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Courses & Requirements
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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