Fayetteville State University

Transfer Guide

Fayetteville State University
Health and Physical Education, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Non-Teaching Wellness Promotion Concentration
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

For general transfer admission to FSU, students should have 24 hours with a cumulative 2.0 GPA and should be eligible to return to the last institution attended.

Students under the age of 21 and with fewer than 24 hours should review additional requirements for admission: https://www.uncfsu.edu/admission-and-aid/transfer-to-fsu/transfer-admissions

Contact:

Dr. Cierra Griffin
cgriff13@uncfsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

None

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
COM 231: Public Speaking 3 SPEE 200: Introduction to Speech UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
MUS 110: Music Appreciation 3 MUSI 210: Music Apprec UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course, General Education
SOC 210: Introduction to Sociology
OR
PSY 150: General Psychology 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIOL 150: Principles of Biology I & BIOL 150L: Principles of Biology I Lab UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
Any CAA Natural Science Course (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses Required Course, General Education
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life 2 HEED 112: Health and Wellness Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
HIS 111: World Civilizations I 3 HIST 110: World History to 1600 UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MATH 129: Precalculus Mathematics I UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education

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 ENGL 110: English Composition I English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENGL 120: English Composition II English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNIV 110: University Studies Academic Transition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 12 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From Fayetteville State University:

Admission to the Teacher Education Program is a procedural step for students in teacher education programs. After successfully completing the requirements listed below, students are eligible to apply for admission to the Teacher Education Program. An “Application for Admission to the Teacher Education Program” form should be filed with the department head by the second semester of the sophomore year. The criteria for admission are as follows:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 24 credits.
  2. A GPA of 2.7 or higher (3.0 preferred).
  3. Acceptable scores on the Reading, Writing, and Mathematics Tests of the PRAXIS CASE exam. All PRAXIS CASE scores must meet the current state mandated score requirements for admission and licensure purposes. Specific ACT or SAT scores are also considered.
  4. Criminal background check (Voluntary Disclosure Statement).
  5. Completed Application for Admission to Teacher Education form.
  6. Acceptable scores on the Admission to Teacher Education Interview.
  7. Completed Application for Admission to Teacher Education form.
  8. Program of Study/DegreeWorks Audit.
  9. Final acceptance for admission to the Teacher Education Program by the Teacher Education Committee, based upon documented recommendations from the major area concerned.

Note: Formal admission to Teacher Education is required prior to enrollment in methods courses and clinical experience (formerly student teaching). A criminal background check is required from each candidate after registering in methods courses and before completing the field experience requirement of the methods courses. See each individual program for course listing.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
Wellness Promotion Concentration Courses 36
  • COHE 201 - Introduction to Community Health
  • HEED 215 - Women’s Health
  • HEED 480 - Health Wellness and Promotion
  • PUHE 270 - Digital and Consumer Health Literacy
  • PUHE 290 - Advancing Health Equity
  • PUHE 330 - Health Behavior and Counseling
  • PUHE 411 - Public Health Problems
  • SPTM 330 - Sport Facility and Event Management
  • SPTM 340 - Sport Marketing and Communications
  • SPTM 350 - Aquatic and Facility Management
  • Two approved electives (3 credits each)
Health and Physical Education Core Courses 45
  • HEED 300 - Human Sexuality
  • HEED 301 - Drug Education
  • HEED 310 - Mental and Emotional Health
  • HEED 320 - Introduction to Health Education
  • HEED 372 - Safety Education and First Aid
  • HEED 420 - Nutrition
  • PEDU 205 - Net/ Wall and Field/ Striking Games
  • PEDU 215 - Target and Invasion Games
  • PEDU 211 - Rhythms and Movement Concepts for Physical Education or PEDU 102 - Dance
  • PEDU 311 - History and Principles of Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport
  • PEDU 402 - Motor Learning
  • PEDU 421 - Measurement and Evaluation
  • PEDU 431 - Adapted Physical Education and Sport
  • PEDU 450 - Physiology of Exercise and Kinesiology
  • PEDU 460 - Introduction to Personal Training
  • Two approved electives (3 credits each)