===== PAGE 1 ===== # TRANSFER PATHWAY GUIDE # TRANSFER PATHWAY GUIDE FOR KCTCS Associate in Arts to Kentucky State University Bachelor of Arts, Physical Education Exercise Science Effective Date: August 2023 Overview Completion of the following curriculum will satisfy the requirements for Associate in Arts at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System and leads to the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physical Education Exercise Science Kentucky State University. ## Admission Requirements for School of Education • Completed application for KSU as well as a formal application procedure for admission that includes critical thinking, communication, creativity, and collaboration; minimum 42 semester credit hours; cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or 3.0 for the most recent college-level courses; • grades of C or above in designated courses; 25 field hours with all data submitted in Kentucky Field Experiences Tracking System (KFETS) and verified through documentation signed by mentor teachers; • three professional dispositions instruments; passing scores on the Praxis Core Academic Skills for Educators (CORE), a test of academic content published by the Educational Testing Service (ETS; http://www.ets.org): Reading (5713) score of 156; Writing (5723) score of 162; and Mathematics (5733) score of 150; well-written autobiographical sketch, interview; and any other prerequisites as determined by the School of Education and Human Development; and • Documentation that they have read the Professional Code of Ethics document. ## Degree Requirements (Admission to Student Teaching) Once all course work is complete (Education Foundation, Education Core and Education Content), the student will need to follow the process below for being admitted into Student Teaching Course (EDU 454): • Completed application; 200 field hours with all data submitted in Kentucky Field Experiences Tracking System (KFETS) and verified through documentation signed by mentor teachers; - earned cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher, at the end of the semester prior to the semester of student teaching; passing grades in all courses in the Liberal Studies Core; • grades of C or above in all education foundation courses and education content courses; • three professional dispositions instruments; passing scores on ETS Praxis II PLT and passing scores on content exam(s) or at least attempted the content exam(s); clear state- and national-level criminal report submitted to the placement district; - current physical examination report, including a TB skin test or x-ray (available through KSU Betty White Clinic); ===== PAGE 2 ===== - verification of current liability insurance obtained through Kentucky Education Association (KEA); • forms and fees required for graduation; and other prerequisites as determined by the TEC. Note: Student teaching placements are the result of collaboration between the School of Education and Human Development and school district leaders. While student preferences and requests are taken into consideration in placement decisions, other factors are considered as well, including diversity of field and life experiences, teaching and learning opportunities offered by districts, research being conducted, and supervision logistics. While the University understands and supports district needs for diversity and “grow-your-own” initiatives, the norm is for student teachers not to be placed in schools they attended as P-12 students. ## Kentucky State University General Transfer Requirements Complete the online application for undergraduate students https://www.kysu.edu/ Step 1-Click on the Admissions tab Step 2-Go to Undergraduate Applications Step 3-Follow the Directions given Students wishing to transfer to Kentucky State University must meet the following criteria:*Due to COVID-19, ACT/SAT Scores are not required for admission to the University. However, test scores are reviewed to determine placement and scholarship eligibility. ## Transfer students who have earned 24 or more college-level transferable credit hours must: Have a minimum cumulative college level GPA of 2.0 from a regionally accredited institution. Submit official transcript(s) from each college or university that have been attended. ## Transfer students who have earned less than 24 college-level transferable credit hours must: - Meet the same requirements as the first-time freshman and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA on college level transferable coursework completed from a regionally accredited institution Freshman requirements: ○ Unweighted cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater Minimum ACT Composite of 18 or Minimum SAT Total Score of 960 Be eligible to return to the institution from which they are transferring, good academic standing. Submit an official transcript(s) from all the universities/colleges that have been attended. Submit an official final high school transcript with the graduation date posted. Submit official ACT and or SAT scores. ===== PAGE 3 ===== # KCTCS AA TO Kentucky State University BA Physical Education Exercise Science CHECKLIST ## Kentucky Community and Technical College System
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core Requirements (33 hours)
KCTCS\nCourseCourse or CategoryCreditsKSU\nCourseCompleted
ENG 101 &\nENG 102Written Communication6ENG 101 (4 credits) &\n102\nEDU 101 & 102 (Opt. 9)
COM 181Oral Communication3SPE 103
TBS XXXArts & Humanities: Humanities3TBD XXX
TBS XXXArts & Humanities: Heritage3TBD XXX
MAT 150College Algebra3MAT111/115
TBS XXXNatural Science or Quantitative Reasoning3TBD XXX
BIO 112 &\nBIO 113Principles of Biology and Lab4BIO 111
TBS XXXSocial & Behavioral Science3TBD XXX
ECO 201Principles of Microeconomics3ECO 201
TBS XXXSocial & Behavioral Science3TBD XXX
Subtotal General Education Core Courses34
TBS XXX means to be selected by KCTCS student. TBD XXX means to be determined by KSU based on course selected. Minimum grade of "C" required*For Social and Behavioral Sciences courses, two disciplines must be represented and different from those in the Arts and Humanities category.
