2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - R 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog - R

Health and Human Performance: Licensure K-12 Concentration (5213), B.S.H.H.P.


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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 

38 hours 

Major Core Requirements 

61 hours 

Concentration Courses 

21 hours 

TOTAL 

120 hours 

 

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  

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS


  

  • 120-121 credit hours are required. 
  • Minimum 30 credit hours completed at The University of Tennessee at Martin. 
  • Minimum 60 credits earned at an accredited four-year institution required. 
  • A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required. 
  • A minimum institutional GPA of 2.0 is required. 
  • Must meet all General Education Requirements 
  • Must meet all Major Requirements 
  • If a Minor is required, must meet all Minor Requirements  
  • Must meet all Exit Exam Requirements 
    • General Education Exam 
    • Major Field Test / Exit Exam 
  • If a student is admitted to the University of Tennessee at Martin with documented entrance deficiencies OR is subject to mandatory placement requirements, then the student must meet those requirements.  

COURSEWORK REQUIRED FOR THE DEGREE


  

Guidance for choosing general education courses: 

  • Recommended Social and Behavioral Science courses include: HLTH 111 and NUTR 100.   

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. 

Major in Health and Human Performance: Licensure K-12 (82 credit hours)


Program-Specific Degree Requirements  

Course Requirements


Concentration in Licensure K-12 (Program Code 5213) (82 Hours)


Physical Activity


Choose 2 courses from: 

Professional Education Coursework:


These courses are required for this concentration (21 hours)  

Because of field experiences at least two of these courses must be completed at UT Martin:  

ADDITIONAL NOTES


  • Student will be responsible for purchasing liability insurance through the university to cover the semesters when teaching off campus.  The student is responsible for their own transportation. 
  • Academic progress is the responsibility of the student.  The student should know in advance their 4-year plan for graduation.  In addition to coursework, the student should have a plan for professional development through high-impact practices.  
  • A minor is optional. 

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