Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance (B.S.H.H.P.) - Major in Health and Human Performance
The B.S.H.H.P. with a major in Health and Human Performance prepares future students for successful careers in exercise science, public school teaching in health and physical education, public health, and various pre-professional programs.
There are five concentrations in this major:
- Exercise Science and Wellness
- Human Performance
- K-12 Licensure (Health and Physical Education)
- Public Health
- Non-Licensure
Core coursework develops foundational skills and knowledge for all areas of the Health and Human Performance major. Concentration-specific coursework builds on those foundational skills and knowledge to develop expertise in a broad area of interest. Additional coursework within the concentration allows students to refine and focus skills to best suit the students’ chosen career path.
The K-12 Licensure program is CAEP and State Board approved offering both a Physical Education, and Health and Wellness endorsement. Students participate in a variety of field-based teaching experiences prior to a culminating semester of student teaching. Our unique program is an ideal fit for students who value health-enhancing physical activity, physical literacy, and sports. Highly qualified and professional graduating students are licensed to teach K-12 Physical Education, and Health and Wellness. Students engage with faculty in community service, research, attend and present at local and national conferences. Students interested in coaching are also invited to pursue this concentration. Please see the Office of Educator Preparation Program in the College of Education, Health, and Behavioral Sciences’ section for admission guidelines and licensure information.
General Education
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38 hours
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Major Core Requirements
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61 hours
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Concentration Courses
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21 hours
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TOTAL
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120 hours
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This major does not require the completion of a minor.
For more information about the Health and Human Performance Major, please contact:
Dr. Richard A. West, Chair
Health and Human Performance
3006 Kathleen and Tom Elam Center
rwest37@utm.edu
731-881-7311
731-881-7319 fax
COURSEWORK REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE
Guidance for choosing general education courses:
Note to students: Some degree programs include required courses for the major that are also options within the University-Wide General Education Requirements. If a student completes a course that simultaneously satisfies both a requirement for the major and a requirement for the University-Wide General Education Requirements, then the student may need to complete additional elective coursework in order to meet the minimum number of credit hours required for the degree.