Physical Education - Physical Activity and Fitness Management, A.S.

Move Minds and Bodies. Lead the Way in Fitness and Wellness.

Do you enjoy helping others stay active, healthy, and engaged? The Physical Education – Physical Activity and Fitness Management option prepares students to lead, teach, and manage physical activities across a variety of settings. Whether you’re planning to transfer to a four-year program or enter the workforce, this associate degree helps you build the knowledge and experience needed to succeed in commercial gyms, community fitness programs, school settings, or even your own entrepreneurial venture.

 

What You'll Learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge in human movement, wellness, and health science
  • Understand motor behavior and the principles of effective physical activity instruction
  • Build communication and leadership skills for team-based or individual fitness environments
  • Learn nutrition concepts for physical activity and overall health
  • Prepare for transfer into a bachelor’s program in physical education, health science, or kinesiology

Program Requirements

This associate degree requires 61 credits, typically completed over four semesters. Courses include general education subjects (writing, literature, social sciences), physical education electives, nutrition, statistics, speech, motor behavior, and fitness-focused electives.

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Where This Degree Can Take You

This degree provides the first step toward a future in fitness, coaching, and wellness leadership. Whether transferring or jumping into a career, you’ll have the tools to inspire healthy living in others.

Graduates (with further education or certifications) may pursue roles such as:
  • Fitness Coach or Group Exercise Instructor
  • Health and Wellness Coordinator
  • Physical Activity Program Director
  • Recreation Center or Gym Manager
  • Community Health Educator

You may find employment in:

  • Community and recreation centers
  • Commercial fitness facilities
  • Wellness programs within corporations or healthcare organizations
  • K-12 or after-school activity programs
  • Personal training and entrepreneurial ventures

 

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