Contact Information
Human Performance and Recreation Building (HPR), 112
118 College Drive, Box #5142
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
Phone: 601.266.5386
Fax: 601.266.4445
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HPR is a member of the American Kinesiology Association
Student Clubs
The School of Human Performance and Recreation is home to five student clubs, all designed to further engage and interact students with their discipline, while providing a fun environment for social activities.
Active clubs within HPR are listed below. Click on the plus signs to find out more about each club.
The Athletic Training Club is a student organization that strives to expand the overall scope of students’ educational experiences by promoting educational activities and allowing students to establish closer contact with those who are involved in the profession of athletic training. This club hosts an annual Homecoming 5K race and seeks out other fundraising opportunities in order to raise funds to attend the annual Student Southeastern Athletic Trainers Association meeting (Student SEATA). The Athletic Training Club is open to students majoring in athletic training.
The Exercise Physiology Club is a student-organized, student-driven association of exercise science majors. One of the chief goals of the Exercise Physiology Club is to inform, prepare, and send students to the Southeast American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting. The SEACSM annual meeting is an excellent opportunity to broaden one’s knowledge of exercise science and related fields as well as network with others which may lead to further education and career opportunities. All exercise science majors are invited to join and those who are potentially looking to major in exercise science are encouraged to sit in during meetings.
The Kinesiotherapy Club is a student-run, faculty-advised, group dedicated to the promotion of professional development and networking of students majoring in kinesiotherapy. Club dues include student membership into the American Kinesiotherapy Association (AKTA), providing students with access to product and program discounts, leadership opportunities, and access to materials and information.
All therapeutic recreation and recreation administration majors and minors are encouraged to join the Recreation Majors Club. The club and meetings are managed by student officers elected by the members and a faculty member moderator. All members are encouraged to assume leadership roles in planning and conducting the various activities. The club provides educational, developmental, social, and community service opportunities to recreation majors/minors during the fall and spring semesters.
The Sport Coaching Education club is open to all students at USM. The goal of the club is to provide students with extended learning opportunities related to sport coaching through peer interaction, guest lectures, and community engagement. Students participate in community service, fundraising, and group activities related to sport coaching.
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