Physical Education and Leisure Studies
Certificate

This certificate program is offered for persons with a personal interest in the content area, persons who wish to transfer into a physical education, recreation or related area at a four-year school, or persons who want to work (or do work) as personal trainers, activity or recreation specialists, or in fitness centers or health clubs. To earn this certificate, a student must take courses from the three component areas: health, physical education and recreation.

Program Requirements                                        23 Credits

   HEA 102 Nutrition ..............................................  3
   HEA 103 Personal Health ........................................  3
   HEA 105 First Aid ..............................................  3
   PED 201 Introductory Analysis of Physical Education ............  3
   PED 215 Early Childhood Physical Activities ....................  3
   PED 216 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries ...............  3
   PED Take two activity courses ..................................  2
   REC 101 Community Recreation ...................................  3

Restricted Electives 1-3 Credits
Choose one of the following:
   HEA 204 Health Aspects of Human Sexuality ......................(3)
   PED 198 Fundamental Fitness and Motor Skills ...................(1)
   PED 269 Internship ...........................................(1–3)
   REC 102 Basic Camping ..........................................(3)

Certificate Requirement .........................................24-26