Physical Education

A student majoring in physical education may pursue work as a K-12 teacher, a recreation director, fitness trainer, athletic coach, sports trainer, or in other related fields. In planning for transfer to a four-year school students should check specific requirements at the school of their choice and include selection of a minor area of study along with a physical education major.

General Education Requirements

Students must complete the college core requirements consisting of 34 credit hours and a minimum of nine additional credits in AS disciplines for an Associate of Science degree or nine additional credits in AA disciplines for an Associate of Arts degree.

Degree Requirements

• 20 credits completed at DCC
• 2.00 (C) grade point average
• Minimum of 60 total credits

• Suggested Courses Credits (some may satisfy Core Requirements)
• BI101 General Biology I 3
• BI111 General Biology I Lab 1
• BI102 General Biology II 3
• BI112 General Biology II Lab 1
• BI201 Human Anatomy/Physiology I 3
• BI211 Human Anatomy/Physiology I Lab 1
• BI202 Human Anatomy/Physiology II 3
• BI212 Human Anatomy/Physiology II Lab 1
• CD231 Drugs/Pharmacology/Society/Human Behavior 3
• HL203 Personal Health and First Aid 3
• HU201 Humanities I 3
• HU202 Humanities II 3
• PE211 Sports Officiating 2
• PE250 Team/Individual Sports 2
• PE260 Basketball Techniques 2
• PY103 General Psychology 3
• PY203 Developmental Psychology 3
• PY235 Educational Psychology 3
• SO103 Principles of Sociology 3
• Physical Ed Activity Courses

The courses listed above are reflective of those most commonly required in preparation for transfer to another college or university. When selecting courses, students should consult the catalog of the school to which they intend to transfer.

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