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) 35-37 CREDITS

Composition 6 credits

ENG 101Composition**

3

OR

ENG 101LComposition with Support Lab*

3

ENG 102English Composition**

3

Mathematics 3-5 credits

MAT 142College Mathematics***

3

OR

MAT 142LCollege Mathematics with Support Lab*

3

or higher (3-5 credits)

Laboratory Sciences 8 credits

BIO 156Introductory Biology for Allied Health**

4

OR

BIO 181General 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

Courses

BIO 201Human Anatomy and Physiology I***

4

BIO 202Human Anatomy and Physiology II***

4

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

ELECTIVES (AS NEEDED TO COMPLETE 60 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 60 CREDITS