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Physical Education, A.S.

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Division Chair: Dr. Andrew Daniel (adaniel@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8185; Faculty Advisor: Dr. Tom Seabourne (tseabourne@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8170

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. These are suggested courses for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in physical education. Transferability and specific requirements can be determined only by the receiving institution. Only college-level courses apply toward completion of this curriculum and the graduation requirements for the A.S.

CIP: 35.0501

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (42 Credit Hours)

Communication

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours. and
Choose one from the following:
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours.

Mathematics

Choose one course from the following:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours.
MATH 1316 - College Trigonometry 3 credit hours.
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics 3 credit hours.
MATH 1325 - Business Calculus 3 credit hours.
MATH 1332 - Contemporary Mathematics 3 credit hours.
MATH 1342 - Introductory Statistics 3 credit hours.
MATH 2412 - Pre-calculus 4 credit hours.
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4 credit hours.

Life and Physical Sciences

Choose two courses from the following:

AGRI 1307 - Agronomy 3 credit hours.
AGRI 1315 - Horticulture 3 credit hours.
AGRI 1319 - Introductory Animal Science 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3 credit hours.
BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1408 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 1409 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy & Physiology I 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy & Physiology II 4 credit hours.
BIOL 2404 - Survey of Anatomy and Physiology 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1406 - Introductory Chemistry (Allied Health Emphasis) 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.
ENVR 1401 - Environmental Science I 4 credit hours.
GEOL 1301 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors I 3 credit hours.
GEOL 1302 - Earth Sciences for Non-Science Majors II 3 credit hours.
PHYS 1401 - General Physics I 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1402 - General Physics II 4 credit hours.
PHYS 1415 - Introduction to Physical Science 4 credit hours.
PHYS 2425 - Advanced Physics I 4 credit hours.
PHYS 2426 - Advanced Physics II 4 credit hours.
If applicable, additional 2 credit hours applied to “Other Degree Requirements”

Language, Philosophy and Culture

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2307 - Introduction to Social and Political Philosophy 3 credit hours
PHIL 2316 - Classical Philosophy 3 credit hours
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

Creative Arts

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - History of the Theatre I 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1311 - Mexican American Fine Arts Appreciation 3 credit hours

American History

Choose one course from the following:
HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2301 - Texas History 3 credit hours.
HIST 2327 - Mexican American History I (to the United States - Mexico War Era) 3 credit hours
HIST 2381 - African American History I 3 credit hours. and
Choose one course from the following:
HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2328 - Mexican American History II (from the United States-Mexico War Era) 3 credit hours
HIST 2382 - African American History II 3 credit hours.

Government/Political Science

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Choose one course from the following:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology 3 credit hours.
COMM 1307 - Introduction to Mass Communications 3 credit hours.
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 credit hours.
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography 3 credit hours.
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography 3 credit hours.
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology 3 credit hours.
SOCI 1301 - Introductory Sociology 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) A

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 1302 - English Composition II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Business Writing 3 credit hours.

Component Area Option (CAO) B

Any approved Core Curriculum Required Courses not also being used to satisfy another core requirement.

Physical Education Concentration (18 Credit Hours)

PHED 1164 - Wellness for a Lifetime 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)
PHED 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology 3 credit hours.
PHED 1304 - Health Education 3 credit hours.
PHED 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness 3 credit hours.
Choose eight courses from the following:
PHED 1105 - Beginning Tennis 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PHED 1106 - Intermediate Tennis 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PHED 1107 - Advanced Tennis 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PHED 1112 - Weight Training and Aerobic Activity 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)
PHED 1114 - Weight Training 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PHED 1115 - Intermediate Weight Training 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PHED 1116 - Advanced Weight Training 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
PHED 1117 - Body Conditioning 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)
PHED 1120 - Karate 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)
PHED 1121 - Intermediate Karate 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)
PHED 1122 - Advanced Karate 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)
PHED 1134 - Walking/Jogging 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)
PHED 1136 - Spinning 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)
PHED 1137 - Intermediate Spinning 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)
PHED 1138 - Advanced Spinning 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)
PHED 1146 - Fitness Boxing 1 credit hour. (Fall, Spring)

Other Degree Requirements

Life and Physical Sciences 2 credit hours (if applicable)

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours