What we do in the Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences (HPSS) is based on the belief that physical activity, recreation, sport, work productivity, and independent living are vital to each individual’s health and quality of life. Therefore, it is important to train professionals who are able to safely and effectively guide others in participation in physical activity, recreation, and sports and vocational development; who value the uniqueness of the individual; who understand developmental approaches to working with individuals; who are critical thinkers; who are able to communicate effectively; and who are able to work collaboratively to solve problems.

The Department of Human Performance and Sport Sciences at Winston-Salem State University provides instructional opportunities for the university community in health, fitness, leisure, sports studies, physical education, recreation, therapeutic recreation, and rehabilitation studies. At the undergraduate level, Bachelor of Science degrees are offered in exercise science, motorsport management, physical education with a teacher education and non-teaching option, therapeutic recreation, sport management, and rehabilitation studies. At the graduate level, a Master of Science degree is offered in Rehabilitation Counseling. Additionally, minors are offered in physical education, recreation, rehabilitation studies, coaching, and sports medicine. The department also provides a service program of required and elective offerings for all WSSU students.