Exercise Science Bachelor of Science Program
NC Community College Course Equivalents
The following are courses that are needed for University Studies (general education requirements) and the B.S.
in Exercise Science program. Only certain courses must be completed prior to declaring Exercise Science as a
major. See Requirements for a major in Exercise Science for more information.
UNCW Requirement
NC Comm. College Course
English Composition (6 hours):
Select 1: ENG 111
Select 1: ENG 112, 113, or 114
Lifetime Wellness (2 hours):
Select 1: PED 110, 111, or 112
Math and Stats (6 hours):
Select 1: MAT 161, 171, 162, 172, 175, 271, or 272
Select 1: MAT 151, MAT 155, MAT 252, or BUS 228
Foreign Language: Proficiency at the 201 level in a language previously studied (in high school or college), or 2
semesters 101‐102 in a new language. If you have not previously taken a foreign language, you must gain
proficiency at the 201 level. A variety of languages are accepted; here are the course number equivalents:
UNCW Foreign Language 101…….
UNCW Foreign Language 102…….
UNCW Foreign Language 201…….
111 at a NC Community College
112 at a NC Community College
211 at a NC Community College
Example: If you took Spanish in high school, you will need to take SPN 201 at UNCW or SPA 211 at a NC
Community College. If you have no previous Foreign Language, you could take SPN 120 and SPN 201 at UNCW.
Aesth., Interp., & Lit. (6 hours):
Select 1: ENG 131, 231, 232, 235, 241, 253, 261, 262, 273, or 274
Select 1: ART 114, 115, DAN 110/DRA 111, DRA 122, 130, ENG 125,
MUS 110, 112, 113, 121, 131, 132, 135, 136, 137, 138, 141, 142, 231, 232,
235, 236, 237, 238, 241 or 242
History and Philosophy (6 hours):
Select 1: HST 111, 112, 115, 121, 122, 131, 132, 162 or 221
Select 1: PHI 210, 215, or 240
Scientific Approaches (7 hours):
Select 1: BIO 111
Select 1: CHM 151
Human Institutions (6 hours):
Select 1: PSY 150
Select 1: *ANT 210, *ANT 220, *SOC 210
Global Society (3 hours):
Select 1: ANT 210, 220, BIO 150, ENG 261, 262, ENV 120, GEO 112,
HIS 221, REL 110, 111, 112, POL 220
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Diverse Nation (3 hours)
Select 1: DRA 122, ENG 273, 274, GEO 111, GRO 120, HIS 162,
MUS 112, 113, 135, 136, 235, 236, REL 221, *GRN 101
EXS Biology:
Select 1: BIO 165 or 168
Select 1: BIO 166 or 169
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EXS Computer Requirement (3 hours): CIS 110
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EXS Electives (9 credit hours): Only EXS electives offered at NC Community colleges
 BIO 112 & 112L, BIO 175 & 175L (if lab is requirement for BIO 246)
 *CHM 152 & 152L, CHM 251
 COM 110
 CSC 134, CSC 148, CSC 151, CSC 239
 HEA 111, HEA 112, HEA 130
 LAT 111
 PED 250, PED 251, PED 252
 *PHY 151 &151L, *PHY 152 &152L
 *(upper level Psychology course)
o PSY 237, PSY 239, PSY 241, PSY 243, PSY 244, PSY 245, PSY 246, PSY 259, PSY 281
 *MAT 151, MAT 152
*Indicates recommended if pursuing Physical Therapy or Occupational Therapy School. Please check with graduate
programs for specific requirements.