Winston-Salem State University

Transfer Guide

Winston-Salem State University
Exercise Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Science

2026-2027

Concentration(s): Training and Performance; Exercise Physiology, Public Health
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

WSSU requires transfer students to have at least 24 hours and a minimum 2.0 GPA. These requirements apply to transfer students earning the AA/AS degree at a NCCC.

Students transferring prior to earning 24 hours can review additional admissions criteria here.

Contact:

Office of Transfer and Adult Student Services
transferandadult@wssu.edu

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

No college-level foreign language 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
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 MAT 2326: Elementary Statistics Additional General Education Courses Required Course
BIO 165: Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO 2311: Anatomy & Physiology I & BIO 2111: Anatomy & Physiology I Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 166: Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BIO 2312: Anatomy & Physiology II & BIO 2112: Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1313: General Biology l & BIO 1113: General Biology l Lab Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 1301: Intro to Psychological Science UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MAT 1311: College Algebra UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
CHM 151: General Chemistry I 4 CHE 1313: General Chemistry l & CHE 1113: General Chemistry 1 Lab UGETC Natural Sciences 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 NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 WRI 1301: Intro to Academic Writing English Composition General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1305: Thinking and Writing Crit. 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
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Math General Education
CHM 152: General Chemistry II 4 CHE 1314: General Chemistry ll & CHE 1114: General Chemistry ll Lab UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 FYE 1251: First Year Experience II Academic Transition 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

Additional Information From Winston-Salem State University:

The exercise science program provides students the opportunity to take one area of the discipline and to go more in depth by taking additional courses.  Based on the expertise of the faculty the program offers three areas of depth or concentration.  Each scholar will select one area from among exercise physiology; fitness and performance; and sports medicine.

Students hoping to enter a Physical Therapy graduate program should look at the websites for prerequisite information regarding those specific requirements.  It is common for 8 credits of chemistry and 8 credits of physics to be required.  It is helpful to get a "jump" on these courses by starting the blocks while completing the associates degree. You can see the outline here.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
EXS 3111: Functional Anatomy Lab 1
EXS 3311: Functional Anatomy 3
EXS 3321: Exercise Physiology 3
EXS 3121: Exercise Physiology Lab 1
EXS 3324: Quant Anal within Exe Phy 3
EXS 3325: Sports Nutrition 3
EXS 3315: Biomechanics 3
EXS 4301: Advanced Exercise Physiology 3
EXS 4101: Adv Exercise Physiology Lab 1
EXS 4302: Clinical Exercise Physiology 3
EXS 4305: Neuromuscular Physiology 3
EXS 4319: Exercise Testng & Prescription 3
EXS 4320: Exe & Mech of Human Disease 3
EXS 4334: Science of Resistance Training 3
Exercise Physiology Track 18

ALL courses listed below are required.

  • EXS 4302 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4317 - Applied Research Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4322 - Current Topics in Exercise Science Credits: 3 hrs

Plus, ANY THREE(3) courses listed below.

  • EXS 3304 - Global Health Policy, Practice, and Perspectives Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3306 - Epidemiology for Public Health Practice Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3308 - Environmental Health Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3310 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3312 - Community-based Health Planning & Intervention Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3315 - Biomechanics Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3322 - Training and Performance in Exercise Science Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3335 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4314 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4612 - Internship Credits: 9 - 12 hrs
Fitness & Performance Track 24

ALL courses listed below are required.

  • EXS 3322 - Training and Performance in Exercise Science Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3315 - Biomechanics Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3304 - Global Health Policy, Practice, and Perspectives Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3306 - Epidemiology for Public Health Practice Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3308 - Environmental Health Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3310 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3312 - Community-based Health Planning & Intervention Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3335 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4302 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4314 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4317 - Applied Research Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4322 - Current Topics in Exercise Science Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4612 - Internship Credits: 9 - 12 hrs
Public Health Track 24

ALL courses listed below are required.

  • EXS 3304 - Global Health Policy, Practice, and Perspectives Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3306 - Epidemiology for Public Health Practice Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3335 - Health Program Planning and Evaluation Credits: 3 hrs

Plus, ANY THREE (3) courses listed below.

  • EXS 3308 - Environmental Health Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3310 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3312 - Community-based Health Planning & Intervention Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3315 - Biomechanics Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 3322 - Training and Performance in Exercise Science Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4302 - Clinical Exercise Physiology Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4314 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4317 - Applied Research Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4322 - Current Topics in Exercise Science Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4612 - Internship Credits: 9 - 12 hrs
Sports Medicine Track 17

ALL courses listed below are required.  (17 credit hours if some courses taken in the Foundation or Breadth)

  • PED 2310 - Introduction to Sports Medicine Credits: 2 hrs
  • PED 2102 - Basic Athletic Training and Taping Clinical Lab Credits: 1 hr
  • HED 2301 - Nutrition Credits: 3 hrs  or
  • EXS 3325 - Sports Nutrition Credits: 3 hr
  • EXS 3310 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3 hrs (crosslisted with PED 3310 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries)
  • EXS 3315 - Biomechanics Credits: 3 hrs
  • PED 3323 - Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries Credits: 3 hrs
  • EXS 4314 - Sport and Exercise Psychology Credits: 3 hrs
  • PED 4111 - Clinical Experiences in Sports Medicine I Credits: 1 hr
  • PED 4110 - Senior Seminar in Sports Medicine Credits: 1 hr
  • PED 4210 - Practicum in Sports Medicine Credits: 2 hrs

Additional courses will be required.