Physical Literacy in the Early Years (PLEY)
Dr. Michelle Stone, Kinesiology, researches the value of unstructured play with moveable materials to children’s health and development.
Congratulations to our Class of 2020!
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For future students
Welcome
The School of Health and Human Performance is part of Dalhousie's Faculty of Health. We pride ourselves on small class sizes and offer undergraduate programs in Health Promotion, Kinesiology, Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation.
For our students
The School of Health and Human Performance is doing its part to keep our community safe. All courses are now being delivered on-line and all staff and faculty are following public health guidelines. Students can emaill hahp@dal.ca for questions or concerns.
Mentorship Programs
We provide the ability for students to connect and interact with other students throughout programs of HAHP (School of Health and Human Performance) and across the different years of study. Mentors are experienced and proud members of the School of HAHP and are able to provide guidance on classes, internships, things to do around Halifax and to be general resource for whatever you might need over the course of your education.
PROGRAM VIDEOS
Check out the videos and see some of the innovative research our Faculty are doing.
HAHP in Dal News
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Inside the SHaG Lab: Matthew Numer’s research on sexual health and gender
September 29, 2020, 8:30 AM
Yes, you read that right — it's called the SHaG (Sexual Health and Gender) lab, and it's where School of Health and Human Performance prof Matthew Numer and his team research topics as varied as LGBTQ health, sexualized violence, Indigenous boys and men's health, and e-learning.
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Health and Human Performance prof Lois Jackson honoured by Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 24, 2020, 8:30 AM
One of Dalhousie’s own has become a Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) Fellow, one of the highest honours for members of the country’s health sciences community.
HAHP News
- Dal's newest University Research Professor
August 6, 2020
Dr. Lois Jackson, Professor Health Promotion, one of Dalhousie’s top academics has been awarded the prestigious designation of University Research Professor. - Dal'S 2020 University‑Wide Teaching Award Winners
June 17, 2020
Dr. Becky Spencer, Instructor Health Promotion, is this year's recipient of the Contract and Limited-term Faculty Award for Excellence in Teaching.