Division of Health & Exercise Science

Two distinct disciplines with the common goal of promoting healthy lifestyles and communities.

The Division of Health & Exercise Science prepares students to be knowledgeable, competent, and ethical professionals. Our graduates are advocates of health and fitness in schools, community centers, health departments and hospitals, and in issues of public policy.

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Community health students are working as contact tracers

The WOU Community Health + Polk County COVID-19 Project is a collaborative effort among community health faculty and students, Polk County Public Health, and other community partners to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

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Exercise science students lead fitness program at senior center

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Who We Are

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Dr. Gay Timken (right) toasts outstanding student Lauren Biamont at the 2019 Outstanding Students awards ceremony.
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Community health professor Dr. Megan Patton-Lopez explaining a lesson in HE 227 (Health Promotion).
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Exercise science student Rachael and two participants of an adaptive physical activity program at Monmouth senior center.
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Exercise science professors Tom Kelly (left) and Jen Taylor-Winney enjoying a game of badminton.
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Students in EXS 243 (Outdoor and Adventure Education) engaging in some adventurous team building activities.
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2020 outstanding community health student Toby Prescott and puppy enjoying a day on the water.
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HEXS professor Dr. Marita Cardinal (left) and “Major of the Year” Michael Weaver at the annual SHAPE America conference in Tampa, Florida.
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Community health student Cristina Garcia Toche Selfie taking a selfie with Civil Right Leader, Dolores Huerta, after the UsAgainstAlzheimers Conference.
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The HEXS team after completing the annual Barrel to Keg Relay.

Contact Us

Division of Health & Exercise Science Main Office

Location:
239 Richard Woodcock Education Center (RWEC)
345 Monmouth Ave N.

Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Jenna Otto

Administrative Program Assistant

Phone: (503) 838-8908

Email: ottoj@wou.edu

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Richard Woodcock Education Center

Phone: (503) 838-8471

Email: education@wou.edu

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