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Exercise Science - Health Education Minor with Teaching Licensure (K-8 and 5-12)
Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Programs
In light of the nation’s changing and ever-evolving health needs, BVU’s exercise science health education degree with teaching licensure minor prepares students to be outstanding health educators in the K-8 or 5-12 classroom. BVU’s health education with teaching licensure minor prepares students to become experts in instructing others on proper diets and exercises to prevent chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Students are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to help the next generation understand how to live a healthy lifestyle, both physically and psychologically.
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Why should I earn a health education minor with teaching licensure?
Advocate
Help students live healthy lifestyles and advise on diet, exercise, and mental health.
Impact
Be the turning point in a young person’s life when you help them develop and celebrate their physicality — no matter their ability.
Play
Enjoy an active career where you’re moving every day and celebrating play.
What Can I Do With an Exercise Science Health Education Minor
- Physical education teacher (with education major)
- Recreation program supervisor
- Community health advocate
- On Campus
On Campus
Storm Lake
Why study exercise science health education with Teaching Licensure at BVU?
Top-Notch Equipment
Exercise science health education students have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. This includes the new human performance laboratory, which houses a Metabolic Cart to measure oxygen uptake.
Unified Sports Day
Each fall, BVU students help put together Unified Sports Day in partnership with Special Olympics Iowa. The event is designed to promote social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences, and gives athletes with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to spend the day on campus with BVU coaches, staff, and faculty.
Health Education Degree with Teaching Licensure (K-8 and 5-12) Courses
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