Degree Requirements and Courses
Learn more about certificate and degree requirements, course content, recommended sequence, and schedule.
University Studies: Physical Education AA Degree
University Studies – 18 Unit Emphasis | SC Program: AA.1493
The Physical Education emphasis is designed to provide lower division major courses to transfer to a university and pursue baccalaureate degrees in Physical Education – teaching, kinesiology, and pre-physical therapy.
Choose your path
Map your education by viewing the program map for the degree or certificate you’re interested in earning below. Meet with a counselor to create your official comprehensive education plan.
A program map shows all the required and recommended courses you need to graduate and a suggested order in which you should take them. The suggested sequence of courses is based on enrollment and includes all major and general education courses required for the degree.
Fall Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalENGL C1000
GE
4
Academic Reading and Writing
ENGL C1000
Note: For students who would benefit from further instruction and individual support while taking their first college-transfer level English course, ENGL C1000E is a recommended alternative to ENGL C1000.
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. An argumentative research essay is required for the successful completion of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
In this course, students receive instruction in academic reading and writing, including writing processes, effective use of language, analytical thinking, and the foundations of academic research. An argumentative research essay is required for the successful completion of the course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
MATH 14
GE
M
4
Introduction to Statistics
MATH 14
This course is an introductory course in statistics designed to show the role of modern statistical methods in the process of decision making. Concepts are introduced by example rather than by rigorous mathematical theory. The following topics will be covered: measures of central tendency and dispersion, regression and correlation, probability, sampling distributions including the normal, t, and chi-square, statistical inference using confidence intervals and hypotheses testing. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
KINES 1
M
3
Foundations of Kinesiology
KINES 1
This course is an introduction to the professional foundations of human movement, including career opportunities in areas of teaching, coaching, Allied Health, and fitness, as well as an overview of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology. Course topics will include history, philosophy, concepts, programs, qualifications, careers, issues, and the future of the discipline. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
NUTR 25
M
3
Nutrition
NUTR 25
This course provides a comprehensive study of the relationship between nutrition and human biology. A study of nutrients and their biological functions, chemical classifications, sources, digestion, absorption, metabolic pathways, chemical reactions, and the interplay of neural, enzymatic, and hormonal mechanisms will be emphasized. The sequential steps of the scientific method will be explored. Students will identify and apply relevant scientific research in nutrition guidelines, health, weight regulation, sports nutrition, the diet-disease relationship, psych-social impact on food choice, and analysis of special nutritional requirements and needs during the life cycle.
Apply Now
PE 60
M
1
Self-Defense
PE 60
This course is designed to teach students techniques in self-defense. The student will acquire fundamental skills in stances, punches, blocks, kicks, and escape maneuvers.
Apply Now
Spring Semester, First Year
15 Units TotalCOMM C1000
GE
3
Introduction to Public Speaking
COMM C1000
In this course, students learn and apply foundational rhetorical theories and techniques of public speaking in a multicultural democratic society. Students discover, develop, and critically analyze ideas in public discourse through research, reasoning, organization, composition, delivery to a live audience and evaluation of various types of speeches, including informative and persuasive speeches. This course may be taught in a distance education format.
Apply Now
ENGL C1001
GE
3
Critical Thinking and Writing
ENGL C1001
In this course, students receive instruction in critical thinking for purposes of constructing, evaluating, and composing arguments in a variety of rhetorical forms, using primarily non-fiction texts, refining writing skills and research strategies developed in ENGL C1000 Academic Reading and Writing (or C-ID ENGL 100) or similar first-year college writing course. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
ART 4
GE
3
World Art
ART 4
This is a survey of the visual arts of diverse ethnic and indigenous cultures with an emphasis on both historic and contemporary art. Explored are the Americas, Africa, and the Pacific Islands. Lectures are focused on the styles, motifs, symbols, rituals and traditions of the cultures by examining their crafts, drawings, sculpture, printmaking and paintings. This course is designed as a Humanities elective, recommended for Art Core Programs, and required for the Art History Concentration. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
ANAT 1
GE
M
5
Human Anatomy
ANAT 1
Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer-level English Composition course, or English Placement Level 6 or higher; BIOL 5 and BIOL 6 with a grade of C or higher
Note: May be taken concurrently with PHY 1.
This course offers a systematic hands-on approach to the anatomy of the human body. It covers the structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic anatomy of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. Human cadaver prosections and/or mammalian dissections are used in conjunction with models and new technology. This course is intended for nursing, kinesiology, physical therapy, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, surgical technology, physical therapy, and other allied health related majors. It may be taken concurrently with Physiology 1. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
Note: May be taken concurrently with PHY 1.
