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TC3 Transfer Planning for Exercise Science

Tompkins Cortland Community College Transfer Planning for Exercise Science, (EXSC), 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,  a maximum of 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 TC3

Communication 1 (GEC1): CPN 100 Writing Studies I

ENGL 100 (GE & major required)

Communication 2 (GEC2): CPN 101 Writing Studies II

ENGL 101 (GE & major required)

Communication – Presentation (GECP):
COM 210 Fundamentals of Public Speaking

ENGL 201 (GE & major required)

Diversity: Equity, Inclusion & Social Justice (GEDI):

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Mathematics (GEMA): MAT 115 Precalculus (4 cr.)

MATH 138 (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.)

BIOL 104 OR
BIOL 105 (GE & major required)

Humanities (GEHU):

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Social Sciences (GESS): PSY 101 Introductory Psychology

PSYC 103 (major required)

The Arts (GEAR):

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US History & Civic Engagement (GEUS):

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World History & Global Awareness (GEWH):

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World Languages (GEWL): (Sign language is acceptable)

______ 101 (required for B.S.)

Additional Major-Requirements 

Cortland Major Requirements 

Complete at TC3

EXS 100 Introduction to Kinesiology

RECR 112

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

BIOL 201

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

BIOL 202

CHE 227 and 277 General Chemistry I with lab (4 cr.)

CHEM 107

CHE 228 and 278 General Chemistry II with lab (4 cr.)

CHEM 108

MAT 135 Calculus I (4 cr.)

MATH 201

MAT 201 Statistical Methods 

MATH 200

PHY 105 Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr.) OR

PHY 201 Principles of Physics I (4 cr.)

PHSC 105 OR PHSC 211

*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.