Kinesiology
The minor in Lifetime Activity Programming and Leadership at UNH offers practical training in physical activity instruction and program management. Here you'll be able to develop expertise across multiple areas—from skill-based movement instruction to youth program leadership and health promotion.
With a focus on hands-on teaching experience, leadership development, and facilitation skills, this program prepares you for success in working with diverse age groups in physical activity settings. Through movement-based coursework and practical applications, you'll develop the essential skills needed to become an effective teacher, counselor, or program director in sport and physical activity programs.
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This minor is for students interested in working with children, youth and young adults in physical activity settings. Many of the classes are skill-and movement-based and are designed to help you to be a better teacher, counselor, or program director. The courses are also intended to hone your skills as a leader and facilitator so you can bring your knowledge of sport, physical activity and health to the populations you want to work with.
At UNH, you’ll have the opportunity to take courses in several different programs, including health and physical education, outdoor leadership and management, and the lifetime activity program. You can tailor these courses to meet your specific needs and interests while participating in activity-based and leadership classes.
The minor in Lifetime Activity Programming and Leadership is for students with an interest in working with youth in out-of-school activity settings such as before or after school programs, summer camps, outdoor/adventure settings, etc. The majority of courses will engage students in purposeful movement and will be physically engaging. Each course will have a teaching component that prepares students to facilitate the various activities with young people in a wide-range of environments.
Academic policies related to Minors.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HPE 655 | Middle School and Secondary Physical Education Pedagogy | 4 |
| HPE 781 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Education | 4 |
| HPE 601 | Foundations of Lifetime Physical Activity | 3 |
| HPE 603 | Game On! Playing and Leading Team Sports and Activities | 3 |
| HPE 676 | Adventure Activities | 3 |
| Electives | ||
| Select two courses from the following: | 4-6 | |
OUT 539 | Artificial Climbing Wall Management | |
OUT 542 | Sea Kayaking | |
OUT 551 | Adventure Programming: Backcountry Based Experience | |
OUT 552 | Adventure Programming: Water Based Experiences | |
LAP 500 Level Course | ||
| Total Credits | 21-23 | |