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.

Degree Map

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (AGEC-A) 35 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

ENG 102English CompositionSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 142College MathematicsSUN courseThis course may be offered online

3

MAT 151Precalculus AlgebraSUN courseThis course may be offered online

4

or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

BIO 156Introductory Biology for Allied HealthThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

OR

BIO 181General Biology I (for majors)SUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

 

Laboratory sciences

4

BIO 201 requires BIO 156, BIO 181, or passing score on the biology placement exam.

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 your advisor.

CORE CURRICULUM 8 CREDITS

BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology ISUN courseThis course may be offered onlineThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BIO 202Human Anatomy and Physiology IISUN courseThis course has laboratory or studio fees

4

BIO 201 requires BIO 156, BIO 181, or passing score on the biology placement exam.

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