Program Overview

The Physical Education major may be used as the basis for careers in teaching/coaching (K-12, Community College, University, Professional), adaptive physical education, athletic training, exercise science and fitness, athletic and sports management, sports psychology, sports information, sports marketing, youth sports camp/sports program management, fitness center management, personal training.

Course topics include the field of physical education, basic human kinetics, sports and exercise psychology, and the historical influences and impacts on the field of physical education. Completion of this degree will provide students a foundation to build knowledge in their selected field of physical education and other related areas, such as kinesiology, personal training, exercise science, and others.

Students intending to earn a Bachelor's degree in physical education/kinesiology should consult early with counselors and current catalogs of the college/university to which they plan to transfer. Specific requirements vary; however institutions usually require that students complete a core of basic sciences and physical education courses as well as general education requirements prior to transfer.

Program Requirements

Required Core Courses (16 units) Units
BIOL 130 Human Biology 3 units
BIOL 250 Human Anatomy 4 units
KINE 101 Introduction to Kinesiology 3 units
PSYC 100 General Psychology 3 units
KINE 305 Health-Related Fitness and Wellness 3 units
Plus a minimum of 1 unit from each of 3 different areas from the following (3 units): Units
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (ADAP): Units
ADAP 358 Adapted Strength Development 0.5 - 1 units
ADAP 359 Balance and Functional Movement for the Physically Limited 0.5 - 1 units
COMBATIVES (COMB): Units
COMB 105.1 Jiu Jitsu I 0.5 - 1 units
COMB 105.2 Jiu Jitsu II 0.5 - 1 units
COMB 105.3 Jiu Jitsu III 0.5 - 1 units
COMB 301 Beginning Wrestling 0.5 - 1 units
COMB 302 Intermediate Wrestling 0.5 - 1 units
COMB 401.1 Self Defense I 0.5 - 2 units
COMB 401.2 Self Defense II 0.5 - 2 units
COMB 401.3 Self Defense III 0.5 - 2 units
COMB 401.4 Self Defense IV 0.5 - 2 units
DANCE (DANC): Units
DANC 121.1 Contemporary Modern Dance I 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 121.2 Contemporary Modern Dance II 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 121.3 Contemporary Modern Dance III 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 121.4 Contemporary Modern Dance IV 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 130.1 Jazz Dance I: Lyrical, Pop & Broadway 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 130.2 Jazz Dance II – Lyrical, Pop and Broadway 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 130.3 Jazz Dance III – Lyrical, Pop and Broadway 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 130.4 Jazz Dance IV – Lyrical, Pop and Broadway 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 140.1 Ballet I 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 140.2 Ballet II 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 140.3 Ballet III 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 140.4 Ballet IV 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 330.1 Creative Dance I 0.5 - 1 units
DANC 330.2 Creative Dance II 0.5 - 1 units
DANC 330.3 Creative Dance III 0.5 - 1 units
DANC 330.4 Creative Dance IV 0.5 - 1 units
DANC 350.1 Cardio Dance I 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 350.2 Cardio Dance II 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 350.3 Cardio Dance III 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 350.4 Cardio Dance IV 0.5 or 1 units
FITNESS (FITN): Units
FITN 106 Varsity Conditioning 0.5 - 2 units
FITN 107 Intercollegiate Fitness 0.5 - 2 units
FITN 112.1 Cross Training I 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 112.2 Cross Training II 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 112.3 Cross Training III 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 112.4 Cross Training IV 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 116.1 Body Conditioning I 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 116.2 Body Conditioning II 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 116.3 Body Conditioning III 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 116.4 Body Conditioning IV 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 199.1 Interactive Cardiovascular Fitness I 2 units
FITN 199.2 Interactive Cardiovascular Fitness II 2 units
FITN 201.1 Weight Training I 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 201.1 Weight Training I 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 201.3 Weight Training III 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 201.4 Weight Training IV 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 219.1 Core Fitness Training I 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 219.2 Core Fitness Training II 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 219.3 Core Fitness Training III 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 219.4 Core Fitness Training IV 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 301.1 Indoor Cycling I 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 301.2 Indoor Cycling II 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 301.3 Indoor Cycling III 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 301.4 Indoor Cycling IV 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 304.1 Walking Fitness I 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 304.2 Walking Fitness II 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 304.3 Walking Fitness III 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 304.4 Walking Fitness IV 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 305.1 Cardiovascular Development - Running Emphasis I 0.5 - 2 units
