Physical Education

Turn your passion for fitness and helping others into a career. MCC's Associate in Science (AS) Physical Education program provides a solid foundation, preparing you to transfer to a four-year university to pursue a bachelor's degree in physical education, kinesiology, or a related health field.

As part of your studies, you’ll explore important principles of biology, anatomy and physiology, psychology, nutrition, communication, and human development—giving you the tools to inspire active, healthy lives in K–12 students.

Finished your Associate in Science and ready to advance?  Pursue your Bachelor of Science in Education by enrolling in NIU's Physical Education program.

Learn about the NIU Guaranteed Admission Program.

Contact (815) 455-8750 with specific questions about this program.

Transfer Pathways are for students who plan to continue their education at a four-year college or university to earn a bachelor’s degree. Students take courses toward an associate degree at MCC, then transfer credits to the college of their choice. It is important that students work closely with an MCC academic advisor and their transfer school to verify degree requirements.Students take courses toward an associate degree at MCC, then transfer credits to the college of their choice. It is important that students work closely with an MCC academic advisor and their transfer school to verify degree requirements. See Transfer Degree details