This course offers a systematic hands-on approach to the anatomy of the human body. It covers the structural organization of the human body: gross and microscopic anatomy of the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems, from cellular to organ system levels of organization. Human cadaver prosections and/or mammalian dissections are used in conjunction with models and new technology. This course is intended for nursing, kinesiology, physical therapy, radiologic technology, respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, surgical technology, physical therapy, and other allied health related majors. It may be taken concurrently with Physiology 1. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
PE 12A
M
1
Beginning Weight Training and Fitness
PE 12A
This course is an introduction to weight training and fitness. It will include the safety aspects of successful weight training and techniques associated with a well-rounded beginning weight training program. This class will focus on the introduction of basic core lifts primarily through the use of weight lifting machines and circuit training programs that target the major muscle groups and emphasize the connection between cardiovascular fitness and strength training.
Apply Now
Fall Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalPOLS C1000
GE
3
American Government and Politics
POLS C1000
Advisory: ENGL C1000 or English Placement Level 7 or higher.
This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
This course is an introduction to government and politics in the United States and California. Students examine the constitutions, structure, and operation of governing institutions, civil liberties and civil rights, political behaviors, political issues, and public policy using political science theory and methodology. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
HIST 2
GE
3
World Civilization to 1500 C.E.
HIST 2
Advisory: Essay-writing skills and eligibility to enroll in a transfer-level English Composition course, or English Placement Level 6 or higher
This course is a comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. It examines political institutions, religious ideologies, the rise and fall of empires, and the major cultural innovations of each of the major world civilizations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
This course is a comparative survey of the major ancient world civilizations which developed between 3500 B.C.E. and 1500 C.E. It examines political institutions, religious ideologies, the rise and fall of empires, and the major cultural innovations of each of the major world civilizations. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
PHY 1
GE
M
5
Physiology
PHY 1
Advisory: BIOL 5 with a grade of C or higher
Physiology is the study of the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level. Topics covered include the integumentary system; bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles; the nervous system; sensory organs; the cardiovascular system; the lymphatic and immune systems; the respiratory system; the urinary system; the digestive system; the endocrine system; and reproductive system. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, Dental Hygiene and other health-related majors. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
Physiology is the study of the physiological principles, function, integration and homeostasis of the human body at the cellular, tissue, organ, organ system and organism level. Topics covered include the integumentary system; bone, skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscles; the nervous system; sensory organs; the cardiovascular system; the lymphatic and immune systems; the respiratory system; the urinary system; the digestive system; the endocrine system; and reproductive system. This course is primarily intended for Nursing, Allied Health, Kinesiology, Dental Hygiene and other health-related majors. The lecture portion of this course may be offered in a distance education format.
Spring Semester, Second Year
15 Units TotalETHS 11
GE
3
Intersctnality of Race/Ethnicity/Health
ETHS 11
This course introduces the student to the field of Ethnic Studies with a focus on the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, and health. The course explores such core concepts as colonization, racialization, the structures of racism, and how health is impacted by structural racism. The core concepts are explored by examining their impacts on African American and Native American communities. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
ASTR 3
GE
3
Astronomy: The Solar System
ASTR 3
This is a survey course designed to introduce the science of astronomy with an emphasis on the solar system. This course covers aspects of archaeoastronomy, telescope optics, prominent scientists, the sun, planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, solar system exploration, and extrasolar planets. This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
HIST 17A
GE
3
United States History
HIST 17A
Advisory: ENGL 1A with a grade of C or higher
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include contact and settlement of America, the movement toward independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution, westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Apply Now
This course is a survey of the history of the United States from Pre-Columbian Peoples to the end of Reconstruction. Topics include contact and settlement of America, the movement toward independence, the formation of a new nation and Constitution, westward expansion and manifest destiny, the causes and consequences of the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This course satisfies the CSU requirement for US History (US-1). This course may be offered in a distance education format.
Please see a counselor to discuss options for meeting general education requirements for transfer to California State Universities (CSU) and/or University of California (UC) campuses, as well as any specific additional courses that may be required by your chosen institution of transfer.
*Alternative Courses: Please see a Shasta College counselor for alternative course options. You can also view the following to find other courses to meet degree/certificate requirements:
- California State Universities – General Education
- IGETC – Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum
Contact Us for More Information
Counseling & Student Services
Contact Info
Phone
(530) 242-7724
Fax
(530) 225-4652
Academic/Instructional Division Office
Phone
(530) 242-7590
Fax
(530) 225-4920
Location
1800
Division office is located on campus in Room 1800 (north of the gymnasium)
Start Your Future at Shasta College
We are dedicated to helping you reach your educational and career goals. To begin your journey, apply for admissions today!