Physical Education & Athletics

The Division provides the opportunity for individuals and groups to learn skills, develop total fitness, and participate in activities that provide carry-over interests, physiological results, and wholesome social interchange. Lower division curricula for majors is dependent upon California university and out-of-state university requirements.

Physical Education A.A. or A.S. Degree

The Physical Education A.A./A.S. degree provides students with the opportunity to meet the requirements for transferring to four-year colleges in the areas of Physical Education, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, and Athletic Training. The program in Physical Education outlined below is typical of lower-division requirements for four-year colleges and universities; some requirements vary from college to college. Students are advised to meet with a counselor before selecting courses for appropriate campus specific course requirements.

TRANSFER MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Health Education, Recreation, Physical Education, and Athletics are available in the Counseling Center. Students should consult a counselor and the appropriate college catalog for other transfer requirements. Catalogs of California and out-of-state colleges are located in the Library and the Counseling Center. Four-year graduates in Health Education, Recreation, Physical Education, and Athletics qualify for employment in private industry and recreational agencies and are prepared to seek teaching credentials in elementary or secondary education.