Fresno State Exercise Science
Transfer Requirements and Classes

The major preparation Fresno State lists for Exercise Science transfers starts with KINES 1, KINES 33 and BIOL 33; the full list is below.

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

California community colleges with a transfer agreement for Exercise Science

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Major Requirements

Fresno State Exercise Science Major Preparation

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

Lower division major requirements

Complete all of these

KINES 1 Introductory Principles and Techniques for Physical Fitness Development
KINES 33 Foundation of Sport Exercise Psychology

Complete 1 of these options

BIOL 33 Introductory Human Anatomy and Physiology
BIOL 67A Human Anatomy & Physiology I · BIOL 67B Human Anatomy & Physiology II

Complete all of these

BIOL 1A Introductory Biology
BIOL 1B Introductory Biology
BIOL 1BL Introductory Biology Laboratory
BIOL 10 Life Science
BIOL 20 Introductory Microbiology
CHEM 1A General Chemistry 1A
CHEM 1B General Chemistry 1B
CHEM 3A Introductory General Chemistry
CHEM 3B Introductory Organic and Biochemistry
CHEM 3BL Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory
CHEM 8 Elementary Organic Chemistry
CHEM 128A Organic Chemistry
CHEM 128B Organic Chemistry
CHEM 129A Organic Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 129B Organic Chemistry Laboratory
MATH 11 Elementary Statistics
NUTR 53 Nutrition and Health: Realities and Controversies
PH 48 First Responder and Emergency Care
PH 92 Public Health Statistics
PHYS 2A General Physics
PHYS 2B General Physics
PSYCH 10 Introduction to Psychology
PSYCH 42 Introductory to Statistics and Data Analysis
PSYCH 66 Psychological Disorders

Other degree requirements

Complete all of these

PLSI 2 American Government and Institutions
Arts/Humanities (A/H)
Lifelong-Understanding and Self-Development (L/S)
Multicultural/International (M/I)

Where a list says “courses listed”, or options are separated by a dot, Fresno State's own Exercise Science requirements say exactly which of those courses you need.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Fresno State have an Exercise Science major for transfer students?

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

What classes do I need to transfer to Fresno State for Exercise Science?

Fresno State's Exercise Science major preparation includes KINES 1, KINES 33, BIOL 33, BIOL 67A, BIOL 67B and BIOL 1A, 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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