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2023-2024 Transfer Agreements Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Transfer Agreements Catalog

RSC Associate in Science - Health and Sports Sciences-Exercise Fitness Management to UCO Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology-Exercise/Fitness Management


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The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO), in collaboration with Rose State College (RSC), participates in articulated transfer agreements to assist students in transferring smoothly from the associate degree to the baccalaureate degree. These agreements express a shared commitment to student access and success in higher education.

This document specifies courses to be taken at RSC and courses to be taken at UCO to meet this agreement.

Associate in Science (A.S.) - Health and Sports Sciences-Exercise Fitness Management


Students should refer to the associate degree requirements and an academic advisor for associate degree details to ensure a successful transition to UCO.

Rose State College General Education


This section is an outline of the general education pattern at RSC common to all majors. Some general education areas may vary by major. In those areas, consult an academic advisor or refer to the RSC catalog or requirement sheet. An Associate in Science (A.S.) or Associate in Art (A.A.) degree from an accredited Oklahoma institution that includes the OSRHE minimum requirements will satisfy the UCO University Core.

Language Arts 6 hours


  • ENGL 1113 English Composition I (UCO course ENG 1113)
  • ENGL 1213 English Composition II (UCO course ENG 1213

History 3 hours


  • HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877 (UCO course HIST 1483)
    OR
    HIST 1493 U.S. History since 1877 (UCO course HIST 1493)

Political Science 3 hours


  • POLS 1113 American Federal Government (UCO course POL 1113)

Science 6-8 hours


One course must be a laboratory science. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Mathematics 3 hours


Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Humanities 6 hours


Chosen from nonperformance courses defined as humanities by the institution granting the associates degree. Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

Liberal Arts Electives 3 hours


Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

General Education Electives 5-7 hours


Students should refer to associate degree requirements or consult with an academic advisor for appropriate course selection for specific majors.

UCO Major Requirements Taken At RSC


The courses listed in this section are required at RSC for this major and will also meet UCO major requirements. The RSC course is followed by the UCO equivalent or substituted course.

  • HPER 1102 First Aid (UCO course HLTH 2212)
  • HPER 1202 Health and Wellness (UCO course HLTH 1112
  • HPER 1213 Introduction to Health and Sports Sciences (UCO Course KINS 2643)
  • HPER 2612 Legal Aspects of Health and Sport Sciences (UCO Course KINS 4252)
  • HPER 2333 Sports Nutrition (UCO Course HLTH 3413)
  • HPER 2702 Health and Sports Science Practicum (UCO Course KINS 4900) (substitution)
  • HPER 2643 Applied Anatomy (UCO Course HLTH 3223)
  • HPER 2623 Physiology of Exercise (UCO Course PHED 3503)

Additional Coursework for the A.A. or A.S.


See RSC catalog and academic advisor for additional associate degree requirements.

Credited courses completed as part of the A.A. or A.S. that do not meet a specific UCO degree requirement transfer to UCO as electives and may count toward the 124-hour minimum. Students should consult an academic advisor to determine how elective courses apply toward the bachelor’s degree. Information for individual courses can be found on the UCO website under the UCO Transfer Equivalency Database.

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Kinesiology-Exercise/Fitness Management


Degrees from UCO have requirements applicable to all degrees and requirements specific to the program/major.

Degree Requirement Minimums for All Programs/Majors


Students must meet all bachelor’s degree requirements at UCO to include minimums of:

  • 40 hours of upper division coursework
  • 30 hours in residence at UCO
  • 15 of the last 30 hours must be taken in residence at UCO
  • 60 hours from baccalaureate granting institutions
  • 124 total hours

UCO Major Requirements


This section details the course requirements for this major at UCO. The UCO course is followed by the community college equivalent or substituted course. Some courses may be taken at the community college but may or may not apply to the associate major or degree. Consult with an academic advisor for that information.

