Pittsburg State Health, Human Performance and Recreation Department

08/21/2026

07/10/2026

Our HHPR Club officers have been working hard to make Car'Rilla Fest better than ever! We will have food trucks and games for the entire family. All proceeds go to a scholarship fund for HHPR majors! Come support our students!

Get ready for an action-packed fall season at Pitt State! We're excited to announce that our campus is gearing up to host five exciting events this fall! And, you won't want to miss out on HHPR's Car'Rilla Fest Car Show, which brings together the campus and the community.
Details: https://bit.ly/44PnDSH

05/19/2026

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and part...

05/08/2026

Student Showcase🎉

Sophia is an exceptional dancer in our Dance Minor ✨ She’s performed in multiple productions, serves as a Dance Ambassador, and is already choreographing professionally in the Kansas City and Pittsburg areas.

05/06/2026

Students in Program Design and Leadership attended this past weekend’s Pittsburg OK Kids Day at Lakeside Park, partnering with Pittsburg Parks and Recreation to support the event. Students helped create and lead hands-on activities for children 5 and under including water play, bubbles, sandbox fun, and take-home art experiences, while also assisting with collecting donations and bringing the day to life for local families.

05/05/2026

Major of the Year Awards!!
So proud of our students and all they’ve achieved this year!

We are proud to announce the following awards and recipients:
Undergraduate
- Drew Daniels: Exercise Science Major of the Year
- Kaitlyn Draper: Recreation Major of the Year
- Kassidy Kisner: Recreation Major of the Year
- Hallacy Miller: Recreation Major of the Year
- Carlie Schill: Exercise Science Major of the Year
- Weston Shafer: Physical Education Major of the Year
- Sophie Zacharias: Dance Major of the Year

Graduate Student Awards
- Teaching: Loryn Moser and Jonrey Pino
- Scholarship: Kyle Becraft and Annalise Gately

Special Awards
- Delaine Moske: Recognized for excellence as Student Worker
- Dr. Janice Jewett: Honoring her retirement with plaque in dance studio

*Not Pictured*
- Scholarship: Mariah Alexander, Alesha Kostrzewa, and Lily Allman
- Service: Ryan Doran and Benji Yarnall
- Research: Ali Fabrizius

05/01/2026

Our REC classes have been busy learning from incredible guest speakers lately!

Taylor Spyker, Deputy Athletic Director at Wichita State, spoke with REC 450 (Sport Operations & Governance) about WSU’s decision-making processes surrounding the House Settlement, revenue sharing, executive orders in college sports, and more.

REC 375 (Professional Development Seminar) also welcomed two outstanding speakers. Kassidy Kisner shared her experience navigating the graduate assistant application and interview process, offering valuable advice for students preparing for the next step.

Ori Trimble, Graduate Assistant for PSU Football (Operations & Recruiting), gave insight into her day-to-day responsibilities and what students can expect from a GA position in athletics.

We’re so grateful for these professionals taking the time to invest in our students and share real-world experiences!

04/28/2026

Student Showcase!!!

This week's is highlighting student Chase Ray. His energy, leadership, and positive attitude make him such a standout student and teammate. Excited to see all he continues to accomplish!