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

BI 221ZPrinciples of Biology: Cells

5

CH 121College Chemistry I

5

or

CH 221ZGeneral Chemistry I

4

and

CH 227ZGeneral Chemistry I Laboratory

1

COMM 111ZPublic Speaking

4

or

COMM 218ZInterpersonal Communication

4

MTH 111ZPrecalculus I: Functions

4

WR 121ZComposition I

4

WR 227ZTechnical Writing

4

Arts and Humanities - General

3

Arts and Humanities - Global

3

Difference, Power, and Oppression Foundations

3

Social Science

3

Total Credit Hours:38

BI 221Z: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

CH 221Z and CH 227Z: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

COMM 111Z, COMM 218Z, and WR 227Z: Three credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.

Program Courses

BI 231Human Anatomy & Physiology

5

BI 232Human Anatomy & Physiology

5

BI 233Human Anatomy & Physiology

5

HE 225Social Determinants of Health

4

MTH 112ZPrecalculus II: Trigonometry

4

PE 131Intro To Health And Physical Education

3

PE 194HFoundations of Strength Training and Conditioning

4

PE 212Sociocultural Dimensions Of Physical Activity

3

PE 231Lifetime Health & Fitness

3

Electives

16

Total Credit Hours:52

Students should choose from the list of approved electives below.

Approved Electives

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 222ZPrinciples of Biology: Organisms

5

or

BI 223ZPrinciples of Biology: Ecology and Evolution

5

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 204ZIntroduction To Sociology

4

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 110First Aid and CPR

1

HE 151Drugs in Society

3

HE 207Stress Management

3

HE 220Intro to Health Data Analysis

3

HE 267Wellness Coaching Fundamentals

3

HE 280CWE Health

1 TO 12

PE 185PE Activity Course

1

PE 270Sport Psychology

3

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

Total Credit Hours: 90