Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
The Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management (HESRM) knows that those with health have hope. We promote healthy living by teaching our students how to change the lives of athletes and individuals across the country.
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About HESRM
Welcome to the Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, where academic excellence meets real-world application!
We pride ourselves on nurturing bright minds and fostering a dynamic learning environment. Our programs cover a diverse range of bachelor's and master's degrees, including:
- Exercise Science
- Sport and Recreation Administration
- Public Health
- Health and Kinesiology
- Analytics
Our commitment to hands-on experiential learning allows students to engage in groundbreaking research alongside esteemed faculty members. Through state-of-the-art laboratories and collaborative projects, students translate theory into practice.
Our faculty are not just instructors but mentors invested in student success. With expertise and enthusiasm, they foster a supportive learning environment where curiosity thrives.
Beyond the classroom, our community offers extracurricular activities and networking opportunities, enriching the academic experience.
Whether you're an aspiring Ole Miss student, or you're already a Rebel, the Department of HESRM at the University of Mississippi, we're glad you're here.
Meet the faculty and staff of the HESRM Department
Brennan Berg
- Associate Professor of Sport and Recreation Administration Program Director
Mary Ford-Wade
- Interim Chair of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management, Associate Dean of Community Engagement, and Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
Hannah Allen
- Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management
Thomas Andre
- Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management
Kris Brasher
- Instructor in Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management
Alberto Del Arco Gonzalez
- Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management
Peter Grandjean
- Dean of the School of Applied Sciences and Professor of Exercise Science
Tsu-Lin Yeh
- Postdoctoral Research Associate
Matthew Jessee
- Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
Ashley Jones
- Instructional Assistant Professor - Public Health
Minsoo Kang
- Professor of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management
Jong Eun Lee
- Instructional Assistant Professor - Sport and Recreation Administration/Sport Analytics
Kofan Lee
- Associate Professor of Sport and Recreation Administration
Kevin Norwood
- Instructor of Sport and Recreation Administration
Andre Simmond
- Instructor in Sport and Recreation Administration
Jeremy Loenneke
- Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management
Paul Loprinzi
- Associate Professor of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management
David Waddell
- Senior Lecturer in Park & Recreation Management
Ruaa Al juboori
- Assistant Professor of Public Health and Data Analytics Statistician
Mylene Cromwell
- Academic Advisor
Angie Gurner
- Academic Advisor
Micah Misita
- Administrative Coordinator
Holly Rhodes
- Administrative Coordinator I
Meet our Student Ambassadors They Know Best
Emma Grace MacCellan
- Greek Life
What makes your department a special place?
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Gracie Zentz
What made you choose UM?
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Camille (Katherine) Kelly
What are your career goals?
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Hannah Olive
- Service and Community Engagement
What are your favorite things about your department?
See Hannah ’s AnswerYouth Mental Health First Aid for Mississippi Communities
The Department of Health, Exercise Science, and Recreation Management is happy to partner with Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA). YMHFA is a public health national certification course that teaches the skills necessary to help Mississippi youth (ages 12-18) experiencing mental health or substance concerns.
Who should take the Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Course?
The YMHFA course is designed for Mississippi citizen's regardless of where they work. While the course is designed for a diverse community, it is particularly helpful for individuals in the following fields:
- Teachers
- School Staff
- Coaches
- Camp Counselors
- Youth Group Leaders
- Parents
- Adults who work with youth
What does Mental Health First Aid Cover?
Mental Health First Aid prepares you to respond to mental health and substance concerns of pre-teens and teenagers (ages 12-18), including:
- Commons signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in the age group, including anxiety, depression, eating disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD)
- Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges
- How to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis
- How to connect the youth with help
- Expanded content on trauma, substance use, self-care and the impact of social media and bullying
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Exercise and Memory Laboratory
The Exercise and Memory Laboratory is a research laboratory at the University of Mississippi within the School of Applied Sciences, under the Department of Health, Exercise Science and Recreation Management. Our laboratory examines the effects of exercise on cognitive function, primarily memory function.
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Exercise, Nutrition, and Performance Lab
The Exercise, Nutrition, and Performance Lab (ENPL) examines a wide range of subjects within exercise physiology from mechanistic to applied concepts including exercise energy metabolism, nutritional supplementation, applied technology, HrV, sport performance, resistance training, cardiovascular training, and perceptual scales.
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Health and Sports Analytics Laboratory
The Health and Sport Analytics Laboratory is focused on research, consulting, and training by applying measurement theory, mathematical/statistical model, research design, and computer/technology in the area of health, exercise science, and sport/recreation. The lab supports faculty-led research projects and provides research opportunities for students in the HESRM department.
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Kevser Ermin Applied Physiology Laboratory
The Kevser Ermin Applied Physiology Laboratory focuses on skeletal muscle adaptations to resistance exercise such as low-load alternatives to traditional resistance exercise, and the applications these methods may have on clinical, aging, and other special populations.
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Neurophysiology and Behavior Laboratory
The Neurophysiology and Behavior Laboratory investigates the neurobiological mechanisms of behavior. The Neurophysiology and Behavior Lab is located in the Thad Cochran Research Center on campus (animal facility).
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Substance Use & Mental Health Research Laboratory
The Substance Use & Mental Health Research Lab focuses on the epidemiology of mental health and substance use across the lifespan, examining these constructs through a developmental and public health lens. By implementing advanced research methodologies and analytic techniques, our lab explores the relationships between substance use, mental health, and achievement, with particular focus on associations with academic and employment outcomes among young adult and student populations.
Substance Use & Mental Health Research Laboratory