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Submitter's Information

Name

Shannon Davis

Title

Articulation Officer

Region

South Central Coast

College

Oxnard College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Tim Fontenette

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management, Associate in Science

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Coaching (083560)

Projected Start Date

08/01/26

Catalog Description

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.

Enrollment Completer Projections

20-25

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

The Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management Associates in Science prepares students for entry-level positions in the sports, fitness, and recreation industries while also providing foundational coursework that supports transfer to four-year programs in sport management, fitness management, recreation management, or related disciplines.

The program emphasizes the development of professional, organizational, and communication skills essential for effective management within a variety of sports and recreation environments. Students will gain applied knowledge in areas such as leadership, event coordination, facility operations, marketing, and community engagement.

This degree supports Oxnard College’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality educational opportunities that foster workforce development, lifelong learning, and career advancement for students in Ventura County

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

20-28

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative
Required Core Courses 

KIN R110Introduction to Sports Management
3
KIN R100Introduction to Kinesiology
3
BUS R120Introduction to Business3
BUS R121Introduction to Management3
List A: Complete two courses from the following: 

HED R104Personal Health and Wellness3
KIN R101First Aid, CPR, and AED3
BUS R135Social Media Marketing1.5
ANAT R101General Human Anatomy4
PHSO R101Human Physiology5
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
STAT C1000HIntroduction to Statistics - Honors4
SOC R125Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences3
PSY R103Beginning Statistics for Behavioral Science3
BUS R140Business Communications3
BUS R111Business Law3
PSYC C1000Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC C1000HIntroduction to Psychology - Honors3
SOCI C1000Introduction to Sociology 3
SOCI C1000HIntroduction to Sociology - Honors3
ACCT R101Financial Accounting4
ACCT R101HHonors: Financial Accounting4
ACCT R102Managerial Accounting4
CHEM R110Elementary Chemistry 5
CHEM R120General Chemistry 5
PHYS R101College Physics 14
PHYS R101LCollege Physics 1 Laboratory1
PHYS R131Physics for Scientists and Engineers5
ECON R2002Principles of Macroeconomics3
ECON R2002HPrinciples of Macroeconomics - Honors3
MATH R106Business Calculus4
MATH C2210Calculus I: Early Transcendentals5
BIOL R120Principles of Biology I4
BIOL R120LPrinciples of Biology I Lab: Intro to Cellular and Molecular Biology1
BIOL R122Principles of Biology II4
BIOL C1001Introduction to Biology 3
BIOL C1001LIntroduction to Biology Lab1
BIOL C1001HIntroduction to Biology- Honors3
PHYS R132Physics for Scientists and Engineers 25
MATH R115College Algebra3
PHYS R121Physics with Calculus 15
PHYS R122Physics with Calculus 25
List B: Complete Two Courses from the following: 

KIN R201Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Assessment, and Program Design
3
KIN R202Introduction to Applied Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Training Techniques
3
KIN R120AKickboxing for Fitness I1
KIN R121ABoxing for Fitness I1
KIN R122Self-Defense2
KIN R123AEscrima/Filipino Martial Arts I1
KIN R124Jujitsu I1
KIN R140Walking for Fitness 1
KIN R141Running for Fitness1
KIN R142AYoga I1
KIN R143Pilates Mat1
KIN R144Core Stability and Stretch1
KIN R199Directed Studies in Kinesiology1-3
KIN R145ABody Conditioning Boot Camp I1
KIN R146AWeight Training and Conditioning I1
KIN R147AWomen's Conditioning I 2
KIN R148Power Lifting and Free Weights1
KIN R149ACycling for Fitness I1
KIN R162ASoccer I1
KIN R163ABasketball I1
KIN R164ABaseball I1
KIN R165AVolleyball I 1
KIN R170AFlag Football I1
KIN R203Psychology of Sport and Fitness3
KIN R204Theory of Coaching3
KIN R207Sport and Fitness in Society3
HIST R124Sports in American History3
HED R102Fitness/Nutrition/Mental Wellness3
HED R115Social Determinants of Health, Disparities, and Equities3
HED R114Introduction to Nutrition Science3
HED R113Introduction to Public Health3
HED R103Women's Health3
KIN R200Intro to Rehabilitative Therapy Aide2
KIN R205Women in Sport and Fitness3
KIN R206Sports Officiating3
HED R101Health and Society 3

Total Required Major Units20-28

Oxnard College General Education24

Double-Counted Units1-12

Free Electives Required9-28

Total Units Required for the A.S. Degree60

or

Total Required Major Units20-28

Cal-GETC34

Double-Counted Units0-12

Free Electives Required6-18

Total Units Required for the A.S. Degree60
Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
KIN R110Introduction to Sports Management3YR 1/Fall 
Select course from List A
3-5YR 1/Fall
Select course from List B
1-3YR 1/Fall 




KIN R100Introduction to Kinesiology 3YR 1/Spring
BUS R120Introduction to Business3YR 1/Spring




BUS R121Introduction to Management3YR 2/Fall 




Select course from List A
3-5YR 2/Spring
Select course from List B
1-3YR 2/Spring 





Total Required Major Units20-28

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Submission Details

Published at

03/18/26 - 11:39 PM

Status

Recommended

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