Physical Education
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION (0580)
ATHLETIC FIELD MAINTENANCE
Physical Education & Athletics Division
RECOMMENDED COURSES FOR
CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
A student in this program will learn to maintain the turf and grounds of athletic fields and how to prepare each for competitive events. Through classroom and hands-on experience the student will learn to maintain turf grass systems; control erosion; install and repair irrigation systems; develop solutions for disease, pest and weed control; and operate and maintain equipment. Job opportunities include working for school systems, recreation departments and private sports teams.
| Fall Semester | Semester Hrs. | |
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| COMM 1110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| BIOL 1110K | Introduction to Environmental Biology | 4 |
| PHED 2230 | Groundskeeping for Athletic Field Maintenance I | 2 |
| (12) | ||
| Spring Semester | ||
| PHED 2231 | Groundskeeping for Athletic Field Maintenance II | 3 |
| CHEM 1100K | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| (7) | ||
| Total | 19 |
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