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2021-2022 Academic Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED]

Physical Education - Associate of Arts


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This program is for direct entry work in fitness/sports job markets or K-12 Physical Education teacher. It is not tailored for students on physical therapy, athletic training, or high school coaching routes. AA PHED can lead to transfer in Exercise Sport Science, Kinesiology, and/or Sports Management. AA PHED students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable course work.

First Year Fall


Meet with academic advisor to obtain copy of transfer university degree plan and determine G.P.A. needed to transfer to desired university.

1st 8 Week Classes


2nd 8 Week Classes


Semester Credit Hours: 12


First Year Spring


Schedule a campus tour with the transfer university.

1st 8 Week Classes


2nd 8 Week Classes


  • English Literature Course 3 credit hours. (FY) 2,3,4 OR

Semester Credit Hours: 13


First Year Summer


Confirm courses for completion of AA degree. Start applying for admission to transfer university and send first official transcript to transfer university.

The following classes can also be taken in any Fall or Spring semester. 

Semester Credit Hours: 6


Second Year Fall


Apply for graduation for AA Physical Education. Confirm admission to transfer university, and send final official transcript to transfer university at end of semester.

Transfer to TAMUCT Exercise Physiology.

1st 8 Week Classes


2nd 8 Week Classes


Semester Credit Hours: 12


Second Year Spring


Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans. 

2nd 8 Week Classes


Semester Credit Hours: 13


Second Year Summer


The following classes can also be taken in any Fall or Spring semester. 

  • Creative Arts Core  3 credit hours. (FY) 2
  • SCH  as needed for graduation. 1 credit hour.  2

Semester Credit Hours: 4


Grand Total Semester Credit Hours: 60


Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA Physical Education degree
2 Meet with an academic advisor or department chair for university specific transfer course.
3 Transfer to TAMUCT Exercise Physiology
Direct Career Path Course
FY = Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester. 

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