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Physical Education Concentration – Associate of Arts

Graduation Checksheet (MS Word)

Complete lower-division general education requirements while preparing for a four-year degree in physical education.  Complete this program by taking a combination of day, evening and weekend classes.

What can I do with this degree?
Career Options:  While this degree is not intended for direct employment, you might seek employment as a coach or an official.

Academic Options:  Transfer to a university to pursue a bachelor's degree in physical education.  Pursue a Coaching Certificate or a Fitness Professional Certificate.

Locations:  West Campus

Department/Contact Information:  Division Dean: 206-6783, Lead Faculty: 206-6685

REQUIRED COURSES
Complete an Associate of Arts degree, including all required General Education and Core courses.  Include the following courses when selecting transferable credits.  The requirements below are for direct transfer to The University of Arizona.  Students who started the program in an earlier catalog should contact an advisor at The University of Arizona.  Students planning to transfer to Arizona State University or Northern Arizona University should speak to an advisor prior to completing the Core courses.

Course # Course Title Credits
Complete the following courses:
FSS 234 Fundamentals of Exercise Science * 3
FSS 243 Teaching Physical Activities 3
FSS 279 Motor Development 2
MAT 151 College Algebra 4
POS 210 National and State Constitutions 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology 4
LANGUAGE**

* A combination of BIO 202IN and BIO 202IN may be substituted for FSS 234

** UA requires completion of a second language at the second-semester level.  ASU requires completion of a language at the fourth-semester level.