NECC

LIBERAL ARTS: Physical Education/Fitness/Recreation Option

The associate in arts degree option in Physical Education/Fitness/ Recreation is designed for students who want to study the discipline of physical activity and explore physical education and the various related career options. The liberal arts curriculum combined with physical activity courses allow students to attain a well rounded educational foundation while gaining theoretical knowledge and practical experiences in fitness, health and lifetime sport skills. Students will have the opportunity to transfer to programs at the baccalaureate level. A minimum of 62 credit hours are required for graduation.

Courses
Credits
Comments
Requirements:
ENG101 English Composition I
3
 
ENG102 English Composition II
3
Prerequisite
PED147 Cardiovascular Exercise Modalities, Testing and Prescription
2
(Offered in the Spring)
PED161 Introduction to Careers In Physical Education
3
(Offered in the Fall)
PED162 Foundations of Health & Fitness
3
 
PED164 First Aid & CPR
3
 
PSY101 Introduction to Psychology
3
 
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology
3
 
Electives:
 
Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Electives
6
 
History & Government Electives
6
 
Literature Electives
6
 
Math Electives
6/8
MAT111 or higher
Science Electives
8
Must be lab science
Program Electives
7/8
PED, DAN, or COP

 






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