Physical Education, Recreation and Health Education
Physical Education
The Physical Education program at MJC offers a balanced approach of theory and activity based upon the individual interests and needs of the student. In addition to a wide spectrum of physical education activity classes, MJC offers adaptive physical education courses. The majority of career opportunities in Physical Education exist for students completing a bachelor's degree. General education and transfer courses are carefully planned so that students are well prepared for individual career needs and upper division college work.
Recreation
The need for leaders in Recreation is expected to increase with the demands of a maturing society. Most jobs in recreation require a four-year college degree. Students in he Recreation major at MJC are encouraged to follow the transfer pattern for the four-year college to which they will transfer.
Health Education
The field of Health Education will expand as the need for trained professional in public or community agencies increases. Health Education usually requires a minimum of a four-year degree. Health Education majors at MJC are given an introduction to health through basic health, safety, CPR, and EMT classes. The unprecedented growth in expenditures for medical care caused by new, larger, and more complex health care organizations will create an increased need for health education professionals.
Athletics
Students at Modesto Junior College can pursue rewarding experiences through participation in sport. MJC offers 21 intercollegiate sports - 11 for men and 10 for women. MJC became an official member of the Big 8 Conference on July 1, 2007. Members of the Big 8 Conference include Diablo Valley College, Sierra College, Sacramento City College, American River College, Santa Rosa Junior College, Cosumnes River College, San Joaquin Delta College and Modesto Junior College.
MJC offers men's athletics in football, water polo, cross-country, soccer, and wrestling in the fall, basketball in the winter, and baseball, tennis, swimming, track and field, and golf in the spring. Women's sports include cross-country, soccer, water polo, volleyball, and golf in the fall, basketball in the winter, and softball, tennis, track and field, and swimming & diving in the spring.
Student Athletes
NCAA regulations require all "non-qualifier" athletes to complete an A. A. / A. S. degree that includes 48 transferable units to be eligible for athletic competition upon transfer to a NCAA Division I school. Student athletes are encouraged to talk to an athletic advisor about requirements in the Physical Education division office.
Sports Medicine
Modesto junior College offers entry-level courses in sports medicine for students interested in going into athletic training or for student athletes and others interested in learning how to recognize and care for athletic injuries. Also included in the sports medicine program is an internship, available to students who would like to receive a hands on, practical education in athletic training. This internship allows prospective athletic trainers to working in the Athletic Treatment Center, and at various practices and sporting events.
Career Opportunities
The profession of Physical Education has many career possibilities including athletic training, coaching, teaching, and fitness training. Recreation majors are generally employed by Federal State, or Local government agencies working as recreation leaders or administrators
High School Preparation
Students interested in Physical Education, Recreation and Health Education should follow a college preparatory curriculum in high school. Students should take classes in:
* Physical Education
* Health Education
* Computer Literacy
* English and Written Expression
* Mathematics
* Biological Sciences
1. To earn an Associate in Arts degree, students must complete 15 core units and 5 core option units, plus meet the MJC graduation requirements
2. Courses should be selected with the assistance of a Physical Education faculty advisor.
3. Students interested in a career in Physical Education are encouraged to take a variety of activity classes each semester, thereby broadening their activity skills before transfer.
The MJC Catalog is the official document for program requirements. Program requirements. Program brochures should be used for advisory purposes only.
Core Courses - A. A.
PE 100 Introduction to Physical Education 3
PE 108 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3
PE 109 Peak Performance Through Mental Training 3
PE 110 Officiating: Spring Sports 3
PE 115 Officiating: Fall Sports 3
or
Core Options - A. A.
PE 101 Basketball Theory 1
PE 102 Offensive Football Theory 2
PE 103 Track and Field Theory 1
PE 104 Wrestling Theory 1
PE 105 Defensive Football Theory 2
PE 106 Offensive Baseball Theory 2
PE 107 Defensive Baseball Theory 2
PE 111 Application of Sports Medicine 3
PE 110 Officiating: Spring Sports or 3
PE 112 Understanding Disabled Students' Needs 2
PE 113 Offensive/Defensive Softball Theory 1
PE 115 Officiating: Fall Sports 3
A variety of Physical Education activity courses 1-5
Total Core Units Required for A. A. Degree 20
Courses printed Bold indicate prerequisite required
Note: Course requirements are subject to change. Refer to Modesto Junior College Catalog for course prerequisites and program requirements.
MJC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must complete a minimum of 60 units with an overall grade point average of 2.0 or better. Students must demonstrate competency in Reading, Written Expression, and Mathematics.
Students must complete:
One Guidance Class
Activities - 2 units
Natural Sciences - 3 units
Behavioral and Social Sciences - 3 units
Humanities - 3 units
Language and Rationality - 6 units
Health Education - 3 units
See current MJC catalog for class listings that will satisfy MJC graduation requirements.
See Transferability to four-year colleges and Universities.
Information
For more information regarding the Physical Education, Recreation, and health Education Programs, please contact:
Modesto Junior College/Physical, Recreation and health Education Division/435 College Avenue, Modesto, Ca 95350,(209) 575-6269
The Physical, Recreation and Health Education Division is located in the Physical Education Office, Room 105.
Admissions
Please write, call, or visit us online for an application for admission:
Modesto Junior College, Student Information Center and Campus outreach at 435 College Avenue, Modesto, Ca 95350, (209) 575-6789 or http://www.mjc.edu
Class Schedules can be purchased in the Pirate's Bookstore before each semester. Call (209) 575-6840 for information.
Accuracy/Changes
The Yosemite Community College District and Modesto Junior College have made every effort to determine that everything stated in this brochure is accurate.
Courses and programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Yosemite Community College District or Modesto Junior College for reasons related to student enrollment, level of financial support or for any reason at the discretion of the district and the college.
MJC'S Instructional Program
The college offers courses designed to meet many diverse interest , educational needs, and vocational needs of students. MJC'S programs are designed to meet particular goals and may consist of one course or a series of courses leading to an associate degree, a certificate of achievement where students learn technical skills, or completion of the first two years' general education requirements for a bachelor's degree. Students are encouraged to consult with counselors and advisors about their educational goals and career aspirations so that appropriate classes may be recommended.
Transferability of MJC'S Classes to Four - Year Colleges and Universities
Each year, several hundred MJC students transfer as Juniors to four-year colleges and universities to continue their education toward bachelor's degrees. MJC has earned a fine reputation statewide for its lower division preparation. Students who properly plan courses of study are able to transfer as juniors to four-year colleges and universities.
MJC has developed course-by-course articulation agreements with most colleges and universities in California. Because each college has different program requirements, students are encouraged to consult with counselors and advisors to make sure that MJC classes meet the four-year institutions' program requirements.
All students are encouraged to consult an advisor in this major. Major advisors are listed in the current MJC class schedule.
Note: If you need this information in alternate media, please call 2090575-6671.
