The Department of Health and Human Performance
Teaching Minor in Health and Physical Education (K-12)
For students who are gaining teaching certification in a content major, the following minor leads to endorsement. All students desiring certification to teach are required to file an Application for Admission to the Teacher Education Program (see page 236).
First Aid Competency
Health and Human Performance students who are completing the teacher certification option are required to demonstrate competency in first aid and CPR. Presentation of certification documents for First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR will be accepted as proof of this competency if met through the following organizations:
First Aid: National Safety Council or American Red Cross
CPR: National Safety Council, American Red Cross, American Heart Association
Students can also achieve First Aid and Adult/Child/Infant CPR certification through successful completion of HHP 210 First Aid and CPR.
| Required Courses |
Credits |
| HHP 100 Foundations of Exercise Science |
4 |
| HHP 260 Foundations and Scientific Fundamentals in Health and Human Performance |
3 |
| HHP 330 Health Behavior Theories |
3 |
| HHP 340 Health Education Strategies |
3 |
| HHP 370 Methods of Physical Education K-12 |
3 |
| HHP 405 Outdoor and Camping Education |
3 |
HHP 430 Exercise Physiology
OR
HHP 463 Kinesiology and Biomechanics |
3 |
| Select two (2) of the following teaching techniques courses: |
| HHP 344 Physical Education Techniques I |
3 |
| HHP 346 Physical Education Techniques II |
3 |
| HHP 348 Physical Education Techniques III |
3 |
| Total minimum credits required for minor |
28 |
| Certain courses in this program have prerequisites; students should check the course descriptions for required prerequisites. |
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