For more information, visit the Dallas College Physical Education webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This guided pathway prepares you to transfer to a university to earn a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology that prepares you to become a Physical Education teacher, coach, or enter athletic administration for any grade between Early Childhood and 12th.
This pathway is an example course sequence for students interested in Physical Education and Kinesiology. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Arts degree. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select “Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Arts
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
HIST 1301 – United States History I This is a Core course.
MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods* This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
KINE 1301 – Foundations of Kinesiology*
PHED 1164 – Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness* This is a Core course.
EDUC 1300 – Learning Framework All college students with fewer than 12 semester credit hours of successful college credit (grade of “C" or above) must take a student success course in the first semester.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm your academic and career goals by the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research career options with a degree in Kinesiology.
Begin researching colleges and universities where you would want to major in Kinesiology with grades EC-12 Certification.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1302 – Composition II This is a Core course.
HIST 1302 – United States History II* This is a Core course.
BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I* This is a Core course. BIOL 1406 is a Prerequisite to BIOL 2401.
SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology* This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication* This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking* This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business & Professional Communication* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career pathway and program of study.
Ask your success coach about transfer options to pursue the bachelor's degree.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 3
GOVT 2305 – Federal Government This is a Core course.
BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II* This is a Core course.
PHED 11XX/21XX – Activity Course Elective*
PHED 11XX/21XX – Activity Course Elective*
KINE 1321 – Coaching/Sports/Athletics I*
CHOOSE ONE:
- ENGL 2321 – British Literature* This is a Core course.
- ENGL 2326 – American Literature* This is a Core course OR
- ENGL 2331 – World Literature* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Begin applying to your top choice universities.
- Begin applying for Financial Aid and Scholarships. Check with Financial Aid at Dallas College and your transfer university for application dates and priority deadlines.
Check with your success coach for important deadlines and dates.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
GOVT 2306 – Texas Government This is a Core course.
ANY ELECTIVE COURSE (4 hours) Select any college-credit courses other than those with the prefix of AGRI, BIOL, CHEM, ENGR, ENVR, GEOL, MATH, PHYS, or ANTH 2401.
ANY ELECTIVE COURSE (3 hours) Select any college-credit courses other than those with the prefix of AGRI, BIOL, CHEM, ENGR, ENVR, GEOL, MATH, PHYS, or ANTH 2401.
CHOOSE ONE:
- ARTS 1301 – Art Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- DANC 2303 – Dance Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- DRAM 1310 – Theater Appreciation* This is a Core course.
- HUMA 1315 – Fine Arts Appreciation* This is a Core course. OR
- MUSI 1306 – Music Appreciation* This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate of Arts degree.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Request final transcripts to be sent to the college or university to where you will transfer.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 13
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS