Kinesiology Associate in Arts for Transfer

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

• Demonstrate a beginning level of knowledge, skill, theory and strategy in at least one sport or physical activity.
• Explain and apply basic physiological principles of human movement in exercise and sports settings.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the structure and function of the body in human performance.
• Recognize the principles of physical fitness development and maintenance as well as the body’s responses to physical activity.
• Acquire an understanding of those factors instrumental in the development and performance of motor skills.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the value and significance of physical activity for human interactions, and quality of life.
• Analyze the history, research, and current information in Kinesiology and their current applications.
• Use campus and/or community resources to participate actively in their own education.
• Display leadership, cooperation, sportsmanship and integrity through active participation in fitness and sports.
• Encourage and promote the value of lifelong learning and quality of life through health, sport, fitness and physical activity.

Graduation Requirements

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

a. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education- Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-Breadth).

b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a “C” (or “P” Pass) or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Required Core

• KNES 51 INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY 3 Units
• BIO 11 HUMAN ANATOMY 4 Units *
• BIO 12 HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY 4 Units *

• and

Select a maximum of one course each from any three of the following movement-based course areas (3-4.5 units):

List A: Select two courses (7-10 units) from the following:

• MATH 10 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS 3 Units *

• or

• PSYC 44 STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3 Units *
• BIO 20 INTRODUCTION TO BIOLOGY 4 Units
• CHEM 108 INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOCHEMISTRY 4 Units

• or

• CHEM 1A GENERAL CHEMISTRY 5 Units *
• PHYS 2A INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS 5 Units *

• or

• PHYS 4A GENERAL PHYSICS 5 Units *

Total Units for the Major: 21-25.5

*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.