Each year the Missouri Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance honors outstanding future professionals from each college and university in the state. Truman’s Health and Exercise Sciences have chosen the following three students, pictured with Bill Russell, the current MOAHPERD president: Bradley Schaefer, Exercise Science; Megan Purk, Athletic Training; and Erin Foster, Health Science.
The purpose of this program is to honor outstanding future professionals in the state and to focus attention on the work they have accomplished. It provides incentives for future professionals to continue to strive for excellence in their professional preparation. Qualifying standards are: Junior or Senior status; overall GPA of 3.25 or higher; professional involvement in a majors club or other professional activity; leadership evidence; and other professional accomplishments.
Congratulations Brad, Megan, and Erin!