Kinesiology
Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree 2019-2020
(Major #C.1270.AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree prepares students for transfer into four-year kinesiology programs. A diverse field of academic study and practical application in kinesiology allows students to pursue studies in fields such as kinesiology/physical education credential programs, exercise science, athletic training/sports medicine, and sports administration.
Major requirements (21-24 units minimum)
A grade of “C” or better is required in the following courses:
Required Core
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIOL 20 | Human Anatomy | 4 | BIOL 110B |
| BIOL 22 | Human Physiology | 5 | BIOL 120B |
| KINES 22 | Introduction to Physical Education | 3 | KIN 100 |
| List A - Select three units of the following with at least three courses. (Please note that some of the PE courses below are .5 units each): | |||
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
| DANCE 9 | Dance Conditioning | 1 | - |
| DANCE 10 | Modern Dance | 1 | - |
| DANCE 14 | Beginning Jazz Dance | 1 | - |
| DANCE 15 | Intermediate Jazz Dance Technique | 1 | - |
| DANCE 28 | Intermediate Modern Dance Technique | 1 | - |
| PE 2 | Aerobics | 1 | - |
| PE 6 | Fitness and Health | 1 | - |
| PE 7 | Golf | .5 | - |
| PE 8 | Martial Arts/Self Defense | 1 | - |
| PE 12 | Beginning Swim for Fitness | .5 | - |
| PE 12B | Intermediate Swim for Fitness | .5 | - |
| PE 14 | Volleyball | .5 | - |
| PE 15 | Weight Training | 1 | - |
| PE 15B | Advanced Weight Training | 1 | - |
| PE 16 | Fitness Walking | .5 | - |
| PE 18 | Floor Exercises | 1 | - |
| PE 19 | Weight Training and Aerobics | 1 | - |
| PE 19B | Advanced Weight Training and Aerobics | 1 | - |
| PE 29 | Yoga | 1 | - |
| PE 36B | Competitive Soccer | 3 | - |
| PE 36C | Off-season Conditioning for Soccer | 1 | - |
| PE 43B | Competitive Swimming and Diving | 3 | - |
| PE 43C | Off-Season Conditioning for Swimming | 1 | - |
| PE 45 | Performance Training and Conditioning Techniques for Intercollegiate Athletics | 1-2 | - |
| PE 49 | Weight Training for Collegiate Athletes | 1 | - |
| PE 49A | Beginning Circuit Training | 1 | - |
| PE 71 | Soccer | .5 | - |
| List B - Select two courses: | |||
| Course | Course Description | Units | C-ID |
| BIOL 5 | Human Biology | 4 | - |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry | 5 | CHEM 110 |
| HLTH 2 | First Aid and Safety | 3 | KIN 101 |
| MATH 11 or STAT 7 |
Elementary Statistics or Elementary Statistics |
4 | MATH 110 |
| PHYS 2A or PHYS 4A |
General Physics I or General Physics for Scientists and Engineers |
4 | PHYS 105 or PHYS 205 |
Total units for major does not include required general education or pre-requisite courses.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Plan, implement, practice, and/or measure appropriate physical activities, which promote improved levels of muscular strength and endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, and body composition.
- Acquire skills and/or knowledge of skill sets (physical and/or psychological), demonstrate basic knowledge of rules and/or terminology, and identify necessary equipment for specific physical activities and programs.
- Recognize the relationship between physical activity, fitness, and wellness.
- Briefly summarize historical events and trends in relation to physical education, identify policies and practices of physical educators and programs, and recognize the sub-levels of the discipline.
Requirements:
- Completion of 60-semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth requirements.
- A minimum of 18-semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” grade or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
*Please note that some of the PE courses are .5 units each
To obtain the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree, students must complete the following requirements:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferrable units with a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better must be completed.
- Certification of either the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU version) is required.
CSU GE-Breadth and IGETC advising sheets are available in Student Services, AC2#133 or online at CCC GE (CSU/UC) GE and Major Sheets - Courses may double count in the major and CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC.
To see what CSU campuses accept this degree go to www.adegreewithaguarantee.com
Faculty Advisor(s): Becky Allen
2019-2020 Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree
