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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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.

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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

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.

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