Exercise and Sport Science(non-certifiable option; minor required). This program is designed for students who seek careers in a broad range of areas related to exercise and sport science, including: personal training, physical and occupational therapy, coaching, cardiac rehabilitation, sport management, strength and conditioning, and health promotion. The program prepares students who plan to continue their education at the graduate level in any Kinesiology sub-discipline (athletic training, biomechanics, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, sport management, sport psychology).
Health Education teacher certification(teacher certification; minor required). Designed to prepare students to teach Health Education in the school setting. Graduates will also be prepared to work in various allied health professions.
Health and Wellness Management (HWM) An online bachelor's degree completion program. A 63-credit collaborative, online, degree-completion program, offered jointly by UW-River Falls, UW-LaCrosse, UW-Stevens Point, and UW-Superior. For more information go to: http://hwm.wisconsin.edu/
Minors
The department also offers 5 minors. Students from all disciplines are encouraged to enjoy the opportunities provided through our minors.
Adapted Physical EducationThe Adapted Physical Education Minor is a 23 credit minor for students seeking teacher certification to meet the needs of students with disabilities within physical education. This is an "add-on certification" for Comprehensive K-12 Physical Education majors only. It is not a "stand alone minor" for students from any other major.
Athletic CoachingThe Athletic Coaching Minor is a 24 credit minor which prepares students to enter the world of Athletic Coaching. Students are required to take a scientific based core of 18 credits and 6 credits of coaching theory. The culminating experience is a 3 credit coaching practicum.
Dance EducationThe UWRF Dance Program is committed to student-centered learning experiences, which values individuals and their creativity. Our students are encouraged to pursue their academic goals while actively participating in artistic and cultural experiences.A highlight of the UWRF dance minor program is the opportunity for students to receive teacher certification in dance. If the dance minor is combined with a teacher preparation major, the student can be certified to teach dance in the public high schools. One of the only dance education programs in the state of Wisconsin.
Health EducationThe Health Education Minor is a 23 credit minor which can lead to teacher certification if combined with a certifiable major. Non-education majors can minor in Health Education-Liberal Arts which would prepare a student to work in the area of health promotion and risk reduction.
Outdoor EducationThe Outdoor Education Minor provides a series of challenging outdoor experiences that develop personal skills in outdoor adventure activities, prepares the student to teach these activities and develops the leadership skills to work with groups in outdoor adventure programs. Activities students participate in include wilderness backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, winter camping, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, high ropes challenge courses, group initiative challenge activities, and orienteering.
For your convenience, the Health and Human Performance department has several of the commonly requested forms available online, including checklists for ensuring completion of major/minor requirements, a form to request a course substitution and an approval form for Option II majors as well as several other forms.
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ADA Accommodations
The University of Wisconsin-River Falls welcomes students with disabilities into the university's educational programs and activities. Students with disability-related needs for reasonable accommodations should contact the Disability Services Office,102 Davee Library, (715) 425-3531. Before final decisions can be made to allow accommodation, students must provide documentation; seehttp://www.uwrf.edu/academic-success/for further details.
