Health, Exercise & Rehabilitative Sciences Student Opportunities
If you want to learn from professionals who are active in their field and enjoy a hands-on learning environment consider a Health, Exercise and Rehabilitative Sciences major.
Through HERS classes you will have the opportunity to access, direct and coach students through their wellness experience at WSU.
As a Health Promotion major you will have the opportunities to assist area businesses and corporations in developing, implementing, and assessing wellness programs.
Athletic Training majors apply knowledge learned in the classroom every day at high school, college, university, and hospital settings.
Scholarships
In addition to the general scholarships at WSU, students in the HERS programs can apply for many scholarships from the WSU Foundation.
Apply for WSU Foundation ScholarshipsDonate to Athletic Training Scholarships
Alumni and friends of the WSU Athletic Training program created a scholarship to honor an outstanding student within this program each year. We’re working toward expanding this scholarship fund to provide larger awards or multiple scholarships.
To help us with this effort, please fill out the donation form (PDF).
Student Clubs
There are several clubs that expand the education of HERS students outside of the classroom:
- Athletic Training Club
- Clinical Exercise Science Club
- Facilitators of Recovery and Movement Enhancement (F.R.A.M.E.)
- Health Organization for Promotion and Education (H.O.P.E.) Club
- Movement Science Club
- Public Health Club
View the student club directory to learn how to get involved.
The (HERS) Department offers travel programs led by WSU faculty so you can explore while earning credit toward your HERS major or minor.
Hike your way through the Hawaiian Islands as you study Hawaii’s health practices and experience its food culture.
You will:
- Learn from practitioners in a variety of health promotion programs and clinics
- Explore the intersection of traditional native and contemporary health practices
- Discuss the evolving food landscape in our 50th state
This program is perfect for students who are passionate about health promotion, food culture, and culinary expression.
Students who want to pursue careers in health care, health education, and public health are also encouraged to enroll.
Learn more about the Exploring Health & Food Systems program.
Dive into international health care, sports rehabilitation, and the history of medicine in England and Ireland.
You will:
- Network with specialists at clinical sites
- Be immersed in English and Irish cultural sites
- Get hands-on health, exercise, and nursing experience
This program is meant for students who are interested in understanding healthcare systems in the U.S. and abroad.
Learn more about the Health, Exercise & Medicine: An International Perspective program.
Get an up-close look at health promotion and education in Peru.
You will:
- Study cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Volunteer in the community while staying with a local family
- Become exposed to Peruvian food, culture, and their healthcare system
This program is perfect for students who want to become clinicians in medicine, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and more.
Learn more about the Health Promotion in a Developing Country program.