Kinesiology Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
Kinesiology is the study of the principles of mechanics and anatomy in relation to human movement. The Kinesiology Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (Kinesiology AA-T degree) provides students with an education in the core aspects of the Exercise of Science, Pedagogical, and Health and Human Performance. The Kinesiology AA-T degree prepares students for transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Kinesiology.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn a Kinesiology AA-T degree, students must complete the following Associate Degree for Transfer requirements:
- completion of the following major requirements with grades of C (or "P");
- completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0; and
- certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth (CSUGE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU, which requires a minimum of 37-39 units.
It is highly recommended that students complete courses that satisfy the U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement as part of CSUGE or IGETC before transferring to a CSU.
Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution and major in Kinesiology should consult with a counselor regarding the transfer process and lower division requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| KIN 200 | Introduction to Physical Education and Kinesiology | 3 |
| One Biology Course Sequence: | 8 | |
| BIOL 250 & BIOL 251 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 8 |
| BIOL 260 & BIOL 261 | Human Anatomy and Human Physiology | 8 |
| Movement Based Courses - One course maximum from any of categories below: (3 units minimum) | ||
Combative: | ||
| KINF 190A | Beginning Tai Chi | 1 |
| KINF 190B | Intermediate Tai Chi | 1 |
| KINF 190C | Advanced Tai Chi | 1 |
Dance: | ||
| DANCE 101A | Beginning Modern Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 101B | Beginning/Intermediate Modern Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 102A | Intermediate Modern Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 102B | Intermediate/Advanced Modern Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 103A | Beginning Ballet | 2 |
| DANCE 103B | Beginning/Intermediate Ballet | 2 |
| DANCE 105A | Beginning Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 105B | Beginning/Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 106A | Intermediate Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 106B | Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Dance | 2 |
| DANCE 107X2 | Beginning Tap Dance | 2 |
Fitness: | ||
| KINF 100A | Beginning Pilates Mat | 1 |
| KINF 100B | Intermediate Pilates Mat | 1 |
| KINF 100C | Advanced Pilates Mat | 1 |
| KINF 101A | Beginning Boxing for Fitness | 1 |
| KINF 101B | Intermediate Boxing for Fitness | 1 |
| KINF 105A | Beginning Low Impact Aerobics | 1 |
| KINF 105B | Intermediate Low Impact Aerobics | 1 |
| KINF 105C | Advanced Low Impact Aerobics | 1 |
| KINF 108A | Beginning Weight Training | 1 |
| KINF 108B | Intermediate Weight Training | 1 |
| KINF 108C | Advanced Weight Training | 1 |
| KINF 112A | Beginning Body Conditioning | 1 |
| KINF 112B | Intermediate Body Conditioning | 1 |
| KINF 127A | Beginning Walking for Fitness | 1 |
| KINF 127B | Intermediate Walking for Fitness | 1 |
| KINF 132A | Beginning Distance Running | 1 |
| KINF 132B | Intermediate Distance Running | 1 |
| KINF 138A | Beginning Physical Fitness | 1 |
| KINF 138B | Intermediate Physical Fitness | 1 |
| KINF 138C | Advanced Physical Fitness | 1 |
| KINF 168A | Beginning Yoga | 1 |
| KINF 168B | Intermediate Yoga | 1 |
| KINF 168C | Advanced Yoga | 1 |
Individual Sports: | ||
| KINS 103A | Beginning Badminton | 1 |
| KINS 103B | Intermediate Badminton | 1 |
| KINS 103C | Advanced Badminton | 1 |
| KINS 150A | Beginning Table Tennis | 1 |
| KINS 150B | Intermediate Table Tennis | 1 |
| KINS 150C | Advanced Table Tennis | 1 |
Team Sports: | ||
| KINS 104A | Beginning Basketball | 1 |
| KINS 104B | Intermediate Basketball | 1 |
| KINS 104C | Advanced Basketball | 1 |
| KINS 107A | Beginning Ultimate Frisbee | 1 |
| KINS 107B | Intermediate Ultimate Frisbee | 1 |
| KINS 107C | Advanced Ultimate Frisbee | 1 |
| KINS 116A | Beginning Soccer | 1 |
| KINS 116B | Intermediate Soccer | 1 |
| KINS 116C | Advanced Soccer | 1 |
| KINS 120A | Beginning Softball | 1 |
| KINS 120B | Intermediate Softball | 1 |
| KINS 120C | Advanced Softball | 1 |
| KINS 124A | Beginning Volleyball | 1 |
| KINS 124B | Intermediate Volleyball | 1 |
| KINS 124C | Advanced Volleyball | 1 |
| List A - Two courses from the following: (6 units minimum) | ||
| BIOL 100 | General Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 104 | Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 105 | Introduction to General, Organic And Biochemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| ECON 208 | Business and Economic Statistics | 4 |
| or MATH 108 | Introduction to Probability and Statistics | |
| or PSYCH 105 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| HEALTH 101 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| KIN 231 | First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| PHYSIC 151 | General Physics for the Life Sciences I | 4 |
| PHYSIC 202 | Physics I | 4 |
| PSYCH 100 | General Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYCH 100H | General Psychology - Honors | |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Total | 20-24 | |
| Total Units That May Be Double Counted | 4-13 | |
| General Education (CSU GE or IGETC) Units | 37-39 | |
| Elective (CSU Transferable) Units | 3-14 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
See Section on Degree, Certificate, and Transfer Information for additional information on the Associate Degrees for Transfer.
To earn an SBVC Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) students must complete one of the following general education patterns:
Program Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply aerobic and anaerobic exercises for the proper form and alignment for a particular physical activity.
- Identify strategies, techniques, and standards in the field of Exercise of Science, Pedagogical, or Human Health Movement.
- Define health and skill related fitness components to promote an exercise program geared towards specific health, fitness, and wellness goals.
- Explain risk factors of communicable and hypokinetic diseases to make nutritional and necessary choices to fuel the body with nutrients for various degrees of activity and weight control.