Dr. Nolan Harms Download Nolan's Contact Card
Professor of Health and Human Performance, Chair of the Health and Human Performance Department
Nolan R. Harms teaches courses in exercise science and fitness studies, as well as advising health and human performance majors, mentoring HHP Club and serving on various university committees. Professor Harms is also the chair of the Health and Human Performance Department.
Harms enjoys playing and watching all sports. Playing catch is one of his favorite things to do. Nolan lives in Seward with his wife, Amy, and daughters, Nevaeh and Johanna.
"It’s that moment when you truly realize you can make a positive impact on a young person’s life, that you recognize serving at Concordia is special."
Dr. Nolan Harms's Academic Programs
Recreation and Sport Studies
At Concordia University, Nebraska, the recreation and sport studies major is designed to give you an experiential education. Take classes in orienteering, adventure activities and alpine skiing, among others. Learn about planning and management of PE courses, recreational activities, sports and facility management.
Exercise Science
The exercise science program at Concordia University, Nebraska offers you the opportunity to advance your knowledge, skills and abilities while staying current with innovative research by utilizing state-of-the-art human performance laboratory equipment. Here, you will learn how to apply the gifts God has given you to enhance the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional and social wellbeing of others.
Public Health and Fitness
A degree in public health and fitness from Concordia University, Nebraska prepares you to develop and advocate for effective health programs, where you can implement policies that enhance the health of individuals, groups and communities. You’ll combine theory-based public health and fitness courses, laboratory experiences and internships to provide you with practical, career-focused skills in nutrition, biomechanics, global health, psychology, epidemiology, stress management, human anatomy and more.
Pre-Athletic Training
Concordia University, Nebraska’s pre-athletic training program will prepare you to attend graduate school to continue your education in athletic training. Through traditional coursework and hands-on experiential training, you will gain not only the pre-requisites required to apply to the graduate school of your choice, but also develop a variety of skills that will be necessary in clinical practice as a certified athletic trainer practicing in the field of sports medicine.
Pre-Chiropractic
At Concordia University, Nebraska, you will gain a strong foundation in the natural and social sciences as part of a well-rounded liberal arts education so you are prepared to continue your education in chiropractic medicine. While studying pre-chiropractic at Concordia, you will participate in service-learning opportunities on campus and in the local community, working with Special Olympics athletes, interning at various health facilities and collaborating with local high schools to promote physical education and an active, healthy lifestyle.
Pre-Physical Therapy
In Concordia University, Nebraska’s pre-physical therapy program, you will take courses in biology, chemistry and physics as well as critical thinking, analytical reasoning and communication skills to give you the sturdy foundation you need to successfully continue your education in physical therapy.
