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.
Programs & Degrees
Learning in Action
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.
Exercise science students lead fitness program at senior center
“It’s been really good practice,” says Rachel, a graduating senior who plans to become a physical therapist. “It’s expanded my horizons and changed…
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Stories from Health & Exercise Science
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Contact tracing project gives HEXS students first-hand experience in public health
HEXS students get to apply their learning to real-world problems while working as contact tracers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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HEXS’ contact tracing project expands scope to include public outreach
In the months since the COVID-19 pandemic began, HEXS faculty and students have taken on a larger role in battling the pandemic and are now helping the county with both...
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Division of Health & Exercise Science welcomes Dr. Leanne Cusack
Meet Dr. Cusack, whose two favorite things are biking and hockey. She even manages to combine them into one epic activity.
Who We Are
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
