1. Exercise and Movement Science Programs Academic Advising
Jessica Alvarado - Health Professions Counselor
Lane Community College

2. Exercise Science: An Overview
What is Exercise Science? Exercise Science is the study of numerous aspects of physical activity, exercise, health, sport and athletic performance. The goal of the exercise scientist is to optimize human health and performance through exercise, training, and a healthy lifestyle. This field has evolved primarily from the disciplines of exercise Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Physical Education. Exercise Science broadly includes the nutritional, physiological, psychological and functional adaptations to movement and sport.
What degrees and certificates does Lane offer in Exercise and Movement Science? Lane Community College offers a one year Fitness Specialist I certificate, a two year Fitness Specialist II certificate, and a two year Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS). Lane’s program is the only Oregon college or university to receive the American College of Sports Medicine’s prestigious endorsement! Options to transfer to 4-year university Exercise Science Programs are available.
Please review the Frequently Asked Questions information.

3. General Advising Information
Individual questions can be answered by ing
Application information and forms can be found at program Choose the Application Packet & Instructions link.
Requirements may change each year so it is important to keep updated. Register for the EXMS Moodle site:

4. AAS Program Overview
Year 1 – Accepted students can start this year (Fall, Winter or Spring). No course prerequisites are required for application, but students typically take 12 to 24 credits prior to applying to courses that meet degree/certificate requirements.
Foundational Skills courses include: WR 121, MTH 52 or higher, and Health/PE requirements (see Advising).
Year 2 – Accepted students complete 1st year core theory and Cooperative Education courses.
Year 3 – Accepted students complete 2nd year core and Cooperative Education courses (see catalog)

5. Application Information for 1 Year Fitness Specialist I Certificate and Group Exercise Instructor Certificate
Information for EXMS program options can be found at: science-program.
Select the Application Packet & Instructions link.
Program requirements are subject to change each year.
NEW!!! Open enrollment for Fall, Winter and Spring terms.

6. Minimum requirements to apply
High school GPA of 2.5 – If you are currently enrolled in high school and plan to graduate in spring, please include your cumulative GPA through the last recorded grading period. Acceptance to the program is contingent upon your successful graduation and maintaining the minimum GPA. You do not need to submit transcripts.
OR, have a GED average standard score of 50 if taken prior to January 1, 2002, or 500 if taken after January 1, 2002.
If you have attended LCC or any other University or College and have completed 12 or more graded credits: minimum GPA of 2.5 – If you have attempted fewer than 12 graded college credits, your high school GPA or GED score will be used to determine eligibility.
If you do not meet the above criteria, but would still like to be considered for admission, please include a statement of explanation that outlines why your previous GPA is not reflective of your future work, and what changes you will make to guarantee your success in our program.

7. Minimum Requirements to Apply
Lane Placement Test Scores or Equivalent Course Work Completion:
Reading score of 76 or higher OR completion of RD 090, EL 115, EL 115H, ENG 116.
Sentence Skills test score of 76 or higher OR completion of WR 115 or higher.
Math Arithmetic score of 75 or higher OR completion of MTH20 or higher; OR Elementary Algebra score of 25 or higher; OR College Math score of 25 or higher.
Completion of the current Exercise & Movement Science program application by the deadline.
Note: Applications are due by 5pm, Friday the 9th week of the term. Interviews will be conducted during week 10.
* Students who were previously accepted into the program and were not able to attend or who have terminated their enrollment status, must re-apply.

8. Application for AAS and 2 Year Fitness Specialist II Certificate
Please Note: Once you successfully complete the first year program, you will be eligible to apply for the following programs: AAS Degree in Exercise and Movement Science 2 Year Fitness Specialist II Certificate This application includes an essay and two letters of recommendation – the criteria is subject to change each year. Please visit the Moodle site for updates: pterid=54610

9. Cooperative Education
Cooperative Education options are available for accepted students only.
Required for both Fitness Specialist 1 and 2 levels:
2 credits Supervised Internship in a Fitness Center plus…
2 credits total of Supervised Internship elective (Fitness, Corrective, Physical Ed, Aerobics, Wellness, Management, Athletic Training)
Fitness Special level 2 – in addition to above…
6 credits total of Supervised Internship elective (Fitness, Corrective, Physical Ed, Aerobics, Wellness, Management, Athletic Training)

10. Core Exercise and Movement Science Courses
Required for both Fitness Specialist 1 and 2 levels:
16 credits EXMS courses distributed over Fall, Winter and Spring for accepted students only in the first year.
Fitness Special level 2 – in addition to above…
9 credits EXMS courses distributed over Fall, Winter and Spring for accepted students only in the second year.
* Core curriculum must be passed with a grade of “C” or better.

11. Prior college coursework
Some students may have prior college coursework in Writing, Math, Science, Health and Nutrition subject areas.
If this is true for you, please first review the Lane Transfer Tool to see if your course can transfer as equivalent to a course that will meet an application or program requirement.
If your course is not listed and is in one of the following subject areas (Math, Writing, Health, Nutrition, Chemistry, Biology and/or Communication) you need to obtain a course syllabus, contact the department at Lane that teaches the specific subject, and request a course evaluation. See the following link for Department contact info:
If you have completed previous PE courses, you will need to contact the EXMS Program Coordinator, Jenni Miner, to request an evaluation.

12. Tips for success Take your time perform well in each class.
Don’t do this alone. Ask for help.
Conduct informational interviews to see if this career path is what you really want.
Get work in the Fitness field to see what opportunities exist in the industry.
Seek advising the second or third week of the term to check-in and get updates – typically this is the slowest time of each term.
Register early to help with your term-by-term planning and to gain access to high demand courses.