The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) program is designed to prepare students for CSU transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, exercise science, physical education, pre-physical therapy, athletic training and other related allied health professions. Interested students may also pursue careers as personal trainers. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the California State University system, although not necessarily to a particular campus or major of choice. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements as this degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a college or university that is not part of the CSU system.
A.A.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Kinesiology A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Exhibit awareness and identify the dimensions of wellness and recognize positive characteristics of each dimension to live a healthier lifestyle.
- Demonstrate competency in fundamental techniques to improve individual sport specific and movement skills.
- Determine current level of fitness.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| BIOL 200 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 201 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| KIN 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| Select three (3) of the following movement based courses with not more than one from each area: | ||
| Aquatics | ||
| Swimming - Beginning | 1 | |
| Swimming - Intermediate/Advanced | 1 | |
| Water Exercise | 1 | |
| Swimming for Cardiovascular Improvement | 1 | |
| Combatives | ||
| Self-Defense and Personal Safety | 1 | |
| Team Sports | ||
| Pickleball | 1 | |
| Flag Football | 1 | |
| Basketball | 1 | |
| Soccer | 1 | |
| Softball | 1 | |
| Volleyball | 1 | |
| Fitness | ||
| Body Weight Suspension Training | 1 | |
| Outdoor Fitness | 1 | |
| Strength Training, Balance and Agility | 1 | |
| Body Conditioning | 1 | |
| Weight Training | 1 | |
| Walking/Jogging | 1 | |
| Cardiovascular Training | 1 | |
| Individual Sports | ||
| Badminton | 1 | |
| Golf | 1 | |
| Tennis | 1 | |
| Yoga | 1 | |
| Dance | ||
| Beginning Modern Dance | 1 | |
| Intermediate Modern Dance I | 1 | |
| Select two (2) of the following courses: | ||
| College Chemistry II | 5 | |
or CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | |
| First-Aid Responding To Emergencies | 3 | |
| College Physics A | 4-5 | |
or PHYS 201 | Physics A: Mechanics | |
| Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4 | |
| Total Units | 21-24 | |
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STAT C1000 is degree applicable with or without STAT 1000S. If taken with STAT S1000, only the units for STAT C1000 will be counted towards the degree.
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.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| BIOL 105H or BIOL 105 | Introduction to Biology with Lab - Honors or | 4 |
| KIN 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| BIOL 200 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| CHEM 103 or CHEM 110 | College Chemistry I or Beginning General Chemistry | 5 |
| KIN 120 | Body Weight Suspension Training or Outdoor Fitness or Strength Training, Balance and Agility or Body Conditioning or Weight Training or Walking/Jogging or Cardiovascular Training or Beginning Modern Dance or Intermediate Modern Dance I | 1 |
| Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| BIOL 201 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| KIN 105 | Pickleball or Flag Football or Basketball or Soccer or Softball or Volleyball | 1 |
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| CHEM 104 or CHEM 111 | College Chemistry II or General Chemistry I | 5 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 or United States History to 1877 - Honors or United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors or History of Women in the United States or History of Women in the United States - Honors | 3 |
| KIN 101 | Badminton or Golf or Tennis or Yoga or Swimming - Beginning or Swimming - Intermediate/Advanced or Water Exercise or Swimming for Cardiovascular Improvement | 1 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please make an appointment with a counselor to select elective courses and create a Student Educational Plan. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) are designed for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. Additional coursework may be needed for students planning to transfer to the University of California (UC), independent or private institutions, or out-of-state colleges or universities.
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.