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 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 122College Chemistry II

5

or

CH 222General Chemistry

5

CH 123College Chemistry III

5

or

CH 223General Chemistry

5

COMM 111ZPublic Speaking

4

or

COMM 218ZInterpersonal Communication

4

MTH 111ZPrecalculus I: Functions

4

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

WR 121ZComposition I

4

Biological Sciences

4

Cultural Diversity

3

Difference Power & Oppression

3

Literature & the Arts

3

Social Processes & Institutions

3

Western Culture

3

Writing/Composition

3

Total Credit Hours:44

CH 122 and CH 123: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

COMM 111Z and COMM 218Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Core Courses

CH 121College Chemistry

5

or

CH 221General Chemistry

5

HE 100Introduction to Public Health

4

HE 225Social & Individual Health Determinants

4

PE 131Intro To Health And Physical Education

3

PE 212Sociocultural Dimensions Of Physical Activity

3

Mathematics

4

Electives

20

Total Credit Hours:46

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.

BI 101General Biology

4

or

BI 102General Biology

4

or

BI 103General Biology

4

BI 221Principles of Biology I

4

or

BI 222Principles of Biology II

4

or

BI 223Principles of Biology III

4

BI 231Human Anatomy & Physiology

5

or

BI 232Human Anatomy & Physiology

5

or

BI 233Human Anatomy & Physiology

5

MTH 112ZPrecalculus II: Trigonometry

4

PE 180PE Activity Course

1

or

PE 185PE Activity Course

1

or

PE 190PE Activity Course

1

PH 201General Physics

5

Pre-Therapy/Allied Health Electives

Recommended for students interested in Pre-Therapy/Allied Health.

STAT 243ZElementary Statistics I

4

PSY 201ZIntroduction to Psychology I

4

PSY 202ZIntroduction to Psychology II

4

SOC 204Introduction To Sociology

3

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 112Cell Biology for Health Occup

4

CH 112Chemistry for Health Occupations

5

CH 150Preparatory Chemistry

3

HE 125Occupational Safety and Health

3

HE 151Drugs in Society

3

HE 204Exercise & Weight Management

3

HE 207Relaxation for Stress Management

3

HE 220Intro to Epidemiology/Health Data Analysis

3

HE 252First Aid

3

HE 256Foundations of Public Health Education and Promotion

4

HE 267Wellness Coaching Fundamentals

3

HE 280CWE Health

1 TO 12

or

PE 280CWE

PE 194HFoundations of Strength Training and Conditioning

4

PE 270Sport Psychology

3

Students can take 3 credits of HE 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).

Total Credit Hours: 90