Studying Health & Physical Education at Calhoun
This program is for those who plan to transfer to senior institutions and pursue a B.S. degree in physical education or related fields. Students using this as a guide toward a four-year program are strongly recommended to contact the senior institution for transferability and satisfaction of prerequisites in the specific program.
General Education Core Requirements
- ENG 101 English Composition I – 3
- ENG 102 English Composition II – 3
- Literature Sequence – 6
- Math 110 Finite Math OR MTH 112 Precalculus Algebra – 3
- SPH 107 Fundamentals of Public Speaking – 3
- Fine Arts Elective – 3
- BIO 103 Principles of Biology I – 4
- BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology I – 4
- History Sequence – 6
- Social & Behavioral Science Electives – 6
(Recommended: Economics, Psychology and/or Sociology)
Total – 41
Major Course Requirements
- CIS Elective(s) (CIS 146 or higher) – 3
- HED 221 Personal Health – 3
- HED 222 Community Health – 3
- HED 226 Wellness OR PED 100 Fundamentals of Fitness – 3
- HED 230 Safety and First Aid OR HED 231 First Aid – 3
- PED 200 Foundations of Physical Education – 3
- PED 120 Techniques of Dual and Individual Sports – 2
- PED — Rhythms – 1
- PED — Team Sport – 1
- PED — Fitness Activity (PED 105, 118, OR 119) – 1
Total – 23
Total General & Major Course Credits – 64
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