Physical Education, Associate of Arts (AA)
Physical education is a study of the processes through which individuals obtain optimal health, physical skill, and fitness. The physical educator, whether in a laboratory, school, medical or business setting, is ultimately concerned with improving the individuals health and well-being. Santa Barbara City College offers three areas of emphasis within the field of Physical Education: Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Dance.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| BIOL 100 | Concepts Of Biology | 4 |
| BMS 107 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BMS 108 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 101 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| or CHEM 104 | Fundamentals Of General, Organic And Biological Chemistry | |
| HE 101 | Personal Health Awareness | 3 |
| HE 103 | Responding to Medical Emergencies | 3 |
| HE 104 | Introduction to Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| HE 213 | Concepts in Health and Physical Fitness | 3 |
| PE 200 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| Controlled Physical Education Activities | ||
| Aquatics: | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 1.5 | |
| Novice Swimming | ||
| Beginning Swimming | ||
| Intermediate Swimming | ||
| Ocean Kayaking | ||
| Swimming For Conditioning: Beginning | ||
| Beginning Surfing | ||
| Ocean Swimming: Beginning | ||
| Fitness/Cardiovascular: | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 0.5-2.0 | |
| Beginning Spinning For Fitness | ||
| Intermediate Spinning For Fitness | ||
| Body Conditioning Boot Camp: Beginning | ||
| Beginning Cardio Boxing | ||
| Intermediate Cardio Boxing | ||
| Advanced Cardio Boxing | ||
| Pilates Mat Fitness | ||
| Integrated Training: Beginning | ||
| Weight Training: Beginning | ||
| Weight Training: Intermediate | ||
| Weight Training: Advanced | ||
| Stretching and Relaxation | ||
| Conditioning for Intercollegiate Athletes | ||
| Conditioning for Intercollegiate Athletes | ||
| Conditioning for Intercollegiate Athletes | ||
| Conditioning for Intercollegiate Athletes | ||
| Beginning Walking/Jogging for Fitness | ||
| Intermediate Walking/Jogging for Fitness | ||
| Life Fitness | ||
| Life Fitness - Strength Training | ||
| Women's Fitness And Weight Training | ||
| Life Fitness - Weight Training for Power | ||
| Beginning Fitness Yoga | ||
| Intermediate Fitness Yoga | ||
| Life Fitness - Weight Management | ||
| Life Fitness - Super Circuit Training | ||
| Life Fitness - Functional Fitness Training | ||
| Myofascial Release Techniques in Exercise | ||
| Triathlon | ||
| Dance: | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 1.5 | |
| Beginning Ballet | ||
| Intermediate Ballet | ||
| Advanced Ballet | ||
| Beginning Jazz Dance | ||
| Intermediate Jazz Dance | ||
| Beginning Modern Dance Technique | ||
| Intermediate Modern Dance Technique | ||
| Advanced Modern Dance Technique | ||
| Dance Concert | ||
| Beginning Social Ballroom Dance | ||
| Combatives: | ||
| Complete one course from the following: | 1.0-1.5 | |
| Beginning Karate | ||
| Beginning Self-Defense | ||
| Self-Defense for Women | ||
| Team Sports: | ||
| Complete three courses from the following: | 4.5 | |
| Beginning Baseball | ||
| Intermediate Baseball | ||
| Advanced Baseball | ||
| Beginning Basketball | ||
| Intermediate Basketball | ||
| Advanced Basketball | ||
| Beginning Flag Football | ||
| Intermediate Flag Football | ||
| Advanced Flag Football | ||
| Beginning Soccer | ||
| Intermediate Soccer | ||
| Advanced Soccer | ||
| Beginning Softball | ||
| Intermediate Softball | ||
| Advanced Softball | ||
| Beginning Beach Volleyball | ||
| Intermediate Beach Volleyball | ||
| Advanced Beach Volleyball | ||
| Beginning Volleyball | ||
| Intermediate Volleyball | ||
| Advanced Volleyball | ||
| Beginning Water Polo | ||
| Intermediate / Advanced Water Polo | ||
| Individual Sports: | ||
| Complete two courses from the following: | 3 | |
| Beginning Badminton | ||
| Intermediate Badminton | ||
| Beginning Golf | ||
| Intermediate Golf | ||
| Beginning Tennis | ||
| Intermediate Tennis | ||
| Advanced Tennis | ||
| Running for Conditioning | ||
| Total Units | 43.00-45.00 | |
The general degree in Physical Education is intended for individuals who wish to obtain entry-level positions in health clubs, the YMCA, youth sports organizations or camps. This degree will also help prepare students to transfer into a kinesiology program at a four-year university.
- Articulate the differences between Physical Education and Athletics.
- Recognize the potential for service to the individual, community and society provided by Physical Education and Athletics.
- Describe the role of PE/Kinesiology as an academic discipline and its role in health promotion and disease prevention.
- Demonstrate knowledge of functional human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics, and demonstrate proficiency in a variety of physical activity skills.
- Develop appropriate physical training programs for adults based on demonstrated knowledge of coronary risk factor analysis, exercise prescription and nutritional guidelines established by industry standards