Kinesiology AA-T Degree
Kinesiology is the study of human anatomy, physiology, and the mechanics of body movement. Kinesiology majors are grounded in an interdisciplinary body of knowledge which encompasses the biological, psychological, physical, social and health sciences. Understanding how the human body responds to movement, exercise, rehabilitation and overall fitness are foundational principles in the field of kinesiology. Potential career paths include athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, education, personal training, exercise leadership and health and wellness.
The Associate in Arts Degree in Kinesiology for Transfer, also called Kinesiology AA-T, will be awarded upon completion of course work totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major requirements and the Cal-GETC GE requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or "P" or better. Students completing this degree are not required to fulfill additional COD graduation requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Students completing the Associate in Science in Kinesiology Transfer Degree will be prepared to transfer to a related major in the California State University (CSU) system.
- Effectively communicate in writing and verbally on topics in Kinesiology.
- Utilize their experiences across a variety of health related and skill-based activities to inform their scholarship and practice in the sub disciplines in Kinesiology.
- Identify and analyze social justice and equity issues related to Kinesiology for diverse populations.
- Explain, identify, and/or demonstrate the theoretical and/or scientific principles that can be used to address issues or problems in the sub-disciplines in Kinesiology.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| KINE 008 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BI 013 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BI 014 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 5 |
| Movement Based Courses | ||
| Select one (1) course maximum from any three (3) of the following areas: (3 units) | ||
Aquatics (1 unit) | ||
| KINE 082 | Swimming | 1 |
| KINE 093 | Water Fitness | 1 |
Combatives (1 unit) | ||
| KINE 078 | Martial Arts | 1 |
Dance (1 unit) | ||
| KINE 048 | Dance, Ballroom (Social & Latin) | 1 |
| KINE 092 | Yoga for Dancers | 1 |
Fitness (1 unit) | ||
| KINE 041 | Core Conditioning | 1 |
| KINE 047 | Body Sculpt & Tone | 1 |
| KINE 068 | Jogging, Powerwalking & Running | 1 |
| KINE 072 | Pilates Mat Work | 1 |
| KINE 094 | Personal Fitness | 1 |
| KINE 096 | Weight Training | 1 |
| KINE 098A | Yoga I-Fundamentals of Yoga | 1 |
| KINE 098B | Yoga II-Beginning Yoga | 1 |
| KINE 098C | Yoga III-Intermediate Yoga | 1 |
| KINE 099 | Vinyasa Power Yoga | 1 |
Individual Sports (1 unit) | ||
| KINE 062 | Golf | 1 |
| KINE 068 | Jogging, Powerwalking & Running | 1 |
| KINE 086 | Tennis | 1 |
| KINE 088 | Strokes & Strategies for Tennis Play | 1 |
Team Sports (1 unit) | ||
| KINE 045 | Basketball | 1 |
| KINE 079 | Soccer | 1 |
| KINE 091 | Volleyball | 1 |
| List A | ||
| Select 2 courses from the following: (6-9 units) | ||
| CH 001A | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| KINE 001 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| PH 002A | College Physics I | 4 |
| SOC 003 | Fundamentals of Statistics | 3-4 |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
| Required Subtotal | 21-24 | |
| Cal-GETC 1 | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| DEGREE TOTAL | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC, confer with a Counselor.
- 2
Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be transferable, confer with a Counselor.
