The Associate of Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or similar major. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. This degree provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major. Upon completion of the A.A.-T in Kinesiology degree students will be able to articulate understanding of scientific foundations of Kinesiology, distinguish between Kinesiology-related careers, and demonstrate movement skills competence. Students will gain knowledge and movement-based experience which prepares them in pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree and or professional certificate in exercise science, nutrition, health promotion, sports medicine or athletic training, physical therapy, and coaching or fitness related fields.

Requirements for all Associate Degrees for Transfer:

🗸 Completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU transferable units

🗸 Completion of CSU-GE and/or IGETC

🗸 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0

🗸 Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major

🗸 Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis

Learning Outcome(s):

🗸 Students will apply scientific foundations to understanding human movement.

🗸 Students will discuss the importance of physical activity in daily life and the implications for Kinesiology-related careers.

🗸 Students will demonstrate competence in 3 areas of physical activity experience.

🗸 Students will be able to compare and contrast the many subdisciplines of Kinesiology.

🗸 Students will be able to express the nature and demands of Kinesiology-related occupations.