James Madison University
Transfer Guide for the A.S. in Science
Designed for students interested in pursuing a B.S. in Kinesiology/Exercise Science Concentration at James
Madison University.
1st Semester
CSC 110
ENG 111
1
HIS Elective
2
MTH Elective
CHM 111
SDV 100
Total
3rd Semester
2
MTH Elective
3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4
BIO 141
PHY 201
3
Social Science Elective
Total
1
Credits
3
3
3
3
4
1
17
3
3
4
4
3
17
2nd Semester
ENG 112
2
MTH Elective
PED 116
CHM 112
3
Social Science Elective
Total
Credits
3
3
1
4
3
14
4th Semester
CST 110
3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
4
BIO 142
PHY 202
Total
3
3
4
4
14
Choose from HIS 101, 102, 111, 112, 121 or 122
May select from the following combinations of MTH courses to fulfill the NOVA degree and JMU
Kinesiology/Exercise Science Concentration requirements: MTH 271 + MTH 272 + MTH 157 or MTH 271 + MTH
241 + MTH 242
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To be chosen from NOVA’s approved electives to complete the degree. Please keep in mind that, while the A.S.
degree will fulfill all General Education requirements at JMU, some courses may not transfer, resulting in the
loss of credit. For more information, consult the VCCS – JMU Course Equivalents,
http://www.jmu.edu/registrar/transfer/vccs_index.shtml.
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Students must take both semesters of A&P (BIO 141 and 142) at the same institution in order to receive credit
for BIO 270 and 290 at JMU.
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NOTES
1. Students interested in the exercise science concentration must apply for a limited number of seats. To
apply for admission, students must complete the following pre-requisite courses:
 BIO 270, Human Physiology
 BIO 290, Human Anatomy
 CHEM 131, 131L, General Chemistry I with lab
 KIN 202, Biological Foundations of Kinesiology
 GKIN 100, Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Grades in the pre-requisite courses are weighed heavily in the admission decision, and admission is
offered to the top students on a space available basis. Courses taken on a repeat/forgive basis will not
be accepted. Only those grades received in pre-requisite courses taken for the first time, whether at
community college or JMU, will be counted.
2. PHY 202 is not required for the major but can be helpful, especially if also completing a pre-professional
health program. Pre-Physical therapy and pre=medicine require both semesters. Pre-occupational
therapy and pre-physical assistant do not.