Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science with a Concentration in Exercise Science

Catalog Year 2026-2027

Based on VCCS Curriculum for KINESIOLOGY

Transfer Guidance

Guaranteed Admission Agreement Requirements

• Earn a transfer associate degree.

• Earn a minimum GPA of 2.5 for your associate degree. VCU will recognize the cumulative GPA as recorded on the VCCS transcript and not recalculate based on multiple course attempts.

• Complete a minimum of 30 credits at VCCS institution.

• Earn grades of “C” or higher in all community college courses. VCU will accept credit for repeated courses for "D" or "F" grades.

Important Links & Dates

• University Transfer Center: https://transfer.vcu.edu/.

• Admission Application: By March 15 for fall admission and November 1 for spring at https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/.

• Financial Aid: https://semss.vcu.edu/our-services/financial-resources-and-guidance/.

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Priority deadline is February 1 for fall semester at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.

• Transfer maps: https://majormaps.vcu.edu/transfer.

What Should I Consider When Selecting Courses?

• Complete English courses and start math sequence in first year.

• Create schedule for required courses, watch prerequisites. See www.TransferVirginia.org.

• Connect with advisor at community college and VCU Transfer Center in first semester.

Is This Degree Right For Me?

• 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?

• Associate Transfer Degree Completion: Completion results in all lower-division general education requirements met.

• 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.

• Credit for Prior Learning: VCU accepts AP, IB, Cambridge, CLEP, DANTES, military credits.

• 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?

• Located in downtown Richmond, within 2 hours of beach, mountains, Washington DC. VCU provides top-ranked programs, research opportunities, urban setting.

• VCU is large public research institution dedicated to student and community success.

• Diversity, inclusion, equity are core values.

• Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Did You Know That…

• Completing associate transfer degree satisfies lower division general education, increases likelihood of completing bachelor’s degree?

• Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits could exhaust financial aid?

What Can I Do With This Degree?

• Explore possible careers, salaries, job outlook at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Program Successes & Highlights

• 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?

• If applying through general application instead of GAA, considered with all transfer applicants.

• Learn more at www.TransferVirginia.org.

Do More With Your Degree!

• Department offers accelerated BS to MS program allowing students to earn both BS in health, physical education, and exercise science and a master’s degree in minimum 5 years.  The master degree options include: master of public health, MS in gerontology, and MS in health and movement science.

Other Than Classes, Are There Other Program Requirements?

• All students complete at least one VCU REAL experiential learning activity. Examples: internships, research, service learning.

• Learn more at https://real.vcu.edu/.