Kinesiology (AA-T Degree A0454)
Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Degree A0454
Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in kinesiology, exercise science, pre-physical therapy, athletic training, and other related health professions. This degree provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree, students will attain a scientific foundation of Kinesiology as well as a movement-based competency that prepares them in pursing a bachelor's or master's degree and/or professional certification in sports medicine, exercise science, sports management, athletic training, physical therapy, nutrition, health promotion, and coaching or related fields.
To earn an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer, students must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of IGETC pattern of CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree of transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.
Required Courses
| Course Prefix | Course Name | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | 14 | |
| Introductory Human Anatomy | ||
| Introductory Human Physiology | ||
| Introduction to Kinesiology | ||
| Movement Based Course List - Select one (1) course from three (3) separate areas for a total of three (3) units: | ||
Aquatics | ||
| Swimming - Beginning | ||
| Swimming - Intermediate | ||
| Water Polo | ||
| Aquatic Fitness | ||
Combatives | ||
| Mixed Martial Arts | ||
| Jeet Kune Do - Beginning | ||
| Jeet Kune Do - Intermediate | ||
| Self Defense and Martial Arts | ||
| Filipino Martial Arts - Beginning | ||
| Filipino Martial Arts - Intermediate | ||
| Jiujitsu - Beginning | ||
| Jiujitsu - Intermediate | ||
| Women's Self Defense | ||
| Tai Chi Chuan - Beginning | ||
| Tai Chi Chuan - Intermediate | ||
| Kickboxing Beginning | ||
| Kickboxing Intermediate | ||
Dance | ||
| Ballet Fundamentals | ||
| Ballet I | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Latin Dance I | ||
| Modern Fundamentals | ||
| Social Dance Forms I | ||
| Social Dance Forms II | ||
| Modern I | ||
| Modern II | ||
| Jazz I | ||
| Jazz II | ||
| Jazz Fundamentals | ||
| Tap I | ||
| Tap II | ||
| Theater Dance I | ||
| Theater Dance II | ||
| Classical Dance | ||
| Commercial Dance | ||
| Commercial Dance II | ||
| Pilates Fundamentals | ||
| Pilates I | ||
| Pilates II | ||
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 | ||
| Aerobics - Beginning | ||
| Aerobics - Intermediate | ||
Individual Sports | ||
| Badminton - Beginning | ||
| Badminton - Intermediate | ||
| Golf - Beginning | ||
| Golf - Intermediate | ||
| Tennis - Beginning | ||
| Tennis - Intermediate | ||
| Tennis - Advanced | ||
| Yoga | ||
Team Sports | ||
| Basketball Beginning | ||
| Basketball Intermediate | ||
| Beginning Soccer | ||
| Soccer Intermediate | ||
| Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball | ||
| Volleyball - Beginning | ||
| Volleyball - Intermediate | ||
| Volleyball - Advanced | ||
| Required Electives | 6 | |
| Select two (6 units minimum) | ||
| General Biology | ||
or BIOL 4 | Biology for Majors | |
or BIOL 4H | Biology for Majors - Honors | |
| General Chemistry I | ||
or CHEM 50H | General Chemistry I - Honors | |
| First Aid and CPR | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
or MATH 110H | Elementary Statistics - Honors | |
| General Physics | ||
or PHYS 4A | Engineering Physics | |
| Total Units | 20 | |
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 |
| KIN 17 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| CHEM 40 | Introduction to General Chemistry | 5 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| Select 1-3 movement courses from list 3 | ||
| Aquatics, Combative, Dance, Fitness, Individual Aquatics, Combative, Dance, Fitness, Individual | ||
| Sports, Team Sports Sports, Team Sports | ||
| SPCH 1A OR SPCH 2 OR SPCH 8 4 | ||
| Units | 0 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| CSU ART/H | CSU GE C-1 or C-2 Art/Hum Crse | 3 |
| CSU CRTTH | CSU Area A-3 Crit Thnkg Course | 4 |
| Select one course from 3 movement courses 3 | ||
| Aquatics, Combative, Dance, Fitness, Individual Aquatics, Combative, Dance, Fitness, Individual | ||
| Sports, Team Sports Sports, Team Sports | ||
| MATH 110 would fulfill AREA B-4 req. 4 | ||
| BIOL 1 OR BIOL 4 OR CHEM 50 OR KIN 3 OR MATH 110 OR PHYS 2AG 3 | ||
| BIOL 1 OR BIOL 4 OR CHEM 50 OR KIN 3 OR MATH 110 OR PHYS 2AG 3 | ||
| Units | 7 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ANAT 10A | Introductory Human Anatomy | 4 |
| CSU AMIST | CSU GE American Institutions | 3 |
| CSU ARTS | CSU GE C1 Arts Crse | 3 |
| CSU ETHS | CSU GE Area F Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| CSU SELF | CSU GE E Lifelong n SelfDev cr | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ANAT 10B | Introductory Human Physiology | 4 |
| CSU BEHAV | CSU GE D Social Sciences Crse | 3 |
| CSU ELECT | CSU Trnsf Course (Elective) | 3 |
| Select one course from 3 movement courses 3 | ||
| Aquatics, Combative, Dance, Fitness, Individual Aquatics, Combative, Dance, Fitness, Individual | ||
| Sports, Team Sports Sports, Team Sports | ||
| Units | 10 | |
| Total Units | 48 | |
