University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance

10/20/2026

Our amazing HHP community made this year’s Homecoming Tailgate extraordinary🏈💙🧡! Thank you to all who came and celebrated with us and thank you for bringing your gator spirit. We love bringing the students, alumni, faculty, and friends of HHP together for moments like these, GO GATORS!🐊

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📸Brianne Lehan
🎨Monica’s Creative Corner

10/15/2026

⏰ One week to go!

The Careers in Health, Sport & Tourism Fair is just 1 week away. 🐊

Meet employers recruiting for internships, part-time and full-time positions, plus volunteer and shadowing opportunities. Make valuable connections, explore career paths, and learn about organizations that could lead to your next opportunity.

✅ Bring copies of your resume
✅ Dress in professional attire
✅ Come ready to network

Click for details and list of participating employers: https://ow.ly/Es8950ZTH48

10/13/2026

What if the whole point of your next trip was to come home feeling better?

More travelers are seeking trips built around rest, recovery and wellbeing, and that is changing what they expect from hotels, resorts and destinations.

As people become more intentional about their mental and physical wellbeing in everyday life, those expectations are following them when they travel. For the hospitality industry, that means continuing to rethink what a great guest experience looks like.

These are the kinds of changes students in our Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management program are preparing to navigate. Wellness may be the trend, but understanding what guests value and building experiences around those expectations is at the heart of the field.

If this interests you, check out UF THEM to learn more about what studying this field can look like.

10/12/2026

Apply by Nov. 2, 2026 to the University of Florida’s online M.S. in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology.

This 100% online program builds practical knowledge in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, sport psychology and strength and conditioning. With no required campus visits and no GRE required, the program is designed to fit the needs of working professionals.

🐊 Take the next step with UF

Apply now: https://bit.ly/3UdP4UE

10/09/2026

HOMECOMING WEEKEND AT UF IS TOMORROW!🏈🐊📣Get ready to cheer on the Gators and celebrate with our alumni, family, students, faculty & staff this weekend! Tag University of Florida College of Health and Human Performance in your Homecoming photos & Go Gators!🏆

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10/08/2026

📊🤝 We're proud to announce a new partnership between the college's UF Sports Analytics Laboratory (UFSAL) and AthlyticZ!

The collaboration will provide students with enhanced opportunities to develop sports analytics, data science and AI skills through exposure to the same tools and workflows used by industry professionals.

Together, we're helping students turn data into decisions and preparing them for careers at the intersection of sport, technology and analytics.

🔗 Learn more: https://athlyticz.com/news/ufsal-partnership

10/08/2026

Did you attend the HHP vs CJC Airplane Challenge while at UF? ✈️Yesterday we held our 8th annual competition at Weimer Hall. HHP took home the title with Dr. Rachel Fu winning 1st place for most creative, and placed 2nd in distance with Associate Dean Chris Janelle’s throw!🏆

All proceeds from today’s event support University of Florida's Campaign for Charities💙an annual giving campaign for charities in our local community! Thank you to all who came out and supported HHP and UFCC today, Go Gators!🐊

Rematch next year UF College of Journalism and Communications …

10/06/2026

UF Department of Sport Management faculty member Brian Avery was featured in TIME, providing expert insight on theme park safety 🎢 and risk management following the closure of Six Flags' X2 roller coaster. We're proud to see his expertise helping inform an important conversation.

📰 Read more: https://ow.ly/YJJ350ZT5W8

Six Flags Magic Mountain in California permanently closed the roller coaster after allegations of brain injuries.

10/05/2026

New research examines the connection between intimate partner violence-related head trauma and mental health among military spouses. Led by UF doctoral student and domestic violence survivor Sam Goldstein, preliminary study results found that participants with IPV-related head trauma reported higher levels of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress.

This Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜, Goldstein will share her findings with the Florida National Guard, helping bring awareness to an often-overlooked public health issue.

📰 Read more: https://ow.ly/KyqA50ZU3Q8

| UF Research

Domestic violence can leave a lasting injury that cannot always be seen: damage to the brain.

10/01/2026

Tamarah Strauss’ (BSSPM ’12, MSSPM ’13) story is a reminder of how the experiences we have at UF can stay with us long after graduation.💙🧡From swimming for the Gators to discovering jobs in sports communications, her years at UF sparked an impressive career that showcases alumni excellence🐊!

Strauss first earned both her Sport Management bachelor’s and master’s degrees from HHP within four years. After years of experience in PR, account management, and sports communication, Strauss is now Vice President of Communications at Thorne where she supports media relations, thought leadership, and brand storytelling. Her career has included communications work with organizations and brands such as F1🏁, United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official)🎾, Chase Center🏀, UBS🏑, Manchester City⚽ and the NYC Marathon🏃, as well as renowned athletes like Katie Ledecky and Dwyane Wade.

The journeys of our alumni are important examples of the meaningful impact UF’s experiences and opportunities have. Keep carrying those experiences and memories with you!

📰 Read Tamarah’s full alumni story: https://ow.ly/kFNS50ZSqSg

| University of Florida Alumni Association