UNC Pembroke

Transfer Guide

UNC Pembroke
Exercise and Sport Science, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2026-2027

Concentration(s): Fitness Specialist
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

To qualify for admission, applicants with at least 24 transferable hours must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale from all post-secondary work.

Students transferring prior to earning 24 hours must also meet freshman admission requirements.

Contact:

Undergraduate Admissions
transfer@uncp.edu

Revised: May, 2026

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Not Applicable. 

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
BIO 111: General Biology I 4 BIO 1000: Principles of Biology & BIOL 1000: Prin Of Bio Lab UGETC Natural Sciences Required Course, General Education
BIO 168: Anatomy and Physiology I 4 BIO 2110: Hum Anat & Phys Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
BIO 169: Anatomy and Physiology II 4 BIO 2120: Hum Anat & Phys II Elective/Pre-Major Courses Required Course
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1050: Composition I English Composition Suggested Course, General Education
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1060: Composition II English Composition Suggested Course, General Education
MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy 3 MAT 1055: Quantitative Reasoning UGETC Math Suggested Course, General Education
ACA 122: Transfer & Career Success 1 UNV 1000: Freshman Seminar Academic Transition 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
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) 14 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses Elective

Additional Information From UNC Pembroke:

  • Satisfy University graduation requirements outlined in the academic catalog. 
  • Writing Intensive Program
    • As a requirement for graduation, students must complete nine semester credit hours of Writing Enriched and Writing in the Discipline courses. One course must be a Writing in the Discipline course.
  • Indigenous Cultures & Communities (ICC) Requirement
    • Students transferring to UNCP with 60 (or more) transfer credit hours are required to take EITHER one (1) approved ICC designated 3-credit hour course
    • OR one (1) ICC designated and department-approved co-curricular learning experience.
    • Students transferring to UNCP with fewer than 60 transfer credit hours are required to take EITHER two (2) approved ICC designated 3-credit hour courses OR one (1) approved ICC designated 3-credit hour course AND one (1) ICC designated and department-approved co-curricular learning experience.
  • Foundations of American Democracy
    • As a requirement for graduation, students must successfully complete a course or courses covering the foundations of American democracy. UNCP courses that satisfy this requirement include: HST 1010, 1020, 1030, 1150, or PLS 1010. Alternatively, this requirement may be fulfilled with equivalent transfer coursework, including coursework from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and/or Cambridge credits or 60+ transferrable credit hours.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
KIN 1100: Introduction to Kinesiology 3
KIN 4000: Applied Research 3
KIN 4990: Internship 3
BIO 2110: Hum Anat & Phys 4

If not completed at the NCCC.
BIO 2120: Hum Anat & Phys II 4

If not completed at the NCCC.
EXPH 3450: Kinesiology 3
EXPH 3460: Kinesiology Lab 1
EXPH 4100: Biomechanics 3
EXPH 4110: Biomechanics Lab 1
EXPH 4120: Exercise Physiology 3
EXPH 4130: Exercise Physiology Lab 1
EXPH 4200: Advanced Exercise Prescription 3
HLTH 2100: Applied Nutrition 3
HLTH 3300: Hlth Prom & Fitness Skills 3
KIN 1000: Lifetime Fitness 2
KIN 2000: Found Human Mvmnt Studies 3
KIN 3300: Strength & Cond Theory 3
KIN 3500: Exercise Leadership 3
HLTH 4100: Hlth & Fitness Behavior Change 3
KIN 4150: Organization and Admin. 3
University Electives 20

Use these credits to take any additional specific pre-requisite courses for graduate programs or professional school of your choice.  See the specific requirements for each school/program you are considering.