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Kinesiology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

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The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer at Coastline College is designed to advance the understanding and practice of human movement across the lifespan and within the context of a diverse and changing society. Kinesiology students develop diverse values and skills necessary to a liberal arts education: Critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, verbal and written communication, and technological competency. Completion of this major will provide a solid foundation for students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) are open to all Coastline students. Students who do not plan on transferring to a California State University school should consult their Counselor regarding the benefits of an AA-T/AS-T degree based on their goals. Students earning an AA-T or AS-T and intending on transferring to a California State University school receive transfer admission benefits for specific majors at many California State University campuses. Visit the Transfer Information catalog page for more information.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply major theories and concepts of kinesiology to make informed decisions about human movement, performance, and function.
  2. Address the physiological, mechanical, and psychological mechanisms that enhance or impair human movement, exercise, and sport.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  1. Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. A minimum of 12 units must be in residence within Coast Colleges (Coastline College, Golden West College, and/or Orange Coast College).
  2. Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
  3. Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an Associate Degree for Transfer major as detailed in the catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” if the course is taken on a “pass-no pass” basis.
  4. Certified Completion of the California Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (CalGETC - Coastline Option 2 General Education pattern).
Course Title Units
Required Courses - Core
KIN C100Introduction to Kinesiology3
BIOL C220Human Anatomy5
BIOL C225Human Physiology4
Movement Based Courses
Select a maximum of one (1) course from any of the three (3) following areas for a maximum of three units:3
Combatives
PE C169Self Defense Arts1
or KIN C169 Self Defense Arts
Fitness
PE C118Introduction To Yoga1
or KIN C118 Introduction to Yoga
PE C119Hatha Yoga1
or KIN C119 Hatha Yoga
PE C121Power Yoga Beginning1
or KIN C121 Power Yoga
Individual Sports
PE C115Tai Chi Beginning1
or KIN C115 Tai Chi
PE C116Tai Chi Intermediate1
or KIN C116 Tai Chi Intermediate
List A
Select two of the following:7-9
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
CHEM C180CGeneral Chemistry A5
PHYS C120Algebra Based Physics: Mechanics4
or PHYS C185 Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics
HLTH C100Personal Health3
Units Required for Major22-24
CalGETC Pattern34
Electives to satisfy unit requirement
Total Units for Degree60