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All Majors and Minors must complete the "Basic Sports Skills " course.... take it early !!!!!!..... see link below!

Degree Programs

• Recognize as a leader in Children's Health and Physical Well being for South Texas

• Maintain a minimum pass rate of 90% in Texas

• Provide Health and Wellness to diverse population in the community through collaborative efforts.

• Implementation and expansion of Exercise Science Core

• Produce student leaders in the professions at the state and national levels.

• Develop and implement a Health and Human Performance area of specialization program through SOE-Curriculum and Instruction Department

• Continue to develop the curriculum

• Continue to participate in a variety of recruitment activities aimed to increase the student enrollment in the major field of study and continue to work towards maintaining a low student attrition rate in the classes offered.

• Maintain active student participation in the Health and Human Performance student organizations, the student folkorico dance group and the tennis club.

The Department of Health and Human Performance offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance. The program is offered to undergraduate students who intend to prepare for careers as teachers in the subject field of Health and Human Performance. Successful completion of the respective undergraduate program of study, fulfillment of prerequisites and completion of TExES will qualify students for State Certification as an elementary, secondary or all-level teacher in Health and Human Performance. In addition, graduates will be qualified as athletic coaches in their areas of experience

• Health and Human Performance --- All Level Teaching with a Minor

• Health and Human Performance --- All Level Teaching without a Minor

• Health and Human Performance --- Non-teaching with a Minor

• Health and Human Performance --- Non-teaching without a Minor

• Exercise Science with a Minor

• Exercise Science without a Minor

The department of Health and Human Performance is offering a Masters in Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Health and Human Performance. Go to the School of  Graduate Studies to find out more information or link on our site

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Activity Classes:  
Course inventory consists of 33 different sports and fitness activities available at various times. In comparison to other institutions of higher education in Texas, this is one of the widest variety of classes available at any state two-year and more than most four year institutions. The variety is quite remarkable considering the small number of faculty in the department and the limited facilities. Of course, not all of these courses are offered at the same time, but a wide variety of choice is available every semester. On the average, 25 activities and 3 Fitness Concepts sections are offered during the regular semesters with over 1,000 students enrollment.

Theory Courses:  
The theory course inventory consists of 22 undergraduate level courses. These classes are specifically designed for the Health and Human Performance major and minor. The number of majors has grown dramatically over the past 10 years, ranging from 122 majors in 1985 to over 200 majors in 1996.

Basic Sports Skills Requirements : (click on the link for the list.)

Intramurals:  
The intramural program is conducted by Student Activities.  Events are open to all current students, faculty, and staff.

Wellness Program:  
The Health and Human Performance Department, in collaboration with the Human Resources Department, offers UTB/TSC employees the opportunity to participate in a wellness program. The main gym, gym annex, weight room, and tennis courts are made available during the week for participants. (Wellness Link)

Recreation:
The Manuel Garza Gymnasium is open, to current students, faculty, and staff, for recreational activities during the day and evenings, depending on availability.  Our gym services the Health and Human Performance department for classes, the Athletic department for practices and games, as well as an open recreational facility.  See Gym Schedule for a current schedule. 

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Health and Human Performance Club:  
The department sponsors a club for all students interested in pursuing Health and Human Performance as a career. The students participate in various fund-raising activities and each year travel with their sponsor to the state convention. The club sponsor this year is Dr. Phillip Conatser.

Grupo Folklórico Tizatlán:  
The department sponsors a Mexican folkloric performance dance group under the direction of Dr. Zelma Mata. The company is composed of approximately 20 dancers and is in its 12th year of operation. They perform for numerous college and community functions and average 25 performances a year.

Scorpion Tennis Club:  
The Health and Human Performance Department sponsored tennis club is for all students, faculty, and staff interested in promoting tennis in the community.  Our tennis club participates in various community projects throughout the year; volunteering at tennis tournaments and other activities at the new Brownsville Tennis Center, Sombrero Festival, as well as activities on the UTB/TSC campus.  The Tennis Club  has a regular play day each week on Friday afternoon at 1 PM.,  come join us.  Scorpion Tennis Club sponsor is Coach Jack Loff. 

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