Why Iowa?

Our professors will teach you the science, medicine, and social awareness necessary for a successful career in the health professions. You'll have resources and opportunities that only a world-class research university with a comprehensive teaching and research hospital can offer.

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As a health, sport, and human physiology student at Iowa, you'll get the best of both worlds—a health sciences education preparing you for your career and a broad liberal arts education showing you the world.

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You might be laser-focused on a specific career in the health and wellness sciences. Or maybe you want to see your options and uncover your professional path along the way. However it begins, you can write your own story at Iowa. Apply and begin your personal journey of exploration and discovery.

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# 1

Most popular UI undergraduate department
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45 %

Alumni with human physiology major accepted into graduate/medical school

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The only nationally endorsed child life program in Iowa
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1

Only Sport Rec Management program in Iowa at a major state university
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News and announcements

HSHP alum builds a career in rural medicine

Thursday, January 8, 2026
Ericka (Tank) Muhlbauer reflects on how the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology helped lay the groundwork for her path to family medicine in western Iowa.

A Hawkeye health advocate: Thomas Loughrey’s journey in physical education

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Guided by Iowa training and national standards work, Loughrey partners with Missouri’s education department to lead whole-school, public health efforts that strengthen health and physical education and boost student connection statewide.

Therapeutic Recreation students partner with the City of North Liberty Recreation Department

Monday, December 15, 2025
Students in the Therapeutic Recreation Assessment and Evaluation class worked with the City of North Liberty Recreation Department to plan and administer a questionnaire to gather information about the community's interest and access needed for adaptive and inclusive recreation programs. Then, students helped host a successful Campus to Community event highlighting accessible activities and opportunities for participation at the city's recreation center.

Events

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One Day for Iowa | The University of Iowa's Annual Giving Day

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (all day)
Virtual

One Day for Iowa returns on Wednesday, March 25, marking 10 years of Hawkeyes coming together to support what matters most at the University of Iowa.

Our 24-hour online giving day is a chance for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends to make an impact—supporting scholarships, research, health care, the arts, student experiences, and more. With special matching and unlocking opportunities throughout the day, every gift has the power to go further.

Celebrate a decade of generosity. Be part...

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