What is a Transfer Pathway?
A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.A. degree within two years, then transfer and major in a specific discipline. A transfer pathway is not institution-specific.
It is important to understand that the pathway provided in the adjacent tab is just one possible combination of classes by which to complete an A.A. and prepare for transfer in your chosen area of study. Other course combinations and sequences can work, too. It is strongly recommended that students work directly and frequently with a COD academic counselor/advisor, a COD faculty advisor, and academic counselors/advisors at potential transfer schools, to develop and execute a plan that works best for them.
For more information about Physical Education, Fitness, and Sports Studies, please visit the program page.
Suggested Semester Sequence
| First Semester | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 2200 | Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport | 3 |
| EDUCA 1100 | Introduction to Education | 3 |
| ENGLI 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Mathematics | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Physical and Life Sciences | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHYS 2201 | Introduction to Coaching | 3 |
| PHYS 2251 | Living With Health 1 | 3 |
| ENGLI 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| PHYS 2254 | First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| ANAT 1500 | Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| Gen Ed | Global Multicultural Studies | |
| SPEEC 1100 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| PHYS 2240 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Elective 2 | 2-3 | |
| Gen Ed | Humanities and Fine Arts | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| Gen Ed | Physical and Life Sciences (with lab) | 4 |
| Gen Ed | Human Relations | 3 |
| Credits | 18-19 | |
| Total Credits | 64-65 | |
- 1
PHYS 2251 Living With Health and PHYS 2254 First Aid and CPR will qualify as a Contemporary Life Skills credit.
- 2
Recommended: PHYS 2202 Introduction to Sport Management, PHYS 2261 Applied Kinesiology, PHYS 1711 Hapkido I, or additional PHYS activity classes.
Program Milestones
First Semester
- Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.
Second Semester
- If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.
General Education Requirements
For general education requirements for the A.A. degree, please visit the A.A. degree catalog page.
Please note that the A.A. and A.S. Degrees currently require a minimum of 64 hours for completion. If the transfer pathway listed above has fewer than 64 hours listed, students will need to take additional coursework to reach that minimum. Students should consult with a faculty or program advisor to discuss their options.