Physical Education
Associate of Arts Physical Education · El Camino College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Kinesiology, Athletics, and Public Safety Division www.elcamino.edu/academics/divisions/kinesiology-athletics-and-public-safety/
The degree provides an orientation to the profession through participation in diverse physical activities and study of the dimensions of exercise. Students will acquire the ability to utilize principles of human anatomy, physiology, and behavioral processes in a variety of exercise and sport applications. Competencies will be assessed by a student's ability to solve problems in exercise program design and to evaluate movement skills, tactics, and strategies in various physical activities. Upon completion of the program, students will enhance their ability to pursue advanced degree options or entry-level positions in the discipline.
Required Core: 16 units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ANAT 30 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | 3 |
| PE 275 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| PE 277 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| PE 280 | Exercise and Nutrition Programs for Fitness and Weight Management | 3 |
| FAID 1 | First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Emergency Care | 3 |
| Plus 4 - 8 units of activity courses distributed over a minimum of 3 categories to include: Aquatics, Combatives, Dance, Fitness, Individual/Dual Activities, Intercollegiate Sports, and Team Activities | ||
Aquatics:
Plus 4 - 8 units of activity courses distributed over a minimum of 3 categories to include: Aquatics, Combatives, Dance, Fitness, Individual/Dual Activities, Intercollegiate Sports, and Team Activities
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 240A | Beginning Swimming | 1 |
| PE 240B | Intermediate Swimming | 1 |
| PE 240C | Advanced Swimming | 1 |
| PE 247 | Swimming, Lifeguard Training | 2 |
| PE 248 | Swimming, Water Safety Instructor | 2 |
| PE 249 | Swimming for Fitness | 1 |
| PE 250 | Techniques of Surfboard Riding | 1 |
| PE 402 | Adapted Swimming and Hydroexercise | 1 |
Combatives:
Plus 4 - 8 units of activity courses distributed over a minimum of 3 categories to include: Aquatics, Combatives, Dance, Fitness, Individual/Dual Activities, Intercollegiate Sports, and Team Activities
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 18A | Beginning Boxing | 1 |
| PE 18B | Intermediate Boxing | 1 |
| PE 219A | Beginning Combative Arts and Self Defense | 1 |
| PE 219B | Intermediate Combative Arts and Self Defense | 1 |
| PE 220A | Beginning Naginata: A Japanese Martial Art | 1 |
Dance:
Plus 4 - 8 units of activity courses distributed over a minimum of 3 categories to include: Aquatics, Combatives, Dance, Fitness, Individual/Dual Activities, Intercollegiate Sports, and Team Activities
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| DANC 110 | Beginning Dance | 2 |
| DANC 120A | Beginning Ballet A | 2 |
| DANC 120B | Beginning Ballet B | 2 |
| DANC 130A | Beginning Contemporary Modern Dance A | 2 |
| DANC 130B | Beginning Contemporary Modern Dance B | 2 |
| DANC 140 | Jazz Dance I | 2 |
| DANC 161 | Tap Dance I - Beginning | 1 |
| DANC 162A | Beginning Hip Hop Dance A | 2 |
| DANC 165 | African Dance | 1 |
| DANC 167 | Social and Ballroom Dance | 1 |
| DANC 168 | Latin Social Dance | 2 |
| DANC 220A | Intermediate Ballet A | 2 |
| DANC 230A | Intermediate Contemporary Modern Dance A | 2 |
| DANC 240 | Jazz Dance II | 2 |
| DANC 250 | Introduction to Pilates | 3 |
| DANC 261 | Tap Dance II - Intermediate | 2 |
| DANC 262 | Commercial Dance | 2 |
| DANC 265 | Intermediate African Dance | 2 |
| DANC 268 | Intermediate Latin Social Dance | 2 |
Fitness:
Plus 4 - 8 units of activity courses distributed over a minimum of 3 categories to include: Aquatics, Combatives, Dance, Fitness, Individual/Dual Activities, Intercollegiate Sports, and Team Activities
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 2A | Walking for Fitness | 1 |
| PE 2B | Power Walking for Fitness | 1 |
| PE 10A | Body Conditioning and Physical Fitness | 1 |
| PE 10B | Intermediate Body Conditioning and Physical Fitness | 1 |
| PE 54A | Beginning Weight Training | 1 |
| PE 54B | Intermediate Weight Training | 1 |
| PE 54C | Advanced Weight Training | 1 |
| PE 135abcd | Sport-Specific, Periodized Training for Athletes | 1 |
| PE 245 | Water Aerobics | 1 |
| PE 254 | Cardio Fitness and Body Sculpting | 1 |
| PE 257 | Yoga for Health and Fitness | 1 |
| PE 258 | Power Vinyasa Yoga | 1 |
| PE 259 | Circuit Training | 1 |
| PE 400 | Adapted Fitness | 1 |
| PE 401 | Adapted Strength Training | 1 |
| PE 404 | Adapted Cardiovascular Fitness | 1 |
