Kinesiology AA Degree
The term kinesiology means the study of movement and the associate of arts degree program emphasizes major preparation courses for students seeking transfer to a four-year university. Students entering the field of kinesiology can look forward to career prospects in the areas of fitness, health and wellness, athletic training, exercise science, education/coaching, and sports administration.
Students who have selected the particular four-year college to which they wish to transfer should use the catalog of that institution as the principle guide for determining additional coursework.
Program student learning outcomes:
- Students will identify the structure and function of the human body as it relates to physical activity.
- Students will identify the theoretical framework used in sports and exercise.
- Students will identify safety measures in various physical activities.
- Students will identify, describe, or demonstrate a specific sports skill.
- Students will demonstrate proper exercise skills.
- Students will identify or describe the rules of a specific sport.
Students must fulfill the following requirements to qualify for an Associate Degree:
- Complete the Local General Education, CSU General Education (CSUGE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements,
- Complete a minimum of 18 additional units from the major list below,
- Complete electives to reach a total of 60-degree applicable units,
- Earn a grade of C or better in each major course,
- Maintain a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.00, and
- Complete the English and math proficiency requirements with a C or better
| Course # | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (20 Units) | ||
| BIO 032 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 035 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| NUT 001 | Basic Nutrition | 3 |
| KINES 001 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| PSYCH 029 | Introduction to Sport & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| *PE-046 | Care & Prevention of Athletic Injury | 3 |
| Plus 2 Units from two different PE activity courses below: | ||
| PE 006 | Body Conditioning | 1 |
| PE 011 | Golf | 1 |
| PE 020 | Tennis | 1 |
| PE 021A | Introductory Fitness Lab | 1 |
| PE 021B | Beginning Fitness Lab | 1 |
| PE 021C | Intermediate Fitness Lab | 1 |
| PE 021D | Advanced Fitness Lab | 1 |
| PE 023 | Weight Training | 1 |
| PE 024 | Circuit Training | 0.5 - 1 |
| PE 025A | Introductory Soccer | 1 |
| Total | 21 | |
*PE-046 is no longer offered - KINES 046 should be substituted for this course.