Exercise Science/Physical
Education Program
Diverse Curriculum Offered
Program
Overview
Exercise Science/Physical Education is a discipline which focuses on the process
through which individuals develop optimal physical, mental and
social skills through regular physical activity. Exposure to varieties
of movement experiences nurtures the development of active lifestyles
necessary to achieve wellness objectives which improve the quality
of life.
Program
Emphasis
The Exercise Science/Physical Education department offers a diverse curriculum
which includes lower division theory courses designed for those
who want to complete their Associate in Arts degree in Physical
Education and transfer to an institution of higher learning. An
additional component includes a basic instruction program which
provides students a wide variety of movement experiences for the
development of physical activity skills and knowledge necessary
for lifetime wellness. Finally, an intercollegiate
program, offers performance-oriented students opportunities for
competition.
Academic
Program
Associate
in Arts Degree:
Physical Education
Transfer Option
|
Courses
Required for the Major |
Units
|
| PHYE
166, Weight Training |
1
|
| PHYE
241, Introduction to Physical Ed |
2
|
|
Select
four units from: |
| Physical
Education 103-167 |
4
|
BIOL
107, General Biology, Lecture & Lab (See catalog for
course titles and descriptions) |
4
|
| SOCO
101, Principles of Sociology |
3
|
|
Total
Units |
18
|
Recommended
electives: Physical Education 240, 243 or any activity course;
Psychology 101, 258.
See
the City College Catalog and/or a counselor for more transfer
information.
|
Most career
options directly related to exercise science/physical education require
baccalaureate degrees and some may require graduate degrees.
Some
of the career options in exercise science/physical education include: athletic
administrator; athletic trainer; coach; health/sport club manager;
health and safety director; public, private or nonprofit organization
recreation director; resort activities director; sports journalist
and teacher.
Students earning the Associate in Arts degree in
Physical Education may find employment at assistant level positions
in the K12 school system, the fitness industry or recreational
settings.
San Diego
City College offers some of the most updated and new
fitness classes. Some of which include Hip Hop, Dance,
Kick-Boxing and Martial Arts, Yoga and Pilates activities, Senior
Fitness, and all
sorts of individual and team sports. Please check our class
schedule for
more specific information.
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