Category 2: KCTCS AA Requirements (6 hours)
KCTCS\nCourseCourse or CategoryCreditsKSU\nCourseCompleted
TBS XXXRecommended to meet additional Arts & Humanities KSU requirement3TBD XXX
TBS XXXArts & Humanities/Social/Behavioral Science/Oral Com/Foreign Language3TBD XXX
Subtotal {AA/AS} Requirement Courses6
Category 3: KCTCS Electives (21 hours)
KCTCS CourseCourse or CategoryCreditsKSU CourseCompleted
Digital Literacy0-3
First-Year College Success Course/Experience0-3KSU 118
MIT 103 OR AHS 115 OR CLA 131 OR AHS 120Medical Terminology3BIO 220
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KCTCS CourseCourse or CategoryCreditsKSU CourseCompleted
TBS XXXElectives \textbf{or} Content Course Electives or Content Courses (If all electives have been taken or no electives are needed for degree)12TBD XXX
Subtotal Elective Courses to meet degree credit hour requirement
TOTAL Associate Degree Hours60
Degree Requirement: A course carrying the Cultural Competence status must also be completed as part of the AA/AS requirements. Approved Cultural Competence courses are listed in the catalog under Academic Services – General Education Requirements. KSU requires KSU 186, a cultural competence course that is met by the KCTCS cultural competence requirement.
Kentucky State University
Major Requirements for B.A. in Physical Education-Exercise Science- (Non-Teaching)
KSU CourseCourseCreditsKCTCS CourseTaken at KCTCS
CONTENT
HED 107First Aid and Safety1SFA 100 OR KHP 190 OR HST 104
HED 221Personal Health/Lifetime Fitness I2TBD XXX
HED 222Personal Health/Lifetime Fitness II2TBD XXX
PHE 209/240/351Beginning Swimming/Int. Swimming/Lifeguard Training1TBD XXX
PHE 218Body Condition1TBD XXX
PHE 215Team Sports Concepts2TBD XXX
PHE 216Individual Sports Concepts2TBD XXX
PHE 301Human Anatomy for PE and Sport3TBD XXX
PHE 302Human Physiology for PE and Sport4TBD XXX
PHE 320Adaptive Physical Education3TBD XXX
PHE 323Principles of Physical Education3TBD XXX
PHE 324Sports Injury: Prevention/Care3TBD XXX
PHE 330Physiology of Exercise4TBD XXX
PHE 331Kinesiology/ Biomechanics4TBD XXX
PHE 332Motor Development/Motor Learning3TBD XXX
PHE 333Psychological and Sociological Aspects of Sports3TBD XXX
PHE 334Principles of Strength and Conditioning3TBD XXX
PHE 380Coaching Competitive Athletics2TBD XXX
PHE 401Tests and Measurements for Health & Physical Edu3TBD XXX
PHE 402Research Methods for Exercise Science3TBD XXX
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PHE 421Org. & Administration of Health/Physical Edu.3TBD XXX
FNU 104Basic Nutrition3NFS 101
EDU 202Foundation of Teaching and Education3EDU 201
Subtotal KSU Credit Hours61
Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours121