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
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.
HSHP faculty member contributes to national conversation on pregnancy and heart health
Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Kara Whitaker pens American Heart Association science advisory published in "Circulation", connecting Iowa research to national health priorities.
HSHP faculty member shares new clues about muscle and heart health
Thursday, November 6, 2025
Associate professor Vitor Lira discussed his work on aging, exercise, and molecular connections between muscle and cardiovascular health during the American Heart Association’s Usage of Omics Techniques in Research webinar.
TR students gain real-world experience at National Disabled Veterans Golf Clinic
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The hands-on experiential learning course connects students with veterans, certified therapeutic recreation specialists, and adaptive recreation opportunities.
Josh Lens brings legal insight to national symposium on NIL enforcement
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
The University of Iowa professor’s research and presentation explore how a new enforcement model could reshape college athletics.
Child Life students explore career paths across Iowa
Monday, November 3, 2025
Graduate students gained inspiration and insight during a Des Moines field trip highlighting the impact of child life work in hospital and community settings.
SRM students partner with NASCAR on Chicago Street Race marketing project
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
The hands-on experiential learning course connects students with NASCAR executives and real-world marketing opportunities.