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 Title | UMass Equivalent |
| EXS 275 | Training for Sport Performance | KIN Elective |
Endicott College
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| EX 101 | Foundations of Movement | KIN Elective |
| EX 234 | Strength and Conditioning | KIN 343 |
Fresno State University
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| KINES 1 | Intro. Principles and Techniques for Physical Fitness Develop. | KIN Elective |
Georgia Military College
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| KIN 200 | Introduction to Kinesiology | KIN 100 |
Holyoke Community College
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| HTH 102 | Introduction to Public Health | SPHHS 150 |
Indiana University
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| SPH-H 235 | Obesity and Health | KIN 346 |
MassBay Community College
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| HU 107 | Karma Yoga: Science of Action | KIN Elective |
Merrimack College
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| HSC 1500 | Introduction to Public Health | SPHHS 150 |
Military Science Credits
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| MILSCI 003 | Group Exercise Leadership | KIN Elective |
| MILSCI 004 | Princ of Physical Fitness | KIN Elective |
Oregon State University
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| KIN 312 | Sociocultural Dimensions of Physical Activity | KIN Elective |
| KIN 314 | Introduction to Adapted Physical Activity | KIN Elective |
| KIN 321* | Biomechanics of Human Movement* | KIN 430* |
| KIN 324* | Exercise Physiology* | KIN 470* |
| KIN 360 | Injury Management for the Physically Active | KIN 215 |
| KIN 370 | Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity | KIN 201 |
| KIN 437 | Physical Activity, Aging, and Chronic Disease | KIN 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 is required.
Pennsylvania State University
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equiv. |
| KINES 82 | Action Methods for Stress Management | KIN Elective |
| KINES 100 | Cultural & Behavioral Foundation of Kines | KIN 100 |
| KINES 321 | Psych of Movement Behavior | KIN Elective |
| STAT 200 | Elementary Statistics | STAT 240 |
Southern Maine Community College
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equiv. |
| HLTH 140 | Lifetime Physical Fitness& Wellness | KIN Elective |
Springfield College
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equiv. |
| AXES 101 | Introduction to Applied Exercise Science | KIN 100 |
| HSCI 130 | Introduction to Public Health | SPHHS 150 |
University of Connecticut
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equiv. |
| KINS 2200 | Introduction to Athletic Training | KIN 215 |
| KINS 2227 | Exercise Prescription | KIN Elective |
| KINS 3222 | Mental Health in Sport | KIN Elective |
University of Las Vegas
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equiv. |
| KIN 312* | Motor Control and Learning* | KIN 460* |
| KIN 346* | Biomechanics* | KIN 430* |
| KIN 350 | Psychology of Exercise and Sport | KIN 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 Title | UMass Equivalent |
| KNES 112 | Fitness Conditioning | KIN Elective |
| KNES 214 | Science and Methods of Personal Fitness Instruction | KIN Elective |
| KNES 282 | Basic Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | KIN Elective |
| KNES 286 | Empowering Healthy Physical Activity | KIN Elective |
| KNES 300* | Biomechanics of Human Motion* | KIN 430* |
| KNES 334 | Adapted Physical Activity | KIN Elective |
| 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 Title | UMass Equivalent |
| EHS 160 | Fitness & Wellness | KIN Elective |
| EHS 300 | Health Fitness Assessment | KIN Elective |
| EHS 330 | Conditioning for Performance | KIN Elective |
| EHS 420 | Pediatric Exercise | KIN Elective |
| PUBHLTH 101 | History and Foundations of Public Health | SPHHS 150 |
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| HLT 200 | Introduction to Principles of Global Health | SPHHS 150 |
University of Massachusetts Lowell
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| EXER 2020 | Intro to Exercise Physiology | KIN Elective |
| MATH 2830 | Introduction to Statistics | STAT 240 |
Worcester State University
| TR Course No. | TR Course Title | UMass Equivalent |
| HC 201 | Introduction to Public Health | SPHHS 150 |