Nov 21, 2024

Catalog 2024-2025

Physical Education, Humanities and Social Sciences Area of Concentration

Location(s): Catonsville, Dundalk, Essex

Important Information

Short Description

The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree in Physical Education prepares students to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education and ultimately enter the teaching profession.

Type of Credential

Associate of Arts (A.A.) in Humanities and Social Sciences
Area of Concentration – Physical Education

Program Code

A 245

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

CCBC Dundalk, John Reed
443-840-3713 or jreed2@ccbcmd.edu

Additional Information:

Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment - For Physical Education, see Departmental Exam. Several General Education classes also have Prior Learning Assessment opportunities.
Articulation and Transfer Agreements

Pathway

Social Sciences Pathway

Curriculum Maps

Curriculum Maps are a tool to provide students with a clear understanding of which courses to take and the order in which to complete them. Curriculum Maps help define a student’s individual path towards graduation, ensuring their time and efforts are not spent on credits that fall outside their program of study.

Each map identifies critical courses that must be completed in order to progress through the program and graduate. Curriculum Maps come complete with helpful hints for students - like recommended course electives and a reminder to apply to graduate.

Select the link(s) below to view the Curriculum Map(s) for this program:

Physical Education AOC Curriculum Map

Semester Sequence

This is a suggested full-time schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits. Refer to the College catalog for specific requirements in selecting General Education Courses .

Semester 1*

CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 103 or PEMJ 103 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Mathematics (MATH 163 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Program Elective 3 Credit(s).

Semester 2

BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecules and Cells 4 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 136 or PEMJ 136 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Semester 3

BIOL 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s).
HLTH 140 or HLTH 231 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 215 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Arts and Humanities (Use Critical Thinking requirement.) 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Biological and Physical Sciences (CHEM 131 or PHYS 101 ) 4 Credit(s).

Semester 4

BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
Gen. Ed. Elective - Social and Behavioral Sciences (Must be a Diversity class.) 3 Credit(s).
Program Electives 4-5 Credit(s).

Courses Needed for this Area of Concentration*

General Education Requirements and Electives - 34-36 Credits

General Education Requirements:

BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecules and Cells 4 Credit(s).
CMNS 101 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 Credit(s).
CSIT 101 - Technology and Information Systems 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 101 - College Composition I 3 Credit(s).
ENGL 102 - College Composition II 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).

General Education Electives:

Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education Courses . One course must be a Diversity course.

Students must have at least 60 credits for an associate degree. Students who choose to take 3 credits of Mathematics and 7 credits of Biological and Physical Sciences, rather than 4 and 8, may need to take an additional class in order to reach at least 60 credits.

Arts and Humanities (use Critical Thinking requirement) 3 Credit(s).
Biological and Physical Sciences (CHEM 131 or PHYS 101 ) 4 Credit(s).
Mathematics (MATH 163 recommended) 3-4 Credit(s).
Social and Behavioral Sciences (HIST 116 , PSYC 105 , HUSC 122 or SOCL 122 recommended to fulfill Diversity) 3 Credit(s).

Concentration Requirements and Electives - 24-26 Credits

Two-Semester Sequence:

HLTH 101 - Health and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
and
HLTH 136 - Fitness Evaluation and Conditioning 3 Credit(s).
or
PEMJ 136 - Fitness Evaluation and Conditioning 3 Credit(s).

Critical Thinking:

Choose one from this list:

PHIL 101 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 Credit(s). **
PHIL 103 - Critical Thinking 3 Credit(s). **
PHIL 240 - Ethics 3 Credit(s). **

Other Program Requirements:

BIOL 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s).
BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).
HLTH 140 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 231 - Prevention, Evaluation and care of Athletic Injuries 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 103 - Foundations of Physical Education and Health Education 3 Credit(s).
or
PEMJ 103 - Foundations of Physical Education and Health Education 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 215 - Educational Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Program Electives:

Select 1-6 credits from the following list of electives to attain 60 credits for the degree. A student’s selection of General Education electives will determine the total elective credits required to reach 60 credits. Additional courses beyond those listed below may be used to complete the degree requirements with the approval of the Program Coordinator/Academic Dean. Electives should be chosen based on requirements of the transfer institution.

EDTR 101 - Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s).
EDTR 214 - Parent, Teacher and Community Relations 3 Credit(s).
EDTR 221 - Management and Guidance of Children’s Behavior 3 Credit(s).
EDTR 254 - Literacy in the Content Area Part I 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 126 - Introduction to Holistic and Complementary Health 3 Credit(s).
PEAQ 100 - Swimming Level I 1 Credit(s).
PEAQ 101 - Swimming Level II 1 Credit(s).
PEAQ 102 - Swimming Level III 1 Credit(s).
PEAQ 112 - Lifeguard Training 2 Credit(s).
PEFT 101 - Lifetime Fitness and Wellness 3 Credit(s).
PEMJ 114 - Soccer 1 Credit(s).
PEMJ 115 - Basketball 1 Credit(s).
PEMJ 140 - Beginning Tennis 1 Credit(s).
PSYC 103 - Principles of Human Growth and Development 3 Credit(s).
PSYC 105 - Multicultural Psychology 3 Credit(s).

Total Credits Required for Degree: 60*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed transferable college credits from other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 - Academic Development 101 . This 1-credit course is designed to be taken in the first semester at CCBC. Students must provide an official transcript(s) from an accredited institution to document successful completion of college coursework for the ACDV 101 requirement to be waived.

**These classes also fulfill General Education Electives.

Area of Concentration Description

This area of concentration is designed to help students transfer to colleges and universities that offer a baccalaureate degree with a major in Physical Education. Beyond the General Education requirements and other degree, program, and elective requirements, this concentration should be considered in light of the requirements of the selected transfer institution. Students should consult with the program coordinator for information about specific requirements.

Area of Concentration Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this transfer pattern, students will be able to:

demonstrate knowledge of the educational goals and objectives of the professional preparation for physical education, exercise science, and sport;
identify the specialized physical education and sport areas of study including philosophy, history, sociology, sport & exercise psychology, motor development, motor learning, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sports medicine, sport pedagogy, sports management, and adapted physical activity;
demonstrate competency in writing learning outcomes and lesson plans and apply this knowledge while teaching a movement or skill in a class setting;
demonstrate knowledge of human anatomy, components of health and sports related fitness, and the guidelines for designing and implementing fitness and sports programs;
demonstrate competency in fitness and skills in individual sport, team sports, and aquatics; and
transfer to a 4 year institution as a physical education major, with junior year status.