Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T)
In support of the established SB 1440, the Student Transfer Achievement Reform (STAR) Act, and the college’s mission, vision and values, Grossmont College has created the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree. Students earning this Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will have fulfilled the lower-division major preparation requirements for a degree considered similar at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
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.
The following is required for an Associate Degree for Transfer:
- Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
- Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major.
- A grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern; see Degree Requirements, General Education & Transfer Information section for more information.
Program Learning Outcomes
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Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills and appreciation of Exercise Science principles.
- Identify the basic principles for maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree Requirements
| 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 | |
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 | |
| Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry | ||
or CHEM-141 | General Chemistry I | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
or SOC-120 | Introductory Sociology | |
| Introduction to 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 | |
| Units for the major | 21-24.5 | |
| Plus General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Complete transferable units as needed to reach 60.