Exercise Science - Sport Management, AS

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The Exercise Science program is concerned with the many aspects of human movement and its application to physical activity and the quality of one’s life. Sport Management is intended for students who are interested in positions within sport and recreation such as coach, athletic administrator, sports information director, compliance, intramural director, athletic academic advisor, recreation director, community recreation, and many other sport and recreation related fields. Students must complete the general education core and the Sport Management core courses. Students should carefully study the specific requirements of the institutions to which they plan to transfer. Based on student transfer needs, course substitutions are possible; however, the degree requirements must be met. Please speak with an Exercise Science advisor or faculty member to finalize your program of study.

Upon completion of all coursework, the student will earn an Associate of Science degree in Exercise Science - Sport Management. Students may find employment with their associate’s degree. A Bachelor’s degree or higher may be required for other positions within sport.

Contact Information

Contact information is available on the Exercise Science program website.

Map your individual academic plan of courses with your College Advisor.

If students choose to transition to another program within the Health Sciences & Wellness pathway, they should be particularly aware of the choice points that indicate when a decision to branch off into another program must be made to ensure credits and time are not lost.

Coursework common to all degrees within this pathway is indicated by CAC, Common Academic Coursework, in the program map.

Competencies

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

Articulate professional codes of ethics to sport or recreation settings.
Use professional communication skills in a variety of settings such as with supervisor, advertisers, potential sponsors/donors, and peers.
Explain how external factors such as state and federal regulations, the judicial system, and collective bargaining affect sports operations.
Articulate how the various agencies that govern the professional, collegiate, high school and amateur levels impact sport.
Describe the historical development of sport.

First Semester

Choice Points

Students explore the many areas of sport in which careers may be developed.

Course Requirements

KIN 1010 - Introduction to Sport Management Credits: 3
STRT 1000 - Strategies for Success Credits: 3 | CAC
COMM 2010 - Public Speaking Credits: 3 | CAC
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credits: 3 | CAC
MATH 1400 - College Algebra Credits: 3 | CAC

Milestones

Completion of ENGL 1010 and MATH 1400 as prerequisites for other courses.

Semester Total: 15 Credits

Second Semester

Course Requirements

BADM 1000 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
SOC 1150 - Sociology of Sport Credits: 3
HLED 1006 - Personal Health Credits: 3
AECL 1000 - Agroecology Credits: 4
OR
GEOL 1200 - History of Earth Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 1002 - Discovering Science Credits: 4
Choose an approved U.S./Wyoming Constitution course - ECON 1200 Recommended Credits: 3 | CAC

Milestones

Students explore sport and relatedness to business.

Semester Total: 16 Credits

Third Semester

Choice Points

Explore careers specific to recreation.
Begin working with the four-year university regarding transfer upon degree completion.
See listing of approved PEAC courses in the Approved Electives section below.

Course Requirements

CMAP 1200 - Computer Information Systems Credits: 3
ECON 1010 - Macroeconomics Credits: 3
KIN 2200 - Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society Credits: 2
HLED 1221 - Standard First Aid and CPR Credits: 2
SOC 1000 - Sociological Principles Credits: 3
Choose an approved PEAC course Credits: 1

Semester Total: 14 Credits

Fourth Semester

Course Requirements

MGT 2100 - Principles of Management Credits: 3
MKT 2100 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
COMM 1000 - Intro to Mass Media Credits: 3
COMM 2400 - Intro to Photography Credits: 3
KIN 2490 - History and Philosophy of Sport Credits: 3

Milestones

Completion of the LCCC general education core and eligible for the Interstate Passport.
Completion of AS degree in Exercise Science - Sport Management.

Semester Total: 15 Credits

Program Credit Hour Total: 60 Credits

Program Approved Electives

Students may choose from the following approved PEAC courses:

Program Comments

The information below is intended to be a guide, and does not guarantee regional job placement, job availability, or a specific wage after completion of the program.

The AS in Exercise Science - Sport Management is intended for students who are wishing to transfer to a university and obtain a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Most of the potential careers listed below require a student to transfer and continue their education at the next level. Potential careers include coach, recreation manager, sports agent, athletic public relations manager and athletic events manager.

Additional information on careers in Exercise Science - Sport Management is available through Career Coach.

Transfer Information

The AS Exercise Science - Sport Management degree is well suited for transfer to a Bachelor degree program.

LCCC courses may transfer to institutions in addition to those with formal articulation agreements. Students are strongly encouraged to determine the degree requirements and transfer policy of the specific college/university and program to which they plan to transfer.