Kinesiology - Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Kinesiology (AA-T) degree will prepare students with the strong foundation necessary for pursuing studies at the university level in various careers in the health, fitness, and sports industries. Career options include: sport coach, strength and conditioning specialist, athletic director, physical therapist, personal trainer, health club owner, exercise physiologist, sport psychologist, sports management and athletic trainer.
The AA-T in Kinesiology is intended for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or a related field of study at a California State University (CSU). Students who complete this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T in Kinesiology will be required to complete no more than 60 semester units after transfer to earn a baccalaureate degree.
To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and application of physical fitness principles, including healthy lifestyles, sports skills, and the 5 components of fitness.
- Illustrate proficiency in movement-based activities and skills, while comprehending the structure of the human body and its responses to various systems
- Develop strategic plans for pursuing career and educational pathways in Kinesiology, integrating knowledge of health and fitness for client improvement.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| KINS 033 | Introduction to Kinesiology and Physical Education | 3 |
| BIOL 071 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOL 072 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| MOVEMENT BASED COURSES: Select a maximum of one course from each of the following areas for a maximum of 3 units. | 3 | |
Area 1: Fitness Courses | ||
| Ultimate Fitness | ||
| Cardio Kickboxing | ||
| Fit Camp | ||
| Hatha Yoga | ||
| Pilates Mat Workout | ||
| Walk/Jog Beginning | ||
| Jogging for Fitness | ||
| Indoor Cycling | ||
| Aerobics With Music | ||
| Weight Training Beginning | ||
| Weight Training Intermediate | ||
| Weight Training Advanced | ||
| Fitness Walking for Beginners | ||
Area 2: Individual Sports | ||
| Pickleball Beginning | ||
| Pickleball Intermediate | ||
| Badminton, Beginning | ||
| Badminton Intermediate | ||
| Hatha Yoga | ||
| Tennis, Beginning | ||
| Tennis, Intermediate | ||
| Table Tennis Beginning | ||
| Table Tennis Intermediate | ||
| Walk/Jog Beginning | ||
| Jogging for Fitness | ||
AREA 3: Team Sports | ||
| Pickleball Beginning | ||
| Pickleball Intermediate | ||
| Badminton, Beginning | ||
| Badminton Intermediate | ||
| Beginning Basketball | ||
| Intermediate Basketball | ||
| Futsal | ||
| Soccer, Beginning | ||
| Soccer, Intermediate | ||
| Tennis, Beginning | ||
| Tennis, Intermediate | ||
| Table Tennis Beginning | ||
| Table Tennis Intermediate | ||
| Beginning Volleyball | ||
| Intermediate Volleyball | ||
| Advanced Volleyball | ||
| List A: Select two courses from the following: | 6-10 | |
| First Aid, CPR & AED | ||
| Dynamic Health Concepts | ||
| One of the following Chemistry courses: | ||
| General Chemistry | ||
| Fundamentals of Chemistry | ||
| Introduction to Chemistry | ||
| One of the following Statistics courses: | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Fundamentals of Business Statistics | ||
| One of the following Physics coures: | ||
| Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics I | ||
| Calculus-Based General Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I | ||
| One of the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 22-25 | |
| General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) 1 | 34 | |
| Transferable electives (as needed to complete 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.