Physical Education
Associate in Arts
Program Details
Curriculum leads to the Physical Education Associate in Arts Degree. Specifically, it is designed for student who will transfer to a four-year institution, obtaining a bachelor's degree through a California State University program. Course and degree requirements vary at respective universities. It is important to consult with a Fullerton College Counselor and a respective university transfer representatives to confer program requirements and transferable work. The Program requires a total of 18-20 units of which 16-17 units are in required courses. An additional 2-3 units must be chosen from the restricted units listed below.
Physical Education Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Coaches and Scouts
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 27,490
- High salary: 93,980
- Average salary: 45920
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 27,580
- High salary: 82,050
- Average salary: 46180
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 44,150
- High salary: 158,240
- Average salary: 75890
All Careers in Physical Education (3)
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 75,890 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 46,180 |
| Coaches and Scouts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 45,920 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate an understanding of anatomy, nutrition, health promotion as well as behavior development as it applies to Kinesiology and Physical Education.
- Examine personal health-related behavioral patterns, select goals and formulate appropriate health and fitness strategies.