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. Visit the CHHS COVID-19 Resources page for useful information.
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!
Degrees in Health and Exercise Science
Our degree programs focus on emphasizing the importance of physical activity and how it connects to optimizing our health and preventing disease. Our motto, “Movement Equals Health,” is part of a growing trend for careers in the health industry. Become part of the movement.
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 workgroups. We teach lab sections of the physiology of exercise, biomechanics, and neurophysiology in the building.
Get hands-on internships, practicums, and a capstone experience as part of your Bachelor’s in Health and Exercise Science. We make sure you can try out different aspects of the field and apply your knowledge.
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 stay connected to our community through our health and wellness programs. Our programs are current and relevant to our community members, students, and faculty.
