The AS degree is designed for students transferring to Oregon State University. A description of the EXSS degree can be found here. For students who may want to transfer to a University other than Oregon State, the AAOT could also be considered.
Program Requirements
General Education Requirements: 43
See the graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
Program Requirements: 47-48
The following term-by-term plan represents a suggested pathway through the curriculum. The exact order in which the courses are taken may vary. Students are advised to speak with a faculty advisor to create a term-by-term plan that best fits their needs.
First Year
Fall Term
HE 100 | Intro to Public Health | 4 |
PE 131 | Intro to Health and Physical Education | 3 |
PE 185 | PE Activity Course | 1 |
WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
WR 121 satisfies a general education requirement.
Winter Term
MTH 111 and MTH 112 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
PHL 202, SOC 204 and WR 122 satisfy general education requirements.
Spring Term
COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| or | |
COMM 112 | Intro to Persuasion | 3 |
| or | |
COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
PE 158 | Care/Prevent Athletic Injuries | 3 |
PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
HE 220 | Intro: Epidemiology/Health Data Analysis | 3 |
| or | |
MTH 243 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Electives | 3 |
Second Year
Fall Term
CH 221 | General Chemistry | 5 |
PSY 201 | General Psychology | 4 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
CH 221 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Winter Term
CH 222 | General Chemistry | 5 |
HE 225 | Social & Individual Health Determinants | 4 |
PE 212 | Sociocultural Dimensions of Physical Activity | 3 |
| Electives | 3 |
CH 222 Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
Spring Term
CH 223 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Electives | 7 |
Total Credit Hours: | 90-91 |
Additional Approved Program Electives
These may be used to meet specific program requirements at Oregon State. Please see your advisor as soon as possible to select the courses that fit your goals.
Additional Approved Electives
The following courses can count towards the AS degree in Exercise and Sports Science (EXSS) at LBCC. These will transfer as lower division transfer credits (electives) but may not fulfill specific program requirements at OSU.
BI 112 | Cell Biology for Health Occup | 4 |
CH 150 | Preparatory Chemistry | 3 |
CH 112 | Chem for Health Occupations | 5 |
HE 125 | Occupational Safety and Health | 3 |
HE 151 | Drugs in Society | 3 |
HE 204 | Exercise & Weight Management | 3 |
HE 207 | Stress Management | 3 |
HE 220 | Intro: Epidemiology/Health Data Analysis | 3 |
HE 252 | First Aid | 3 |
HE 253 | Aids and Sexually Transmitted Diseases | 3 |
HE 280 | CWE Health | 1 TO 14 |
PE 270 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
Students can take 3 credits of HE 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).