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2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
2016-2017 Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physical Education, Health and Recreation


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Physical Education, Health, and Recreation offers educational, sports, and fitness activity classes with the emphasis on “Fitness for Life.” The curriculum is designed to meet the physical, social and emotional needs of students.

This program is designed for the student who does intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Physical Education, Health and Recreation

Recommended Full-Time Schedule


The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, completion of computer competency and your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

1General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

2See senior institution for history requirements.

3Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Notes:

• Walters State students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. Students must take INFS 1010, BUSN 1360 or AGRM 2630/2631 or successfully complete a Computer Competency Exam. The Computer Competency exam does not provide course credit. Consult your advisor. See www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/ for additional information.

•Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

•Additional coursework and activity courses will need to be taken to prepare for transfer to some four-year institutions. See your advisor in the Behavioral/Social Sciences Division for more information.

 

First Year


Fall Term (13 semester credit hours)


Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)


Second Year


Fall Term (16 semester credit hours)


Spring Term (16 semester credit hours)


Program Degree Requirements - A.S. Physical Education, Health and Recreation


General Education Courses (41 hours)


Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)


Approved Literature General Education elective1,3 3 credits
Approved Humanities General Education elective1,3 6 credits

History (6 hours)


Approved History General Education electives2 6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)


Approved Behavioral/Social Science Elective1 6 credits

Total Credit Hours 60


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