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.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Physical Education, Health and Recreation

General Education Courses (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Literature General Education elective^1,33 credits
Approved Humanities General Education elective^1,36 credits

History (6 hours)

Approved History General Education electives²6 credits

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Approved Behavioral/Social Science Elective¹6 credits

Select two courses from:

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1530♦ - Probability and Statistics

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Electives (13 hours)

³See note below. Select from:

Total Credit Hours 60

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

² See senior institution for history requirements.

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

Note(s):

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 and Social Sciences Division for more information.
Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. For additional information, visit www.ws.edu/academics/technical-ed/computer-competency/.
Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.