The primary employers are educational institutions, both public and private, at all levels: K through 12, postsecondary (community colleges and universities). Also, government and private agencies like YMCA, physical activity and nutrition focused non-profits, Club sport organizations, City and County Recreation facilities, etc. 

There is no single job title for kinesiologists who have a specialization in health and physical education, but some examples include: Physical Education Teacher, Health Teacher, Athletic Director, Coach, Resource Teacher, Fitness Instructor, Managers of Fitness and Sport, etc. 

Once completing an initial teacher licensure program, graduates are eligible to apply for a state license through the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board, which will allow the licensee to teach in public and charter schools in the State of Hawai‘i.

Hawai‘i also participates in the NASDTEC Interstate Agreement which facilitates the mobility of educators among states that are members of NASDTEC. UHM recommends you contact the office of certification in any state to which you may be relocating to get the most current information. See NASDTEC website for more information.

Incoming Freshman and Transfer Students

The Department of Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Science follows the UH Mānoa admissions requirements. Please see the general admission website https://manoa.hawaii.edu/admissions/index.html

Licensure Track Admissions Requirements

• 2.50 Cumulative GPA or higher
• 2.50 Major Cumulative GPA or higher
• Complete 55 credits prior to beginning the program. The 55 credits can be from UHM and/or approved transfer credits from another institution.
• Complete UHM General Education Core Requirements prior to the start of program. Applicants who have completed an articulated Associates of Arts (AA) degree from a UH Community College are considered to have met the UHM General Education Core Requirements with possible exceptions (see an academic advisor).
• Complete Licensure-Track Prerequisite Courses (minimum grade C- or better)
  • KRS 113 (DB)
  • PHYS 100 or PHYS 151 (highly recommended) or PHYS 170 (DP)
  • PHYS 100L or PHYS 151L (highly recommended) or PHYS 170L (DY)
• Complete 40 hours of paid or voluntary group leadership field experience with K-12th grade students. The experience cannot have occurred more than 5 years prior to acceptance into the program.
• Interview with the program
• Write a personal statement
• Provide Three (3) Professional References

All applicants are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor prior to applying in order to verify admission requirements. Academic advisors can assist with identifying which requirements have been met and provide support in registering or completing next steps.

Set up an appointment with an academic advisor

This is an on-campus traditional degree program.

Coursework in both Health and Physical Education provide the foundation of knowledge that is to be applied across several different types of field experiences (e.g., peer teaching, group teaching, and solo teaching). There are a total of 120 credits (in both General Requirements and Academic Major) needed to graduate. For coursework information, review the program sheet.

General Requirement Courses: 31-33 Credits

Students should follow the University General Education (GE) Core requirements, as outlined in the University catalog and in sequence for program. As part of these requirements, the following classes must be completed, with a minimum grade of C-, to meet specific GE core requirements and KRS Prerequisites before admission into the HPETE program:

• KRS 113 (DB)
• PHYS 100/100L or 151/151L (Highly Recommended) [Lecture = DP, Lab = DY)]

Academic Major and Related Couses: 83 – 95 credits

Sport Proficiency (6 cr): Min of B- is required

• KRS 181: Sport Proficiency I
• KRS 182: Sport Proficiency II

Basic Science (11 cr): Min of C- is required

• KRS 353: Structural Kinesiology
• KRS 354: Exercise & Sport Physiology
• KRS 354L: Exercise & Sport Physiology Lab
• KRS 463: Sport Biomechanics

Health Education (15 cr): Min of B- Required

• KRS 302: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• KRS 401: Current Trends in Health
• KRS 471: K-12 Teaching Methods in Health
• KRS 484: Drug Abuse, Violence, & Injury Prevention
• KRS 485: Healthy Sexuality Education K-12

Physical Education (24 cr): Min of B- is Required

• KRS 270: Intro to Health and Physical Education
• KRS 271: Performance Based Assessment in Health and PE
• KRS 371: Teaching  Techniques – Elementary
• KRS 372: Teaching Techniques II – Secondary
• KRS 443: Diversity & Disability
• KRS 470: Fitness for Life
• KRS 477: Mortor Development & Learning

Professional Education (6 cr): Min of B- is Required

• EDEP 311: Psychological Foundations
• KRS 473: Sociocultural Issues in Health and Physical Activity

Professional HPETE (9 cr): Min of B- Required

• KRS 402 (S): Teaching Practicum
• KRS 402 (E): Teaching Practicum
• KRS 404: Teaching Methods in PE

Secondary or Elementary Licensure = 1 Semester (12 cr) K-12 = 2 Semesters (24 cr)

Please note, students who pursue a licensure track must have a min B GPA, current NEA Membership, and First Aid/CPR Certification

• KRS 405: Teaching Residency
• KRS 406: Semester in Teaching Residency

UHM Financial Aid Services

https://www.hawaii.edu/fas/

Tuition and Fees

https://manoa.hawaii.edu/records/tuition_fees/tuition.html

College of Education Scholarships

https://coe.hawaii.edu/funding/

Veterans Affairs

https://manoa.hawaii.edu/records/veterans/