Exercise and Movement Science Program

Students in fitness training program Associate of Applied Science Degree

1 Year Certificate Fitness Specialist 1
2 Year Certificate Fitness Specialist 2

New! Group Exercise Instructor Pathway Certificate (12 credits)

Students interested in preparing to transfer to a four-year school to major in Exercise Science, Human Physiology, or Physical Education are encouraged to apply.

Fall 2013 EXMS Program Application

Application Instructions (Read carefully before beginning your application.)

Applicant Information Sheet

Program FAQ's

View program listing in the online college catalog
For Counseling and Advising assistance in meeting program or application requirements, please see Counseling and Advising for Health Professions Students.
Career Information

For more information regarding transferring to a four-year school, contact the Counseling and Advising Center, Bldg. 1, Rm. 102, (541) 463-3200.

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Fitness Specialist Level 1

One-Year Certificate of Completion

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Standard Occupational Classification: 39-9031.00

Go to the Department of Labor's O*Net website for a profile of this occupation: Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Or check on these O*Net Related Occupations: Recreation Workers

What is the on-time graduation rate for Fitness Specialist Level 1 students completing the program?

In 2012, none completed in the time listed in the catalog for the program.

(The federal definition of "on-time graduation rate" is the percentage of students in a program who enroll at the college and graduate within the number of terms listed in the catalog for the program. Only students who decide on a program upon first enrollment, who follow the catalog plan exactly, who enroll in at least 15 credits per term, who do not need to complete prerequisite courses, and who enroll prepared academically for college-level learning are likely to complete "on time." Lane celebrates the persistence of all graduates, regardless of how long they take to earn certificates and degrees.)

How many jobs are forecast in this occupation between 2010-20?

Lane County: 15 positions
Statewide: 159 positions

What wages are forecast for this occupation?

Lane County average hourly - $12.82; average annual - $26,668
Oregon average hourly - $12.36; average annual - $25,711

How much will the program cost?

(Estimates based on 2012-13 data for full-time students. Students attending part-time will incur additional term fees. Consult Lane's website for updated tuition and fees.)

Resident tuition and fees - $5,008
Books, supplies, program costs - $990
On-Campus room and board - Not offered
Total Estimate - $5,998

What's included?

Program Costs: lanecc.edu/esfs/credit-fees-and-expenses

What is the median loan debt incurred by students who completed the program in 2012?

Federal Loans - Not disclosed
Institutional financing - Not disclosed

(For privacy reasons under FERPA, loan information is not disclosed for programs with fewer than ten graduates.)

Fitness Specialist Level 2

Associate of Applied Science Degree

Two-Year Certificate of Completion

Gainful Employment Disclosure

Standard Occupational Classification: 39-9031.00

Go to the Department of Labor's O*Net website for a profile of this occupation: Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Or check on these O*Net Related Occupations: Recreation Workers

What is the on-time graduation rate for Fitness Specialist Level 2 students completing the program?

In 2012, none completed.