Program Summary

KINESIOLOGY - Associate in Arts for Transfer

Completion of the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree (AA-T in Kinesiology) provides the foundation to pursue a baccalaureate degree and guarantees admission to the CSU system in Kinesiology or a similar major. Students will complete lower division requirements for a CSU Kinesiology major and will be prepared to apply the basic principles of exercise physiology, functional anatomy, motor behavior, sport medicine, and biomechanics. Students in this field typically pursue careers in physical therapy, sport medicine, physical education, sport management, fitness/wellness, and coaching.

The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T or AS-T degree are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system, although not necessarily to a specific campus or major. Students who complete an AA-T or AS-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T or AS-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program.

Successful completion of the AA-T in Kinesiology degree guarantees admission into the California State University system, by satisfactory completion of the following:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

   (A) 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) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

(3)  Earn a “C” or better grade in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Career Opportunities
Required Courses (12 credits)
Units: 12.0
KINE 201
INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY
3.0
BIO 205
HUMAN ANATOMY
4.0
BIO 206
GENERAL HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY
5.0
Movement Based Courses - Select one course from three of the following areas for a minimum of three credits: Aquatics, Combatives, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Fitness, Dance. (3 credits) Additional pre-approved KINA courses may qualify for one of these Movement-Based categories. See a counselor for details.
Units: 3.0
Aquatics
 
KINA 241
WATER POLO TECHNIQUES
0.5-1.0
KINA 292
SWIMMING & DIVING APPLICATIONS
0.5-1.0
KINA 293
SWIMMING TECHNIQUES
0.5-1.0
KINA 294
LAP SWIMMING
0.5-1.0
Combatives
 
KINA 217
KICKBOXING FOR FITNESS
0.5-1.0
Dance
 
KINA 213
ZUMBA
0.5-1.0
KINA 222
PILATES
0.5-1.0
KINA 223
PILATES BARRE
0.5-1.0
KINA 224
CORE PILATES
0.5-1.0
KINA 225
BALLET FOR STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY
0.5-1.0
KINA 244
RESTORATIVE YOGA
0.5-1.0
Fitness
 
KINA 201
WEIGHT TRAINING
0.5-1.0
KINA 202
STRENGTH TRAINING FOR SPORT PERFORMANCE
0.5-1.0
KINA 203
ENDURANCE CIRCUIT WEIGHT TRAINING
0.5-1.0
KINA 204
POWER LIFTING
0.5-1.0
KINA 205
RESISTANCE TRAINING
0.5-1.0
KINA 210
ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING
0.5-1.0
KINA 212
CARDIO STEP TRAINING
0.5-1.0
KINA 214
CORE FITNESS WITH CARDIO
0.5-1.0
KINA 229
TRX FOR HIGH INTENSITY INTERVAL TRAINING
0.5-1.0
KINA 231
CARDIO BOOTCAMP
0.5-1.0
KINA 232
CARDIO ENDURANCE CONDITIONING
0.5-1.0
KINA 233
SPORT SPECIFIC CONDITIONING
0.5-1.0
KINA 234
CROSS FITNESS TRAINING
0.5-1.0
KINA 245
POWER YOGA
0.5-1.0
KINA 246
YOGA FOR FITNESS
0.5-1.0
Individual Sports
 
KINA 206
TRX FULL BODY FITNESS
0.5-1.0
KINA 227
INDOOR CYCLING FOR FITNESS
0.5-1.0
KINA 228
INDOOR CYCLING FOR CROSS TRAINING
0.5-1.0
KINA 235
HIKING THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY TRAILS
0.5-1.0
KINA 237
PICKLEBALL I
0.5-1.0
KINA 238
GOLF
0.5-1.0
KINA 251
HALF / MARATHON TRAINING
0.5-1.0
KINA 252
INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR FITNESS
0.5-1.0
KINA 266
WRESTLING
0.5-1.0
KINA 267
FREESTYLE WRESTLING
0.5-1.0
Team Sports
 
KINA 209
INTRODUCTION TO ULTIMATE FRISBEE
0.5-1.0
KINA 208
TRACK AND FIELD TECHNIQUES
0.5-1.0
KINA 256
VOLLEYBALL TECHNIQUES
0.5-1.0
KINA 261
SOCCER
0.5-1.0
KINA 260
SOCCER SKILLS AND TACTICS
0.5-1.0
KINA 271
BASKETBALL TECHNIQUES
0.5-1.0
KINA 272
FUNDAMENTALS OF BASKETBALL
0.5-1.0
KINA 277
BASKETBALL TECHNIQUES AND APPLICATIONS
0.5-1.0
KINA 278
BASKETBALL FOR LIFETIME FITNESS
0.5-1.0
KINA 281
SOFTBALL FUNDAMENTALS
0.5-1.0
KINA 286
ADVANCED BASEBALL APPLICATIONS
2.0
KINA 287
BASEBALL TECHNIQUES
0.5-1.0
List A: Select two courses (minimum 6 credits) from the following:
Units: 7.0-10.0
STAT C1000
INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
4.0
CHEM 201A
GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I
5.0
 
4.0-5.0
PHYS 205A
GENERAL PHYSICS
4.0
OR
PHYS 208A
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS 1
5.0
HSCI 204
STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR (CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION)
3.0
Total: 22.0-25.0
Program Outcomes
Summarize the role of the kinesiology professional as a promoter of lifetime wellness and physical activity.
Student exit interview/survey
Identify the scope of kinesiology as a discipline.
capstone class evaluation (KINE 201, Introduction to Kinesiology)
Analyze the sub-disciplines identified within the kinesiology discipline including: exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor behavior, sport psychology, the sociology of sport, sport medicine, and sport philosophy.
capstone class evaluation(KINE 201, Introduction to Kinesiology)
Apply the basic principles of exercise physiology, functional anatomy, motor behavior, sport medicine, and biomechanics.
pre-test/post-test evaluation
Summarize the career opportunities found within the discipline of kinesiology including physical therapy, coaching, sport management, physical educator, sport medicine, and fitness/wellness professional.
capstone class evaluation(KINE 201, Introduction to Kinesiology)