COURSES OFFERED: Health and Physical Education (PED).

The Department offers courses for students who wish to pursue a career in physical education. They are required to complete a minimum of eight activity courses (PED 140-187) as well as Introduction to Physical Education (PED 190), and Safety and First Aid (PED 292). These courses are designed to develop attitudes, appreciation, personal skills, and applied techniques in all types of activities included in the broad physical education program. The Department also offers a concentration in health education. Students who wish to pursue careers in school or community health are required to take Personal Health (PED 291), Community Health (PED 293), and other courses by advisement. It is strongly recommended that interested students make an appointment with the health education advisor to ensure proper course selection.

Special Note to All Students: Satisfactory completion of one of the following six courses is required except for those concentrating in the Allied Health Science, Nursing, and Engineering Science programs: Concepts of Healthful Living and Stress Management (PED 200), Personal and Family Health (PED 201), Issues in Death and Dying (PED 231), Human Sexuality: Cultural Perspective (PED 251), Alcoholism and Addictions, and Abusive Behaviors (PED 271), or Community Health (PED 293).

Further, all full-time day students must complete two semesters of physical education for a total of two credits. See "Physical Education requirement" for more information.

In the case of medical limitations or special situations, a student will be permitted to enroll in a special class to fulfill the physical education requirement. Such special cases must be brought to the attention of the Department upon enrollment at the college. Students wishing to pursue study at the baccalaureate level in this subject should see departmental advisors.