Health and Physical Education Major
Dr. Charles Cooper
731-424-3520 ext. 260
ccooper@jscc.edu
Steve Cornelison
731-424-3520 ext. 239
scornelison@jscc.edu
Program and Career Description
Students completing a bachelor’s degree in health and physical education have a variety of career opportunities available to them in teaching, wellness management, and recreational activities. The Associate of Science in Health and Physical Education is designed for students wanting to complete the first two years of the bachelor’s degree in a community college setting. Our students have the opportunity to work closely with health and physical education faculty and have an excellent opportunity to participate in intercollegiate sports.
Transfer Options
At Jackson State, we work hard to make sure that you graduate with your associate’s degree and arrive at a university prepared to start junior-level courses. That’s why we have special articulation agreements with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) schools that allow students completing the Associate of Science Health and Physical Education degree to transfer as juniors. TBR universities with health and physical education degrees include:
- Austin Peay State University
- East Tennessee State University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Tennessee State University
- The University of Memphis
Other schools in West Tennessee with health and physical education degrees include the University of Tennessee at Martin, Lambuth University, and Union University. Students may require additional courses at these universities prior to becoming a junior.
Accreditation Information
Jackson State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
| Career | Beginning Salary Range with a Bachelor’s Degree | Experienced Salary
Range |
Projected % Job Growth Through 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recreation Facility Attendants | $11,900 to $13,700 | $16,100 to $23,145 | 29% |
| Recreation Leaders | $11,900 to $13,700 | $16,100 to $23,145 | 29% |
| Physical Education Teachers | $19,000 to $22,900 | $33,700 to $55,500 | 31% |
Statistics are based on information provided by the Tennessee Career Information Delivery System. http://www.tcids.tbr.edu. Salaries are not guaranteed.
Program Requirements
(Students may require additional Basic and Developmental courses.)
Communication Requirement (All required)
ENGL 1010 English Composition I
ENGL 1020 English Composition II
SPE 211 Fundamentals of Speech
Choose THREE Humanities Courses (One must be a literature Course)
ART 1010 Art History I
ART 1020 Art History II
ART 1030 Art Appreciation
COM 1030 Intro to Film
ENGL 2111 American Lit: Pre-Colonial - 1865
ENGL 2121 American Lit: 1865 - Present
ENGL 2210 British Lit: Beginnings - 1785
ENGL 2220 British Lit: 1785 - Present
ENGL 2310 World Lit: Beginnings - 1650
ENGL 2320 World Lit: 1650 - Present
HUM 1010 Introduction to the Humanities I
HUM 1020 Introduction to the Humanities II
MUS 1030 Music Appreciation
PHIL 1030 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL 2110 Introduction to Ethics
THEA 1030 Introduction to Theatre
Choose TWO Social and Behavioral Science Courses
ECO 211 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECO 212 Principles of Microeconomics
GEO 201 Survey of World Regions
POLS 1100 U.S. Government and Politics I
POLS 1200 U.S. Government and Politics II
PSY 101 General Psychology I
PSY 102 General Psychology II
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 202 Social Problems
Choose TWO History Courses (American History is required for TBR Schools.)
HIST 1110 Survey of World Civilizations I
HIST 1120 Survey of World Civilizations II
HIST 2010 Survey of American History I
HIST 2020 Survey of American History II
Choose TWO Natural Science Courses
BIOL 1110 General Biology I
BIOL 1120 General Biology II
BIOL 2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
BIOL 2020 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
CHEM 1110 General Chemistry I
CHEM 1120 General Chemistry II
PHYS 2010 Non-Calculus Based Physics I
PHYS 2020 Non-Calculus Based Physics II
PSCI 1010 Survey of Physical Science I
PSCI 1020 Survey of Physical Science II
Choose ONE Mathematics Course
MATH 1530 Statistics and Probability
MATH 1630 Finite Mathematics
MATH 1710 Pre-Calculus Algebra
MATH 1910 Calculus I
Major Required Courses
PHED 2010 First Aid and Safety
PHED 2020 Personal Health
PHED 2030 Community Health
PHED 2040 Intro to Physical Education
PHED 2050 Health and Wellness
Two one hour activity courses
Electives
Two (2) Credits
The Associate of Science Health and Physical Education Major requires 60 college level credits. Some courses have prerequisites and co-requisites. See JSCC Academic Catalog and Student Handbook for further information.
Sample Schedule
| First Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1010 | English Composition I | 3 |
| PHED 2040 | Intro to Physical Education | 3 |
| PHED 2050 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| PHED | Physical Activity Course | 1 |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 17 |
| First Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1020 | English Composition II | 3 |
| MATH | Mathematics Course | 3 |
| PHED 2030 | Community Health | 3 |
| PHED | Physical Activity Course | 1 |
| Natural Science Course | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |
| Second Year | Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHED 2010 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| PHED 2020 | Personal Health | 3 |
| ENGL | Literature Course | 3 |
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| Second Year | Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST | History Course | 3 |
| SPE 211 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 |
| General Electives | 2 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Humanities Course | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 14 |