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Health and Human Performance

Study in the field of Health and Human Performance offers a chance to develop skills that will enable one to have an impact on the social, personal, and intellectual development of individuals. As well as enhance skills in communication and organization that are essential in most careers, a major in health and human performance prepares students to work in a health-related industry, to teach K-12 Physical Education or Health Education, or to prepare students for graduate school for careers in kinesiology, sport psychology, etc.

Required Courses for the Community Health Education Major

Required Courses for the Physical Education Health Promotion Major (B.S.)

Required Courses for the Physical Education Health Promotion Science Major (B.S.)

Required Courses for the Health Education - Non-Licensure Major

Required Courses for the Health Education 5-12 Licensure Major

Required Courses for the Physical Education K-12 Licensure Major

Required Courses for the Physical Education K-12-Non-Licensure Major

Transferable Skills
Some information from the University of Wisconsin River Falls Career website

Critical thinker
Broad knowledge of sports and fitness
Communication skills
Culturally aware
Well organized and able to plan activities
Ability to work will all age groups
Serve as a role model
Able to work with parents and administration
Interest in health and fitness
Interest in coaching
Sensitive to a variety of needs and skill levels
Motivator

Career Opportunities
Some information from the University of Wisconsin River Falls Career website

Activities director
Athlete
Athletic coach
Athletic director
Camp director
Teacher
Fitness instructor
Park manager
Personal trainer
Physical therapist
Recreational specialist
Strength and conditioning specialist

Community recreation director
Corporate fitness instructor
Cruise recreation director
Dietician
Exercise physiologist
Health/Fitness consultant
Nutrition specialist
Occupational exercise scientist
Occupational therapy assistant
Spa and health club manager
Sports agent
Sports medicine

On Campus Sources for More Information

Department of Health and Human Performance
Academic Counseling Office
O'Shaughnessy Hall, Room 220
651.962.5982
O'Shaughnessy Education Center, Room 119
651.962.6300
Career Development Center
Murray Herrick Hall, Room 350
651.962.6761

Internet Sources for More Information on Health and Human Performance Careers

American Alliance for Health Physical Education Recreation and Dance

Health Promotion Career Network

 

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Last updated:  April 24, 2007

Undergraduate Academic Counseling
119 O'Shaughnessy Educational Center
2115 Summit Avenue Mail#4016 St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
Phone: (651) 962-6300   (800) 328-6819 ext. 26300
Fax: (651) 962-5965

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