Kinesiology For Transfer (AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to facilitate transfer to a California State University in keeping with SB 1440. This degree reflects the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC) supported by the Statewide Academic Senate. A total of 21-24.5 units are required to fulfill the major portion of this degree. Students must also complete the California State University (CSU) General Education Breadth requirements or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU requirements (see the “General Education Requirements and Transfer Information” section of the catalog). Students planning to transfer to SDSU should consult with a counselor.
The following requirements must be met to be awarded an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) degree:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirement.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students are also required to earn a “C” grade or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
The Department of Exercise Science and Wellness offers a solid academic foundation for further study in the fields of Exercise Science, Kinesiology and/or Physical Education. The primary emphasis of the Exercise Science and Wellness major program is to prepare students for successful transfer to baccalaureate (four-year) institutions as well as for entry-level jobs within the fitness industry. The course package for majors is modeled on the preparation for major at the California State University Institutions and allows for an emphasis either in Fitness, Nutrition and Health. The package may also satisfy many requirements for most other California State University institutions as well, but students should check the catalog of the school being considered for its specific requirements.
Program-level Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) below are outcomes that students will achieve after completing specific degree/certificate requirements in this program. Students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills and appreciation of Exercise Science principles.
- Identify the basic principles for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
Associate Degree Major Requirements
Note: All courses in the major must be completed with a letter grade of “C” or higher.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ES-250 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BIO-140 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO-141 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIO-141L | Laboratory in Human Physiology | 1 |
| Select a maximum of one (1) course from any three (3) of the following areas for a minimum of three (3) units: | 3-4.5 | |
Area 1: Aquatics | ||
| Beginning Swimming | ||
or ES-043B | Intermediate Swimming | |
or ES-043C | Advanced Swimming | |
| Beginning Lap Swimming for Health and Fitness | ||
or ES-044B | Intermediate Lap Swimming for Health and Fitness | |
or ES-044C | Advanced Lap Swimming for Health and Fitness | |
Area 2: Combatives | ||
| Beginning Fencing | ||
or ES-185B | Intermediate Fencing | |
or ES-185C | Advanced Fencing | |
Area 3: Dance | ||
| Social and Ballroom Dance I | ||
or DANC-082B | Social and Ballroom Dance II | |
Area 4: Fitness | ||
| Beginning Cardio Fitness and Resistance Training | ||
or ES-005B | Intermediate Cardio Fitness and Resistance Training | |
| Beginning Fitness Circuit | ||
or ES-006B | Intermediate Fitness Circuit | |
| Beginning Aerobic Dance Exercise | ||
or ES-009B | Intermediate Aerobic Dance Exercise | |
| Beginning Resistance Training | ||
or ES-023B | Intermediate Resistance Training | |
Area 5: Individual Sports | ||
| Beginning Badminton | ||
or ES-060B | Intermediate Badminton | |
or ES-060C | Advanced Badminton | |
| Beginning Tennis | ||
or ES-076B | Intermediate Tennis | |
or ES-076C | Advanced Tennis | |
| Beginning Golf | ||
or ES-125B | Intermediate Golf | |
or ES-125C | Advanced Golf | |
| Beginning Gymnastics | ||
or ES-130B | Intermediate Gymnastics | |
or ES-130C | Advanced Gymnastics | |
Area 6: Team Sports | ||
| Beginning Basketball | ||
or ES-155B | Intermediate Basketball | |
or ES-155C | Advanced Basketball | |
| Beginning Soccer | ||
or ES-170B | Intermediate Soccer | |
or ES-170C | Advanced Soccer | |
| Beginning Softball | ||
or ES-171B | Intermediate Softball | |
or ES-171C | Advanced Softball | |
| Beginning Baseball | ||
or ES-172B | Intermediate Baseball | |
or ES-172C | Advanced Baseball | |
| Beginning Volleyball | ||
or ES-175B | Intermediate Volleyball | |
or ES-175C | Advanced Volleyball | |
| List A | ||
| Select two of the following: | 7-9 | |
| Elementary Statistics | ||
or ANTH-215 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
or PSY-215 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
or SOC-215 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| Introduction to Human Biology | ||
| Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry | ||
or CHEM-141 | General Chemistry I | |
| Units for the major | 21-24.5 | |
| Plus General Education Requirements (CSU GE or IGETC) | 37-39 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Complete transferable units as needed to reach 60.
Students completing IGETC may be awarded the degree, but they must complete a course from Area 1C: Oral Communication to meet CSU admission requirements.