Kinesiology Study Abroad: Course Pre-Approvals
The following courses have been pre-approved for degree requirements for the following International Study Abroad programs.
Students should submit an I(nternational)C(ourse)A(approval)F(orm) (link) to a KIN Academic Advisor for final approval.
AUS: Bond University
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| SPEX11-102 | Foundations of Exercise and Sport Science | KIN Elective |
| SPEX11-104 | Sport, Health and Exercise Psychology | KIN 201 |
| SPEX12-335 | Exercise Testing, Prescription and Delivery | KIN Elective |
| SPMT12-121 | Sport Development | KIN Elective |
| SPMT12-125 | High Performance Sport Management | KIN Elective |
AUS: Deakin University
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| HSE113 | Human Growth, Development & Ageing for Ex. Sci. | KIN Elective |
| HSE201 | Exercise Physiology | KIN Elective |
| HSE302 | Exercise Programming | KIN 297E |
AUS: Griffith University - Gold Coast
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equiv. |
| 1001AHS | Foundationsof Exercise & Sport Science I | KIN Elective |
| 2004AHS | Exercise, Health & Disease | KIN Elective |
| 2401AHS | Therapeutic Exercise for Physiotherapy | KIN 305 |
| 3004AHS | Clinical Exercise Testing | KIN Elective |
| 3005AHS | Exercise Programming & Prescription I | KIN 340 |
| 3007AHS | Injury Prevention Management | KIN 215 |
| 3009AHS | Exercise and Sport Psychology | KIN 201 |
| 3138AHS | Exercise Sport Nutrition | KIN 380 |
AUS: University of Adelaide
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| HLTH SC 3100 | Exercise, Nutrition and Metabolism | KIN 380 |
| HLTH SC 3201 | Human Motor Behaviour and Learning | KIN Elective |
| PHYSIOL 3120 | Neuromotor Control of Human Movement | KIN Elective |
AUS: University of Queensland
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| NUTR3000 | Nutrition and Exercise | KIN 380 |
| PHYL2730 | Exercise Physiology | KIN Elective |
| HLTH3132 | The New Psychology of Health | KIN Elective |
| SPMD3052 | Sport Medicine of Physical Activity | KIN 215 |
IRL: University College Dublin
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| ANAT10140 | Anatomy for Sport Science II | KIN Elective |
| PERS10010 | Fundamentals and Strength and Conditioning | KIN 297E |
| PERS10060 | Introduction to Exercise Science | KIN Elective |
| PERS10090 | Science of Human Performance II | KIN Elective |
| PHTY10040 | Functional Anatomy and Kinesiology | KIN Elective |
| PHTY10140 | Applied Exercise Science | KIN Elective |
| PHTY20040 | Musculoskeletal III: The Spine | KIN Elective |
IRL: University of Limerick
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| SS4198 | Exercise Psychology | KIN 201 |
| SS4332 | Introduction to Biomechanics for Sport and Exercise | KIN Elective |
| SS4405 | Sports Injuries | KIN 215 |
| SS4418 | Clinical Application of Exercise | KIN Elective |
| SS4422 | Exercise and Fitness | KIN Elective |
ITL: Florence University of the Arts
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| SHSSFW380 | Health, Fitness, and Wellness in Italy | KIN Elective |
| LSHHDT280 | Dance Movement and Creative Arts Therapy | KIN Elective |
ITL: LdM Italian International Institute
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| Nutrition | Sports Nutrition | KIN Elective |
| Dance | Moving Bodies: Visual Poetry in Western Ballet and Indian Classical Dance | KIN Elective |
NZL: University of Auckland
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| EXERSCI307 | Psychology of Physical Activity | KIN 201 |
| EXERSCI206 | Exercise Nutrition | KIN 380 |
NZL: University of Otago
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| SPEX203 | Exercise Physiology | KIN Elective |
| SPEX204 | Psychology of Sport and Exercise | KIN 201* |
| SPEX304 | Sport Psychology | KIN 201* |
| SPEX311 | Sport Technology | KIN Elective |
SPN: Catholic University of Valencia
| Intl. Course Dept. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| Physiotherapy | Sport Physiotherapy | KIN Elective |
| Physiotherapy | Physical Therapy in Locomotor System I | KIN Elective |
| Primary Education | Body Language | KIN Elective |
| Primary Education | Motor Development & Curriculum | KIN Elective |
| Psychology | Sport and Exercise Psychology | KIN 201 |
| Sport Sciences | New Technologies Applied to Physical Activity | KIN Elective |
