Kinesiology and Wellness Emphasis (AA Degree A8986)
Kinesiology Division
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 Health Promotion | ||
| Choose a minimum of 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| 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 | ||
| Fitness for Living | ||
| Techniques of Fitness Testing | ||
| Theory of Coaching | ||
| Cluster 2: Scientific and Nutrition Background | ||
| Choose a minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| Introductory Human Anatomy | ||
or ANAT 35 | Human Anatomy | |
| Introductory Human Physiology | ||
or ANAT 36 | Human Physiology | |
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| General Biology | ||
| Biology for Majors | ||
or BIOL 4H | Biology for Majors - Honors | |
| Contemporary Health Issues | ||
| Human Reproduction, Development and Aging | ||
| Chemistry for Allied Health Majors | ||
| Introduction to General Chemistry | ||
| General Chemistry I | ||
or CHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| Principles of Microbiology | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Nutrition for Health and Wellness | ||
or NF 12 | Sports Nutrition | |
| Introduction to Nutrition Science | ||
or NF 25H | Introduction to Nutrition Science - Honors | |
| Physics | ||
| General Physics | ||
| Biological Psychology | ||
| Cluster 3: Behavioral Development and Diversity | ||
| Choose a minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Child, Family, School and Community | ||
| Child Growth and Lifespan Development | ||
or CHLD 10H | Child Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors | |
| Child and Adolescent Development | ||
| College Success Strategies | ||
| Career and Life Planning | ||
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
or PSYC 1AH | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology | ||
| Developmental Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Child Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Human Services | ||
| Psychology of Sexuality | ||
| Psychology for Effective Living | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
or SOC 1H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
or SOC 2H | Contemporary Social Problems - Honors | |
| Child Development | ||
| Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | ||
or SOC 20H | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity - Honors | |
| Required Electives | ||
| Activity Courses | ||
| Choose a minimum of two courses from the following: (these units count towards the 18 required for the degree 1 - 5.5 units) | ||
| Ballet Fundamentals | ||
| Modern Fundamentals | ||
| Jazz Fundamentals | ||
| Theater Dance I | ||
| Pilates I | ||
| Swimming - Beginning | ||
| Weight Training - Beginning | ||
| Cardiorespiratory Training Beginning | ||
| Circuit Training Beginning | ||
| Aerobics - Beginning | ||
| Badminton - Beginning | ||
| Golf - Beginning | ||
| Self Defense and Martial Arts | ||
| Kickboxing Beginning | ||
| Yoga | ||
| Physical Fitness for the Physically Limited | ||
| Basketball Beginning | ||
| Weight Training for the Physically Limited | ||
| Beginning Soccer | ||
| Volleyball - Beginning | ||
| 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 | |
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.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1A | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| AA/S MATH | Meet AA/AS Math Comptcy Req | 5 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | 1 |
| 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 | ||
| Units | 10 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| AA/S LIFE | Area E Lifelong Undrstg Course | 3 |
| AA/S HUM | Area C-2 Humanities Course | 4 |
| AA/S USHIS | Area D-1 Hist/Pol Sc Course | 3 |
| Units | 10 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| AA/S KINES | Phys Ed (KIN) Activity Course | 1 |
| One course from Physical Activity Cluster One course from Physical Activity Cluster | ||
| Units | 4 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| AA/S ARTS | Area C-1 Arts Course | 3 |
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 6 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| AA/S ELECT | Degree Appl Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| AA/S SCNCE | Area B-1 or B-2 Science Course | 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 |
| Clusters 1 through 3: 9 units 9 | ||
| Submit petition to Admissions Records Submit petition to Admissions Records | ||
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 45 | |
