Health and Human Performance: Non-Licensure Option (5221)

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.

In the non-licensure concentration, students engage with faculty in community service and research, and attend and present at local and national conferences. Students participate in a variety of field-based teaching experiences. Our unique program is an ideal fit for students who value health-enhancing physical activity, physical literacy, and sports.  

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

University 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

General Education Core Curriculum Requirements

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: Non-Licensure Option (82 credit hours)

Program-Specific Degree Requirements

Minimum grade of C in all department coursework (ATRN, EXSC, HHP, HLTH, HPER, HPED, PACT).
Minor is not required.

Course Requirements

Concentration in Non-Licensure Option (Program Code 5221) (82 hours)

Core Coursework:

These courses are required for this concentration (minimum 61 hours) 

HLTH 111 - Principles and Concepts in Personal Health Credit(s): 3
HLTH 220 - Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED Credit(s): 3
HLTH 475 - Health Methods Credit(s): 3
HHP 351 - Substance Abuse Prevention Credit(s): 3
HHP 353 - Human Sexuality Credit(s): 3
HPED 300 - Anatomy and Exercise Physiology Credit(s): 3
HPED 301 - Anatomy and Exercise Physiology Lab Credit(s): 1
HPED 320 - Foundation and Sport Skills Credit(s): 3
HPED 321 - Individual Lifetime Activity Credit(s): 3
HPED 410 - Teaching Models in Physical Education Credit(s): 3
HPED 412 - Public Relations for Teachers and Coaches Credit(s): 3
HPER 327 - Principles of Fitness Training Credit(s): 3
HPER 350 - Motor Development and Learning Across the Life Span Credit(s): 3
Choose one of:
- SPED 300 Credit(s): 3 OR HPED 304 Credit(s): 3 OR SPED 304

Physical Activity

Choose 2 courses from:

PACT 115 - Swimming Credit(s): 2
PACT 116 - Lifeguard Training Credit(s): 3
PACT 117 - Water Safety Instructor Credit(s): 3
PACT 124 - Rhythmic Aerobics Credit(s): 2
PACT 133 - Tai Chi Credit(s): 2
PACT 134 - Yoga/Stretching Techniques Credit(s): 2
PACT 135 - Golf Credit(s): 2
PACT 139 - Soccer Credit(s): 2
PACT 146 - Cardio Fitness Credit(s): 2
PACT 148 - Pilates Credit(s): 2
PACT 150 - Pickleball and Paddle Tennis Credit(s): 2
PACT 154 - Disc Golf Credit(s): 2
PACT 160 - Tennis Credit(s): 2
PACT 170 - Special Topics in Physical Education Credit(s): 1-3
PACT 175 - Volleyball Credit(s): 2
PACT 190 - Softball Credit(s): 2
Choose 18 hours from the following:
DSED 420 - General Safety Education Credit(s): 3
DSED 430 - Basic Driver and Traffic Safety Education Credit(s): 3
DSED 435 - Advanced Driver and Traffic Safety Education Credit(s): 3
HHP 325 - Stress Management Credit(s): 3
HHP 360 - Healthy Aging Credit(s): 3
HPED 201 Topics in Sports Officiating Baseketball Credit(s): 3
HPED 202 Topics in Sports Officiating Baseball/Softball Credit(s): 3
HPED 203 Topics in Sports Officiating Football Credit(s): 3
HPED 204 Topics in Sports Officiating Soccer Credit(s): 3
HPED 205 Topics in Sports Officiating Volleyball Credit(s): 3
HPED 260 - An Introduction to Sport Coaching Credit(s): 3
HPED 390 - Practicum Credit(s): 3
HPED 460 - Theory and Techniques of Coaching Baseball/Softball Credit(s): 3
HPED 470 - The Theory and Techniques of Coaching Football Credit(s): 3
HPED 475 - The Theory and Techniques of Coaching Volleyball Credit(s): 3
HPED 480 - The Theory and Techniques of Coaching Soccer Credit(s): 3
HPED 485 - Workshop in Physical Education: [Title of Workshop] Credit(s): 1-3
Either HPER 302 Credit(s): 2 OR HPER 303 Credit(s): 2
HPER 340 - Tenets of Strength and Conditioning Credit(s): 3
HPER 432 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credit(s): 3
HPER 440 - Evaluation in Human Performance Credit(s): 3
HPER 485 - Workshop in Human Performance [Title of Workshop] Credit(s): 1-3
NUTR 100 - Introductory Nutrition Credit(s): 3
TCED 302 - Integrated Teaching Strategies Credit(s): 3

Professional Education Component (21 Hours)

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

HPED 308 - Classroom and Behavior Management for Health and Physical Education Credit(s): 3
HPED 309 - Methods of Teaching Elementary Health and Physical Education Credit(s): 3
HPED 411 - Secondary Instruction Strategies and Curriculum Development Credit(s): 3

Additional Upper Division Coursework 

Choose 12 additional hours from any 300-400 level courses.

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.