UNC Wilmington

Transfer Guide

UNC Wilmington
Healthful Living and Fitness Education, BA

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

Transfer Admission Requirements Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or adult high school diploma and enrolled in another postsecondary institution are considered transfer students. UNCW uses a holistic approach to review transfer student applications and will consider several aspects of an application in making an admission decision.

To be competitive for transfer admission, applicants must:

  • Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (or be exempt by being 21 years of age or older or having completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits)
  • Have completed or be enrolled in 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credit hours

Transfer applicants are also recommended to have:

  • A minimum 2.4 college GPA or higher
  •  Have completed or enrolled in college-level English and/or math.

Note: Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific academic program. Some academic programs may require an additional application and have requirements that exceed those listed above.

 

Contact:

The Office of Admissions
admissions@uncw.edu

Revised: May, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

University Studies requires a student to obtain proficiency through the 201-level (equivalent to foreign language 211 at NCCCs) in a language previously studied or the 102-level (equivalent to foreign language 112 at NCCCs) in a second foreign language not previously studied. Students will demonstrate proficiency by completing a course at the 201 level or higher in a language previously studied or at the 102-level in a second foreign language. If you graduated high school 7 or more years before you enrolled at UNCW, an exception applies to you. Then you only need to complete a language course at the 102 level (or higher).

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
PED 110: Fit and Well for Life 2 WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO 240: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & BIOL 240: Human Anat & Physiology I Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
HEA 112: First Aid & CPR 2 HFE 221: First Aid and Injury Care Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BIO 241: Human Anat & Physiology II & BIOL 241: Human Anat & Physiology II Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Suggested 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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II English Composition General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 201: Principles of Biology: Cells UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II 3 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 7 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 2 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 UNI 001: University College Elective Academic Transition General Transfer Credit

Additional Information From UNC Wilmington:

The Healthful Living and Fitness Education program is designed for students who want to enter K‑12 teaching or the health, wellness and fitness industries. Students must complete the core courses and then, choose from one of two concentrations: the K‑12 Teacher Licensure concentration or the Lifetime Fitness and Health concentration. The K‑12 Teacher Licensure concentration is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and prepares students to teach, coach and assume leadership positions in K‑12 schools. The Lifetime Fitness and Health concentration prepares students for a career in the health and fitness industry. A Master of Education (MED) degree and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) are also offered, in conjunction with the Watson College of Education.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
HEA 207: Nutrition and Behavior 3
HEA 210: Substance Abuse Prevention 3
HFE 235: Foundations of HPE 3
HFE 350: Motor Behavior 3
HFE 385: Curriculum Development 3
HFE 387: Secondary Methods 4
HFE 391: Health Theory 3
HFE 415: Adapted Physical Activity 4
Healthful Living and Fitness Education Concentration 37-43

Student can select from two concentrations

  • K-12 Teacher Licensure Concentration (43 hours) This concentration prepares students to become physical education and health teachers in K-12 schools. Students must obtain a 2.7 cumulative GPA and be admitted to the Watson College of Education prior to enrollment in EDN 352 and EDN 409.
  • Lifetime Fitness & Health Concentration (37 hours) This concentration prepares students for a career in the health and fitness industry.

Additional Requirements completed at UNCW (beyond the ones listed) will be based upon the concentration selected by a student. Students can learn more about the coursework associated with each concentration here.