Exercise and Sport Science emphasis, Associate of Science
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.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete an Associate of Science degree with an emphasis in Exercise and Sports Science will be able to:
- Design an individual, comprehensive program for physical fitness.
- Analyze factors associated with behavior change and motivation.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of nutritional needs and weight management factors associated with the physical activity, exercise, and sports participation.
- Participate in health screenings and fitness assessments with the ability to interpret and analyze results.
- Analyze the basic physiological responses of the body caused by disease, heredity, and other risk factors.
- Develop knowledge of career pathways and job opportunities in exercise sport science/ Pre-therapy.
REQUIREMENTS
General Education Requirements
See the
graduation requirements for the Associate of Science degree.
| CH 122 | College Chemistry II | 5 |
| CH 123 | College Chemistry III | 5 |
| COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
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| COMM 218 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| MTH 111 | College Algebra | 5 |
| PE 231 | Lifetime Health & Fitness | 3 |
| WR 121 | English Composition | 3 |
| WR 122 | English Composition: Argumentation | 3 |
| Biological Sciences | 4 |
| Cultural Diversity | 3 |
| Difference Power & Discrimination | 3 |
| Literature & the Arts | 3 |
| Social Processes & Institutions | 3 |
| Western Culture | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 43 |
CH 122, CH 123, and MTH 111: Four credits apply toward general education requirements; one credit applies toward program.
It is recommended that PE 212 be taken to fulfill Western Culture requirement.
Program Requirements
| CH 121 | College Chemistry | 5 |
| HE 100 | Intro to Public Health | 4 |
| HE 225 | Social & Individual Health Determinants | 4 |
| PE 131 | Intro To Health And Physical Education | 3 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
| Electives | 24 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 47 |
Approved Program Electives
These courses may be taken to meet specific program requirements at OSU. See your advisor as soon as possible to select courses that fit your goals.
Pre-Therapy/Allied Health Electives
Recommended for students interested in Pre-Therapy/Allied Health.
Additional Approved Electives
These courses count towards the AS degree in Exercise and Sports Science (EXSS) at LBCC. They will transfer as lower division transfer credits but may not fulfill specific program requirements at OSU.
| BI 112 | Cell Biology for Health Occup | 4 |
| CH 112 | Chem for Health Occupations | 5 |
| CH 150 | Preparatory Chemistry | 3 |
| 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 12 |
| PE 270 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
Students can take 3 credits of HE 280 Cooperative Work Experience (CWE).
Total Credit Hours: 90