PE And Health Endorsements
PE And Health Endorsements
Program Overview
These two endorsements are designed for K-12 teachers and were created in partnership with Utah State Board of Education (USBE). These not-for-credit courses are ideal for current teachers who are looking to further their careers. These endorsements can be completed in two semesters and translated into 2 credits per class through Altitude-USBE. Upon successful completion of a course, endorsement candidates will receive USBE Credits through their Altitude account.
Funding of up to 50% is available while funds last for eligible participants. Apply here.
PE ENDORSEMENT DESCRIPTION
This program is designed for K-12 educators seeking a PE endorsement from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). Courses include Methods of Teaching Physical Education and Activities, Methods of Teaching PE Skills/Individual Lifetime Activities, Methods of Teaching Fitness for Life, and Adapted PE. As a result of this training, students will be able to develop and implement various physical education lesson plans aligned to the Utah Core Standards and adapted for students with variable physical and cognitive abilities, monitor and evaluate student motor skills progression and exercise physiology in lifetime activities and fitness-for-life activities, develop and evaluate safe and eQective personal fitness plans and how they impact mental, social, physical, and emotional well-being, and integrate adapted physical education skills, movement, and sports that allow students with disabilities to participate with their peers.
HEALTH ENDORSEMENT DESCRIPTION
This program is designed for K-12 educators seeking a health endorsement from USBE. Courses include Methods of Teaching Health; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention; Nutrition, Safety, and Disease Prevention; and Human Development/Human Sexuality. As a result of this training students will be able to develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Core Standards for Human Sexuality, Mental Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Safety, and Disease Prevention, and Substance Abuse Prevention; apply trauma informed teaching practice in lesson development and instruction; examine the eQects of healthy relationships on all aspects of health and wellness.
Fall 2026 Schedule
| Course | Course Title | Course Type | Instructor | Dates | Time / Day | Hours / USBE Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTHE 400 | Methods of Teaching Health | Online | Molly Garfield | 9/08/26 - 10/26/26 | Fully Online | 30 / 2 |
| WTHE 401 | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention | Online | McKenzie Wilson | 9/08/26 - 10/26/26 | Fully Online | 30 / 2 |
| WTHE 402 | Nutrition, Safety, & Disease Prevention | Online | McKenzie Wilson | 10/27/26 - 12/14/26 | Fully Online | 30 / 2 |
| WTHE 403 | Human Development/Sexuality | Online | Molly Garfield | 10/27/26 - 12/14/26 | Fully Online | 30 / 2 |
| WTPE 502 | Methods of Teaching Fitness for Life | Online | Angela Western | 9/08/26 - 10/26/26 | Fully Online | 30 / 2 |
| WTPE 503 | Adapted PE | Online | Daniel Line | 10/27/26 - 12/14/26 | Fully Online | 30 / 2 |
| WTPE 510 | Kinesiology for Activity | Online | Daniel Line | 9/08/26 - 10/26/26 | Fully Online | 30 / 2 |
| WTPE 520 | Methods of Teaching PE | Online | Angela Western | 10/27/26 - 12/14/26 | Fully Online | 30 / 2 |
These classes may qualify for STIT funding (50% discount). Apply here.
Available Courses
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Health Endorsement
WTHE400
Methods of Teaching Health
Credit Hours: 30
Price: $400
WTHE401
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention
Credit Hours: 30
Price: $400
WTHE402
Nutrition, Safety, & Disease Prevention
Credit Hours: 30
Price: $400
WTHE403
Human Development/Sexuality
Credit Hours: 30
Price: $400
PE Endorsement
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Important Info
Students must download the Student Consent for Release of Records form, print, physically sign the document, and scan or send a picture of the signed form along with a current (unexpired) official picture ID when submitting this form in person and online.
Send documents to pdregistration@slcc.edu
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