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The Associate of Arts Degree in Health Promotion, PE and Leisure Programs provides the student with skills needed for assisting in teaching in the community and schools in areas of health promotion, recreation and sports.  Two other options are available, one in health and one in physical education.  These degrees articulate with the bachelor's degree in related areas.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS      65 Credit hours

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 34 Credits 
Eng 101 Comp I Exposition  3
Eng 102 Comp II Analysis & Argument  3
English/Communications elective 3
Three courses from Arts/Humanities/Social Sci 9
Math 122 Algebra 3
Biol 110 Biology 3
Biol 136/139 Human Anatomy & Physiology 4
Psych 105 Gen Psychology 3
Psych 210 Educ Psychology 3
 
HPPELP CORE REQUIREMENTS 31 Credits 
HED 164 First aid 3
HED 171 Personal Health Management 3
HED 213, 293, or 247 3
PE-NP 101 Beg Swimming 1
PE-NP 102 Int Swimming 1
PE-NP Elective 3
PE-P 288 Motor Lrng/Performance 3
PE-P 260 Officiating in Sports 2
PE-P 293 Topics 3
Rec 175 Foundations of Rec 3
Rec 221 Recreational Leadership 3
Rec 290 Creative/Social Arts for Rec 3
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University of New Mexico - Gallup
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Gallup
NM 87301
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