Department of Health and Exercise ScienceMovement Equals Health
Through our state-of-the-art facilities and distinctive research and academic programs, we emphasize physical activity, wellness, and disease prevention.
HES has moved to remote operations in response to the COVID-19 pandemic (more information on CSU’s coronavirus website). The Front Office staff will not be available for in-person visits. We are working remotely and available to answer your questions at hesinfo@colostate.edu and (970) 491-5081, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Advising appointments will be held remotely. Please reach out to your adviser for more information.
Non-critical research operations of the HPCRL have been suspended.
First Responder and HDPP testing operations are CLOSED until further notice.
Adult Fitness will be CLOSED until further notice. We are working on electronic workouts for participants.
Noon Hour will be CLOSED until further notice.
After School Activities are CLOSED until April 17th, in conjunction with Poudre School District.
Visit the CHHS COVID-19 Resources page for useful information. Please stay safe and healthy!
Health and Exercise SciencePrograms and Degrees
As embodied by our tagline “Movement Equals Health,” our degree programs focus on emphasizing the importance of physical activity in optimizing health and preventing disease. Explore what our programs have to offer.
In the HPCRL, we have specialized laboratories and high-tech scientific equipment to support mentoring of undergraduate and master’s students, as well as doctoral students in the Human Bioenergetics Ph.D. program.
The HES Teaching Facility features a large classroom and lab with technology that can be configured for different work groups. We teach lab sections of physiology of exercise, biomechanics, and neurophysiology in the building.
We offer hands-on internships, practicums, and a capstone experience as part of our B.S. in Health and Exercise Science, where you can try out different aspects of the field and apply your knowledge.
There are many opportunities for employment with a degree in Health and Exercise Science, such as in hospitals, non-profits, or corporate wellness settings.
Our alumni are doing amazing things to impact human health every day. We hope you discovered your passion here at CSU. Keep in touch with us through the resources on this page.
Outreach Programs
We provide a number of avenues to stay connected to our community, provide essential health and wellness programs for our citizens, and create a current and relevant educational experience for our students and researchers.
The Adult Fitness Program provides clinical experience and research opportunities for students while promoting the benefits of physical activity among adults in the community.
Fitness Therapy for Cancer Program (Fit Cancer) is a supportive group-based exercise program designed for cancer survivors at any phase of the cancer journey.
