Kinesiology

Kinesiology AA-T Degree

The Kinesiology Associate of Arts for Transfer provides students with seamless transfer into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Physical Education. This degree prepares students to understand kinesiology, human bodily movement, exercise, and the relationships between physical activity and health. Courses prepare students to pursue studies in exercise science, kinesiology/ physical education credential programs, athletic training/sports medicine, coaching/sports instruction, sports administration, and other health-related areas. 

Program student learning outcomes:

  1. The students will demonstrate knowledge of major muscle groups and joint movements as they pertain to common human performance.
  2. The students will demonstrate the proper technique for performing exercises to improve general fitness and wellness.
  3. The students will explain the connection between proper nutrition and improved athletic performance.
  4. The students will explain how healthy mental functioning impacts athletic performance.
  5. The students will select and implement field tests necessary for fitness assessments.

Students must meet the following requirements to qualify for an Associates for Transfer Degree (ADT):

  • Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU).
  • A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  • Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
  • Minimum grade of “C” for each course in the major.
  • Completion of CalGETC Requirements with a minimum grade of "C".


Recommended Course Sequence: Kinesiology AA-T Degree

Course # Title Units
Required Core Courses (11 Units)
BIO 032 Human Anatomy 4
BIO 035 Human Physiology 4
KINES 001 Introduction to Kinesiology 3
Plus 1 unit from the Fitness courses below:
PE 006 Body Conditioning 1
PE 016 Jogging and Power Walking 1
PE 021A Introductory Fitness Lab 1
PE 021B Beginning Fitness Lab 1
PE 021C Intermediate Fitness Lab 1
PE 023 Weight Training 1
PE 024 Circuit Training 0.5 - 1
Plus 1 unit from the Individual Sports courses below:
PE 003 Badminton 1
PE 011 Golf 1
PE 020 Tennis 1
Plus 1 unit from the Team Sports courses below:
PE 022A Beginning Volleyball 1
PE 022B Intermediate Volleyball 1
PE 025A Introductory Soccer 1
PE 032A Beginning Basketball 1
Plus 2 courses (6 Units Minimum) from courses below:
CHEM 001A General Chemistry I 5
HE 035 Personal Health and Hygiene 3
KINES 048 First Aid and Safety 3
STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics 4
PHYSICS 002A Mechanics and Thermodynamics 4
OR PHYSICS 004A Classical Mechanics 4
PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology 3
OR SOC 001 Introduction to Sociology 3
Total Major Units 20-23
Units that may be double-counted as GE 13
General Education (Cal-GETC) Units 34
Elective Units 16-19
Total Degree Units 60