University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance

09/04/2026

Remember what it was like to be a student at HHP?🐊From finding your way around the Florida Gym to building connections with peers and faculty, your time at UF helped shape who you are today.

Meet the current 2026–2027 HHP Student Assistants! 💙🧡 These students not only support the operations at HHP, they are also gaining new experiences in their leadership positions with the college. Maybe you’ll see a little bit of your own HHP experience in theirs!

09/02/2026

⏰ REMINDER, GATORS! 🎉

Our HHP 80th Birthday Celebration is coming up! Join us for an afternoon of free pizza, cupcakes, swag, games, and more as we kick off the semester together. 💙🐊

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 9
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Florida Gym Courtyard

Come reconnect with classmates, welcome new students, explore HHP programs and opportunities, and snag a limited-edition 80th anniversary T-shirt while supplies last! 👕✨

All UF students are invited! Don’t miss the celebration!

09/01/2026

SPM students traveled to New York City! 🗽✈️When you look back on your college years, its trips like these with friends and unforgettable experiences that stand out the most. Maybe this brings back memories of your favorite moments with HHP?🐊

For these SPM students, they got to attend professional development opportunities and inspirational visits to NBCUniversal, the NBA headquarters, US Open Tennis Championships, the NFL headquarters, Sportstars NYC, and Fenway Sports Management!🎾🏀🏈

📸: SPM & Finance Senior Jessica DeBold
🧑‍🏫: SPM Professor & Chair Kyriaki Kaplanidou

08/31/2026

GO GATORS 🥳🧡💙🧡💙

The University of Florida has been ranked No. 4 among public universities in the inaugural TIME magazine “America’s Best Colleges of 2026-2027” ranking, placing UF among the nation’s top institutions for student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness to students.

08/31/2026

The right education can create a lasting impact—both for you and the people you work with.

Hear how Joseph Hale used the knowledge and skills gained through UF's online M.S. in Applied Physiology & Kinesiology to become a Corrective Exercise Specialist and help reduce injury rates among the athletes he coaches.

Take the next step toward making a greater impact. Explore the program: https://bit.ly/4yAKiQk

08/31/2026

Rachel J.C. Fu, Ph.D., the chair of the UF Department of Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management, was featured by WCTV.tv for her expert perspective on Florida's tourism industry 🎢 and recent visitation trends ✈️.

We're proud to see our faculty helping communities better understand the trends shaping Florida's economy 🌅💰.

Read more: https://ow.ly/2gXJ50ZG3Um

Tourism numbers are down in Florida for the second straight quarter, according to new data.

08/31/2026

✨💫 Our alumni are incredible! Learn more about how HHP alum, Leanne Wong (BSHE '25, MSHE '26), has balanced her career with research at the UF Health Congenital Heart Center ❤️‍🩹.

Leanne Wong, M.S., balanced a legendary gymnastics career with research at the UF Health Congenital Heart Center

08/28/2026

Your next step in your tourism, hospitality and event management career begins right here!

Join the free virtual info session on Thursday, Sept. 17 to explore our 100% online Master of Science in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management! 🏨

👩‍💻 See what this flexible program is really like
📣 Get your questions answered
💡 Learn how easy our application process is

💻 Save your spot at the link below and find out more at UF THEM.

🔗: https://info.distance.ufl.edu/l/307541/2026-06-26/57w5tp

08/27/2026

The key to aging well may be in a new workout🏋️. Hyrox is a new fitness program that incorporates exercise drills that are connected to helping people live longer.

Benjamin Gordon, Ph.D., an expert in exercise physiology💪 and an instructional associate professor in the UF Department of Applied Physiology & Kinesiology, shares insight discussing the benefits and risks of Hyrox.

📰Read the full article here: https://www.verywellhealth.com/hyrox-healthy-aging-12057510

| Verywell

08/26/2026

🎉 Welcome back, HHP! 🎉

Kick off the semester with free pizza, cupcakes, swag, games, and more as we celebrate 80 years of HHP! 🥳💙

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 9
⏰ 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Florida Gym Courtyard

Reconnect with classmates, meet new students, explore HHP programs and opportunities, and grab a limited-edition 80th anniversary T-shirt while supplies last! 👕✨

All UF students are invited! Come celebrate 80 years of advancing how we live, work, and play.