Kinesiology, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Banner Code: 2_AAT_KIN
Control Number: 31541
Financial Aid Eligible
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree is an integrated discipline that focuses on scientific, functional and mechanical processes of the human body. Students will learn and understand how to display increasing confidence and preparation in a wide range of areas including, but not limited to; sports medicine, exercise physiology, philosophy, sociology and psychology of sport, personal training, biomechanics, motor development and coaching. This degree will prepare students to pursue further study and achievement of a baccalaureate degree in the discipline of Kinesiology.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Examine the scientific, functional and mechanical processes of the human body.
- Apply strong verbal and writing communication both in academic and professional settings.
- Interpret movement and mechanics in a variety of sports and activities.
Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:
- Sports medicine
- Personal training
- Biomechanics
Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements
Associate Degrees for Transfer require students to meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
- Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
- Completion of Cal-GETC.
Students should consult a GWC counselor in order to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses - Core | ||
| KIN G100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL G225 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| Movement Based Courses | ||
| Select a maximum of one (1) course from any of the four (4) following areas for a maximum of three units: | 3 | |
| Aquatics | ||
| PE G111 | Swimming | 1 |
| Fitness | ||
| PE G130 | Yoga | 1 |
| PE G132 | Pilates For Fitness | 1 |
| PE G166 | Circuit Weight Training | 0.5-2 |
| PE G173 | Introduction To Weight Training | 1 |
| PE G181 | Muscular Strength Training | 1 |
| Individual Sports | ||
| PE G126 | Pickleball | 1 |
| PE G150 | Badminton | 1 |
| Team Sports | ||
| PE G186 | Activities - Basketball | 0.5-1 |
| PE G192 | Soccer 1 | 1 |
| PE G196 | Sand Volleyball | 0.5-1 |
| List A | ||
| Select two of the following: | 6-11 | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3-6 |
| or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | |
| or PSYC G140 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| or SOC G125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
| or ECON G160 | Statistics for Business and Economics | |
| CHEM G180 | General Chemistry A | 5 |
| PHYS G120 | Algebra Based Physics: Mechanics | 4 |
| or PHYS G185 | Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics | |
| KIN G101 | First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or SOC G100 | Introduction To Sociology | |
| SOC G133 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| or ETHS G133 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | |
| HLED G100 | Personal Health | 3 |
| Major Total | 20-25 | |
| GE Pattern (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |