Major in Human Performance and Sport
(B.A.)
The HPS Teaching concentration and HPS
minor prepare elementary and secondary
Physical Education Teachers. This area offers
a broad technical foundation in scientific
principles and relevant technology, including
kinesiology, exercise physiology, sports
techniques, and pedagogical methodology.
Students in the HPS Teaching concentration
should minor in Secondary Education in
order to obtain the K-12 teaching licensure in
New Mexico.
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Human Performance and Sport with a Concentration in Leisure Services
This undergraduate degree is designed for individuals desiring careers in recreation, resort or health spa management, and management of national and state parks, theme parks, and convention centers. At the end of the program, students complete a full-time internship in their area of interest. Students in this concentration are encouraged to minor in Business. |
Human Performance and Sport with a Concentration in Teaching
This undergraduate degree is designed to prepare elementary and secondary Physical Education teachers. This area offers a broad technical foundation in scientific principles and relevant technology, including kinesiology, exercise physiology, sports techniques, and pedagogical methodology. Students in this concentration should minor in Secondary Education, in order to obtain the K-12 teaching licensure in New Mexico. |
Human Performance and Sport with a Concentration in Athletic Training
This undergraduate program is designed to teach students the competencies for national certification a an athletic trainer (ATC). Students in this concentration are encouraged to minor in Secondary Education, in order to obtain K-12 teaching licensure in New Mexico. Most job opportunities in Athletic Training go to qualified teachers. |
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Department Majors
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Available Minors
Human Performance & Sport
Health
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