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Department of Sport & Exercise Science

Minor Option

The Health Teacher minor prepares students to promote health education and wellness in school settings. Coursework emphasizes health concepts, instructional methods, and effective communication strategies for future educators. This minor is designed for students seeking teacher certification and must be completed in conjunction with the Liberal Studies requirements, Education requirements, and certification in content area.

Why Get a Health Teacher minor?

A Health Teacher minor prepares students to educate others about health, wellness, and healthy decision-making. Students learn strategies for promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being in educational settings.

This minor is an excellent complement to education and health-related majors. Graduates gain the knowledge and instructional skills needed to positively influence the health and well-being of future generations.

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Course Requirements and Descriptions

All course requirements and descriptions for KWU’s Health Teacher minor can be found in the most recent version of the course catalog.

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Meet the Faculty

The Health Teacher minor is part of the Department of Sport and Exercise Science. A full listing of departmental faculty can be found here.

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