A.S. in Kinesiology

Kinesiology studies human anatomy and physiology and the mechanics of body movement both theoretically and in practice through physical activities. A diverse curriculum includes lower division theory courses designed for those who want to complete an Associate in Science in Kinesiology and meet transfer requirements. There is also a basic instructional program with a wide variety of movement experiences for the development of physical activity skills and the knowledge necessary for lifetime wellness. An intercollegiate athletic program offers performance-oriented students opportunities for competition. Kinesiology also offers adapted activities curriculum for students with disabilities.

A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes

Students completing the Kinesiology A.S. Degree will:

  1. Identify the dimensions of wellness and recognize positive characteristics of each dimension in order to live a healthier lifestyle.
  2. Demonstrate competency in fundamental techniques to improve individual sport specific skills.
  3. Determine a person's current level of fitness.

Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:

  1. Complete the District General Education Pattern, CSUGE or IGETC.
    If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the CSUGE or IGETC General Education Patterns. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection.
  2. Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
  3. Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
  4. Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance.
Required Courses:
Introduction to Kinesiology3
First-Aid Responding To Emergencies3
Select one (1) course from the following courses:
Fitness for Life3
Health and Wellness3
Health and Wellness - Honors
Introduction to Nutrition3
Select nine (9) to twelve (12) units from the following courses: 1
Functional Anatomy3
Women in Sport3
Introduction to Public Health3
Introduction to Coaching3
Fitness for Life3
Health and Wellness3
Health and Wellness - Honors
Introduction to Nutrition3
Elementary School Physical Education3
Introduction to Sport Management3
Sport and Exercise Psychology 3
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries3
Select one (1) to six (6) units from the following courses:
Meditation and Mindfulness3
Personal Training3
Introduction to Recreation, Individual, and Team Sports3
Theory Courses
Softball Theory2
Baseball Theory2
Basketball Theory2
Aquatic Theory and Techniques2
Varsity Sport Courses
Strength Training, Balance and Agility for Varsity Athletes1
Women's Varsity Soccer3
Women's Varsity Volleyball3
Varsity Swimming2
Women's Varsity Basketball2
Women's Varsity Softball2
Varsity Cross Country3
Men's Varsity Football3
Men's Varsity Basketball2
Men's Varsity Baseball2
Men's Varsity Golf3
Women's Varsity Golf3
Men's Varsity Water Polo3
Women's Varsity Water Polo3
Men's Varsity Soccer3
Intercollegiate Basketball for Men1
Intercollegiate Basketball for Women1
Intercollegiate Softball1
Intercollegiate Baseball1
Intercollegiate Swimming1
Biological Science
Human Anatomy 4
Human Physiology4
Total Units19-27
1

A course may be used only once to fulfill degree requirements.

2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.

*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Term 1Units
KIN 100 Introduction to Kinesiology 3
BIOL 105
General Biology
or General Biology - Honors
4
ENGL 101
Reading and Composition
or Reading and Composition - Honors
4
 Units11
Winter Term 1
MATH 165
Introductory Statistics
or Introductory Statistics - Honors
4
 Units4
Spring Term 1
KIN 164 Functional Anatomy 3
KIN 177 First-Aid Responding To Emergencies 3
KIN 119
Personal Training
or Sport and Exercise Psychology
3
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology
or Introduction to Psychology - Honors
3
 Units12
Summer Term 1
SPCH 100
Interpersonal Communication
or Interpersonal Communication - Honors
or Public Address
or Public Address - Honors
or Small Group Communication
3
KIN 170
Fitness for Life
or Health and Wellness
or Health and Wellness - Honors
or Introduction to Nutrition
3
 Units6
Fall Term 2
KIN 166 American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts 3
ENGL 103
Composition and Critical Thinking
or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
or Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking - Honors
3
KIN 119
Personal Training
or Sport and Exercise Psychology
3
KIN 167
Women in Sport
or Race, Gender and Sports
3
 Units12
Winter Term 2
ETHN 101
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies
3
HIST 107
History of the United States before 1877
or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors
or History of the United States since 1877
or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors
or History of the African-Americans to 1876
or History of the African-Americans since 1876
or History of Women in the United States
or American Government and Politics
or American Government and Politics - Honors
3
 Units6
Spring Term 2
KIN 182 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3
ARCH 250
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism
or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day
or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History
or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art
or History of Photography
or Introduction to the Visual Arts
or Motion Picture Appreciation
or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors
or History of Dance
or History of Rock and Roll
or Introduction to Theatre Arts
or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors
3
KIN 118
Meditation and Mindfulness
or Introduction to Sport Management
3
KIN 167
Women in Sport
or Race, Gender and Sports
3
 Units12
 Total Units63

Career Opportunities

There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.

 

To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.