Program: Physical Education - Year Two Pathway - North Iowa Area Community College

Apr 20, 2025

NIACC Catalog 2024-2025

After completing the STEM - Year One Pathway , students who complete the Physical Education - Year Two Pathway will meet the requirements to earn an Associate in Arts degree and will be prepared to transfer to a four year institution to explore further education.

Year Two

Third Term

EDU - 250 Educational Technology and Design (3 s.h.)
PEC - 127 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2 s.h.)
PEH - 104 Essentials of Health and Exercise Sciences (1 s.h.)
PEH - 144 Human Movement Science (3 s.h.) ^
or Elective (3 s.h.) - see recommendations below
PSY - 223 Child and Adolescent Psychology (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Fourth Term

EDU - 246 Including Diverse Learners (3 s.h.)
PSY - 281 Educational Psychology (3 s.h.)
SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.) ^^
or other Sociology elective (3 s.h.)

Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
General Education elective or Area elective (3-4 s.h.)

Total: 15-16 s.h.

Suggested Second Year Courses

General Education Options

MAT - 153 Math for Elementary Teachers I (4 s.h.)
MAT - 154 Math for Elementary Teachers II (4 s.h.)
PHY - 106 Survey of Physics (4 s.h.)
PHY - 162 College Physics I (4 s.h.)

Elective Options

EDU - 242 Classroom Assessment (2 s.h.) ^
PEA - 146 Physical Fitness I (1 s.h.)
PEA - 187 Weight Training I (1 s.h.)
PEA - 190 Yoga/Stretching I (1 s.h.)
PEC - 110 Coaching Ethics, Techniques and Theory (1 s.h.)
PEC - 115 Athletic Development and Human Growth (1 s.h.)
PEC - 122 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for Coaching (1 s.h.)
PEH - 261 Physical Activity for Health and Fitness (3 s.h.)

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

^Recommended option for transferring to University of Northern Iowa

^^Recommended option for transferring to Iowa State University

Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning. Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.