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

HSHP study shows playing an inclusive sport may be good for your brain and your body

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
J.J. Chen, a UI professor of health, sport, and human physiology, says they found a 15-week soccer program improved reaction time, spatial skills, and well-being, while reducing anxiety.

Study: Less sedentary time, more light activity may lower key health risk in pregnancy

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Women who engage in light physical activity and lessen their sedentary time may significantly reduce the risk of key health problems during pregnancy, according to a new University of Iowa-led study.

HSHP doctoral student Garrett Steinbrink earns American Heart Association predoctoral fellowship

Thursday, April 23, 2026
The competitive award will support his research to develop a clinical screening tool to identify patients not meeting physical activity and muscle-strengthening guidelines.

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