Kinesiology and Wellness Emphasis (AA Degree A8986)

Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Degree A8986
An emphasis in Kinesiology and Wellness provides the student with an understanding of kinesiology, health promotion, and the mechanics of human bodily movement. In addition to the foundational physical education and movement courses, students select courses from a scientific and nutrition and behavioral development and diversity cluster.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Course Prefix Course Name Units
Cluster 1: Kinesiology, Movement, and Dance6-8
Introduction to Dance
History and Appreciation of Dance
First Aid and CPR
or KIN 5
Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response
Sports Officiating
Introduction to Kinesiology
Introduction to Care/Prevention of Activity/Sports-Related Injuries
Applied Kinesiology
Fitness for Living
Physiology of Exercise for Fitness
Techniques of Fitness Testing
Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning
Theory of Coaching
Cluster 2: Scientific and Nutrition Background3-5
Introductory Human Anatomy
Introductory Human Physiology
Human Anatomy
Human Physiology
General Biology
Biology for Majors
Biology for Majors - Honors
Contemporary Health Issues
Human Reproduction, Development and Aging
Chemistry for Allied Health Majors
Introduction to General Chemistry
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry I - Honors
Principles of Microbiology
Microbiology
Nutrition for Health and Wellness
or NF 12
Sports Nutrition
Introduction to Nutrition Science
Introduction to Nutrition Science - Honors
Physics
General Physics
Biological Psychology
Cluster 3: Behavioral Development and Diversity3-4
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Anthropology - Honors
Child, Family, School and Community
Child Growth and Lifespan Development
Child Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors
Child and Adolescent Development
College Success Strategies
Career and Life Planning
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Psychology - Honors
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology - Honors
Developmental Psychology
Developmental Psychology - Honors
Introduction to Child Psychology
Psychology of Sexuality
Psychology for Effective Living
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology - Honors
Contemporary Social Problems
Contemporary Social Problems - Honors
Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity - Honors
Required Electives 1-6
Activity Courses
Choose a minimum of two courses from the following: (these units count towards the 18 required for the degree 1 - 6 units)
Ballet Fundamentals
Ballet I
Ballet II
Ballet Performance
Choreography
Latin Dance I
Dance Audition Techniques
Modern Fundamentals
Social Dance Forms I
Social Dance Forms II
Modern I
Modern II
Modern Performance
Jazz I
Jazz II
Jazz Performance
Jazz Fundamentals
Tap I
Tap II
Tap Performance
Theater Dance I
Theater Dance II
Contemporary Dance
Classical Dance
Commercial Dance
Improvisation
Commercial Dance II
Pilates Fundamentals
Pilates I
Pilates II
Pilates III
Conditioning Through Dance
Swimming - Beginning
Swimming - Intermediate
Swimming - Advanced
Water Polo
Aquatic Fitness
Weight Training - Beginning
Weight Training - Intermediate
Strength Training
Core Performance and Foundation Movement
Cardiorespiratory Training Beginning
Cardiorespiratory Training Intermediate
Circuit Training Beginning
Circuit Training Intermediate
Group Exercise Training - Beginner
Group Exercise Training - Intermediate
Badminton - Beginning
Badminton - Intermediate
Badminton - Advanced
Golf - Beginning
Golf - Intermediate
Golf - Advanced
Mixed Martial Arts
Jeet Kune Do - Beginning
Jeet Kune Do - Intermediate
Self Defense and Martial Arts
Filipino Martial Arts - Beginning
Filipino Martial Arts - Intermediate
Kickboxing Beginning
Kickboxing Intermediate
Women's Self Defense
Tai Chi Chuan - Beginning
Tai Chi Chuan - Intermediate
Tai Chi Chuan - Advanced
Tennis - Beginning
Tennis - Intermediate
Tennis - Advanced
Yoga
Yoga - Intermediate
Physical Fitness for the Physically Limited
Weight Training for the Physically Limited
Basketball Beginning
Basketball Intermediate
Beginning Soccer
Soccer Intermediate
Beginning Baseball
Intermediate Baseball
Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball
Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball Intermediate
Volleyball - Beginning
Volleyball - Intermediate
Volleyball - Advanced
Beach Volleyball - Beginning
Beach Volleyball - Intermediate
Pre-Season Athletics
Off-Season Athletics
Must complete at least 18 units from clusters 1 – 3 including activity courses.
For Area of Emphasis
Total Units 18

Kinesiology, Athletics, and Dance Website 

Program Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

  • Have an understanding of kinesiology, health promotion, and the mechanics of human bodily movement.
  • Have an understanding of Anatomy, Nutrition as well as Behavior Development as it applies to Kinesiology.
  • Be able to demonstrate competence in several activities.
  • Be provided with an opportunity to prepare for transfer or a career in the field of human movement and wellness.
  • Be able to examine personal health-related behavioral patterns, select goals, and formulate appropriate health and fitness strategies. 

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.

Looking for guidance? A counselor can help.This Guided Pathways for Success (GPS) is a suggested sequence of coursework needed for program completion. It is not an official educational plan. Schedule an appointment with a counselor or advisor as soon as possible to create an individualized Mountie Academic Plan (MAP) specific to your goals and needs.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
ENGL 1A Freshman Composition 4
AA/S MATH Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req 3
AA/S KINES Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course .5
AA/S LIFE Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course 3
One course from Physical Activity Cluster One course from Physical Activity Cluster  
Completion of Cluster 1: KIN 3 or 5, KIN 29 9  
and KIN 34 w/additional elective KIN 92 2  
Certificate: Athletic Trainer Aid E0802 2  
DN-T 18 OR DN-T 20 OR KIN 13 OR KIN 17 OR KIN 19 OR KIN 3 OR KIN 34 OR KIN 44 OR KIN 5 3  
 Units10.5
Winter Term 1
SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 OR SPCH 8 4  
 Units0
Spring Term 1
AA/S HUM Area C-2 Humanities Course 4
AA/S USHIS Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course 3
AA/S ARTS Area C-1 Arts Course 3
ANAT 10A OR ANAT 10B OR ANAT 35 OR ANAT 36 OR BIOL 1 OR BIOL 13 OR BIOL 4 OR BIOL 5 OR CHEM 10 OR CHEM 40 OR CHEM 50 OR MICR 1 OR MICR 22 OR NF 10 OR NF 25 OR PHYS 1 OR PHYS 2AG OR PSYC 1B 3  
 Units10
Summer Term 1
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
AA/S KINES Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course .5
One course from Physical Activity Cluster One course from Physical Activity Cluster  
 Units3.5
Fall Term 2
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
AA/S SCNCE Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course 3
Clusters 1 through 3: 9 units 9  
ANTH 5 OR CHLD 1 OR CHLD 10 OR CHLD 11 OR COUN 2 OR COUN 5 OR PSYC 14 OR PSYC 15 OR PSYC 17 OR PSYC 1A OR PSYC 26 OR PSYC 3 OR PSYC 33 OR SOC 1 OR SOC 15 OR SOC 2 OR SOC 20 3  
 Units9
Winter Term 2
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
 Units3
Spring Term 2
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
AA/S ELECT Degree Appl Course (Elective) 3
Submit petition: inside.mtsac.edu, Student Tab#45 5  
 Units12
 Total Units48
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