Chico State Exercise Physiology
    Transfer Requirements and Classes

    The major preparation Chico State lists for Exercise Physiology transfers starts with BIOL 103, BIOL 104 and KINE 105; the full list is below.

    115 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Chico State for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.

    115
    California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Exercise Physiology

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    Major Requirements

    Chico State Exercise Physiology Major Preparation

    The courses Chico State lists as Exercise Physiology major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2025-26 academic year. Course numbers are Chico State's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.

    Lower division requirements

    Complete all of these

    • BIOL 103 Human Anatomy
    • BIOL 104 Human Physiology
    • KINE 105 Introduction to Kinesiology
    • KINE 259 Kinesiology Fundamentals
    • MATH 105 Introduction to Statistics
    • PHYS 202A General Physics I

    Complete 1 of these options

    • CHEM 107 General Chemistry for Applied Sciences · CHEM 108 Organic Chemistry for Applied Sciences
    • CHEM 111 General Chemistry I · CHEM 112 General Chemistry II

    Activity breadth courses

    Complete 2 units from these

    • KINE 113F Beginning Ballroom: Follow
    • KINE 113L Beginning Ballroom: Lead
    • KINE 114F Intermediate Ballroom: Follow
    • KINE 114L Intermediate Ballroom: Lead
    • KINE 116A Cardio Conditioning Mix
    • KINE 117A Cycling
    • KINE 118A Beginning Basketball
    • KINE 118B Intermediate Basketball
    • KINE 121 Backpacking
    • KINE 123 Indoor Rock Climbing
    • KINE 125A Beginning Scuba Diving
    • KINE 125B Advanced Scuba Diving
    • KINE 128 Pickleball
    • KINE 129 Flag Football
    • KINE 134A Beginning Golf
    • KINE 134B Intermediate Golf
    • KINE 141A Jujitsu and Self-Defense
    • KINE 141B Intermediate Jujitsu and Self-Defense
    • KINE 142 Aikido
    • KINE 148A Beginning Soccer
    • KINE 148B Intermediate Soccer
    • KINE 151 Tai-Chi Chuan
    • KINE 152 Introduction to Dance
    • KINE 153 Mixed Martial Arts
    • KINE 154A Beginning Swimming
    • KINE 155 Lifeguard Training
    • KINE 156A Beginning Tennis
    • KINE 156B Intermediate Tennis
    • KINE 162A Beginning Volleyball
    • KINE 162B Intermediate Volleyball
    • KINE 166A Beginning Weight Training
    • KINE 166B Intermediate Weight Training
    • KINE 166V Beginning Weight Training: Women
    • KINE 168 Core Strengthening
    • KINE 169 Yoga
    • KINE 169B Intermediate Yoga
    • KINE 170 African and Afro-Caribbean Dance
    • KINE 171 Mat Pilates
    • KINE 180 Cardiac Rehabilitation Leadership

    Also listed by Chico State

    Chico State lists these under the headings shown, apart from the list above.

    Electives

    3 of these

    • BIOL 162 Principles of Cellular and Molecular Biology
    • BIOL 211 Allied Health Microbiology
    • PHYS 202B General Physics II
    Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Chico State's own Exercise Physiology requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

    FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Does Chico State have an Exercise Physiology major for transfer students?

    Yes. Chico State offers Exercise Physiology (B.S.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.

    What classes do I need to transfer to Chico State for Exercise Physiology?

    Chico State's Exercise Physiology major preparation includes BIOL 103, BIOL 104, KINE 105, KINE 259, MATH 105 and PHYS 202A, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.

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