Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management, Associate in Science
Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management, Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management prepares students for entry-level employment in sports organizations, fitness centers, community recreation programs, and related industries. Coursework emphasizes leadership, management, marketing, facility operations, and event coordination, integrating theory with applied skills. Students develop professional competencies to support programs and services across diverse sport, fitness, and recreation environments.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (12 units) | ||
| KIN R110 | Introduction to Sports Management | 3 |
| KIN R100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BUS R120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| BUS R121 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| List A: Complete Two Courses from the following (6-10 units): | ||
| HED R104 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| KIN R101 | First Aid, CPR, and AED | 3 |
| BUS R135 | Social Media Marketing | 1.5 |
| ANAT R101 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| PHSO R101 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | |
| or SOC R125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | |
| or PSY R103 | Beginning Statistics for Behavioral Science | |
| BUS R140 | Business Communications | 3 |
| BUS R111 | Business Law | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| ACCT R101 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| or ACCT R101H | Honors: Financial Accounting | |
| ACCT R102 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| CHEM R110 | Elementary Chemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM R120 | General Chemistry I | |
| PHYS R101 & R101L | College Physics 1 and College Physics 1 Laboratory | 5 |
| or PHYS R131 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers 1 | |
| ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| MATH R106 | Business Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH C2210 | Calculus I: Early Transcendentals | |
| BIOL C1001 & C1001L | Introduction to Biology and Introduction to Biology Lab | 4 |
| OR | ||
| BIOL C1001H & BIOL C1001L | Introduction to Biology - Honors and Introduction to Biology Lab | 4 |
| BIOL R120 & R120L | Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Lab: Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| or BIOL R122 | Principles of Biology II | |
| PHYS R132 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers 2 | 5 |
| MATH R115 | College Algebra | 4 |
| PHYS R121 | Physics with Calculus 1 | 5 |
| PHYS R122 | Physics with Calculus 2 | 5 |
| List B: Complete Two Courses from the following (2-6 units): | ||
| KIN R201 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Assessment, and Program Design | 3 |
| KIN R202 | Introduction to Applied Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Training Techniques | 3 |
| KIN R120A | Kickboxing for Fitness I | 1 |
| KIN R121A | Boxing for Fitness I | 1 |
| KIN R122 | Self-Defense | 2 |
| KIN R123A | Escrima/Filipino Martial Arts I | 1 |
| KIN R124A | Jujitsu I | 1 |
| KIN R140 | Walking for Fitness | 1 |
| KIN R141 | Running for Fitness | 1 |
| KIN R142A | Yoga I | 1 |
| KIN R143 | Pilates Mat | 1 |
| KIN R144 | Core Stability and Stretch | 1 |
| KIN R199 | Directed Studies in Kinesiology | 1-3 |
| KIN R145A | Body Conditioning Boot Camp I | 1 |
| KIN R146A | Weight Training and Conditioning I | 1 |
| KIN R147A | Women's Conditioning I | 2 |
| KIN R148 | Power Lifting and Free Weights | 1 |
| KIN R149A | Cycling for Fitness I | 1 |
| KIN R162A | Soccer I | 1 |
| KIN R163A | Basketball I | 1 |
| KIN R164A | Baseball I | 1 |
| KIN R165A | Volleyball I | 1 |
| KIN R170A | Flag Football I | 1 |
| KIN R203 | Psychology of Sport and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN R204 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| KIN R207 | Sport and Fitness in Society | 3 |
| HIST R124 | Sports in American History | 3 |
| HED R102 | Fitness/Nutrition/Mental Wellness | 3 |
| HED R115 | Social Determinants of Health, Disparities and Equities | 3 |
| HED R114 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| HED R113 | Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| HED R103 | Women's Health | 3 |
| KIN R200 | Intro to Rehabilitative Therapy Aide | 2 |
| KIN R205 | Women in Sport and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN R206 | Sports Officiating | 3 |
| HED R101 | Health and Society | 3 |
| Total Required Major Units | 20-28 | |
| Oxnard College General Education | 24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 1-12 | |
| Free Electives Required | 9-28 | |
| Total Units Required for AS Degree | 60 | |
| OR | ||
| Total Required Major Units | 20-28 | |
| Cal-GETC | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0-12 | |
| Free Electives Required | 6-18 | |
| Total Units Required for AS Degree | 60 | |
In order to earn an Associate in Science in Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management, students are required to:
- Complete Oxnard College’s General Education requirements to include areas 1-7 or Cal-GETC.
- Complete all required coursework for the Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog with a grade of “C” or better (or a “P”) in each of the courses selected.
- Complete a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units. Students planning to transfer should complete 60 CSU transferable or 60 UC transferable units, depending on their intended transfer destination.
- Complete requirements in scholarship (2.0 minimum cumulative degree-applicable GPA).
- Complete 12 units in residence within the Ventura County Community College District.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units/Hours | |
| KIN R110 | Introduction to Sports Management | 3 |
| Select course from List A . . . . Degree-applicable course | 3-5 | |
| Select course from List B . . . . Degree-applicable course | 1-3 | |
| Units/Hours | 7-11 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| KIN R100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BUS R120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| BUS R121 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| Units/Hours | 3 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Select Course from List A....Degree-applicable course | 3-5 | |
| Select course from List B . . . . Degree-applicable course | 1-3 | |
| Units/Hours | 4-8 | |
| Total Units/Hours | 20-28 | |
- Apply foundational concepts of sports, fitness, and recreation management to analyze organizational practices, program operations, and service delivery in diverse industry settings.
- Demonstrate effective management and leadership skills by applying principles of communication, organization, and supervision to sport, fitness, and recreation environments.
- Evaluate career pathways by identifying employment opportunities, industry expectations, and educational requirements within sports, fitness, and recreation management.