Department of HealtHand Human performance

the university of tennessee at martin

www.utm.edu/hhp

Exercise Science and Wellness

K-12 Licensure

Physical Eduaction k-12 Health and Wellness k-12

Areas of Concentration

The Department offers a B.S. degree in Health and Human Performance with a concentration in Exercise Science/Wellness (5216) and Physical Education/Health K-12 licensure (5213). In preparation for an exciting and rewarding professional career each of these concentrations includes a variety of practical/field experiences pertinent to the degree program. Additionally, through this department a variety of Physical Activity Classes (PACT) are offered to meet the needs of the UT Martin student body.

Get Involved in HHP!• Full semester student teaching or internship as the culminating experience• Travel Study and Service Learning opportunities• Engage with Faculty in public service, scientific, and applied research• Clinical lab experience in Exercise Science and Wellness• S.H.A.P.E. Student Organization• Travel to professional meetings

Let the Department of Health and Human Performance help shape your future!

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ScholarshipsFour scholarships of $1000 each for first-time freshman entering UT Martin and declaring a major in one of the department’s concentrations.

Four scholarships of $1,000 each (to be applied to next academic year’s education expenses) are available to all students majoring in the department who have been enrolled for at least two semesters.

I want to be a…

Athletic trainerCardiac rehabilitation specialist

ChiropractorCoach

Health club managerHealth educator

Occupational therapistPersonal trainer

Physical education teacherPhysical therapist

Physician assistantRecreation specialist

Strength and conditioning coachWellness specialist

University of Tennessee at MartinDepartment of Health and Human Performance3006 Elam Center15 Mt. Pelia RoadMartin, TN 38238

Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. Postage

PAIDMartin, TN

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About our Concentrations

Exercise Science and Wellness ConcentrationExercise Science & Wellness has been developed to accommodate the prerequisite course work for graduate study and careers in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Physician Assistant as well as many other health-related professions.

Program Highlights:• 10- week Internship anywhere in the world• 3 full semesters of Clinical Laboratory Experience prior to internship• Majors will be ACSM and NSCA certification-ready• Service Learning Opportunities in Health Promotion available

K-12 LicensureOur licensure program is one of three in the State of Tennessee which is NCATE and State Board approved offering both a Physical Education K-12 and a Health and Wellness K-12 endorsement. Students interested in coaching are also invited to pursue this option.

Program Highlights:• Provides Dual Licensure in Physical Education K-12 and Health & Wellness K-12• 3 semesters of field experience in area schools prior to student teaching• 15-week Student Teaching experience including elementary and secondary levels• Coaching Minor available for students outside HHP

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