DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION, RECREATION, AND SPORT (HPERS)
Health Education: 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-12. It may not be taken alone, with any other certification program, or as a minor.
Physical Education: HPERS, in conjunction with the Department of Education, prepares highly-trained teachers in the area of skill acquisition and movement education. These future teachers are critical-thinking problem solvers able to analyze movement and give organized feedback to the learner. To pursue this teaching specialization and graduate in four years, students should be enrolled in the program the first semester of the freshman year. Entering this program after the freshman year will extend the date of graduation beyond four years.
Recreation and Leisure Studies: Shepherd University offers a comprehensive major in recreation and leisure studies that prepares students for a variety of recreation, sport, and leisure careers. In addition to the required core courses of study, each student is required to select at least one of the following concentrations: Athletic Coaching and Officiating; Commercial Recreation/Tourism; Sport Communication; Fitness/Exercise Science; Sport and Event Management; and Therapeutic Recreation.
Coaching-Athletic: The HPERS Department offers a minor in athletic coaching and officiating. This minor may be taken with any major. Additional requirements my be needed to coach in West Virginia schools.

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