| Sport Sciences | Nutritional Requirements of Physical Activity and Sport Training | KIN 380 |
| Sport Sciences | Strength and Conditioning | KIN Elective |
THAI: Mahidol University
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent | |
| ICTB361 | Basics of Ex. Sci & Wellness | KIN Elective |
UK: University of Kent
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| SPOR3130 | Introduction to Sport and Exercise Nutrition | KIN 380 |
| SPOR3440 | Introduction to Sport Psychology | KIN 201 |
| SPOR3450 | Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics | KIN Elective |
| SPOR3550 | Research in Sport and Exercise Science | KIN Elective |
UK: University of Leeds
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| LEED1201 | Supporting the Injured Athlete | KIN 215 |
| LUBS1520 | Introduction to Sports Analytics | KIN Elective |
| LEED2070 | Introduction to Strength & Conditioning | KIN 343 |
| SPSC3105 | Mechanics of Sport Performance | KIN Elective |
| SPSC3125 | Motor Control and Neurorehabilitation | KIN Elective |
| SPSC3318 | Exercise and Psychological Health | KIN Elective |
| SPSC3321 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | KIN Elective |
| SPSC3326 | Exercise Prescription for Health and Disease | KIN Elective |
| SPSC3328 | Sport Medicine, Health and Nutrition | KIN Elective |
| SPSC2113 | Biomechanics of Sport and Exercise | KIN Elective |
| SPSC2115 | Social Psychology of Sport and Exercise | KIN 201 |
| SPSC2230 | Muscle Function and Adaption | KIN Elective |
| SPSC2240 | Human Motor Development | KIN Elective |
| SPSC2242 | Physical Activity and Health | KIN Elective |
| SPSC3105 | Mechanics of Sport Performance | KIN Elective |
UK (Scotland): University of Edinburgh Napier
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| SES 07102 | The Application of Science to Sport & Exercise | KIN Elective |
| SES 07106 | Skill Acquisition, Learning and Control | KIN Elective |
| SES 08103 | Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology | KIN 201* |
| SES 08104 | Principles of Coaching | KIN Elective |
| SES 09104 | Growth Maturation and Exercise | KIN Elective |
| SES 09124 | Exercise Behavior | KIN 201* |
UK (Scotland): University of Stirling
| Intl. Course No. | Intl. Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| SPSU8FP | Foundations of Sport and Psychology | KIN 201 |
| SPSU8K4 | Biomechanics and Motor Control 1 | KIN Elective |
| SPSU8S3 | Data Analysis and Presentation for Sport and Exercise Scientists | KIN Elective |
| SPSU9EP | Physiology of Sport and Exercise | KIN Elective |
| SPSU9SM | Sports Medicine Health and Wellbeing | KIN 305 |
*Double credit cannot be earned for the same course
^Additional courses can be proposed for Kin degree requirement equivalencies. Students should look at classes that have a "physical activity" component.
The following courses have been pre-approved for degree requirements for the following Domestic Exchange programs.
Students should submit a Prior Approval of Transfer Credit Form (link) to a KIN Academic Advisor for final approval.
Hawaii: University of Hawai'i Hilo
| Hawaii Course No. | Hawaii Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| KES209 | Data and Stats in Kinesiology | Statistics Requirement |
| KES224 | Human Physiology and Space Flight | KIN Elective |
| KES300 | Psychosocial Aspects of Sport | KIN 201 |
| KES308 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | KIN 343 |
| KES311 | Tests and Measurements in Sport and Exercise | KIN Elective |
| KES370 | Sport Psychology | KIN 201 |
| KES375 | Indigenous Kinesiology | KIN Elective |
| KES440 | Physiology of Aging | KIN Elective |
| KES480 | Sports Medicine | KIN 305 |
Hawaii: University of Hawai'i Mānoa
| Hawaii Course No. | Hawaii Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| KRS271 | Performance Based Assessment in Health and Physical Education | KIN Elective |
| KRS305 | Principles of Sport Medicine | KIN Elective |
| KRS407 | Psychosocial Aspects of Sport | KIN Elective |
| KRS415 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury | KIN 215 |
| KRS463 | Sport Biomechanics | KIN Elective |
| KRS474 | Introduction to Statistics | Statistics Requirement |
| KRS480 | Nutrition in Exercise and Sport | KIN 380 |
| KRS481 | Introduction to Research in KRS | KIN 297Q |
*Additional courses can be proposed for Kin degree requirement equivalencies. Students should look at classes that have a "physical activity" component.