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Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (Sports Science Option)

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
    • Bachelor of Applied Science
  • Other four-year colleges/universities
    • Check with your advisor.

Program Description

This degree is designed to provide the student with comprehensive general education and pre-health courses to satisfy entry-level eligibility requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training at Southern Arkansas University and other Arkansas colleges. Students planning to transfer should consult an academic advisor at the selected transfer college regarding admission procedures and course requirements.

Degree Plan

Semester I (15 hours)

BIOL 1004The Biological Science

4
ENGL 1113Composition I

3
GSTD 1021Student Success I

1
HS 1403Personal & Community Health

3

Choose one (1) hour from these courses:

PE 1081Fitness for Life

1
PE 1091Strength & Conditioning

1

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MATH 1023College Algebra

3
MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

Semester II (16 hours)

BIOL 2003Nutrition and Diet

3
EDUC 2023K-12 Educational Technology

3
ENGL 1123Composition II

3
GSTD 1031Student Success II

1
HS 2413First Aid & CPR for Educators

3
PSYC 2003General Psychology

3
 

Semester III (15 hours)

GSTD 1041Student Success III

1
HKR 2002Coaching Theory

2
HS 2443Techniques in Prevention and Care

3
MOA 2003Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

3

Choose three (3) hours from the courses below:

HIST 2013U.S. History I

3
HIST 2023U.S. History II

3
PSCI 2003American Government National

3

Choose three (3) hours from the courses below:

ENGL 2213World Literature I

3
ENGL 2223World Literature II

3

Semester IV (14 hours)

PE ___1PE Elective

1

Choose four (4) hours from the courses below:

CHEM 1114General Chemistry I

4
PHSC 1004Physical Sciences

4

Choose three (3) hours from the courses below:

HIST 1003World History I

3
HIST 1013World History II

3

Choose six (6) hours from the courses below:

ART 2013Art Appreciation

3
MUS 2013Music Appreciation

3
PHIL 2403Introduction to Philosophy

3
THEA 2003Theatre Appreciation

3

Total Credit Hours: 60