Kinesiology Transfer Credit: Course Pre-Approvals

The following transfer courses have been evaluated as equivalencies for UMass KIN degree requirements.

Central Connecticut State

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
EXS 275Training for Sport PerformanceKIN Elective

Endicott College

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
EX 101Foundations of MovementKIN Elective
EX 234Strength and ConditioningKIN 343

Fresno State University

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
KINES 1Intro. Principles and Techniques for Physical Fitness Develop.KIN Elective

Georgia Military College

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
KIN 200Introduction to KinesiologyKIN 100

Indiana University

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
SPH-H 235Obesity and HealthKIN 346

MassBay Community College

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
HU 107Karma Yoga: Science of ActionKIN Elective

Military Science Credits

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
MILSCI 003Group Exercise LeadershipKIN Elective
MILSCI 004Princ of Physical FitnessKIN Elective

Oregon State University

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
KIN 312Sociocultural Dimensions of Physical ActivityKIN Elective
KIN 314Introduction to Adapted Physical ActivityKIN Elective
KIN 321*Biomechanics of Human Movement*KIN 430*
KIN 324*Exercise Physiology*KIN 470*
KIN 360Injury Management for the Physically ActiveKIN 215
KIN 370Psychology of Sport and Physical ActivityKIN 201
KIN 437Physical Activity, Aging, and Chronic DiseaseKIN Elective

*For upper-level KIN Core Courses (430, 460 & 470), the first attempt must be done at UMass. The 2nd attempt (or in extenuating circumstances to finish degree requirements) can be completed with the pre-approved courses. Prior Approval of Transfer Credit form is required.

Pennsylvania State University

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equiv.
KINES 82Action Methods for Stress ManagementKIN Elective
KINES 100Cultural & Behavioral  Foundation of KinesKIN 100
KINES 321Psych of Movement BehaviorKIN Elective
STAT 200Elementary StatisticsSTAT 240

Southern Maine Community College

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equiv.
HLTH 140Lifetime Physical Fitness& WellnessKIN Elective

Springfield College

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equiv.
AXES 101Introduction to Applied Exercise ScienceKIN 100

University of Las Vegas

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equiv.
KIN 312*Motor Control and Learning*KIN 460*
KIN 346*Biomechanics*KIN 430*
KIN 350Psychology of Exercise and SportKIN 201
KIN 391*Exercise Physiology*KIN 470*

*For upper-level KIN Core Courses (430, 460 & 470), the first attempt must be done at UMass. The 2nd attempt (or in extenuating circumstances to finish degree requirements) can be completed with the pre-approved courses. Prior Approval of Transfer Credit form is required.

University of Maryland

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
KNES 282Basic Care and Prevention of Athletic InjuriesKIN Elective
KNES 286Empowering Healthy Physical ActivityKIN Elective
KNES 300*Biomechanics of Human Motion*KIN 430*
KNES 360*Physiology of Exercise*KIN 470*
KNES 385*Motor Control and Learning*KIN 460*

*For upper-level KIN Core Courses (430, 460 & 470), the first attempt must be done at UMass. The 2nd attempt (or in extenuating circumstances to finish degree requirements) can be completed with the pre-approved courses. Prior Approval of Transfer Credit form is required.

University of Massachusetts Boston

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
EHS 160Fitness & WellnessKIN Elective

University of Massachusetts Lowell

TR Course No.TR Course TitleUMass Equivalent
EXER 2020Intro to Exercise PhysiologyKIN Elective
MATH 2830Introduction to StatisticsSTAT 240