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.
You belong here
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.
Write your story
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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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.
Love from Levi Foundation partners with Iowa student organization
Monday, December 15, 2025
The University of Iowa Child Life Student Association and their faculty advisor, Emily Mozena, collaborated the Love from Levi Foundation to support their efforts in creating books for children in the hospital or with chronic illnesses. The books are then sent to children all over the world to enjoy. The effort allowed them to create 536 book pages for the Foundation!
Graduate spotlight: Nate Harbert
Monday, December 15, 2025
At the University of Iowa, sport and rec management major Nate Harbert found a welcoming community and hands-on experiences that helped him land a full-time job with ties to the Hawkeyes.
HSHP faculty member awarded prestigious lectureship for early career researchers
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Anna Stanhewicz, University of Iowa associate professor in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, has been awarded the prestigious 2026 Henry Pickering Bowditch Award, a national award for excellence as an early career scholar from the American Physiological Society.
Ten Years of Home-Field Advantage
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
UISRM’s marquee professional development event allows students to learn from professionals and uncover career paths in sport and recreation. See highlights and learn more about the 10th annual event that provides students the ‘home-field advantage’ to beginning their career.
UISRM Achievements (December 2025)
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Current students, recent graduates, and UISRM alumni have been busy earning their way into and moving up within the sport and recreation industry. See the accomplishments that the UISRM program is aware of and let us know of any achievements, updates, or news that you would like to share.
Building Champions with Humility
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
In addition to being a nationally recognized college football roster builder, Tyler Barnes (MA 2011) is mentoring the next generation of college football front office professionals. Learn more about the 2025 Teague All-Star Recipient and the UISRM students he’s mentored.
Taking on the B1G’s Best
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
While the Buckeyes and the Hoosiers battled in Lucas Oil Stadium for Big Ten supremacy, four members of UISRM's 'varsity roster' took on undergraduate teams of top B1G sport business programs in the inaugural B1G Case Competition. Learn more and see pictures from Owen, Alina, Matthew, and Taylor’s experience.
