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University Studies: Physical Education AA Degree
University Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis | SC Program: AA.1493
The Physical Education emphasis is designed to provide lower division major courses to transfer to a university and pursue baccalaureate degrees in Physical Education – teaching, kinesiology, and pre-physical therapy.
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A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
14.5 Units TotalENGL 1A
GE
4
Reading & Composition
ENGL 1A
This course is the transferable course in composition currently offered to qualified freshmen at practically all American colleges and universities. It presupposes that the students already have a substantial grasp of grammar, syntax, and organization, and that their writing is reasonably free from errors. The course concentrates on developing effective writing and reading. A library research paper is required for successful completion of the course.
This composition class is also taught by Distance Learning. In these sections of ENGL 1A, students will be required to attend class lecture/discussion in a virtual on-line classroom instead of physically attending in a classroom. This will require participation through a text-only Internet connection utilizing a WebCT classroom. Minimum requirement: ability to access World Wide Web addresses. Students may access WebCT through any Internet ramp, including Personal Computer or Web T.V. connection or any Internet connection accessible through the local library, work, school, etc.
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MATH 14
GE
M
4
Introduction to Statistics
MATH 14
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190, or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
An introductory course in statistics designed to show the role of modern statistical methods in the process of decision making. Concepts are introduced by example rather than by rigorous mathematical theory. The following topics will be covered: measures of central tendency and dispersion, regression and correlation, probability, sampling distributions including the normal, t, and chi-square, statistical inference using confidence intervals and hypotheses testing. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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An introductory course in statistics designed to show the role of modern statistical methods in the process of decision making. Concepts are introduced by example rather than by rigorous mathematical theory. The following topics will be covered: measures of central tendency and dispersion, regression and correlation, probability, sampling distributions including the normal, t, and chi-square, statistical inference using confidence intervals and hypotheses testing. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
KINES 1
M
3
Foundations of Kinesiology
KINES 1
This course is an introduction to the professional foundations of human movement, including career opportunities in areas of teaching, coaching, Allied Health, and fitness, as well as an overview of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology. Course topics will include history, philosophy, concepts, programs, qualifications, careers, issues, and the future of the discipline. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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NUTR 25
GE
M
3
Nutrition
NUTR 25
This course includes a study of the science of food, the nutrients and other substances therein, and their actions, interactions, and balance in relation to health and disease. The class emphasizes the positive contributions of nutrition to life and health. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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PE 60
M
0.5
Self-Defense
PE 60
This course will be conducted in such a manner that both the beginning and intermediate student will be able to learn and use basic to advanced skills. Self defense techniques will be introduced from basic to advanced levels. The student will acquire fundamental skills in stances, punches, blocks, kicks, and escaping techniques. Note: This course may be repeated three times for a total of four enrollments since skills and proficiencies are enhanced by supervised repetition and practice.
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Spring Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalANAT 1
GE
M
5
Human Anatomy
ANAT 1
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher or English Placement Level 6 or higher; BIOL 5 with a grade of C or higher; BIOL 6 with a grade of C or higher.
Note: May be taken concurrently with PHY 1.
A systematic hands-on approach to the anatomy of the human body. Covers the structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic anatomy of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. Human cadavers and/or mammalian dissections are used as an integral component of the course. This course is intended for nursing, kinesiology, physical therapy, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, surgical technology, physical therapy, and other allied health related majors.
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Note: May be taken concurrently with PHY 1.
A systematic hands-on approach to the anatomy of the human body. Covers the structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic anatomy of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, excretory, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. Human cadavers and/or mammalian dissections are used as an integral component of the course. This course is intended for nursing, kinesiology, physical therapy, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, surgical technology, physical therapy, and other allied health related majors.
PE 12A
M
1
Beginning Weight Training and Fitness
PE 12A
This course is an introduction to weight training and fitness. It will include the safety aspects of successful weight training and techniques associated with a well-rounded beginning weight training program. This class will focus on the introduction of basic core lifts primarily through the use of weight lifting machines and circuit training programs that target the major muscle groups and emphasize the connection between cardiovascular fitness and strength training.
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ENGL 1C
GE
3
Critical Reasoning, Reading and Writing
ENGL 1C
Course focuses on critical thinking skills, close textual analysis, and expository and argumentative writing. Students apply critical thinking skills in reading non-fiction and fiction, and in writing essays of definition, cause/effect analysis, argumentation, refutation, and advocacy. Students will learn to use research strategies in analyzing others' ideas and supporting their own. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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CMST 60
GE
3
Public Speaking
CMST 60
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190 or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with emphasis on public speaking. Subjects covered are audience analysis, choosing speech topics, finding and using supporting materials, arranging and outlining related points, essentials of speech delivery and evaluation. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays.
