Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ

Health Fitness

Endorsement Code: 4115

Note: This information is for self-evaluation. It does not determine or validate eligibility to apply. Requirements, passing test scores, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Authorized to Teach

The Health Fitness #4115 endorsement entitles the holder to teach in Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Department of Education (NJDOE)-approved career and technical education (CTE) courses in the following programs, and programs of study under the following codes.

CTE Program CIP Code
Athletic Training/Trainer 51.0913
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
31.0505
Physical Fitness Technician
31.0507

Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Bachelor’s degree program or higher that is approved by the , or its successor.

Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience

This option is not available.

Option 3: Employment Experience Only

Candidates with employment or self-employment experience only are not eligible to apply for this teaching endorsement.

  • Administration in athletic training
  • Athletic training biomechanics
  • Athletic training diagnosis and acute management
  • Athletic training therapeutic modalities
  • Care of emergencies, trauma and disease
  • Health and rehabilitation sciences
  • Kinesiology and body movement
  • Medical terminology
  • Motor learning
  • Musculoskeletal screening and corrective techniques
  • Pharmacology in allied health
  • Psychosocial aspects of rehabilitation
  • Science of physical activity for healthcare professionals
  • Sports medicine

Candidates must submit a copy their current Athletic Trainer License issued by the Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Athletic Training Advisory Committee.

For more information, visit the website.

Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:

Candidates using option 1 without the GPA exception are not required to have employment experience.

Employment Experience (not self-employed)

The following job titles (Table 1) will be accepted as eligible employment experience as identified in the federal job descriptions.

Table 1: Eligible Job Titles for Employment Experience (not self-employed)
Job Title Job Code
Athletic Trainers 29-9091.00
Exercise Physiologists 29-1128.00
Physical Therapy Assistants 31-2021.00
Physical Therapists
29-1123.00

Self-Employment Experience

The U.S. Census Bureau codes applicable to filing federal taxes for eligible self-employment experience are as follows (Table 2).

Table 2: Eligible Census Bureau Codes for Self-Employment Experience
Job Title Job Code
Offices of Other Health Practitioners 6213