Physical Education (AA.PHYED)

This program follows Math Pathway #1. Math requirements for a specific major may vary from one institution to another. Please consult with an academic counselor or academic advisor to confirm the pathway that is applicable to your major and transfer institution.
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
ENG-120
Composition I

ENG-120
Composition I

Students will study the writing process by reading essays that illustrate a variety of rhetorical strategies, analyzing writing tasks and texts, and writing, revising, and editing short essays.

Course Outline
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3.0
PED-183
Intro to Physical Education

PED-183
Intro to Physical Education

Focuses on the general scope, purpose, history, growth, and development of Physical Education.

Course Outline
3.0
MAT-125
Statistics

MAT-125
Statistics

Application of elementary principles of descriptive statistics including frequency distribution, graphical presentation, measures of center, location and variation. Elements of probability, sampling techniques, binomial and normal distribution, correlation/regression and hypothesis testing. Graphing calculator and Excel required.

Course Outline
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Mathematics (IAI M)

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Mathematics (IAI M)



3.0
BIO-100
Bio Science I

BIO-100
Bio Science I

This course provides an introduction to the fundamental processes and structures common to all living things along with their applications to society.

Course Outline
4.0
HUM-150
Humanities Through the Arts

HUM-150
Humanities Through the Arts

Students will survey the human condition as revealed through the arts, including an examination of painting, sculpture, architecture, literature, drama, film, photography, and music.

Course Outline
3.0

Semester Totals

16.0
Second Semester
ENG-121
Composition II

ENG-121
Composition II

Students will learn how to find, use, assess and document research sources, producing an extended writing project based primarily on library research.

Course Outline
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3.0
PED-185
B-Ball/V-Ball Sports Officiate

PED-185
B-Ball/V-Ball Sports Officiate

Focuses on the general scope of sports officiating. Successful completion of the class allows the student to write IHSA for the officials exam.

Course Outline
3.0
CHM-101
Physical Science II

CHM-101
Physical Science II

An introductory discussion of chemical principles. Presents a balance between basic knowledge needed to understand the uses of chemicals and applications of chemicals in everyday life.

Course Outline
3.0
BIO-225
Human Ana/Phys I

BIO-225
Human Ana/Phys I

This course employs the regional approach to human structure and function using human cadavers. First of a two course sequence for allied health majors.

Course Outline
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4.0
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Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S)

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Social/Behavioral Science (IAI S)



3.0

Semester Totals

16.0
SECOND YEAR
First Semester
Hours
SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication

SPE-111
Intro to Speech Communication

Focuses on the fundamental principles and methods of selection, analyzing, organizing, developing and communicating information, evidence, and points of view to audiences.

Course Outline
3.0
PED-172
Bsc Act Elem/Sec Child

PED-172
Bsc Act Elem/Sec Child

Focuses on games and activities for elementary and secondary level including body mechanics, basic exercises and rhythms. Includes team games for secondary level.

Course Outline
2.0
ART-250
Understanding Art

ART-250
Understanding Art

A survey of the visual arts from Ancient to contemporary times, an understanding the major cultural and historical relationships to the art forms.

Course Outline
3.0
POS-160
American National Government

POS-160
American National Government

The fundamental principles of the American Government are summarized. Such topics as federalism, civil liberties, citizenship, parties and elections, the Presidency, Congress, Judiciary, and national policies and politics are discussed within the framework of the American Constitutional system.

Course Outline
3.0
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Elective

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Elective



2.0
PED-244
Kinesiology

PED-244
Kinesiology

The study of functional musculoskeletal anatomy, muscle actions, and the laws of physics used in the performance of human motion.

Course Outline
4.0

Semester Totals

17.0
Second Semester
PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

PSY-271
Intr/Psychology

Focuses on psychology as a science, introducing Concepts, research methods and research in a variety of subfields, including neuroscience, sensation and perception, consciousness, learning and memory, cognition, motivation and emotion, development, personality, disorders and therapy, and social psychology.

Course Outline
3.0
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Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H)

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Humanities and Fine Arts (IAI H)



3.0
PED-285
Fitness for Life

PED-285
Fitness for Life

An individual approach to assist students to develop a lifetime of wellness through fitness. The course includes a thorough physical fitness/risk factor assessment battery. Students will be required 2 hours of physical workout a week.

Course Outline
3.0
HED-200
Principles of Health

HED-200
Principles of Health

This course is designed to explore the most important health issues current and past. Helping students to make responsible decisions that will affect them throughout their life. Focus will be on interrelating behavior with one's own health decisions.

Course Outline
3.0
PED-152
Theory of Motor Learning

PED-152
Theory of Motor Learning

Provides a study of the different theories of the acquisition of motor skills and the nature of human locomotion.

Course Outline
3.0

Semester Totals

15.0

Total Program Hours

64.0
Suggested Electives
EDU-100
Introduction to Education

EDU-100
Introduction to Education

An overview of the American education system. Social, historical and philosophical foundations give perspective to an examination of current issues, policies and trends in the field of education, including cultural diversity. A 30 hours practical lab is required for this course.

Course Outline
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3.0
PED ---
Skill Classes

PED ---
Skill Classes



4.0
PED ---
Technique of Classes

PED ---
Technique of Classes



4.0