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Nov 21, 2025
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2009 - 2011 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health Education Teaching Endorsement Grades 5-Adult
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The Department of HPERS, in conjunction with the Department of Education, prepares health educators who are critical-thinking problem solvers able to encourage others to improve personal fitness and wellness habits, attitudes, and skill, thus promoting a more healthy and meaningful lifestyle.
This endorsement area may only be taken by students enrolled in and completing the Curriculum for Teaching Field in Physical Education K-Adult. It may not be taken alone, with any other certification program, or as a minor.
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Curriculum for a Teaching Endorsement in Health Education Grades 5-Adult
Total hours required for the endorsement teaching field, 30 Hours:
Note(s):
*Indicates courses that are also a part of the Curriculum for Teaching Field in Physical Education. Other Requirements for Health Education 5-Adult:
- Academic Requirements
Students in health education 5-Adult student teaching field must meet the following criteria before enrolling in EDUC 455 - Student Teaching, Grades K-Adult : - Earn a GPA of 2.5 in all health education and professional education courses combined;
- Earn an overall GPA of 2.5 in all course work attempted;
- Satisfy all requirements in the Handbook for Teachers of Health Education and Physical Education; and
- Be interviewed by the HPERS faculty for entrance into the teacher education program (Juncture 1) and student teaching block (Juncture 2).
- Out-of-Class Requirements for Teaching Health Education (complete four of the following health education growth experiences):
- Participate in organizing and administering four blood drives;
- Work as a student assistant in the Wellness Center;
- Participate in a state, district, or national professional health education conference;
- Participate in a sanctioned workshop or activity related to health education;
- Observe in a 15-hour public school health education classroom experience; or
- Observe at 15 hours in a special (adapted) physical education class in an off-campus setting.
Individual potential as a professional educator will be closely examined as the student progresses through the curriculum. The Pro 05 evaluation form is for this purpose. See Professional Education course listings under Education: Professional Studies Course for Secondary Education (34 hours required). Special Methods of Teaching Health EDUC 432 is also required. Contact Person: Dr. J. Michael Jacobs, Butcher Center 204, 304-876-5233. |
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