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Sport Studies: A.S.
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Associate in Science
CIP Code: 31.0508
Mission
The A.S. Degree in Sport Studies prepares students for transfer to senior institutions in order to complete a baccalaureate in the following areas: Teacher certification, Sport Studies, Coaching, Fitness, Athletic Training, and Exercise Science. Graduates holding the A.S. degree also are prepared for immediate employment in: fitness facilities/recreation centers in public organizations and community settings. The program combines general education and physical education, preparing students for transfer to four-year schools or to start a career. Sport Studies also includes an internship in the campus fitness center and community fitness centers, giving students valuable hands-on experience in the field as well as the opportunity for service learning.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Identify the components of wellness, including: physical, emotional, social, intellectual, spiritual, environmental, and occupational, which impact health and wellness.
- Explain the importance of the five health related components of physical fitness, including: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition, and how they contribute to one’s overall health.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the many areas of Sports Studies focusing on Physical Education and sport skills or Sport and Exercise Science.
- Identify major historical events, philosophies, theories, sociological and cultural perspectives, and current issues related to physical education, health, and sport.
- Exhibit appropriate individual and social behavior, team dynamics, and motivation to effectively work with others in a professional setting related to sports, wellness, physical fitness, and lifetime sports.
Program Supervisor
Heather Hoffman, Chairperson
Office: Student Center, Room 101E
Telephone: +1 (607) 778-5322
Email: hoffmanhl@sunybroome.edu
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