Physical Education, Associate in Science
The Major in Physical Education is designed to develop a strong base of knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for further study and/or pursuit of a career. The program prepares students for careers in physical therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology, sports management, motor learning, sports psychology, personal fitness training and sports medicine. Employment opportunities include educational institutions, commercial/corporate health facilities, private and public fitness and sports centers, recreation departments, and working with sports teams.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Program completers will understand human anatomy and physiology pertaining to major body systems.
- Program completers with have the knowledge to understand and assess the health, fitness, and basic nutritional aspects of physical aspects of physical education.
- Program completers will identify the psychological aspects and dynamics of individual and team sports.
- Program completers will have the skills and knowledge needed to transfer to university level programs with a comprehensive foundation in physical education.
General Education
Complete one of the following general education patterns:
- San Joaquin Delta College Associate Degree General Education (AA-GE) pattern (24 units)
- California State University General Education (CSU-GE) pattern (40 units)
- Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum - CSU Version (IGETC-CSU) pattern (37 units)
Students are advised to double-count courses in the major to also satisfy general education when possible. Course subject credit will be awarded in satisfaction of major and lower division general education requirements, but the units will only be counted once in computing the total number of units for the degree.
Major Requirements - Restricted Electives
Complete 18 units
Area A - Complete 6 units selected from:
H ED 001
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Health Education
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3
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H ED 030
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Community First Aid and Safety
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2
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H ED 031
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Emergency Responder
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3
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PETHEORY 042V
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Theory and Application of Weight Training
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3
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PETHEORY 048
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Physiology of Fitness and Sport Performance
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3
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PETHEORY 049
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Psychology of Fitness and Sport Performance
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3
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PETHEORY 051
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Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription
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3
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PETHEORY 052
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Nutrition for Fitness and Sport Performance
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3
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Area B - Complete 4 units selected from:
ATH 001
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Off Season Sports Conditioning
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0.5-1.5
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PEACTIV 001D
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Swim Training and Conditioning
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0.5-1
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PEACTIV 012A
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Individual Conditioning I
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1.5
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PEACTIV 014A
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Weight Training I
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1.5
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Area C - Complete 8 units selected from:
ATH 042
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Off Season Wrestling
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0.5-1.5
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ATH 044
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Off Season Soccer
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0.5-1.5
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ATH 045
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Off Season Baseball
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0.5-1.5
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ATH 046
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Off Season Football
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0.5-1.5
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ATH 050
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Soccer Team: Men
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3
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ATH 051
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Water Polo Team: Men
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3
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ATH 052
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Football Team: Men
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3
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ATH 053
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Cross Country Team: Men
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3
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ATH 054
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Baseball Team: Men
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3
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ATH 055
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Golf Team: Men
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3
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ATH 056
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Basketball Team: Men
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1.5
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ATH 057
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Track Team: Men
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3
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ATH 058
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Wrestling Team: Men
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3
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ATH 060
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Swimming and Diving Team: Men
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3
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ATH 061
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Soccer Team: Women
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3
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ATH 062
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Volleyball Team: Women
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3
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ATH 063
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Swimming and Diving Team: Women
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3
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ATH 064
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Basketball Team: Women
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1.5
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ATH 065
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Softball Team: Women
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3
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ATH 068
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Track Team: Women
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3
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ATH 069
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Cross Country Team: Women
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3
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PEACTIV 001A
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Introductory Swimming
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1.5
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PEACTIV 010A
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Beginning Fitness Walking
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1
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PEACTIV 022
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Tennis
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0.5-1
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PEACTIV 024A
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Volleyball I
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1
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PEACTIV 025A
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Basketball I
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1
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PEACTIV 031A
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Beginning Bowling
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0.5-1
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PEACTIV 039E
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Adapted Swimming
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0.5-1
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PEACTIV 039F
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Adapted Conditioning
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0.5-1
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PETHEORY 042J
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Theory of Track and Field
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2
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PETHEORY 042K
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Theory of Baseball Offense
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2
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PETHEORY 042L
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Theory of Baseball Defense
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2
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PETHEORY 042M
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Beginning Theory of Offensive Football
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2
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PETHEORY 042O
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Beginning Theory of Defensive Football
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2
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PETHEORY 042Q
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Beginning Coaching of Offensive Football
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1.5
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PETHEORY 042T
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Beginning Coaching of Defensive Football
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1.5
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PETHEORY 050H
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Special Studies: Physical Education
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1-2
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Minimum Major Units Required: 18
Complete all courses with a grade of "C" or better.
Minimum Degree Units Required: 60
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