Physical Education (A.A.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/kinesiology/default.htm
ASSOCIATE OF ART
An Associate in 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.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students demonstrate the four major strokes used in competitive swimming.
- Students differentiate the various academic discipline within the field of physical education.
- Students evaluate a basic performance in individual team sports.
- Students identify the elements of a comprehensive fitness plan.
- Students recognize rules and strategies for various individual and team sports.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| KIN 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3.0 |
| KIN 102 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 3.0 |
| KIN 104 | Fitness and Wellness | 3.0 |
| KIN 110 | Community First Aid and CPR | 3.0 |
| or HED 110 | Community First Aid and CPR | |
| Select one of the following: | 4.0-10.0 | |
| Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Introduction to Human Anatomy and Introduction to Human Physiology 1 | ||
| Human Anatomy and Human Physiology 1 | ||
| Required Activity Courses | 6.0 | |
Select 6 units of the following: | ||
| Activity courses must include at least 1 (one) unit from each of the following 5 (five) areas, for a total of 6 (six) units. | ||
| Aerobic Fitness | ||
| Adapted Independent Exercise (1) | ||
| Adapted Cardiovascular Exercises (1) | ||
| Adapted Group Fitness (1) | ||
| Aerobic Activities (1) | ||
| Low Impact Aerobics (1.5) | ||
| Step Aerobics (1.5) | ||
| Zumba (1) | ||
| Water Aerobics (1) | ||
| Aqua Zumba (1) | ||
| Triathlon Basics (1) | ||
| Basic Training and Physical Conditioning (1) | ||
| Cardio Kickboxing (1.5) | ||
| High-Intensity Interval Training (1.5) | ||
| Cross Training and Fitness Conditioning | ||
| Personal Fitness Program (1.5) | ||
| Physical Fitness Training (1.5) | ||
| Indoor Cycling (1) | ||
| Walking for Fitness (1) | ||
| Walking/Jogging for Fitness (1) | ||
| Jogging, Basics (1) | ||
| Jogging for Fitness, Beginning (1) | ||
| Group Treadmill and Cardio Machine Training (1) | ||
| Jogging for Fitness, Intermediate (1) | ||
| Fitness | ||
| Adapted Strength Training (1) | ||
| Adapted Circuit Weight Training (1) | ||
| Adapted Stretching and Relaxation (1) | ||
| Weight Management (1) | ||
| Body Sculpting (1) | ||
| Ropes, Bands, and Suspension Training (1) | ||
| Stretching and Relaxation (1) | ||
| Cardio Barre Conditioning (1) | ||
or DANC 104 | Cardio Barre Conditioning | |
| Circuit Weight Training, Beginning (1) | ||
| Yoga (1) | ||
| Gentle Yoga (1) | ||
| Meditative – Yoga and Stress Reduction (1) | ||
| PiYo Introduction to Pilates and Yoga (1) | ||
| Pilates Conditioning (1) | ||
| Dance Conditioning and Alignment (1) | ||
or DANC 103 | Dance Conditioning and Alignment | |
| Circuit Weight Training, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Olympic Weights-Power Lifting (2) | ||
| Aquatics 2 | ||
| Adapted Swimming (1) | ||
| Adapted Aquatic Exercise (1) | ||
| Adapted Aquatic Group Fitness (1) | ||
| Swimming, Novice (1) | ||
| Swimming, Beginning (1) | ||
| Water Polo (2) | ||
| Swimming, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Swimming, Advanced (2) | ||
| Team Activities 3 | ||
| Wheelchair Activities (1) | ||
| Adapted Team Sports (1) | ||
| Adapted Soccer (1) | ||
| Badminton, Beginning (1) | ||
| Badminton Fitness and Technique Training (1.5) | ||
| Baseball, Beginning (1) | ||
| Basketball, Novice (1) | ||
| Basketball, Beginning (1) | ||
| Pep Unit (2) | ||
| Cheerleading (2) | ||
| Flag Football (1) | ||
| Futsal-Indoor Soccer (1) | ||
| Soccer, Beginning (1) | ||
| Softball, Beginning (1) | ||
| Volleyball, Introduction (1) | ||
| Volleyball, Beginning (1) | ||
| Badminton, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Baseball, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Basketball, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Basketball, Advanced (2) | ||
| Stunting, Acrobatics, and Tumbling (2) | ||
