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Liberal Arts - Physical Education & Coaching Emphasis
Credits: 64 | Degree Type: A.A. | Campus Offered: TRF
Program Description

Physical Education is the training of the mind and body though study, activities and physical exercise. The combination encourages behavior change and the adoption of healthful values that contribute to wellness.

Students who study Physical Education can choose many careers including: educator, industrial fitness, sports information and media, research and development, business and marketing, athletic training or coaching, movement therapy or aquatic specialist.

Preparation for careers in Physical Education begin with a foundation of liberal education courses. Northland offers an Associate of Arts degree, which is the first two years of a four-year degree. Coursework consists of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, as well as recommended courses listed.

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Accreditation

The College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (800) 621-7440, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504.

Course Listings

Semester order by campus: Thief River Falls

Course # Course Name Credits
  MN Transfer Curriculum Electives 40
  Electives
    (Listed Below)
24
TOTAL CREDITS:    64
Electives must be selected from the following list:
BIOL 2252Anatomy & Phys I 3
BIOL 2254Anatomy & Phys II 3
HPER 1145Foundations Phys Educ 3
HPER 2240Drugs & Alcohol 3
HPER 2241Responding to Emergencies 2
HPER 2245Elementary Phys Educ 3
HPER 2250Prevent/Care Athletic Inj 3
HPER 2270Health and Wellness 3
PSYC 1105Intro to Psychology 3
SOCI 1101Intro to Sociology 3
SPCH 1101Intro to Public Speaking 3
SPCH 1103Interpersonal Communicati 3
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