Associate in Arts to Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education/Kinesiology 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, or Kinesiology 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 Transfer Guide, the transfer office at 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 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credits: 3
OR COM 231 Public Speaking Credits: 3
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3
PED 110 Fit and Well for Life Credits: 2
PED Elective Credits: 1

Total Credits: 13

Spring Semester I

BIO 111 General Biology I Credits: 4
PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Credits: 3
UGETC Mathematics Credits: 3-4
UGETC Social/Behavioral Science Credits: 3
(Recommend: HIS 111 , HIS 112 , HIS 131 , or HIS 132 )

Total Credits: 16-17

Fall Semester II

CHM 151 General Chemistry I Credits: 4
UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Credits: 3
(Recommend: ENG 231 , ENG 232 , ENG 241 , or ENG 242 )
UGETC Social/Behavioral Science Credits: 3
Additional General Education Hours Credits: 3
Additional General Education Hours Credits: 3

Total Credits: 16

Spring Semester II

BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
PED 165 Sport Science as a Career Credits: 3
PED Elective Credits: 1
Additional General Education Hours Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Total credit hours required for degree: 60-61

Humanities/Fine Arts UGETC

ART 111 Art Appreciation Credits: 3
ART 114 Art History Survey I Credits: 3
ART 115 Art History Survey II Credits: 3
DRA 111 Theatre Appreciation Credits: 3
ENG 231 American Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 232 American Literature II Credits: 3
ENG 241 British Literature I Credits: 3
ENG 242 British Literature II Credits: 3
MUS 110 Music Appreciation Credits: 3
MUS 112 Introduction to Jazz Credits: 3
PHI 215 Philosophical Issues Credits: 3
PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics Credits: 3

Mathematics UGETC:

MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
MAT 152 Statistical Methods I Credits: 4
MAT 171 Precalculus Algebra Credits: 4
MAT 175 Precalculus Credits: 5

Social/Behavioral Sciences UGETC:

ECO 251 Principles of Microeconomics Credits: 3
ECO 252 Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
HIS 111 World Civilizations I Credits: 3
HIS 112 World Civilizations II Credits: 3
HIS 131 American History I Credits: 3
HIS 132 American History II Credits: 3
POL 120 American Government Credits: 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3