| Football, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Soccer, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Softball, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Competitive Slow Pitch Softball (1) | ||
| Volleyball, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Volleyball, Advanced (2) | ||
| Individual Activities | ||
| Fitness for Student's with Disabilities (1) | ||
| Introduction to Adaptive Dance (1) | ||
or DANC 102 | Introduction to Adaptive Dance | |
| Adapted Individual Sports (1) | ||
| Personal Self Defense (1) | ||
| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (1) | ||
| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Conditioning (1) | ||
| Tae Kwon Do, Beginning (1.5) | ||
| Mixed Martial Arts (1) | ||
| Bowling, Beginning (1) | ||
| Golf, Beginning (1) | ||
| Tennis, Introduction (1) | ||
| Tennis, Beginning (1) | ||
| Wrestling, Beginning (1) | ||
| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Tae Kwon Do, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Bowling, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Golf, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Tennis, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Tennis, Advanced (2) | ||
| Introduction to Adaptive Dance (1) | ||
or PEX 104D | Introduction to Adaptive Dance | |
| Introduction to Dance Movement (3) | ||
| Beginning Ballet (2) | ||
| Intermediate Ballet (2) | ||
| Advanced Ballet (2) | ||
| Dance, Modern, Beginning (2) | ||
| Dance, Modern, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Dance, Modern Advanced (2) | ||
| Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World (2) | ||
| Commercial Dance Foundations (2) | ||
| Contemporary Dance (2) | ||
| Liturgical Dance (2) | ||
| Latin Social Dance (2) | ||
| Middle Eastern Dance (2) | ||
| African Dance (2) | ||
| Hip Hop Dance I (2) | ||
| Introduction to Ballroom Dance (2) | ||
| Hip Hop Dance II (2) | ||
| Ballet Folklorico (2) | ||
| Latin Dance Performance (2) | ||
| Heels Dance Class (2) | ||
| Dance Improvisation (2) | ||
| PE Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3.0 | |
| Sports Officiating for Football (1) | ||
| Sports Officiating for Men's and Women's Basketball (1) | ||
| Sports Officiating for Baseball (1) | ||
| Sports Officiating for Men's and Women's Track and Field (1) | ||
| Theory of Coaching (3) | ||
| Theory of Coaching Baseball (2) | ||
| Theory of Coaching Softball (2) | ||
| Women in Sports (3) | ||
or WGS 108 | Women in Sports | |
| Sports Psychology (3) | ||
| Measurement and Interpretation of Fitness (3) | ||
| Programs and Principles of Conditioning (3) | ||
| Anatomical Movement Analysis (3) | ||
| Lower Extremity Injury Assessment and Reconditioning (2) | ||
| Upper Extremity Injury Assessment and Reconditioning (2) | ||
| Athletic Injury Taping, Bandaging and Immobilization (1) | ||
| Sport Management (3) | ||
| Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Wellness (3) | ||
| Dance Appreciation (3) | ||
| History of Dance (3) | ||
| Dance and Technology (3) | ||
| Dance Teaching Methods (3) | ||
| Total Units | 25-31 | |
- 1
(A&P 150 & 151 or A&P 200 & AP 201 recommended for transfer students)
- 2
Participation in Intercollegiate Swimming or Water Polo will satisfy this requirement
- 3
Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics excluding swimming and water polo will fulfill this requirement
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
In order to qualify for an A.A. degree in Physical Education the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of the A.A. degree general education and proficiency requirements;
- Completion of a minimum of 60-degree applicable units;
- Completion of at least 25 units of physical education coursework from the following;
- Required Core Courses (16/20/22 units)
- Required Activity Courses (6 units)
- Required PEX Elective Courses (3 units)
Recommended General Education Electives
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC 101 | General Introductory Psychology | 3.0 |
| HED 100 | Contemporary Health Problems | 3.0 |
| SOC 101 | Introductory Sociology Principles | 3.0 |