VCU Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science BS Concentration in Exercise Science Transfer Guide
Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science with a Concentration in Exercise Science
Catalog Year 2025-2027
Based on VCCS Curriculum for KINESIOLOGY
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Complete at a Virginia Community College |
Credits |
Course Equivalent |
Notes |
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SDV 100 or 101 |
1-2 |
UNIV 101 |
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ENG 111 |
3 |
UNIV 111-112 |
College Comp I |
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ENG 112 |
3 |
UNIV 200 |
College Comp II |
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Any UCGS Art or Humanities (Block II) |
3 |
General Education |
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Any UCGS Art, Humanities, or Literature (Block II) |
3 |
General Education |
This course must be from different category than previous course. |
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PSY 200 |
3 |
PSYC 101 |
Intro to Psychology |
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Any UCGS History (Block VI) |
3 |
General Education |
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BIO 101 |
4 |
BIOL/Z 151 |
General Biology I |
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MTH 245 |
3 |
STAT 210 |
Statistics |
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PHY 201 |
4 |
PHYS 201 |
General College Physics I |
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CHM 111 |
4 |
CHEM/Z 101 |
General Chemistry I |
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BIO 141 & 142 |
8 |
BIOL 205 + PHIS/Z 206 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II |
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HLT 230 |
3 |
BIOL 217 |
Principles of Nutrition |
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HLT 143 |
3 |
HPEX 250 |
Medical Terminology |
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MTH 167 (or MTH 161-162) |
5-6 |
MATH 151 |
Precalc with Trig |
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Additional CC-specific courses |
4-6 |
Required for completion of associate degree |
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Pre-Transfer Credits |
60 |
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Complete at Virginia Commonwealth University |
Credits |
Notes |
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Foreign language 101-102 |
0-6 |
Can be waived if 3+ years in high school |
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HPEX 300 |
3 |
Complete in first semester at VCU |
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HPEX 310 |
3 |
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HPEX 395 |
3 |
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HPEX 495 |
6 |
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HPEX 350 |
3 |
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HPEX 371 |
3 |
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HPEX 374 |
4 |
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HPEX 375 + HPEZ 375 |
4 |
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HPEX 380 |
3 |
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HPEX 440 |
3 |
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HPEX 441 |
3 |
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HPEX 470 |
3 |
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HPEX 475 |
3 |
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HPEX 480 |
1 |
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PSYC 304 |
3 |
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Restricted electives |
6-12 |
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Post-Transfer Credits |
60 |
Transfer Guidance
Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements
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This degree program is covered by VCU Guaranteed Admission Agreement.
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By meeting the following criteria, you are guaranteed admission to the BS in Health, Physical Education & Exercise Science:
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Earn the transfer associate degree.
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Earn minimum GPA of 2.5. VCU recognizes cumulative GPA as recorded on VCCS transcript.
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Complete minimum 30 credits at VCCS institution
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Earn grades of C or higher in all community college courses.
Important Links & Dates
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University Transfer Center: https://transfer.vcu.edu/.
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Register Intent to Transfer: https://ugradadmissions.vcu.edu/register/letterofinterest.
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Admission Application: By March 15 for fall, November 1 for spring at https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/.
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Financial Aid: https://semss.vcu.edu/our-services/financial-resources-and-guidance/.
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FAFSA: March 1 deadline at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?
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Complete English courses and start math sequence in first year.
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Create schedule for required courses, watch prerequisites. See www.TransferVirginia.org.
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Connect with advisor at community college and VCU Transfer Center in first semester.
Is This Degree Right For Me?
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Department offers programs preparing students to pursue careers utilizing exercise interventions for healthy and diseased populations. Department offers one undergraduate degree program: BS with either exercise science or health science concentration. Career paths include exercise physiologist, corporate fitness director, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation specialist, strength and conditioning specialist and wellness director. Additionally, exercise science concentration prepares students for graduate study in exercise science or athletic training and offers excellent option for students wanting prerequisites for postgraduate study in physical therapy, occupational therapy and medicine.
What Is The Impact On My Degree Of Work I Have Already Completed?
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Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion results in all lower-division general education requirements met.
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Dual Enrollment - Completion of Associate Degree in HS: Results in 60 credits applied and VCU general education satisfied. High school students apply as freshman for orientation purposes.
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Credit for Prior Learning: VCU accepts AP, IB, Cambridge, CLEP, DANTES, military credits.
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Catalog Year: VCU honors degree requirements from Undergraduate Bulletin at time of first post-high-school enrollment. Students stay enrolled at community college max 4 years, enroll at VCU within 1 year of completing associate.
Is This College Right For Me?
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Located in downtown Richmond, within 2 hours of beach, mountains, Washington DC. VCU provides top-ranked programs, research opportunities, urban setting.
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VCU is large public research institution dedicated to student and community success.
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Diversity, inclusion, equity are core values.
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Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org.
Did You Know That…
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Completing associate transfer degree satisfies lower division general education, increases likelihood of completing bachelor’s degree?
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Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits could exhaust financial aid?
What Can I Do With This Degree?
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Explore possible careers, salaries, job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org.
Program Successes & Highlights
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Clinical experiences (internships) contribute significantly to student development, providing opportunities to apply theory, acquire professional skills, develop as young professional.
What Are My Chances For Getting Accepted?
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If applying through general application instead of GAA, considered with all transfer applicants.
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Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org.
Do More With Your Degree!
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Department offers accelerated BS to MS program allowing students to earn both BS in health, physical education, and exercise science and MS in health and movement science in minimum 5 years.
Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?
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All students complete at least one VCU REAL experiential learning activity. Examples: internships, research, service learning.
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Learn more at https://real.vcu.edu/.