Physical Education (AS)
Associate of Science
Transfer Program
Interest Areas:
- Healthcare
- Soc. Sciences and Human Srvs.
NIC's Physical Education Department provides students with the competence, confidence and motivation necessary to ensure health, fitness, and life-long learning. This program is for students interested in pursuing careers in teaching, coaching, athletic training, recreation, fitness, and health promotion fields. Areas of instruction include: human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise/fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention/treatment, and organizing/leading fitness and recreation programs. The suggested coursework normally fulfills the first half of baccalaureate degree requirements for physical education.
Contact Information:
Physical Education, Dance, and Resort/Recreation Management Division
Winton Hall, Room 132
Phone: (208) 769-3409
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| GEM 1 - Written Communication | 6 | |
| GEM 2 - Oral Communication | 3 | |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing 1 | 3-4 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 6 | |
| GEM 7W - Wellness 2 | 0 | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Program Requirements | ||
| BIOL-207 | Concepts in Human Nutrition   | 3 |
| or PE-224 | Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Exercise | |
| BIOL-175 | Human Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL-227 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | |
| Select 15 credits from the following: | 15 | |
| Foundations of Physical Education | ||
Wellness Lifestyles  | ||
| Fitness Activities and Concepts | ||
| Sports Ethics | ||
| Exercise Physiology | ||
| Sports Psychology | ||
| Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation | ||
| First Aid | ||
| Elective Requirements | ||
| Courses 100-level or higher 3 | 5-7 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
- 1
This General Education Requirement is partially met by the Program Requirements.
- 2
This General Education Requirement is met by the Program Requirements.
- 3
Recommend choosing courses with an Academic Advisor from the Areas of Emphasis according to transfer institution requirements or one of the PE courses not completed above.
Recommended Elective Courses by Areas of Emphasis
Athletic Training/Exercise Science
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL-228 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II With Cadaver | 4 |
| CAOT-179 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| CHEM-101 | Introduction to Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM-111 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| PE-248 | Athletic Injuries-Sports Medicine | 3 |
| PE-250 | Clinical Athletic Training | 3 |
| PE-253 | ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification | 2 |
Coaching
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PE-241C | Coaching Methods: Soccer | 2 |
| PE-241D | Coaching Methods: Softball/Baseball | 2 |
| PE-241E | Coaching Methods: Basketball | 2 |
| PE-241F | Coaching Methods: Wrestling | 2 |
| PE-242 | Sports Officiating | 2 |
| PE-248 | Athletic Injuries-Sports Medicine | 3 |
| PE-253 | ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification | 2 |
K-12 Education
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-201 | Introduction to Teaching | 3 |
| PE-232 | Play and Game Theory | 3 |
| PE-253 | ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification | 2 |
| PE-110/PE-111 Physical Activity Courses | 1-7 | |
Outdoor Recreation
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PE-237A | Wilderness Backpacking | 3 |
| PE-237B | Wilderness Survival | 3 |
| PE-237C | Whitewater Guiding | 3 |
| PE-237D | Mountaineering | 3 |
| PE-237E | Outdoor Programming and Leadership | 3 |
| PE-237F | Outdoor Navigation | 3 |
| PE-237H | Introduction to Outdoor Cooking | 3 |
| PE-237J | Swift Water Rescue | 3 |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Articulate and apply the foundational principles of comprehensive health, nutrition and fitness promotion and manage wellness for yourself and others.
- Explain and apply the fundamental principles of human body, movement and performance.
- Analyze and interpret professional ethical standards for individual practice, conduct, and citizenship, especially as related to the discipline and profession.
In addition to the program outcomes, students will meet the North Idaho College General Education (GEM) Requirements.
Full-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PE-160 | Foundations of Physical Education Gateway course | 3 |
| PE-222 | Wellness Lifestyles Gateway course | 3 |
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 15-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| PE-230 | Sports Ethics | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Elective | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BIOL-175 or BIOL-227 |
Human Biology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
| PE-224 or BIOL-207 |
Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Exercise Milestone course or Concepts in Human Nutrition |
3 |
| Elective | 9 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone
Part-Time Pathway
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 |
| PE-160 | Foundations of Physical Education Gateway course | 3 |
| GEM 3 - Mathematical Ways of Knowing | 3-5 | |
| Credits | 9-11 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| COMM-101 | Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| ENGL-102 | Writing and Rhetoric II | 3 |
| PE-230 | Sports Ethics | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| BIOL-175 or BIOL-227 |
Human Biology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
| PE-222 | Wellness Lifestyles Gateway course | 3 |
| GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated | 3 | |
| Elective | 1-3 | |
| Credits | 7 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| PE-224 or BIOL-207 |
Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Exercise Milestone course or Concepts in Human Nutrition |
3 |
| Elective | 9 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| GEM 4 - Scientific Ways of Knowing | 3-4 | |
| GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |
Course Key
- GEM
- AAS Institutionally Designated
-
- Gateway
-
- Milestone