The associate in arts degree option in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Sport Studies is designed for students who want to begin their career preparation for a career in a physical activity profession. Students will study the discipline and sub-disciplines of physical activity and explore the various related career options. The curriculum combined a well rounded educational foundation that maximizes transfer opportunities to physical education, exercise science, pre-physical therapy, athletic training, recreation, coaching, youth development and other sport related degree programs at the baccalaureate level. A minimum of 61/62 credit hours are required for graduation.
Requirements:
| Courses |
Credits |
Comments |
| ENG101 English Composition I |
3 |
|
| ENG102 English Composition II |
3 |
Prerequisite |
| PED161 Introduction to Careers In Physical Education |
3 |
|
| PED164 First Aid & CPR |
3 |
|
| PED162 Foundations of Health & Fitness |
3 |
|
| PSY101 Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
| SOC101 Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
|
Choose One of the Concentrations Below
Physical Education and Recreation Concentration
| Courses |
Credits |
Comments |
| PED114 Introduction to Adventure Education |
3 |
|
| PED170 Teaching Sports Skills |
3 |
|
| BIO101 Human Biology |
3 |
Prerequisite |
| BIO103 Human Nutrition & Health |
3 |
Prerequisite |
| BIO104 Human Nutrition & Health Lab |
1 |
Prerequisite |
| Physical Education Electives |
3 |
Choose course(s) from the following: 2 Credit Courses: PED145, PED146, PED147; 3 Credit Courses: PED168, PED201, EDU101, EDU102, DAN101, DAN131, DAN141, DAN147, COP101 |
| Physical Education Electives |
3 |
Choose course(s) from the following: 2 Credit Courses: PED145, PED146, PED147; 3 Credit Courses: PED168, PED201, EDU101, EDU102, DAN101, DAN131, DAN141, DAN147, COP101 |
| Physical Education Elective |
3 |
Choose ONE from the following PED168, PED201, EDU101, EDU102, COP101 |
OR
Exercise Science & Pre-sports Medicine Concentration
| Courses |
Credits |
Comments |
| PED168 Leading Fitness Activities |
3 |
|
| PED201 Strength & Conditioning |
3 |
|
| BIO115 Physiological Chemistry |
4 |
Prerequisite |
| BIO121 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
Prerequisite |
| BIO122 Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
Prerequisite |
| Exercise Science Elective |
4 |
Choose course(s) from the following: 4 Credit Courses: CHM111, CHM112, CHM121, CHM122, BIO101 and BIO102, BIO103 and BIO104, PHS111, PHS112; 2 Credit Courses: PED145, PED146, PED147 |
AND Complete All Electives:
Electives:
| Courses |
Credits |
Comments |
| Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy/Religion Elective |
3 |
|
| History & Government Electives |
3 |
|
| Literature Electives |
3 |
|
| Humanities Elective |
3 |
|
| Math Electives |
3/4 |
Physical Education and Recreation Concentration: MAT111 or higher. Exercise Science and Pre-Sports Medicine Concentration: MAT130 or higher. |
| Free Electives |
3 |
|
