An Associate or Baccalaureate degree in physical education or related field; 2. Certification and/or advanced achievement in the content area and/or as a health fitness instructor from a credible national organization, board or accrediting body; 3. Professional performance, honors, awards, or significant recognition that indicates the individual's level of discipline-based content knowledge; or 4. Other demonstrated competencies and achievements relevant to the content of the course. UNM Gallup instructors are responsible for all aspects of any class they are teaching including but not limited to meeting with the class during assigned times that may include online, evenings and/or weekends, content delivery, assignment development, grading assignments, reporting of grades, and assessment of student learning as outlined by the department chair.