Human Performance and Recreation Physical Education Associate in Arts (HPRPE-AA)
Students who want to become a Physical Education Teacher should choose HPRPE-AA.
Students should consult with an advisor at the college or university they plan to attend for the specific courses recommended by that institution. We strongly encourage you to contact the Pensacola State College History, Languages, and Social Sciences Department for assistance in planning your program of study.
Department Head:
Susan Morgan, (850) 484-2137
smorgan@pensacolastate.edu
Program Contact:
Vicki Carson, (850) 484-1313
vcarson@pensacolastate.edu
Although a school district may provide an appeals process to persons receiving a disapproval to enter K-12 classrooms as a result of the background check, students should be aware of Florida Statutes 435.04. Pursuant to Chapter 1012, Florida Statutes, any individual who has been found guilty of, regardless of adjudication, or entered plea of nolo condendere or guilty to, any offense enumerated in §435.04, Florida Statute, shall be ineligible for appointment to any instructional, non-instructional or voluntary position in daycare, school or other educational facility providing care or instruction to children 17 years of age or younger. To view §435.04, Florida Statutes, Go To www.flsenate.gov/statutes.
Degree Requirements
First Year Recommended Sequence
| ENC 1101C | English Composition I^***+ | 3 cc |
| Mathematics Elective (Category III)* | 3 cc |
| PSY 2012 | General Psychology^***+ | 3 cc |
| PHI 2010 | Introduction to Philosophy^***+ | 3 cc |
| HLP 1081 | Concepts of Life Fitness*** | 3 cc |
| ENC 1102 | English Composition II^*+ | 3 cc |
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| AMH 2010 | American History to 1877^***+ | 3 cc |
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| AMH 2020 | American History from 1877^***+ | 3 cc |
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| Biological Sciences Elective (Category VI)* | 4 cc |
| EDF 1005 | Introduction to the Teaching Profession^ | 3 cc |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |
Second Year Recommended Sequence
| Literature Elective (Category II)* | 3 cc |
| Humanities Elective (Category V)*### | 3 cc |
| BSC 1080 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 3 cc |
| BSC 1080L | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 cc |
| EDF 2085 | Introduction to Diversity for Educators^ | 3 cc |
| EME 2040 | Introduction to Technology for Educators~ | 3 cc |
| Physical Sciences Elective (Category VII)* | 3 cc |
| Oral Communications Requirement (Category IX)* | 1 cc |
| PET 2604 | Basic Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 cc |
| Electives (See below) | 6 cc |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Unless specific courses are listed, see general education page for course options in each category.
EME 2040: No other course may be substituted
EDF 2085: Course includes field experience or service learning. See course description.
Humanities Category V should be any other prefix than PHI.
Electives or Foreign Language I
Foreign Language I must be chosen if this requirement has not been met.
If the foreign language requirement has been met, students must choose 6 credit hours from PEO 1011, PEO 1031 or courses with the PEL, PEM, or PEQ prefix.
Total Credit Hours: 60