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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*

3-4

GEM 5 - Humanistic and Artistic Ways of Knowing

6

GEM 6 - Social and Behavioral Ways of Knowing

6

GEM 7W - Wellness **

0

Select one of the following:

3

GEM 7F - First Year Experience

GEM 7I - Institutionally Designated

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

PE-160

Foundations of Physical Education

PE-222

Wellness Lifestyles   

PE-228

Fitness Activities and Concepts

PE-230

Sports Ethics

PE-223

Exercise Physiology

PE-225

Sports Psychology

PE-227

Legal Aspects of Sport and Recreation

PE-288

First Aid   

Elective Requirements

Courses 100-level or higher***

5-7

Total Credits

60-62

*This General Education Requirement is partially met by the Program Requirements.

**This General Education Requirement is met by the Program Requirements.

***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

subject/number

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

Coaching

subject/number

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

K-12 Education

subject/number

Title

Credits

EDUC-201

Introduction to Teaching

3

PE-232

Play and Game Theory

3

PE-110/PE-111 Physical Activity Courses

1-7

Outdoor Recreation

subject/number

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