Students may earn an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Physical Education. The degree program emphasizes the inter-relatedness of several fields of study. Physical skills and knowledge are acquired through the physical education activity and theory classes.
Offerings in the humanities, social sciences, and biological sciences also prepare the student for a career in physical education.
Career Options
Physical education offers challenging, rewarding careers. Listed below are some of the possibilities, many of which may require training beyond the Associate of Science degree.
Aerobic Instructor
Athletic Director
Athletic Trainer
Coach
Fitness Center Instructor
Personal Trainer
Recreation Coordinator
Sports Administrator
Sports Medicine
Teacher
General Physical Education
| AS Core Curriculum | 45 credit hours | ||||
| Additional Graduation Requirement | 3 credit hours | ||||
| Recommended Electives | 12 credit hours | ||||
| PHED | 1301 | Foundations of Sport and Physical Activity | |||
| PHED | 1304 | Personal Health | |||
| PHED | 1338 | Concepts of Physical Fitness and Wellness | |||
| PHED/DANC | Any activity course | ||||
| BIOL | 2401 | Anatomy and Physiology I | |||
| BIOL | 2402 | Anatomy and Physiology II | |||
| PSYC | 2301 | General Psychology | |||
Sports Management
“Sports Management” refers to the business and operations side of the sports industry. In college athletics or professional sports organizations, for example, sports management professionals may be found performing a wide variety of tasks, including marketing, advertising, ticket sales, ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies, public relations, team travel coordination and ensuring compliance with league rules.
| AS Core Curriculum | 45 credit hours | ||||
| Additional Graduation Requirement | 3 credit hours | ||||
| Recommended Electives | 12 credit hours | ||||
| PHED | 1301 | Foundations of Sport and Physical Activity | |||
| PHED | 1336 | Introduction to Sports Management | |||
| PHED | 1337 | Leadership and Communication in Sport | |||
| ACCT | 2301 | Financial Accounting | |||
| ECON | 2301 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |||
| ECON | 2302 | Principles of Microeconomics | |||
Note: The second digit in a course number indicates the number of credit hours
for that course.
