Exercise Science/Kinesiology - Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer (AAOT)
Description
The AAOT degree meets the state of Oregon transfer degree requirements, allowing students to transfer to an Oregon public university and some out-of-state universities having met all lower-division general education requirements. With the appropriate course planning, all lower-division major requirements may also be met. Students should work closely with an advisor to select the best degree option and review specific transfer requirements. The following is a suggested course of study for students interested in pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology.
Learning Outcomes
Arts & Letters
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Interpret and engage in the Arts & Letters, making use of the creative process to enrich the quality of life; and
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Critically analyze values and ethics within a range of human experience and expression to engage more fully in local and global issues.
Cultural Literacy
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Identify and analyze complex practices, values, and beliefs and the culturally and historically defined meanings of difference.
Health
- Explain the relationship between human behavior and health.
Mathematics
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Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems; and
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Recognize which mathematical concepts are applicable to a scenario, apply appropriate mathematics and technology in its analysis, and then accurately interpret, validate, and communicate the results.
Science or Computer Science
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Gather, comprehend, and communicate scientific and technical information in order to explore ideas, models and solutions and generate further questions;
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Apply scientific and technical modes of inquiry, individually, and collaboratively, to critically evaluate existing or alternative explanations, solve problems, and make evidence-based decisions in an ethical manner; and
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Assess the strengths and weaknesses of scientific studies and critically examine the influence of scientific and technical knowledge on human society and the environment.
Social Science
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Apply analytical skills to social phenomena in order to understand human behavior; and
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Apply knowledge and experience to foster personal growth and better appreciate the diverse social world in which we live.
Speech/Oral Communication
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Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals;
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Respond to the needs of diverse audiences and contexts; and
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Build and manage relationships.
Writing and Information Literacy
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Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for academic and, in some cases, professional audiences;
- Recognize and articulate the need for information, and then locate, evaluate, and ethically utilize that information to communicate effectively; and
- Demonstrate appropriate reasoning in response to complex issues.
Entrance Requirements
While this program has no formal entrance requirements, individual courses may have prerequisites which must be met prior to enrollment.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Edcuation/Foundational | ||
| Health: | ||
| Choose 3 credits 1 | 3 | |
Recommend: HHP 295 | ||
| Mathematics: | ||
| Choose one course | 4 | |
Recommend: MTH 111 | ||
| Oral Communication: | ||
| Choose one course | 3-4 | |
| Writing: | ||
| WR 121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
| WR 122 | Argument, Research, and Multimodal Composition | 4 |
| or WR 227 | Technical Writing | |
| General Education/Discipline studies | ||
| Cultural Literacy: | ||
| One course from the following categories must be designated as cultural literacy on the Discipline Studies list (credits count once). | ||
| Arts and Letters: | ||
| Choose three courses from at least two prefixes | 9-12 | |
| Social Science: | ||
| Choose four courses from at least two prefixes | 12-16 | |
| Science/Math/Computer Science: | ||
| Choose four courses from at least two prefixes including at least three laboratory courses in biological and/or physical science | 12-20 | |
| Electives 2 | ||
| Choose any course numbered 100 or above that brings the total credits to 90 quarter hours. This may include up to 12 credits of Career and Technical Education courses designated by COCC as acceptable. | 39 | |
| Total Credits | 90-106 | |
| 1 | HHPA activity courses (1 credit each) are not to be duplicated. |
| 2 | Related courses to consider: HHPA courses, HHP 212A AHA Basic Life Support for Providers CPR, HHP 248 Health Psychology, HHP 266 Nutrition for Health, HHP 240 Science of Nutrition, HHP 267 Wellness Coaching Fundamentals, HHP 268 Sustainable Food and Nutrition, HHP 280A Practicum-Exercise Science, HHP 280B Practicum- Exercise Science |
Advising Notes
Nearby public universities with either an Exercise Science/Kinesiology major or closely related major:
- Boise State University
- Eastern Oregon University-Distance Education (Physical Activity and Health)
- Montana State University
- Oregon State University – Kinesiology
- Oregon State University-Cascades – Kinesiology
- Portland State University
- University of Montana
- University of Oregon
Performance Standards
- Academic Requirements:
- Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
- Options for additional standards:
- All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
Sample Plan
| First Term | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| Discipline Studies Science/Math/Computer Science (recommend BI 231) | 4 | |
| Elective (recommend HHPA activity class) | 1 | |
| Health (recommend HHP 131) | 3 | |
| Mathematics (recommend MTH 111) | 4 | |
| WR 121 | Academic Composition | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Second Term | ||
| Discipline Studies Science/Math/Computer Science (recommend BI 232) | 4 | |
| Elective (recommend HHP 260) | 4 | |
| Elective (recommend MTH 112) | 4 | |
| WR 122 or WR 227 | Argument, Research, and Multimodal Composition Technical Writing | 4 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Third Term | ||
| Discipline Studies Arts & Letters | 3-4 | |
| Discipline Studies Science/Math/Computer Science (recommend BI 233) | 4 | |
| Discipline Studies Social Science (recommend HHP 270) | 3 | |
| Elective (recommend HHPA activity class) | 1 | |
| Oral Communication: | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 14-16 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| Discipline Studies Social Science (recommend PSY 201) | 4 | |
| Discipline Studies Science/Math/Computer Science (recommend HHP 261) | 4 | |
| Elective (recommend HHP 259) | 3 | |
| Discipline Studies Social Science (recommend HHP 100) | 4 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Fifth Term | ||
| Discipline Studies Social Science/Cultural Literacy (recommend SOC 201) | 4 | |
| Elective (HHP 267) | 3 | |
| Elective (recommend HHP 240 or HHP 266) | 3 | |
| Discipline Studies Arts & Letters | 3-4 | |
| Health (recommend HHP 295) | 3 | |
| Credits | 16-17 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| Discipline Studies Arts & Letters | 3-4 | |
| Elective (recommend HHPA activity class) | 1 | |
| Elective (recommend HHP 212A) | 1 | |
| Elective (recommend HHP 248) | 4 | |
| Elective (recommend HHP 262) | 3 | |
| Elective (recommend HHP 280A and 280B) | 2 | |
| Credits | 14-15 | |
| Total Credits | 91-95 | |
