Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Degree Map: Health, Human Performance and Physical Education A.S., Physical Education Option


If you are a full-time student and follow this degree map, you can complete this associate degree in two years.  See an academic advisor for a customized degree map that works for you.  To be recommended for the Associate in Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework attempted (minimum of 60 hours).

Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

First Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1224 - Introduction to Biology for Majors (L) 
Grade of ‘C’ or better needed to progress into other BIOL courses.
4
ENGL 1113 - Composition I   3
MATH 1513 - Precalculus I (A)  
Another higher level math course may be completed based on student ACT or placement test score.
Grade of ‘C’ or better needed to progress into CHEM and PHYS courses.
3
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government   3
Total Credit Hours 13

Milestones

  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Download MS Office from MyTCC.
  • Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteeer at a community service site.
  • Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking   3
ENGL 1213 - Composition II   3
GEOG 1014 - Geography (Physical) (L)   4
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era  or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present   3
PHED 2653 - Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology 
Grade of ‘C’ or better may be required for transfer to baccalaureate institution.
3
Total Credit Hours 16

Milestones

  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
  • Schedule a campus visit with your transfer institution’s student recruitment office.
  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • Visit Career Services by your 20th credit hour to explore career opportunities associated with this degree.

Third Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
Humanities General Education Elective.  See the General Education Requirements  for course list. 3
PHED 1143 - Foundations of Physical Education   3
PHED 2212 - First Aid  
Advanced standing credit may be awarded for current certification.
2
PHED 2662 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries   2
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S)   3
Controlled Elective.  Select one of the following courses after consulting with an academic advisor to ensure that the course will transfer to the college/university to which you plan to transfer.
BIOL 2154 - Human Physiology (L)  
Grade of ‘C’ or better may be required for transfer to baccalaureate institution.  This course has a CHEM prerequisite which may be taken during the preceding summer semester to complete this degree in two years.
CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications  
GEOG 1043 - Introduction to Cultural Geography (S,I,H)  
MATH 1613 - Precalculus II (A)  
MATH 2193 - Elementary Statistics  
PHYS 1114 - General Physics I (L)  
3 - 4
(3 required)
Total Credit Hours 16-17

Milestone

  • Consult with an academic advisor to complete a Petition for Computer Proficiency.
  • Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • Complete applications for admission and financial aid for the four-year institution to which you plan to transfer.
  • Visit Career Services to build your resume.

Fourth Semester

Course Number and Title Credit Hours
BIOL 1383 - Nutrition  
Grade of ‘C’ or better may be required for transfer to baccalaureate institution.
3
ECON 2013 - Principles of Macroeconomics (S)   3
Humanities General Education Elective.  See the General Education Requirements  for course list. 3
PHED 2603 - Total Wellness 
Grade of ‘C’ or better may be required for transfer to baccalaureate institution.
3
Controlled Elective.  Select one of the following courses after consulting with an academic advisor to ensure that the course will transfer to the college/university to which you plan to transfer.
BIOL 2154 - Human Physiology (L)  
Grade of ‘C’ or better may be required for transfer to baccalaureate institution.  This course has a CHEM prerequisite which may be taken during the preceding summer semester to complete this degree in two years.
CSCI 1203 - Computer Concepts and Applications  
GEOG 1043 - Introduction to Cultural Geography (S,I,H)  
MATH 1613 - Precalculus II (A)  
MATH 2193 - Elementary Statistics  
PHYS 1114 - General Physics I (L)  
3 - 4
(3 required)
Total Credit Hours 15 - 16

Milestone

  • Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
  • Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.  Sixty (60) hours are required for graduation.
  • To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.

Transfer Information

This degree may transfer to several universities and multiple programs within those universities. You should work closely with an academic advisor each semester to make certain you are enrolled in the correct courses for a seamless transfer process and you are encouraged to begin a dialogue with your intended transfer school as early as possible. Early coordination between TCC academic advisors and advisors from selected four-year institutions can streamline the transfer process. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that he/she understands the program/admission/transfer requirements for the transfer school.