AA Degree Information

An Associate of Arts degree in Physical Education provides students with an introductory knowledge of the fundamental principles of Physical Education, Physical Activity, Sport, and Exercise, as well as the application of these principles to overall health, wellness, and quality of life. Students also may gain knowledge leading to employment in parks and recreation, fitness, and coaching.  Additionally the degree provides the skills necessary to pursue upper division coursework at a four-year level and the courses are consistent with the transfer requirements.

Associate of Arts Degree Requirements:

In order to qualify for an A.A. degree in Physical Education the following requirements must be met:

  1. Completion of the A.A. degree general education and proficiency requirements;
  2. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree applicable units;
  3. Completion of at least 25 units of physical education coursework from the following;
      1. Required Core Courses, 16/20/22 Units.
      2. Required Activity Courses, 6 Units.
      3. Required PE Elective Courses 3 Units

See Cerritos College Graduation Requirements 

Required Core Courses Units
KIN 100- Introduction to Kinesiology 3
KIN 102- Introduction to Athletic Training 3
KIN 104- Fitness and Wellness 3
HED 110- Community First Aid and CPR 3
A&P 120- Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
or A&P 150- Introduction to Human Anatomy 4
and A&P151 Introduction to Human Physiology 4
or A&P 200   Human Anatomy 5
and A&P 201 Human Physiology 5
KIN 102- Introduction to Athletic Training 3

(A&P 150 & 151 or A&P 200 & AP 201 recommended for transfer students.

REQUIRED ACTIVITY COURSES (6 Units)

Activity courses must include at least 1 unit from each of the following 5 areas, for a total of 6 units.

(1) Aerobic Fitness  
PEX 102 Adapted Cardiovascular Exercise 1
PEX 110 Aerobic Activities 1.5
PEX 111 Low Impact Aerobics 1.5
PEX 112 Step Aerobics 1.5
PEX 116 Water Aerobics 1
PEX 118 Triathlon Basics 1
PEX 119 Basic Training and Physical Conditioning 1
PEX 124 Personal Fitness Program 1
PEX 126 Physical Fitness Training 1.5
PEX 132 Indoor Cycling 1
PEX 138 Walking for Fitness 1
PEX 139 Walking/Jogging for Fitness 1
PEX 140 Jogging, Basics 1
PEX 141 Jogging for Fitness, Beginning 1
PEX 240 Jogging for Fitness, Intermediate 2

 

(2) Fitness  
PEX 103 Adapted Strength Training 1
PEX 104 Adapted Stretching and Relaxation 1
PEX 130 Weight Management 1
PEX 134 Body Sculpting 1
PEX 136 Stretch and Relaxation 1
PEX 145 Circuit Weight Training, Beginning 1
PEX 151 Yoga 1
PEX 152 Gentle Yoga 1
PEX 155 PiYo: Introduction to Pilates and Yoga 1
PEX 156 Pilates Conditioning 1
PEX 157 Pilates Conditioning for Dancers 1
PEX 245 Circuit Weight Training, Intermediate/Advanced 2
PEX 246 Olympic Weights-Power Lifting 2

 

(3) Aquatics  
PEX 105 Adapted Swimming 1
PEX 106 Adapted Aquatic Exercise 1
PEX 184 Swimming, Novice 1
PEX 185 Swimming, Beginning 1
PEX 186 Water Polo 2
PEX 284 Swimming, Intermediate 2
PEX 285 Swimming, Advanced 2

(Participation in Intercollegiate Swimming or Water Polo will satisfy this requirement)

(4) Team Activities  
PEX 101 Wheelchair Activities 1
PEX 107 Adapted Team Sports 1
PEX 161 Badminton, Beginning 1
PEX 162 Badminton, Fitness and Techniques 1.5
PEX 163 Baseball, Beginning 1
PEX 165 Basketball, Novice 1
PEX 166 Basketball, Beginning 1
PEX 171 Cheerleading 2
PEX 172 Flag Football 1
PEX 177 Futsal – Indoor Soccer 1
PEX 178 Soccer, Beginning 1
PEX 181 Softball, Beginning 1
PEX 191 Volleyball, Introduction 1
PEX 192 Volleyball, Beginning 1
PEX 261 Badminton, Intermediate/Advanced 2
PEX 263 Baseball, Intermediate/Advanced 2
PEX 265 Basketball, Intermediate 2
PEX 266 Basketball, Advanced 2
PEX 271 Stunting, Acrobatics, and Tumbling 2
PEX 272 Football, Intermediate/Advanced 2
PEX 278 Soccer, Intermediate/Advanced 2
PEX 281 Softball, Intermediate/Advanced 2
PEX 282 Competitive Slow Pitch Softball 1
PEX 291 Volleyball, Intermediate 2
PEX 292 Volleyball, Advanced 2

(Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics excluding swimming and water polo will fulfill this requirement)

(5) Individual Activities  
PEX 100 Sedentary Activities for Students with Disabilities 1
PEX 108 Adapted Individual Sports 1
PEX 147 Personal Self Defense 1
PEX 149 Tae Kwon Do, Beginning 1
PEX 161 Badminton, Beginning 1
PEX 167 Bowling, Beginning 1
PEX 176 Golf, Beginning 1
PEX 188 Tennis, Introduction 1
PEX 189 Tennis, Beginning 1
PEX 194 Wrestling 1
PEX 249 Tae Kwon Do, Intermediate/Advanced 2
PEX 261 Badminton, Intermediate/Advanced 2
PEX 267 Bowling, Intermediate/Advanced 2
PEX 276 Golf, Intermediate/Advanced 2
PEX 288 Tennis, Intermediate 2
PEX 289 Tennis, Advanced 2
DANC 105 Introduction to Dance Movement 3
DANC 106A Beginning Ballet 2
DANC 106B Intermediate Ballet 2
DANC 108A Dance, Modern, Beginning 2
DANC 108B Dance, Modern, Intermediate 2
DANC 108C Dance, Modern, Advanced 2
DANC 109 Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World 2
DANC 110 Commercial Dance 2
DANC 112 Dance, Contemporary Modern 2
DANC 121 Latin Social Dance 2
DANC 122 Middle Eastern Dance 2
DANC 123 African Dance 2
DANC 124 Introduction to Hip Hop Dance 2
DANC 125 Introduction to Ballroom Dance 2
DANC 126 Hip Hop Dance Trends 2

 

PE ELECTIVE COURSES (3 Units Minimum)  
KIN 120 Sports Officiating for Football 1
KIN 121 Sports Officiating for Men’s and Women’s Basketball 1
KIN 122 Sports Officiating for Baseball 1
KIN 123 Sports Officiating for Men’s and Women’s Track & Field 1
KIN 130 Theory of Coaching 3
KIN 106 Student Athlete in Society 2
KIN 131 Theory of Coaching Baseball 2
KIN 132 Theory of Coaching Softball 2
KIN 108 Women in Sports 3
KIN 200 Sports Psychology 3
KIN 202 Measurement and Interpretation of Fitness 3
KIN 203 Programs and Principles of Conditioning 3
KIN 206 Athletic Injury Assessment and Reconditioning 2
KIN 207 Athletic Injury Taping, Bandaging & Immobilization 1
KIN 211 Sport Management 3
HED 200 Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Physical Conditioning 3
DANC 100 Dance Appreciation 3
DANC 101 History of Dance 3
DANC 132 Dance and Digital Technology 3

 

RECOMMENDED GENERAL EDUCATION ELECTIVES  
PSYC 101 General Introduction to Psychology 3
HED 100 Contemporary Health Problems 3
SOC 101 Introductory Sociology Principles 3

 

Suggested Sequencing

Semester #1  
KIN 100 Introduction to Kinesiology 3
KIN 104 Fitness and Wellness 3
REQUIRED ACTIVITY COURSE(s) 1 or 2

 

Semester #2  
HED 110 First Aid and CPR 3
HED 100 Contemporary Health Problems 3
REQUIRED ACTIVITY COURSE(s) 1 or 2

 

Semester #3  
KIN 102 Introduction to Athletic Training 3
PSYC 101 General Introduction to Psychology 3
REQUIRED ACTIVITY COURSE(s) 1 or 2

 

Semester #4  
A&P 120 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
SOC 101 Introductory Sociology Principles 3
PE ELECTIVE COURSE 3