HLES offers undergraduate degrees in five academic disciplines: Athletic Training, Exercise Science, Health Promotion, Physical Education and Recreation Management. In addition, the HLES PE Basic Instruction Program provides students throughout the university a wide variety of physical activity courses.

Athletic Training educates students on the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries/illnesses to the athletic/active population.

Exercise Science prepares students for admission into graduate and professional programs (physical therapy, etc.) and for careers in clinical (i.e., cardiac rehabilitation) and athletic professions (i.e., strength & conditioning). A Masters degree is offered in Exercise Science.

Physical Education prepares students to be effective instructional leaders in K-12 physical education programs.

Recreation Management prepares students to manage natural and cultural recreation resources in order to enhance the leisure experience.