welcome
Dr. Eddie Hill welcomed HMS Graduate students to Old Dominion University through a fun and informative presentation and welcome back social.
Lunch and Learn with Dr. Jennifer Goff
As part of the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies Lunch and Learn Series, Dr. Jennifer Goff, Executive Director of REACH (Reading Enriches All Children) INC gave an exciting presentation to student, faculty and staff about new approaches to leadership.
ODU Study Explores the Impact of COVID-19 on Surfing Community
Lindsay Usher, Ph.D., a member of the Human Movement Sciences faculty, explored the mental, physical, and social effects of early pandemic regulations on surfers.
Two from HMS Earn Fulbright Awards
Hannah M. Twiddy, a Ph.D. candidate in human movement science will conduct postdoctoral research in Australia. Justin Haegele, associate professor of human movement sciences, was named to the Fulbright Specialist Roster.
Two ODU Students Cleared Two National Awards
Katie Holland and Steve Holland (Advisor Dr. Justin Haegele) were selected to receive the 2021 Ruth Abernathy Scholarship, a very prestigious award that typically recognizes two students at each year’s national convention.
