Health Minor
This minor is designed for individuals interested in health promotion and/or teaching health/wellness. Individuals who want to be endorsed to teach Health in grades 6-12 or who seek careers in health-enhancing behaviors in schools, hospitals, insurance companies, college wellness programs, health clubs, fitness clubs, corporate worksite health promotion, health spas, physicians offices, physical therapy and public health services will gain knowledge and experience in practical skills focused on health and wellness through positive behavior change. Students majoring in Nursing, Teacher Education, Social Work and Psychology may be interested in this minor. To qualify for a State of Idaho teaching endorsement in Health 6-12, individuals must seek this minor in conjunction with the Teacher Education program.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH-245 | DEATH AND DYING | 1.00 |
| HLTH-246 | HUMAN SEXUALITY | 1.00 |
| HLTH-247 | STRESS MANAGEMENT | 1.00 |
| HLTH-248 | BEHAVIOR CHANGE | 1.00 |
| HLTH-253 | NUTRITION | 3.00 |
| HLTH-272 | FITNESS AND WELLNESS | 3.00 |
| HLTH-342 | COMMUNITY HEALTH | 3.00 |
| HLTH-354 | ADDICTION AND PERFORMANCE | 2.00 |
| Methods & Program Planning Course | ||
| Select one of the following Emphasis | 5.00-6.00 | |
Teacher Education Emphasis: 1 | ||
| TEACHING METHODS IN THE CONTENT AREA 3 | ||
| ELEMENTARY HEALTH SCIENCE/METHODS 2 | ||
Health Professions Emphasis: | ||
| INTERNSHIP IN HEALTH | ||
Select one of the following: | ||
| HEALTH PROMOTION | ||
| WELLNESS COACHING | ||
| TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION | ||
| Total Credits | 20.00-21.00 | |
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Note: To qualify for a State of Idaho teaching endorsement in Health 6-12, individuals must complete an approved teacher education program and obtain a passing score on the Praxis II exam #5551-Health Education.
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Note: This course is required for a 6-12 Health teaching endorsement
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Note: Admission to Teacher Education program is required for these classes.