Physical Education Department

Physical Education — Fitness Associate in Science Degree (FY 2019)

 

The Physical Education — Fitness Associate in Science Degree is designed to educate students that are entering into the fitness industry or those that are interested in coaching, exercise training and fitness training. This degree requires a total of 18-20 units.

 

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1:

Design their own exercise program. 

Outcome 2:

Identify athletic injuries and demonstrate the physical remedy for each. 

Outcome 3:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of how the body’s metabolism is affected by muscle, cardio respiratory, and functional exercise on the body. 
 

 

Required Courses: (13 Units)

Units

ANAT 231 F

General Human Anatomy

4

 

or

BIOL 102 F

Human Biology

3

 

and

BIOL 102LF

Human Biology Laboratory

1

PE 154 F

Fitness Testing With Exercise Prescription

3

PE 235 F

First Aid, CPR, and Safety Education

3

PE 248 F

Psychology of Sport

3

*American Red Cross certification can be substituted at the discretion of the Division. Students must take an additional 3 units from restricted electives

 

 

 

Restricted Electives: (5-7 Units)

Units

ACCT 001 F

Accounting for Small Business

3

FOOD 060 F

Foods for Fitness

2

PE 150 F

Latin Cardiofit

1

PE 182 F

Body Building/Body Development and Weight Lifting

1

PE 236 F

Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries

3

WELL 230 F

The Body-Mind Connection

3

 

 

Total Units

18 – 20