Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness - Associate of Arts (Major Code - HPES)
The Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness Associate of Arts degree is intended for students interested in fitness, recreation, or sports, and it is designed for transfer into university degree programs in physical education teaching and/or athletic coaching. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Demonstrate an understanding of and analyze the physical, structural, and functional features of tissues, and of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of and analyze the physical, structural, and functional features of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems.
- Explain the benefits of, and participate in, activities related to fitness, recreation, or sports.
- Develop an individualized program of diet and exercise.
- Demonstrate an understanding of, analyze, and articulate practical and theoretical applications of current practices necessary for wellness and optimum health.
Degree Map
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-A) 35 CREDITS
Composition 6 credits
Mathematics 3-5 credits
| MAT 142 | College Mathematics*** | 3 |
| MAT 151 | Precalculus Algebra*** | 4 |
| or higher (3-5 credits) | |
Laboratory Sciences 8 credits
| BIO 156 | Introductory Biology for Allied Health** | 4 |
| OR | |
| BIO 181 | General Biology I (for majors)*** | 4 |
| | |
| Laboratory sciences | 4 |
Arts 3 credits
Humanities 3 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences 6 credits
General Education Electives 4-6 credits
General education electives must be chosen from the general education list. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.
Six credits of arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, or general education electives must be chosen from the current listing of intensive writing courses. See www.cochise.edu/AGEC.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT 0-16 CREDITS
Non-English language second- or fourth-semester proficiency.
University non-English language requirements vary. Check with an advisor.
CORE CURRICULUM 8 CREDITS
| BIO 201 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I*** | 4 |
| BIO 202 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II*** | 4 |
ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 64 CREDITS)
Elective courses must be transferable to the university or universities to which the student plans to transfer. See www.aztransfer.com.
TOTAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS 64 CREDITS