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Dan Matheson and Barbra Wilson at Big Ten Development Conference

SRM faculty member moderates panel on future of college athletics at Big Ten Development Conference

Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Dan Matheson, director of the Sport and Recreation Management program in the Department of Health, Sport, and Human Physiology, addressed the NCAA House settlement and the future of college athletics during a panel with Big Ten leaders.
SRM Big Ten Field Trip 2025

CLAS SRM students travel to Big Ten Conference headquarters to gain insight into college athletics

Monday, July 28, 2025
Nearly 50 University of Iowa students traveled to the Big Ten Conference headquarters in Chicago, where students gained career insight and networking opportunities.
SRM Big Ten Field Trip 2025

SRM students travel to Big Ten Conference headquarters to gain insight into college athletics

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Nearly 50 University of Iowa students traveled to the Big Ten Conference headquarters in Chicago, where students gained career insight and networking opportunities.
Headshot of Bri Swope

HHP faculty member recognized by students for their impact in the classroom

Monday, June 16, 2025
Bri Swope, associate professor in the Department of Health and Human Physiology, tries to create a classroom and learning environment that is welcoming, inclusive, respectful of ideas and experiences, and that leads to student success.
Ben Landsee

Meet the new CLAS HHP internship director Ben Landsee

Thursday, June 12, 2025
Ben Landsee has worked with the university through multiple academic departments like the Academic Advising Center and has taught a Career Leadership class.
Health Sciences Academic Building previsualization

UI’s largest department changes name to Health, Sport, and Human Physiology

Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The name change reflects the department’s growth and expanded scope of education and research.
Pentacrest in the Spring

HHP faculty members identified as faculty and staff who made difference

Faculty members Kelli Taeger, Lauren Steinke, Bri Swope, Aaron Schneider, Clay Peterson, Packy Moran, Kathy Mellen, Anna Jensen, and Adam Blalock were mentioned ten or more times by graduating students that had a positive influence on them during their time at University of Iowa.
Dan Matheson with student

SRM NIL course simulates agency experience

Students from across the University of Iowa campus collaborate to put together name, image, and likeness plans for Hawkeye student-athlete “clients.”
Image of participants at Hawkathlon 2025

Fourth annual Hawkathlon brings adaptive fitness to the University of Iowa’s Campus Recreation and Wellness Center

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Physiology, the event welcomes participants of all abilities for an afternoon of movement, encouragement, and community.
Presenter from UI Pre-Health Conference

Students engage with health professions at 5th annual University of Iowa Pre-Health Conference

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Hosted by the Department of Health and Human Physiology and co-chaired by Sahithi Narmnada and Bailey Newberry, the conference provided students with hands-on experiences, professional networking opportunities, and insights into a variety of health careers.