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This course is an introduction to the process of human communication with emphasis on public speaking. Subjects covered are audience analysis, choosing speech topics, finding and using supporting materials, arranging and outlining related points, essentials of speech delivery and evaluation. College level writing skills will be expected on all papers, outlines and short essays.
THTR 1
GE
3
Introduction to Theatre Arts
THTR 1
This course is a survey of Theatre Arts including dramatic structure, performance style, plays, terminology, history, criticism, and stagecraft. Students will develop an appreciation for the theatre arts through lectures, viewing, critiquing, and participating in college productions. Students will participate in 12 hours of production activity per semester. This course fulfills the Arts requirement for General Ed transfer and is required for the Theatre Certificate.
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Fall Semester, Second Year
14 Units TotalPE 51A
M
1
Beginning Tennis
PE 51A
This course is designed for the beginning tennis player. This course emphasizes the fundamentals, techniques, and rules of the game of tennis.
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HIST 2
GE
3
World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 2
Advisory: ENGL 196 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher
This course is a comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. It examines political institutions, religious ideologies, the rise and fall of empires, and the major cultural innovations of each of the major world civilizations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is a comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. It examines political institutions, religious ideologies, the rise and fall of empires, and the major cultural innovations of each of the major world civilizations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
POLS 2
GE
3
Introduction to American Government
POLS 2
Advisory: A grade of C or higher in ENGL 190 or ESL 138, or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
An introduction to United States and California government and politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior, political issues, and public policy. This course satisfies the CSU requirement in U.S. Constitution and California State and local government (US-2 and US-3). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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An introduction to United States and California government and politics, including their constitutions, political institutions and processes, and political actors. Examination of political behavior, political issues, and public policy. This course satisfies the CSU requirement in U.S. Constitution and California State and local government (US-2 and US-3). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
HLTH 1
GE
M
3
Health and Wellness
HLTH 1
This course focuses upon those elements of human behavior which influence the health status of both the individual and the community. Topics include personal fitness, nutrition, sexuality, sexually transmitted disease, drug dependence including alcohol and tobacco. Also included are topics dealing with lifestyle disease, especially cancer, cardiovascular disease and lung disease. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Spring Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalETHS 11
GE
M
3
Disparities in Health and Healthcare
ETHS 11
An introduction to the interdisciplinary field of health and healthcare disparities, exploring the complexity and diversity within African American, Latino/a/x, and Native American Peoples, this course is centered on perspectives from African American, Latino/a/x, and Native American Peoples. Historical traumas experienced by African American, Latino/a/x, and Native American Peoples are explored with a focus on how they connect past, present, and future resilience, environmental management, and sovereignty-building. Historical trauma and its link to physical, mental, and spiritual health inequities are explored. Microaggressions and their link to physical, mental, and spiritual health inequities are explored. Historical and current socioeconomic, educational, neighborhood and built environment, and healthcare access inequities will be explored for their impact on health outcomes. The resilience of African American, Latino/a/x, and Native American Peoples to resist health inequities, decolonize healthcare access, and establish sovereignty over their health and healthcare are explored. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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ASTR 3
GE
3
Astronomy: The Solar System
ASTR 3
This is a survey course designed to introduce the science of astronomy with an emphasis on the solar system. This course covers aspects of archaeoastronomy, telescope optics, prominent scientists, the sun, planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, solar system exploration, and extrasolar planets. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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HIST 17A
GE
3
United States History
HIST 17A
Advisory: ENGL 190 with a grade of C or higher, or English Placement Level 6 or higher.
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include contact and settlement of America, the movement toward independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution, westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include contact and settlement of America, the movement toward independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution, westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
KINES 2
M
3
Sports Emergency Care
KINES 2
Theory and practice in care and prevention of injuries. Course will cover basic injury prevention, recognition, emergency care and immediate treatment of injuries. Students will have the opportunity to become certified in standard first aid, CPR, and AED upon comlpetion of requirements.
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MUS 11
GE
3
History of Jazz and Early Rock
MUS 11
This is a survey course that covers the characteristics of jazz forms, including ragtime, Dixieland, blues, swing, progressive jazz and rock. This course gives the student the opportunity to become familiar with all of the various styles of jazz and provides an understanding of the social and technical influences that cause stylistic change. This course is designed to create an interest in music for the non-music major. It is recommended for the Humanities elective. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
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Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
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