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.
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Employment experience is only required if the candidate is obtaining certification using one of the following:
- Grade point average (GPA) exception under Option 1: Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Option 2: Associate Degree with Employment Experience
- Option 3: Employment Experience Only
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.
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).
Job Title | Job Code |
---|---|
Offices of Other Health Practitioners | 6213 |