Exercise and Sport Science emphasis, Associate of Science
Students who successfully complete all Exercise and Sports Science emphasis, Associate of Science degree requirements will be able to:
- Design an individual, comprehensive program for physical fitness.
- Analyze factors associated with behavior change and motivation.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of nutritional needs and weight management factors associated with the physical activity, exercise, and sports participation.
- Participate in health screenings and fitness assessments with the ability to interpret and analyze results.
- Analyze the basic physiological responses of the body caused by disease, heredity, and other risk factors.
- Develop knowledge of career pathways and job opportunities in exercise sport science/ Pre-therapy.
Program Course Requirements
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree. For information on the advised sequence of program courses, see the Exercise and Sport Science emphasis, Associate of Science Program Map.
General Education Courses
| CH 122 | College Chemistry II | 5 |
| | or | |
| CH 222 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| CH 123 | College Chemistry III | 5 |
| | or | |
| CH 223 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | or | |
| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MTH 111 | College Algebra | 5 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| | Biological Sciences | 4 |
| | Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| | Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| | Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| | Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| | Western Culture | 3 |
| | Writing/Composition | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
CH 122, CH 123, and MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
It is recommended that PE 212 be taken to fulfill the Western Culture requirement and BI 221 be taken to fulfill the Biological Sciences requirement.
Core Courses
| CH 121 | College Chemistry | 5 |
| | or | |
| CH 221 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| HE 100 | Intro to Public Health | 4 |
| HE 225 | Social & Individual Health Determinants | 4 |
| PE 131 | Intro To Health And Physical Education | 3 |
| | Mathematics | 4 |
| | Electives | 24 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 47 |
Approved Program Electives
These courses may be taken to meet specific program requirements at OSU. Students should work with an advisor as soon as possible to select courses that fit their goals.
Pre-Therapy/Allied Health Electives
Recommended for students interested in Pre-Therapy/Allied Health.
Additional Approved Electives
These courses count towards the AS degree in Exercise and Sports Science (EXSS) at LBCC. They will transfer as lower division transfer credits but may not fulfill specific program requirements at OSU.
| BI 112 | Cell Biology for Health Occup | 4 |
| CH 112 | Chem for Health Occupations | 5 |
| CH 150 | Preparatory Chemistry | 3 |
| HE 125 | Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
| HE 151 | Drugs in Society | 3 |
| HE 204 | Exercise & Weight Management | 3 |
| HE 207 | Stress Management | 3 |
| HE 220 | Intro: Epidemiology/Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| HE 252 | First Aid | 3 |
| PE 194H | Foundations of Strength Training and Conditioning | 4 |
| HE 280 | CWE Health | 1 TO 12 |
| | or | |
| PE 280 | CWE | |
| PE 270 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
Students can take 3 credits of HE 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).
Total Credit Hours: 90