Kinesiology Transfer Guide

How to transfer and obtain a Bachelor of Arts, Kinesiology, at Seattle University.

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About this Degree

The Kinesiology Department’s motto is “Exercise for life, exercise for everyone,” and our coursework is focused on improving the health of individuals and communities through exercise. Our curriculum builds on foundational knowledge and theory in topics of exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and exercise psychology. Our classroom experience is grounded in themes of evidence-based practice, professional skill-building, and community engagement. Required internships encourage students to reflect on and apply the knowledge they gain at Seattle U, and the Human Performance Lab exposes students to multiple types of research equipment. Empowering leadership through exercise is central to the BS, Kinesiology degree, and we are committed to students’ professional formation. Students who complete the degree will take on employment in community, clinical, industry, and medical settings. The strong foundation in human function and performance provides many students with the knowledge necessary to pursue graduate studies in related fields of athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and general sports science.

Admission Deadlines for Transfer Students

  • Fall Quarter (priority): March 1
  • Fall Quarter (final): August 1
  • Winter Quarter (January start): November 1
  • Spring Quarter (March start): February 15

Degrees offered:  BS

Preparing to Transfer to Seattle University

GPA Requirement:

  • Suggested Cumulative GPA: 3.0

Coursework:

  • College-level Math
    Example: Statistics, College Algebra, SAT scores, AP scores, high school transcripts
  • College-level English  
    Example: English Composition, SAT scores, AP scores, high school transcripts
  • Demonstrated success in college-level science coursework Anatomy & Physiology I and II with labs is preferred but not required

 

Students who meet all admissions requirements and suggested coursework listed here can anticipate graduating in two years. Review additional information about major requirements and optional courses to take prior to enrollment.

  • Three quarters of Foreign Language SU Equivalent: Language 1150, 1250, and 1350
  • KINE 1100/1101 Applied Human Anatomy and lab
  • KINE 1200/1201 Applied Human Physiology and lab
  • Direct Transfer Associate’s Degree (DTA) Recommended

See the Transfer Equivalency Guide for more information.

Use the space below to determine your transfer eligibility.

Prerequisite SU Equivalent Transfer Course Grade
College-level
Math		 Precalculus &
Trigonometry
preferred		    
College-level
English 		 English
Composition		    
College-level
Science 		 Anatomy &
Physiology I or II		    

Only required if English is not one of your first or native languages. More ways to meet the English proficiency requirement include the ELS, PTE scores, high school transcripts, bachelor’s degrees and more.

College Coursework:

  • 45 transferable quarter credits
  • 3.0 in English Composition
  • Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA

TOEF/IELTS/Duolingo:

Score Meaning TOEFL IELTS Duolingo
Satisfies English Proficiency 86 iBT 6.5 120
Requires ELCB 68-85 iBT 6.0 105-115

 

Students who complete an approved Associates degree (DTA) will be guaranteed junior standing (90 quarter transfer credits) upon admission to Seattle University, and 8 of the 12 University Core requirements (including all of UCOR Module I) will be waived. The following Core courses must be taken at SU or another Jesuit institution:

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2910 Business Ethics

Students who complete an Associate of Science-Transfer Track 1 or 2 degree will also be guaranteed junior standing (90 quarter transfer credits) and at least 7 of the 12 University Core requirements will be waived. In addition to the courses listed above, AS-T students who have not completed applicable transfer equivalent coursework may need to take one of the following courses at SU:

  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in Social Sciences

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