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A.S., Physical Education

(60 credits)

Intended for articulation to Augsburg College, St. Cloud State University, or Winona State University

Purpose: The purpose of this degree is to prepare students to seamlessly transfer into a four-year teaching program in Physical Education. Students will gain knowledge of the human body systems and their adaptations due to exercise, exercise prescription and wellness management. Students may also use this degree to work in the fitness industry.

Physical Education Curriculum (30 credits)

(Physical Education course descriptions)

EDU 1191 Intro to Urban Education, 3cr
BIOL 2201 Anatomy and Physiology¹, 4cr
PHED 1100 Intro to Physical Education, 2cr
PHED 1109 Weight Training², 2cr
PHED 2100 Anatomical Kinesiology and Biomechanics, 3cr
HLTH 1120 Personal and Community Health, 3cr
HLTH 1125 First Aid: Responding to Emergencies, 3cr
HLTH 1130 Drug Use and Abuse, 3cr
HLTH 1155 Lifetime Fitness, 2cr
Electives: any HLTH or PHED courses² or BIOL 2202, 5cr

1. Prerequisite of BIOL 1120 or 1154 or high school biology in the last 3 years.

2. Students are required to do a capstone project for all PHED activity courses. See the instructor for specific requirements.

Liberal Arts Curriculum (30 credits)

ENG 1108 Writing and Research Skills, 4cr
COMM 1110 Public Speaking, 3cr
Goals 3-4 Completed in Physical Education curriculum
Goal 5 Any course¹, 3cr
Goal 6 Any course¹, 3cr
Goals 7-10 Any course¹, 3cr
Liberal Arts electives^1,2, 14cr

1. See counselor for appropriate selections for your intended transfer institution.
2. Includes MnTC courses, world language courses, CJS 1150, 1152, 1154, 1156, 1158, INTS 1000, 1101, MUSC 1105, STSK 1101, and THTR 1161.

For more information call an admissions representative at 651/450-3000 or send us your question.