Transfer Planning for Exercise Science

Transfer Planning for Exercise Science, B.S.

SUNY Cortland recommends that students complete the following courses prior to transfer. The transfer credit limit from a 2-year college is 64 credits. Of those, 35 major-required credits can be transferred. Students who complete their General Education requirements prior to transfer will have their General Education requirements met at SUNY Cortland.

SUNY General Education
Cortland Degree Requirements	Complete at current college
Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I	_______ (GE & major required)
Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II	_______ (GE & major required)
Communication – Presentation (GECP): COM 210 Fundamentals of Public Speaking	_______ (GE & major required)
Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):	_______________________
Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 115 Precalculus (4 cr.)	_______ (GE required & prerequisite)
Natural Sciences (GENS): BIO 110 Principles of Biology I (4 cr.) OR BIO 111 Principles of Biology II AND BIO 113 (lab) (4 cr.)	_______ (GE & major required)
Humanities (GEHU):	_______________________
Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology	_______ (major required)
The Arts (GEAR):	_______________________
US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):	_______________________
World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):	_______________________
World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable)	_______ Level I (required for B.S.)

Additional Major-Requirements
Cortland Major Requirements	Complete at current college
EXS 100 Introduction to Kinesiology	______________________
BIO 301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)	______________________
BIO 302 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)	______________________
CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.)	______________________
CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.)	______________________
MAT 121 Calculus A OR MAT 135 Calculus I (4 cr.)	______________________
MAT 201 Statistical Methods	______________________
PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr.) OR PHY 201 Principles of Physics I (4 cr.)	______________________

*For more information about transfer equivalencies, please visit SUNY Transfer Path.

Exercise Science

School of Professional Studies

The program requirements pertain to the Undergraduate Catalog and are intended as a guide for academic planning. Students currently on SUNY campuses should consult their academic advisor for additional choices in general education categories when any course is recommended.

To view all required courses for the program and Cortland’s General Education courses, see the most current undergraduate Catalog.
Use the transfer equivalency tables to choose equivalents at your transfer college.
If you plan to transfer before you complete your associate’s degree, you can still earn your degree via Reverse Transfer.

About Exercise Science

If you get a rush from organized sports or feel proud when you work out with teammates and help one another succeed, then check out exercise science. Your course of study will prepare you to rigorously apply the scientific method of discovery, analysis and research to a wide range of areas associated with human movement. Learn how and why the human body responds to physical activity.

Career Potential

Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Chiropractic medicine
Cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation
Exercise science research
Nutrition
Clinical technician
Sport Equipment Sales
Pharmaceutical or medical equipment sales
Fitness management

What Will I Learn?

You’ll be in a flexible, broad-based program that combines major courses with a number of electives.
Classes emphasize current research as well as its practical application.
Core courses in exercise science are combined with classes in other disciplines such as chemistry, physics, mathematics and general sciences, social sciences, and applied sciences

Applying to Cortland

SUNY Cortland accepts the Common Application and the SUNY Online application. Choose just one way to apply; both require a $50 non-refundable application fee.
If you apply to Cortland using the SUNY application, SUNY will waive the $50 application fee for transfer students graduating with an associate degree from a SUNY or CUNY college, who apply directly to Cortland for baccalaureate programs.
Fall applicants should apply by June 1. Spring applications should apply by November 1.
After applying, students must send transcripts from all colleges attended and a high school transcript.