ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (0001) – HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRE-MAJOR
Are you planning to earn an Associate in Arts degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university to major in Health/Physical Education? We strongly encourage you to consult with a SWIC Advisor prior to enrolling each semester. We also advise you to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer.
Fulfill the General Education and other institutional requirements for the Associate in Arts degree listed in the printed or Online Âé¶¹APP Catalog. General Education course preferences may vary by transfer institution.
Recommended Courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
|
Total Credits |
17 | |
| HES 151 | Personal Health and Wellness | 2 |
| COMM 151 | Fundamentals of Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC 151 | General Psychology | 3 |
|
CHEM 101 OR CHEM 105 |
Introductory Chemistry OR General Chemistry I |
5 |
|
BIOL 100 OR BIOL 101 |
General Biology: Ecology, Evolution & Genetics OR Principles of Biology I |
4 |
Most four-year colleges and universities will accept the following classes as Health/Physical Education major credit:
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| HES 170 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| HES 155 | Physical Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
| HES 130 | Physical Fitness I | 1 |
| HES 152 | First Aid-Medical Self Help | 2 |
| HES 158 | Consumer Health | 3 |
Optional Courses
| Course Number | Course Description | Credits |
| BIOL 157 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| HES 154 | Nutrition, Exercise, and Weight Management | 2 |
| ED 252 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| ED 255 | American Public Education | 3 |
| PSYC 270 | Health Psychology | 3 |
*The optional courses listed above may be applicable toward a baccalaureate Health/Physical Education major. Please keep in mind that most transfer institutions limit the number of credit hours taken within a student’s major field of study at the community college level. To ensure the acceptance of such courses toward your intended major, check with the four-year institution where you are transferring or a SWIC Academic Advisor regarding their applicability.
Fulfill all other Associate in Arts degree requirements listed in the printed or Online Âé¶¹APP Catalog.
Apply for graduation by the date published in the Âé¶¹APP Calendar.
Earn at least 64 transferable credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from SWIC. Many transfer institutions require a higher GPA for admission to the institution and/or specific majors.Note: Enrollment in many transfer classes is based on your score on the assessment placement test and/or your fulfillment of course prerequisites.
