Academic Program Proposal

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Proposal
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Academic
Program
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MHEC Final
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College of Southern Maryland
Proposal
Associate of Science (A.S.)Exercise and Sport Science7/10/2024Recommended7/15/2024
Exercise and Sport Science Program Description
The proposed (AS) program will be designed as a transfer degree program for the completion of a bachelor’s degree within the field of Exercise and Sport Science/Kinesiology. The degree program prepares students for various careers in athletic training, physical therapy, fitness facilities, sports enterprises, education, sports science and coaching, and other related fields. The degree is appropriate for students interested in careers within the fields of athletic training, physical education teachers, <br>exercise, and sport science specialists in various settings such as corporations, hospitals, sports medicine clinics, YMCA, community recreation, government, military, and sports teams. Students completing the program will gain knowledge in personal health and fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, nutrition, exercise physiology, biomechanics, etc.