CAREER PROGRAMS:
Major Requirements
Physical Education:
2005-2006 Academic Year
Associate of Arts Degree
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Bio 047 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| Bio 048 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| Chem 030A | Fundamentals of Chemistry | 3 |
| H-Ed 005 | First Aid/Adult CPR/AED | 1.5 |
| OR | ||
| H-Ed 011 | CPR/AED | 0.5 |
| PE 030 | Introduction to Physical Education | 3 |
| PE | Activities Courses ∗ | 6 |
∗ PE Activity courses from the following groups: Aquatics, Dance, Fitness, Combative, or Lifetime Sports.
To be awarded an Associate of Arts Degree, a student must complete:
- All the major requirements.
- Additional units to meet the college graduation requirements.
Exercise Science/Sports Medicine Program - CERTIFICATE
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 4.12 | Fitness - Stretching and Flexibility | 1 |
| PE 4.18 | Personal Fitness Appraisal | 0.5 |
| PE-Th 038A | Intro to Sports Medicine | 3 |
| PE-Th 042 | Principles Strength Training & Conditioning | 3 |
| NS 022 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| H-Ed 005 | First Aid/Adult CPR/AED | 1.5 |
| Electives | 5 | |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| H-Tech 070 | Introduction to Holistic Medicine | 1 |
| HTech 071A | Basic Massage Therapy | 2 |
| PE 4.31 | Core Training | 1 |
| PE-Th 039A | Sports Injury Management and Rehabilitation | 2 |
| PE-Th 041 | Skill Competencies in Athletic Training | 1 |
| PE-Th 044 | Lifetime Fitness-Wellness Center | 2 |
| PE | PE Activity Courses | 2 |
| Course Number | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 4.03 | Aerobics | 1 |
| PE 4.16 | Weight Training | 1 |
| PE 4.24 | Total Fitness - Men | 1 |
| PE 4.25 | Total Fitness - Women | 1 |
| PE 4.27 | Yoga for Health | 1 |
A Certificate will be awarded upon completion of the 17 units with a C grade or better in each course.
Questions about Career Programs?
Call 408.741.2098
Email Career Programs Center:cathy_aimonetti@wvmccd.cc.ca.us
Stop by room AAS 35 at West Valley College
REVISED July 22, 2008
