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
Responsible Department: Health & Physical Education
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