Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education Pathway

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The two-year program listed below is designed to meet the requirements for an Associate in Arts transfer degree from GTCC and prepare a student for obtaining a Bachelor of Science/Arts in Physical Education/Exercise Science at University of North Carolina at Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University, Appalachian State University, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, or University of North Carolina at Wilmington.

However, students from GTCC seeking a baccalaureate degree may also transfer to other institutions. These institutions may require different courses within the various areas of General Education. Students interested in transferring to a four-year college or university after GTCC should consult with the institution they will be attending, their faculty advisor, and/or the GTCC Student Success Center.

Upon successful completion of this degree, graduates will be able to:

Evaluate nutritional intake for personal health and wellness.
Illustrate components of physical activity in relation to kinesiology.
Explore stressors and coping techniques for psychological wellness.
Investigate community and school health issues and trends.

Fall Semester I

ACA 122 College Transfer Success Credits: 1
COM 231 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
PED 110 Fit and Well for Life Credits: 2
MAT 143 , MAT 152 or MAT 171 Credits: 3-4 ¹
PED Elective Credits: 1

Total Credits: 13-14

Spring Semester I

BIO 111 General Biology I Credits: 4 ²
ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3
PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Requirement Credits: 3
UGETC History Elective Requirement (HIS 111 , HIS 112 , HIS 131 , or HIS 132 ) Credits: 3
PED Elective Credits: 1

Total Credits: 17

Fall Semester II

BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
CHM 151 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
UGETC Literature Elective (ENG 231 , ENG 232 , ENG 241 , or ENG 242 ) Credits: 3
UGETC Social/Behavioral Science Elective Credits: 3
General Education Elective Credits: 3-4 ³

Total Credits: 17-18

Spring Semester II

BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
PED 165 Sport Science as a Career Credits: 3
General Education Credits: 3 ³
General Education Credits: 3-4 ³

Total Credits: 13-14

Total credit hours required for degree: 60-63

Notes:

¹ If transferring to: NC A&T, UNCC or UNCW, take MAT 171

² If transferring to: NC A&T, take BIO 110

³ General Education elective suggestions:

NC A&T - MAT 172 , PHY 151
UNCC - CHM 152 , MAT 152 , MAT 172
UNCW - CHM 152 , CIS 110 , Foreign Language (2 semesters), MAT 172
APP or Guilford take CHM 152

Additional requirements for the Bachelor’s degree (after transfer):

APP - HEA 120
NC A&T - HEA 110 and HEA 112