Health, Physical Education & Recreation

Area of Study
Our Health, Physical Education, & Recreation (HPR) Area of Study will introduce you to the needed courses to prepare for a transfer degree in several areas: parks and recreation management, physical education, health science, sports ministry, and sports administration. Our curriculum builds the foundation for upper-level education upon transfer, while completing the general education requirements for most baccalaureate degrees.

Overview

Our Health, Physical Education & Recreation (HPR) Area of Study will introduce you to the needed courses to prepare for a transfer degree in several areas: parks and recreation management, physical education, health science, sports ministry, and sports administration. Our curriculum builds the foundation for upper-level education upon transfer while completing the general education requirements for most baccalaureate degrees. 

After completing your Associate of Arts degree at Hinds, you will be able to transfer to a four-year institution and earn your Bachelor of Science degree. Fitness instructor, personal trainer, health educator, strength and conditioning specialist, parks and recreation director, travel ball director, and geriatric mobility specialist are just a few of the careers you could expect. If you choose to continue your education, once you complete graduate school you could become a nutritionist, athletic trainer, occupational therapist, or physical therapist.

Quick Facts

Program Name
Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Degree / Certificates
  • Associate of Arts
Locations
  • Jackson
  • Rankin
  • Raymond
  • Utica
  • Vicksburg
  • Online
Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-Face
  • Online
*Select courses required for this program are available online.

Sample Curriculum

Course Hours
Orientation 2
English Composition I 3
College Algebra 3
First Aid & CPR 3
General Biology I, Lecture & Lab 4
Total Hours 15
Course Hours
English Composition II 3
Anatomy & Physiology I, Lecture & Lab 4
Public Speaking I 3
Personal & Community Health 3
Introduction to Sociology 3
Total Hours 16
Course Hours
General Psychology 3
Music, Art, Dance, or Theatre Appreciation 3
Introduction to Kinesiology/Health, Physical Education, & Recreation 3
American (U.S.) History I 3
American, British or World Literature I 3
HPR Elective 3
Total Hours 18
Course Hours
Computer Concepts 3
Western Civilization I or II, or World Civilizations I or II, or American (U.S.) History 3
Human Growth & Development 3
HPR Elective 3
HPR Elective 3
Total Hours 15

The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).

Contact

Marcille McLendon
Kinesiology Curriculum Coordinator
601-857-3329
Jackson
Lawrence Greene
Department Chair
601-987-8108
Rankin
Rachael McKinney
Department Chair
601-936-5599
Utica
Stephanie Burks
Department Chair
601-885-7061
Vicksburg
Lawren Lawson
Lead Instructor
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