Health, Health and Fitness, and Physical Education (AA, AS, CCP)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and course work must be obtained from regionally accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not designed for transfer) Requirements
HLP,

HSC1101,

HSC2100,

HSC2130,

HSC2140,

HSC2204,

HSC2531


Master’s degree in a Health Education, Physical Education or Health-related field

OR


Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in a Health Education, Physical Education or Health-related field
HSC1010

Master’s degree in Health-related field

OR


Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Health-related field

OR


Bachelor’s degree in a Health-related field and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline
HSC0003*

Specialized training/industry certifications in a Health-related field, and competence gained through work experience. Associate degree or higher desired; minimum academic preparation must be at the same level at which the instructor is teaching.
PEO,

PEP,

PET


Master’s degree in Physical Education or Exercise Physiology

OR


Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Physical Education or Exercise Physiology

*HSC0003/L secondary instructors to have minimum of Basic Life Support Instructor Certification to teach CPR section of course.

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

June 2021 Belinda Mouradian