Program Overview

Associate of Arts in Physical Education

Program Description

The Associate of Arts degree in Physical Education provides students with an introductory knowledge of the fundamental principles of Physical Education, Physical Activity, Sport, and Exercise, as well as the application of these principles to overall health, wellness, and quality of life. Students also may gain knowledge leading to employment in parks and recreation, fitness, and coaching. Additionally, the degree provides the skills necessary to pursue upper division coursework at a four-year level and the courses are consistent with the transfer requirements.

Salary, Growth, and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $20,000 to over $239,000 with an average salary of $75,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +9.7%
  • Average Salary: $41k
  • Salary Range: $32k - $45k
• Athletes and Sports Competitors
  • Education Level: No formal educational credential
  • Job Growth: +9.1%
  • Average Salary: $51k
  • Salary Range: $20k - $239k+
• Coaches and Scouts
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +9.2%
  • Average Salary: $65k
  • Salary Range: $36k - $67k
• Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +13.7%
  • Average Salary: $61k
  • Salary Range: $37k - $75k
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105k
  • Salary Range: $50k - $165k
• Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +3.3%
  • Average Salary: $128k
  • Salary Range: $75k - $170k

Program Map

Physical Education - Full-time

• Associate of Arts
  • 60.0 Units
• Major Course
  • KIN 100: Introduction to Kinesiology (3.0 Units)
  • KIN 104: Fitness and Wellness (3.0 Units)
  • KIN 102: Introduction to Athletic Training (3.0 Units)
  • KIN 110 or HED 110: Choose a course (3.0 Units)
• General Education Course
  • English Composition (4.0 Units)
  • Proficiency: Mathematics (4.0 Units)
  • U.S. History or Government (3.0 Units)
  • Humanities (3.0 Units)
  • Communication and Analytical Thinking (3.0 Units)
• Elective Course
  • Choose a course (3.0 Units)
• Milestone
  • Department Information
• Offers Microcredential
  • Choose a course

Physical Education - Part-time

• Associate of Arts
  • 60.0 Units
• Major Course
  • KIN 100: Introduction to Kinesiology (3.0 Units)
  • KIN 104: Fitness and Wellness (3.0 Units)
  • KIN 102: Introduction to Athletic Training (3.0 Units)
  • KIN 110 or HED 110: Choose a course (3.0 Units)
• General Education Course
  • English Composition (4.0 Units)
  • Proficiency: Mathematics (4.0 Units)
  • U.S. History or Government (3.0 Units)
  • Humanities (3.0 Units)
  • Communication and Analytical Thinking (3.0 Units)
• Elective Course
  • Choose a course (3.0 Units)
• Milestone
  • Department Information
• Offers Microcredential
  • Choose a course

Education Levels

Education levels are meant to represent what is typical for entry into the career, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.