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Transfer Planning for Strength and Conditioning for Human Performance

Transfer Planning for Strength and Conditioning for Human Performance, 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.  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 required)

Communication 2 (GEC2):  CPN 101 Writing Studies II

_______ (GE required)

Communication – Presentation (GECP):

_______________________

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):
EXS 290 Social Problems & Issues in Sports & Exercise


_______ (GE & major required)

Mathematics (GEMA):  MAT 201 Statistical Methods

________ (GE & major required)

Natural Sciences (GENS):  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 (24 credits)

Cortland Major Requirements

Complete at current college

BIO 301 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 cr.)

_______________________

BIO 302 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 cr.)

_______________________

EXS 100 Intro to Kinesiology

_______________________

EXS 270 Foundations of Personal Training

_______________________

EXS 397 Exercise Physiology I

_______________________

CAP 100 Intro to Computer Applications

_______________________

HLH 120 Responding to Emergencies (2 cr.)

_______________________

PED 189 Aquatics (1 cr.)

_______________________

PED 282 Health-Related Physical Fitness (1 cr.)

_______________________

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

Strength and Conditioning for Human Performance

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 Fitness Development

If you want to pursue a career in a health or fitness setting, you’ll need a theoretical and practical knowledge base to meet your goals. A concentrated course program provides essential theoretical information. You’ll apply this knowledge through an internship experience in exercise, wellness, health promotion, corporate fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, commercial fitness or other related areas.

Career Potential

  • Corporate wellness specialist
  • Community wellness program director
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Worksite fitness/wellness center director
  • Health coach/personal trainer
  • Cardiac/pulmonary rehabilitation
  • Chiropractic medicine

What Will I Learn?

  • You’ll be in a flexible, broad-based program that combines major courses with a number of electives.
  • Courses emphasize current research as well as its practical application.
  • You’ll take core courses in exercise science along with classes in other disciplines such as:
    • Physical education
    • Health
    • Social sciences
    • 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.