Appalachian State University

Transfer Guide

Appalachian State University
Kinesiology, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2025-2026

Concentration(s): Strength and Conditioning
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.

Foundations of American Democracy (FAD):

  • FAD is a graduation requirement for all students entering any UNC institution on or after July 1, 2025, who are seeking a baccalaureate degree.
  • Waiver: Students transferring to App State with 60+ college credit hours or an AA or AS degree will have the FAD requirement waived.
  • Alternative Courses: If you plan to transfer to App State without meeting any of the above criteria, you can fulfill the FAD requirement by taking one of these courses at a North Carolina Community College: HIS 131, HIS 132, POL 120, or SOC 220.

Early College: Early college students are considered First Year students (not Transfers) and should apply using the Common App.

Contact:

Transfer Admissions & Engagement
transferadmissions@appstate.edu

Revised: May, 2025

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Foreign language classes are not required for this major.

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
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 3 NUT 2202: NUTRITION & HEALTH 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 NCCC 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
KIN 2002: INTRO TO KINESIOLOGY 3

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

KIN 2005: INTRO PHYSIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT 3

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

PE Activity Course 1

1530-1549, 1700-1889

KIN 2700: PSYCH ASPECTS OF KINESIOLOGY 3

 

 

A T 2005 3

 

 

KIN 3120: HEALTH AND FITNESS FACILITY SAFETY AND MGMT 3
KIN 4000: STRENGTH COND THEORY PRACTICE 3
KIN 3002: EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3

Writing in the Discipline

KIN 3003: EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY LAB 1
KIN 3550: INTRODUCTION TO BIOMECHANICS 4
KIN 4010: APP OF STRENGTH & CONDIT PRINC 3
KIN 4555: NUTR ASPECTS EXER & SPORTS 3
KIN 3900: INTERNSHIP 1-12
Elective Course 1 3

A total of 9 hours (3 courses) is required from list on program of study

Elective Course 2 3
Elective Course 3 3
Free Elective 3
KIN 4800: EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION 3

CAPSTONE

Free Elective 3