Sport Science, (BA)

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The Sport Science major is designed to train knowledgeable and skilled practitioners who are able to develop and implement safe, effective and structured physical activity programs for all ages and who are prepared to successfully pursue graduate studies in exercise science, allied health, or Physical Education.

Degree Requirements: 120 Credits

A total of six activity competencies courses, must be completed to earn a degree in Sport Science. Physical education competencies are built into activity courses. A grade of “C-” or better indicates validation of the Learning Outcome. The instructor will identify those students who have major weaknesses in the sport skill or fitness activity and identify opportunities for improvement for the student.

Assessment of Sport Studies Coursework - LiveText and Key Assignments

1. All students in this program are required to have an account for LiveText, a web-based electronic portfolio service. The subscription access code card for LiveText is purchased from the Tusculum College Bookstore. Your LiveText account is valid for 7 years and will be used throughout your program for submission of course-based Key Assignments.
2. Key Assignments are used to evaluate your progress toward meeting program and applicable state and/or national standards and to inform program improvement. Once your assignment is uploaded to your LiveText portfolio, it will be assessed by your instructor using a 4-point rubric (4=Exemplary, 3=Proficient, 2=Developing Proficiency, 1=Not Proficient). Key Assignments do not require a minimum score but must be uploaded to LiveText to receive a passing grade in the course.

The following courses are requirements for the sport science major (BA):