Sample Transfer Path

JCC-to-Fredonia: Exercise Science, B.S. - Transfer Pathway
Sample Transfer Path

The Exercise Science, B.S. degree offers a curriculum for students pursuing careers in profit and nonprofit fitness and health promotion industries, Physical Therapy, Physicians Assistant, and Athletic Training programs. This major follows the protocols established by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) (Exercise Science Track).

The State University of New York at Fredonia is committed to doing our part to provide transfer students a clear path to graduation. This four-year degree plan is a sample map for fulfilling requirements at your Community College and Fredonia. The pathway that you take to your degree may differ somewhat from this illustration, depending on where you start and the decisions you make along the way. Equivalent transfer courses are listed on the map with additional transfer notes provided at the end. Visit our Transfer Credit Equivalency page for additional transfer course information. For complete information about this degree program, please consult the Fredonia University catalog at www.fredonia.edu/catalog. Information regarding completion of an AA/AS degree should be directed to your Community College.

Sample Degree Plan

First Year - JCC

Fall Semester

Course JCC Fredonia Equivalent Credits
BIO 1570 BIOL 133/134 Intro Cell & Molecular Biol w/lab 4
CHE 1550 CHEM 115/125 General Chemistry I w/lab 4
SUNY Gen Ed Fredonia Foundations 3
ENG 1510 ENGL 099 Non-Major Elective 3
INT 1555 LART 099 Non-Major Elective 2
TOTAL 16

Spring Semester

Course JCC Fredonia Equivalent Credits
BIO 1580 BIOL 131/132 Ecology & Evolution w/lab 4
CHE 1560 CHEM 116/126 General Chemistry I w/lab 4
ENG 1530 ENGL 100 Craft of Writing 3
MAT 1600 MATH 105 Precalucus 4
TOTAL 15

Second Year - JCC

Fall Semester

Course JCC Fredonia Equivalent Credits
BIOL 2510 BIOL 245 Human Anat/Phys I 4
Program Core Elective Course Based on Student's Interest 4
MAT 1540 STAT 200 Statistical Methods 3
SUNY Gen Ed Diversity Fredonia Foundations Diversity 3
Elective Elective or Fredonia Foundations 1
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course JCC Fredonia Equivalent Credits
BIOL 2520 BIOL 246 Human Anat/Phys II 4
BIOL 2760 BIOL 220 Princ of Human Nutrition 3
PSY 1510 PSY 129 Foundations of Psychology 3
Elective Elective or Fredonia Foundations 3
Elective Elective or Fredonia Foundations 2
TOTAL 15

Third Year - Fredonia

Fall Semester

Course Fredonia Fredonia Equivalent Credits
EXSC 300 Exercise Physiology w/lab 4
PHYS 121/123 College Physics I w/lab 4
Elective PSY Elective 3
Elective Upper Level Elective 3
TOTAL 14

Spring Semester

Course Credits
EXSC 302 Exercise Prescription 3
EXSC 350 Kinesiology 3
PHYS 122/124 Colege Physics II w/lab 4
Elective Upper Level EXSC/BIOL Elective 3
Elective Elective 3
TOTAL 16

Fourth Year - Fredonia

Fall Semester

Course Credits
EXSC 425 Biomechanics 3
EXSC 491/492/493 Capstone (Research, Internship or Course) 3
Elective Upper Level EXSC/BIOL Elective 3
Elective Upper Level EXSC/BIOL Elective 3
Elective Elective 3
TOTAL 15

Spring Semester

Course Credits
Elective Upper Level EXSC/BIOL Elect 3
Elective Upper Level Elective 3
Elective Upper Level Elective 3
Elective Elective 3
Elective Elective 3
TOTAL 15

GRAND TOTAL: 121

*PHED 2520 (EXSC 315) will transfer as an upper level major elective course.

*BIOL 2510/2520 (BIOL 245/246) will transfer as upper level major elective courses.

*Students may want to consider adding a minor to their major and should begin courses towards the minor at JCC. A list of minors is in the Fredonia College Catalog.

This Sample Transfer Path is based on the requirements published in the University Catalog.

Transfer Policy:
SUNY General Education/Fredonia Foundations: Students who earned an AA/AS SUNY Degree in 2015 or later, or completed the SUNY Gen Ed requirement prior to transferring, will have satisfied Fredonia Foundations, our local general education requirement. Students who earned an AAS SUNY Degree may need to complete additional Fredonia Foundation courses at Fredonia. Such students should consult with their current advisor regarding the SUNY Gen Ed requirement and applicable courses. All SUNY General Education courses will be verified by the General Education Transcript Addendum, GETA, which is sent with the SUNY transcript.

Transfer Credit Policy:
Please refer to our Transfer Credit Policy in the College Catalog for current information.

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