Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Overview
Our Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPR) Area of Study will introduce you to the needed courses to prepare for a transfer degree in several areas: parks and recreation management, physical education, health science, sports ministry, and sports administration. Our curriculum builds the foundation for upper-level education upon transfer while completing the general education requirements for most baccalaureate degrees.
After completing your Associate of Arts degree at Ӱ, you will be able to transfer to a four-year institution and earn your Bachelor of Science degree. Fitness instructor, personal trainer, health educator, strength and conditioning specialist, parks and recreation director, travel ball director, and geriatric mobility specialist are just a few of the careers you could expect. If you choose to continue your education, once you complete graduate school you could become a nutritionist, athletic trainer, occupational therapist, or physical therapist.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Arts
- Jackson
- Rankin
- Raymond
- Utica
- Vicksburg
- Online
- Face-to-Face
- Online
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Orientation | 2 |
| English Composition I | 3 |
| College Algebra | 3 |
| General Biology I, Lecture | 3 |
| General Biology I, Lab | 1 |
| First Aid & CPR | 3 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| English Composition II | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I, Lecture | 3 |
| Anatomy & Physiology I, Lab | 1 |
| Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Public Speaking I | 3 |
| Personal & Community Health | 3 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 3 |
| Introduction to Kinesiology/Health, Physical Education, & Recreation | 3 |
| Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation, or Dance Appreciation | 3 |
| American (U.S.) History I | 3 |
| any Literature except for ENG 2513 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Computer Concepts | 3 |
| HIS 1113, HIS 1123, HIS 1163, HIS 1173, HIS 2213, or HIS 2223* | 3 |
| Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 15 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .