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Human Performance and Sport Studies (HPSS)
The Idaho State University Human Performance and Sport Studies department is your opportunity to discover your role in driving optimal human performance. As an undergraduate student, you will explore the philosophy of movement and management through hands-on experiences. This department creates professionals who will lead the future in human performance and sport studies industries.
Pocatello Named Top Community for outdoor enthusiasts by Livability
Idaho’s only outdoor education degree
13 : 1 student to faculty ratio
$40 Million in ISU scholarships awarded annually to students
Majors that Make the World Move
HPSS Degree Programs
Outdoor Education
Sport Management
Sport and Exercise Science
Athletic Administration (Master’s degree)
HPSS Minors
Coaching
Outdoor Education
Sport Management
High-Demand, Competitive Experiences
HPSS students participate in experiential learning that may include:
| External Paid Internships | High-Impact Undergraduate Research
| Personalized Educational Opportunities | 100% Funded State/National Practicums
| Hands-on Training in On-Campus Labs | Capstone Projects
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Alina Jablonski, Outdoor Education
“Pursuing a degree in outdoor education was one of the most rewarding decisions I have made in my life. I have never been a traditional learner so learning in a hands-on environment helped me to be much more successful. My decision to pursue a degree in outdoor education provided me with many new experiences, such as mountaineering, that has lead to a fulfilling career.”
Sarah Willensky, Sport & Exercise Science
“The ISU Sport and Exercise Science program challenged me to be a better student and was vital to my post-college success as it provided various classes that expanded my knowledge in sport performance. Upon graduating with my undergraduate degree, I was well-equipped to sit for certifications needed to propel me forward professionally, and I had experience in my desired field which set me above other applicants for graduate programs and jobs.”
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Kaitlyn Rizo, Sport Management
“The ISU Sport Management program has given me the chance to lead ISU’s National Girls and Women in Sports Day and assist with Big Sky Basketball Tournaments. These experiences have solidified my dreams of becoming a coach and/or athletic director and taught me how to structure sporting events, define roles and responsibilities, and be successful in my future career.”
Outdoor Education
What you’ll do:
• Develop and apply leadership and teaching skills in outdoor settings
• Understand and analyze conservation impacts on the environment
• Cultivate and refine skills in a variety of outdoor activities
• Investigate current outdoor industry trends
4.1% Outdoor
5,000,000
(outdoorindustry.org, 2024)
Career Paths
City Parks and Recreation
May require advanced degrees or certifications.
Explore | Learn | Lead | Conserve
Are you looking for an adventurous career that will allow you to follow your true passion? As a student in the Outdoor Education program, you will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors by learning technical, handson skills related to outdoor activities and industries. Experiences include conservation projects, leadership projects, practical field experience and experiential skills. Students will become Wilderness First Aid certified and have the opportunity to earn additional certifications, thus making them highly sought out for careers.
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Train | Perform | Excel |Inspire
As a student in the Sport and Exercise Science program, you will have the opportunity to help others improve their health, fitness, performance, and well-being. Students experience hands-on learning using state-ofthe-art cardiorespiratory, motion analysis, electromyography, and body composition analysis equipment in the on-campus Human Performance and Biomechanics Labs. The flexible curriculum and emphasis on highdemand skills set this undergraduate degree apart from others, making it an excellent choice for individuals looking at professions in healthcare and human performance.
Sport & Exercise Science
What you’ll do:
• Gain practical skills for exercise assessment and prescription
• Develop exercise-based approaches for client education
• Examine sport performance and trends
• Experience project-based learning in newly renovated labs
according to U.S. Bureau of Labor
A Top Undergraduate Major
to prepare for heath-related professions, including physical therapy and medical school
(indeed.com, 2024)
Career Paths
Athletic Trainer
Physician
Physician Assistant
Physical Therapist
Physical Therapist Assistant
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Specialist
Sports Psychologist
Strength & Conditioning
Coach
Fitness Instructor
Sports Nutritionist
Researcher
May require advanced degrees or certifications.
2023-2024 Undergraduate Student Cost of Attendance
Tuition & Fees Idaho’s only Tuition Lock
Scholarships
*Incoming Freshmen Scholarship Award Index
BOSS
ISU scholarships are available in the Bengal Online Scholarship System (BOSS). In order to apply for scholarships in BOSS, you must be fully admitted to ISU and enrolled as an active degree-seeking student.
FAFSA Complete
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out if you qualify. Your FAFSA may also help you qualify for scholarships awarded on the basis of demonstrated financial need.
Idaho LAUNCH
*You must be a new incoming (first-time) Idaho resident AND a graduate of an Idaho school (or equivalent) to be eligible for these awards. ACT or SAT scores are required for Idaho residents who are home schooled and for students from non-accredited high schools.
Your completed application for admission to the University serves as your “scholarship application” for these scholarships. GPA’s are unweighted and scholarships can be renewed up to four years.
This awarding index is subject to change.
Idaho LAUNCH grants provide graduating high school seniors with an opportunity to have up to 80% of their tuition and fees covered, up to $8,000, for programs leading to in-demand careers. Learn more about qualifying ISU programs at isu.edu/launch.
Sport Management
Sport Operations
$73,460 Sport Entertainment and Recreation Managers
according to U.S. Bureau of Labor
What you’ll do:
• Develop organization/administration skills related to sports
• Understand and analyze business operations related to sports
• Obtain practical experience in facility and event management
• Gain knowledge and skills in marketing of sports and media relations
Athletic Director
Career Paths
Sports Facility Manager
Sport Marketer/Sales
Sport Media Coordinator
Recreation Director
Athletic Governance & Compliance
Sports Operation Specialist
Sports Business Owner
Sport Camp Director
Sport Agent
Sport/Fitness Facilitator
College Recreation Coordinator
May require advanced degrees or certifications.
Manage | Motivate | Succeed
As a sport manager, you will work with athletes and organizations as you manage the business aspects of sport and lead sport organizations to success. Students emphasizing in sport operations will gain numerous field experiences through marketing, management, and operations roles. Students will graduate with the skills necessary to help both athletes and athletic programs grow and thrive.
Lead | Organize | Empower
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As a student in the Sport Management program, you will engage in practical experiences in the field of sport and learn the day-to-day operations of being a coach. The coaching emphasis within the program strengthens students’ understanding of sport leadership, foundational movement theories, rehabilitation protocols, athletic injury prevention and safety, and coaching strategies. Students will graduate with the skills necessary to work within the athletic field and make a difference in the sports industry.
Adventures Beyond Academia
HPSS students have access to the full university experience at ISU. With numerous student events, daily on-campus activities, beloved Bengal traditions, and plenty of outdoor spaces to explore, there is something for everyone to enjoy and get involved with ISU student life.
Free on-campus sport games, movies, concerts, art exhibits, and student parties all year long.
13 D1 athletic teams.
150+ student clubs and intramural club sports
An OUtdoor Lover’s Paradise
207 days of sun
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1000+ miles of hiking and mountain biking trails
Top College for Skiers in the Mountain West (according to Powder Magazine)
Out-ofclassroom experiences, such as leading the ISU Bengal Triathlon and assisting in the National Football Foundation’s Hall of Fame Awards, are provided in the sport management program.
Students assist with the Pocatello Pump Rock Climbing Competition and learn winter survival skills as an outdoor education major.
