Physical Education
Program Overview
The associate degree in physical education prepares students to move into a curriculum
in a four-year institution to pursue a baccalaureate degree in such areas as exercise
physiology,
kinesiology, physical therapy and teaching. The physical educator with a baccalaureate
degree is prepared to enter graduate or professional programs of specialized study
such as
adapted physical education, coaching, exercise physiology, physical therapy and education.
The graduate of the AA program in physical education will:
- Demonstrate and evaluate the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and contribute to the prevention of adult related diseases such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
- Synthesize health education information and apply principles of exercise in order to improve personal wellness and longevity.
- Acquire program specific information from various sources with which to better appreciate, analyze, and communicate in different situations, involving diverse individuals and viewpoints.
Location
Hours
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summer: Varies
Physical Fitness Lab (PFL)
Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Swimming Pool
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. & 5 to 7 p.m.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 5 to 7 p.m.
SPOTLIGHT
Mirian Guzman
ECS Student
I want to continue my education and hope one day to obtain my Master's degree and lead my own classroom. Being in college means the world to me, but getting here was not easy. Thanks to the support of my family and close friends and overcoming my own obstacles, I am here and will continue until I meet all my goals."
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