FITN 305.2 Cardiovascular Development - Running Emphasis II 0.5 - 2 units
FITN 305.3 Cardiovascular Development - Running Emphasis III 0.5 - 2 units
FITN 305.4 Cardiovascular Development - Running Emphasis IV 0.5 - 2 units
FITN 332.1 Stretching and Flexibility I 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 332.2 Stretching and Flexibility II 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 332.3 Stretching and Flexibility III 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 332.4 Stretching and Flexibility IV 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 334.1 Yoga I 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 334.2 Yoga II 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 334.3 Yoga III 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 334.4 Yoga IV 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 335.1 Pilates I 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 335.2 Pilates II 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 335.3 Pilates III 0.5 - 1 units
FITN 335.4 Pilates IV 0.5 - 1 units
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS (INDV): Units
INDV 101.1 Archery I 0.5 - 2 units
INDV 101.2 Archery II 0.5 - 2 units
INDV 101.3 Archery III 0.5 - 2 units
INDV 101.4 Archery IV 0.5 - 2 units
INDV 121.1 Badminton I 0.5 - 1 units
INDV 121.2 Badminton II 0.5 - 1 units
INDV 121.3 Badminton III 0.5 - 1 units
INDV 121.4 Badminton IV 0.5 - 1 units
INDV 251.1 Tennis I 0.5 - 1 units
INDV 251.2 Tennis II 0.5 - 1 units
INDV 251.3 Tennis III 0.5 - 1 units
INDV 251.4 Tennis IV 0.5 - 1 units
KINESIOLOGY (KINE): Units
KINE 305 Health-Related Fitness and Wellness 3 units
KINE 301 Introduction to Personal Training 3 units
KINE 302 Introduction to Sport Nutrition 3 units
KINE 330 Introduction to Sports Psychology 3 units
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.): Units
P.E. 105 The Student-Athlete Experience 2 units
TEAM SPORTS (TEAM): Units
TEAM 105 Advanced Baseball 2 units
TEAM 111.1 Basketball I 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 111.2 Basketball II 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 111.3 Basketball III 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 111.4 Basketball IV 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 112 Basketball: Advanced Competition Strategies 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 116 Basketball: Individual Skill Development 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 132.1 Flag Football I 0.5 - 2 units
TEAM 132.2 Flag Football II 0.5 - 2 units
TEAM 132.3 Flag Football III 0.5 - 2 units
TEAM 132.4 Flag Football IV 0.5 - 2 units
TEAM 141.1 Soccer I 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 141.2 Soccer II 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 141.3 Soccer III 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 141.4 Soccer IV 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 148.1 Indoor Soccer I 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 148.2 Indoor Soccer II 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 148.3 Indoor Soccer III 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 148.4 Indoor Soccer IV 0.5 - 1 units
TEAM 188 Volleyball Theory: Defense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 189 Volleyball Theory: Offense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 190 Baseball Theory: Defense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 191 Baseball Theory: Offense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 192 Men's Basketball Theory: Defense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 193 Men's Basketball Theory: Offense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 194 Women's Basketball Theory: Defense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 195 Women's Basketball Theory: Offense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 196 Men's Soccer Theory: Defense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 197 Men's Soccer Theory: Offense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 198 Women's Soccer Theory: Defense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 199 Women's Soccer Theory, Offense 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 201 Men's Wrestling Theory 1.5 - 3 units
TEAM 203 Women's Wrestling Theory 1.5 - 3 units
VARSITY SPORTS (VARS): Units
VARS 100 Varsity Baseball 3 units
VARS 110 Men’s Varsity Basketball 1.5 units
VARS 150 Men’s Varsity Soccer 3 units
VARS 200 Varsity Wrestling 3 units
VARS 300 Women's Varsity Basketball 1.5 units
VARS 340 Women’s Varsity Volleyball 3 units
VARS 342 Beach Volleyball 3 units
VARS 350 Women's Varsity Badminton 3 units
VARS 360 Women’s Varsity Soccer 3 units
VARS 390 Women's Varsity Wrestling 3 units
Total Required Major Units: 19

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.