Major Requirements: 77 hours


Kinesiology - Exercise/Fitness Management

Required Core: 24 hours

  • HLTH 1112 Healthy Life Skills (see Admission to Major) (RSC course HPER 1202)
  • HLTH 2212 First Aid with Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (RSC course HPER 1102)
  • HLTH 4103 Human Development
  • KINS 2643 Introduction to Kinesiology Studies (see Admission to Major) (RSC course HPER 1213)
  • KINS 3403 Principles in Leadership Development (see Admission to Major) (must be completed to enroll in the internship and taken concurrently with KINS 4900)
  • KINS 3623 Program Design and Management (must be completed to enroll in the internship)
  • KINS 3713 Research and Evaluation (see Admission to Major)
  • KINS 4252 Legal Aspects of Leisure Services and Fitness Programs (RSC course HPER 2612)
  • KINS 4433 Management Principles (must be completed to enroll in the internship)
Required Theory: 49 hours

  • HLTH 3413 Nutrition for Sport and Fitness (Admission to Major required) (RSC course HPER 2333)
  • HLTH 3223 Applied Anatomy (see Admission to Major) (RSC course HPER 2643)
  • HLTH 3493 Physical Treatment of Athletic Injuries
  • KINS 2713 Physical Activity & Health
  • KINS 3112 Group Exercise Techniques (Admission to Major required)
  • KINS 4203 Physical Activity and Aging (Admission to Major required)
  • KINS 4263 Performance Training Concepts (Admission to Major required) (must be completed to enroll in the internship)
  • KINS 4323 Exercise Programming for Special Populations (Admission to Major required) (must be completed to enroll in the internship)
  • KINS 4413 Applied Exercise Physiology (Admission to Major required) (must be completed to enroll in the internship)
  • KINS 4513 Fitness Assessment (Admission to Major required) (must be completed to enroll in the internship)

The next two courses to be taken the same semester.

  • KINS 4523 Exercise Prescription (Admission to Major required) (must be completed to enroll in the internship)
  • KINS 4900 Practicum in Kinesiology and Health Studies (1 hr) (Admission to Major required) (must be completed to enroll in the internship) (RSC course HPER 2702) (substitution)
     
  • KINS 4900 Practicum in Kinesiology and Health Studies (1 hr) (see Admission to Major) (must be completed to enroll in the internship and taken concurrently with KINS 3403) (RSC course HPER 2702) (substitution)
  • KINS 4950 Internship: Exercise & Fitness Management (6 hrs) (see Internship) (Admission to Major required)
  • PHED 3333 Mechanical Principles and Analysis of Movement (see Admission to Major)
  • PHED 3503 Physiology of Exercise (see Admission to Major) (RSC course HPER 2623)
  • REC 3513 Facility Management
Required Theory (Supporting Fields): 4 hours

  • CHEM 1014 Introduction Chemistry and Lab (see Admission to Major) (May be taken at RSC)
  • CHEM 1014L Introduction Chemistry Lab (see Admission to Major)
Admission to Major

These courses are Pre-Kinesiology coursework and must be taken prior to admission into the major with a minimum 2.5 average. The student must apply for the Exercise & Fitness Management program by submitting the application and transcript to the Kinesiology & Health Studies Office on or before the last Friday of January for fall admission and the second Friday of September for spring admission. Students will be notified eight to ten weeks after the filing date as to the disposition of the application.

Internship

The internship is required to be completed in the final semester of the college degree. The certification exam must be taken during the semester of internship completion.

Minimum Grade Requirements


  • Average in all college course work: 2.00
  • Average in all UCO coursework: 2.00
  • Average in Pre-Kinesiology course work: 2.50 (minimum grade of “C”).
  • Average in major course work: 2.50 (minimum grade of “C”).

Electives


All UCO degrees require a minimum of 124 credit hours. Electives may be needed to bring total credit hours to 124.

Transfer Policies


Transfer policies are available in the Introduction for Program-to-Program Agreements. This agreement does not include all possible variations for transfer with these programs/majors. The Academic Advisors along with the information in the official catalogs at both institutions are critical to the understanding of the specifics of degree completion.

Disclaimer


The provisions of this transfer agreement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, between any applicant or student and the University of Central Oklahoma. The university reserves the right to make changes in degree requirements, degree offerings, schedules, course offerings, and other university standards to meet circumstances which may arise after publishing this information online.

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