2017-2018 College Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Kinesiology Associate in Arts


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The curriculum in the Kinesiology Associate Degree program is designed to provide the transfer student the opportunity to achieve an Associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering majors related to this field, earning the Associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment or promotion.

Program Student Learning Outcomes


Students who complete this program will be able to:

  • Demonstrate cognitive knowledge of fitness terminology and training in a specific subject area.
  • Correctly perform the skills or strategy for a particular fitness activity or sport.
  • Display effective gains through social interactions, teamwork, and sportsmanship in Kinesiology courses.
  • Distinguish and articulate fundamental concepts or skills of a specific activity or sport.

Required Courses:


  • 3 Units
  • or

  • 3 Units
  • HLTH 2 - RESPONDING TO EMERGENCIES/FIRST AID AND CPR 1.5 Units
  • KNES 51 - INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY AND ATHLETICS 3 Units
  • 3 Units
  •         and

    • A minimum of 3 units in Training and Theory selected from the following:
      KNES 53, 54*, 105      3 Units
      and
    • A minimum of 6 units in Kinesiology activity skills from as least 4 of the following areas:

               (1) Fitness

               (2) Individual Sports

               (3) Aquatics

               (4) Dance

               (5) Team Sports

               (6) Combative Skills 

            NOTE: Intercollegiate Athletics may be applied in appropriate areas.    6 Units

Total Units for the Major: 19.5


Associate in Arts Degree


Complete units as described above and a minimum of 60 units including the general education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 qualifies the student for the Associate in Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.

General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees


Refer to the Graduation Requirements  or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.

Suggested coursework not required for the major: BIO 11 , BIO 20 ; KNES 107 ; PSYC 1 ; SP 1  or SP 5 .

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