| PE 409 | Adapted Yoga | 1 |
Individual/Dual Activities:
Plus 4 - 8 units of activity courses distributed over a minimum of 3 categories to include: Aquatics, Combatives, Dance, Fitness, Individual/Dual Activities, Intercollegiate Sports, and Team Activities
Intercollegiate Sports:
Plus 4 - 8 units of activity courses distributed over a minimum of 3 categories to include: Aquatics, Combatives, Dance, Fitness, Individual/Dual Activities, Intercollegiate Sports, and Team Activities
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 5abc | Men's Intercollegiate Baseball Team | 3 |
| PE 6abc | Off-Season Training For Men's Intercollegiate Baseball Team | 1 |
| PE 15abc | Men's Intercollegiate Basketball Team | 3 |
| PE 16abc | Off-Season Training for Men's Intercollegiate Basketball Team | 1 |
| PE 20abc | Intercollegiate Cross Country Teams | 3 |
| PE 21abc | Off-Season Training for Intercollegiate Cross Country Teams | 1 |
| PE 35abc | Men's Intercollegiate Football Team | 3 |
| PE 36abc | Off-Season Training for Men's Intercollegiate Football Team | 1 |
| PE 45abc | Men's Intercollegiate Golf Team | 3 |
| PE 46abc | Off-Season Training for Men's Intercollegiate Golf Team | 1 |
| PE 57abc | Intercollegiate Swimming Teams | 3 |
| PE 58abc | Off-Season Training for Intercollegiate Swimming Teams | 1 |
| PE 60abc | Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Team | 3 |
| PE 61abc | Off-Season Training for Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Team | 1 |
| PE 66abc | Off-Season Training for Men's Intercollegiate Tennis Team | 1 |
| PE 70abc | Men's Intercollegiate Soccer Team | 3 |
| PE 71abc | Off-Season Training for Men's Intercollegiate Soccer Team | 1 |
| PE 75abc | Intercollegiate Track and Field Teams | 3 |
| PE 76abc | Off-Season Training for Intercollegiate Track and Field Teams | 1 |
| PE 80abc | Men's Intercollegiate Volleyball Team | 3 |
| PE 81abc | Off-Season Training for Men's Intercollegiate Volleyball Team | 1 |
| PE 85abc | Men's Intercollegiate Water Polo Team | 3 |
| PE 86abc | Off-Season Training for Men's Intercollegiate Water Polo Team | 1 |
| PE 87abc | Women's Intercollegiate Water Polo Team | 3 |
| PE 105abc | Women's Intercollegiate Basketball Team | 3 |
| PE 106abc | Off-Season Training for Women's Intercollegiate Basketball Team | 1 |
| PE 110abc | Women's Intercollegiate Volleyball Team | 3 |
| PE 111abc | Off-Season Training for Women's Intercollegiate Volleyball Team | 1 |
| PE 115abc | Intercollegiate Tennis Teams | 3 |
| PE 116abc | Off-Season Training for Women's Intercollegiate Tennis Team | 1 |
| PE 120abc | Women's Intercollegiate Softball Team | 3 |
| PE 121abc | Off-Season Training for Women's Intercollegiate Softball Team | 1 |
| PE 132abc | Women's Intercollegiate Badminton Team | 3 |
| PE 133abc | Off-Season Training for Women's Intercollegiate Badminton Team | 1 |
| PE 140abc | Intercollegiate Beach Volleyball Team | 3 |
Team Activities:
Plus 4 - 8 units of activity courses distributed over a minimum of 3 categories to include: Aquatics, Combatives, Dance, Fitness, Individual/Dual Activities, Intercollegiate Sports, and Team Activities
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 4A | Beginning Basketball | 1 |
| PE 4B | Intermediate Basketball | 1 |
| PE 7 | Baseball | 1 |
| PE 74A | Beginning Soccer | 1 |
| PE 74B | Intermediate Soccer | 1 |
| PE 79 | Futsal/Indoor Soccer | 1 |
| PE 239 | Slow Pitch Softball | 1 |
| PE 253 | Volleyball | 1 |
| PE 255A | Beginning Beach Volleyball | 1 |
Physical Education Electives: 2-3 units
Select one course from the following:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 201 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Education | 2 |
| PE 212 | Sport and Society | 3 |
| PE 217 | Sports Officiating | 2 |
| PE 266 | Stress Management for Healthy Living | 3 |
| PE 270 | Fitness and Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| PE 272 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PE 273 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| PE 275 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| PE 290 | Personal Fitness Trainer | 3 |
Total Major Units: 22-27
Preparation for the Physical Education Transfer Major
For information on specific university major requirements, please obtain a transfer curriculum guide sheet in the Counseling Services Center, consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. You may use the transfer major requirements.
GE Patterns
Complete one of the following:
ECC GE: 24 units
Required for local degrees (AA and AS).
Cal-GETC: 34 units
Required for transfer degrees (AA-T and AS-T).
Electives
As needed to reach a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units.
Minimum Degree Total: 60 units