Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Exercise Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Applied Exercise Physiology
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted college coursework. For complete transfer admission information and deadlines, please visit https://admissions.appstate.edu/apply/transfer-student

*Students with less than a 2.25 will be reviewed holistically. Please speak to your transfer admissions counselor or call the Transfer Admissions & Engagement office with questions.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: July, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 1200: PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1020: COLLEGE ALGEBRA W/APPLIC UGETC Math Required Course, General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHE 1101: INTROD CHEMISTRY I & CHE 1110: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB I UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHE 1102: INTROD CHEMISTRY II & CHE 1120: INTROD CHEMISTRY LAB II UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
PHY 151: College Physics I 4 PHY 1123: GENERAL PHYSICS I & PHY 1113: GENERAL PHYSICS I - LAB Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1801: BIOLOGICAL CONCEPTS I Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I 4 E S 2040: HUMAN ANATOMY Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II 4 E S 2050: HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 155: Nutrition
OR
NUT 110
3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended CC Course Credit
Hours
University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled
University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 R C 1000: EXPOSITORY WRITING English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 R C 2001: INTR WRITING ACROSS CURRICULUM English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
MAT 172: Precalculus Trigonometry
OR
MAT 263, MAT 271, MAT 272
4 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 ELE CRED: ELECTIVE CREDIT Academic Transition Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Appalachian State University:

None

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours
University Course Notes
E S 2002: INTRO TO EXERCISE SCIENCE 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first year at App State

E S 2005: INTRO PHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 3

Academic department recommends this course be taken in the first semester at App State

ES 3120: HEALTH AND FITNESS FACILITY SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT 3
E S 4010: APP OF STRENGTH & CONDIT PRINC 3
E S 4660: EXER PRESCR CLINICAL POPULATN 3
E S 2700: PSYCH ASPECTS OF SPORT & EX SC 3
E S 3002: EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3

Writing in the Discipline

E S 3003: EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB 1
E S 3550: INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICS 4
E S 3900: INTERNSHIP 6
Interdisciplinary Studies Elective 2 3
Elective Course 1 3

A total of 15 hours (5 courses) is required from list on program of study

Elective Course 2 3
Elective Course 3 3
Elective Course 4 3
Elective Course 5 3
E S 4800: EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION 3

CAPSTONE

Free Elective 3