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Due to unhealthy air quality, the campus will be closed on August 24th, 2020. All virtual services and classes will continue as normal.

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Kinesiology AA-T

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree prepares students for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs at a CSU in Kinesiology and similar degrees including Exercise Science, Physical Education, Pre-Physical Therapy/Therapeutic Studies, Athletic Training, Coaching and Fitness Management. Advanced degrees in Kinesiology lead to employment opportunities in athletic training, sports management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, teaching physical education, cardiac rehabilitation, coaching, and further study in health/medical fields. Entry-level employment opportunities in the field include: coaching, personal or group training, fitness instruction, fitness specialists, physical therapy assistants, recreation, as well as managerial positions in athletics and recreation centers.

Completion Requirements:

  1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
    1. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or CA State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
    2. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  2. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C " (or "P'') or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Career Opportunities

Entry-level employment opportunities in the field include: coaching, personal or group training, fitness instruction, fitness specialists, physical therapy assistants, recreation, as well as managerial positions in athletics and recreation centers. Students may obtain an AA-T in Kinesiology and then transfer for advanced degrees in Kinesiology at four-year institutions. Advanced degrees in Kinesiology lead to employment opportunities in athletic training, sports management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, teaching physical education, cardiac rehabilitation, coaching, and further study in health/medical fields.

Required Core: (13 units) Units
Course Units
BIO 7A (Human Anatomy) 5
BIO 7B (Human Physiology) 5
KIN 30 (Introduction to Kinesiology) 3

 

Movement-Based Courses: Select One Course Maximum

from Any Three of the Following Areas: (3 Units)

Course Units
Area 1: Aquatics  
KIN AQA (Aqua Aerobics) 1
KIN DV1 (Springboard Diving) 1
KIN SW1 (Swimming 1) 1
KIN SW2 (Swimming 2) 1
KIN SWF1 (Swimming for Fitness 1) 1
KIN SWF2 (Swimming for Fitness 2) 1
KIN WP1 (Water Polo 1) 1
KIN WP2 (Water Polo 2) 1
Area 2: Combatives  
KIN ETD1 (Eskrima - Tenio DeCuerdas 1) 1
KIN ETD2 (Eskrima - Tenio DeCuerdas 2) 1
KIN JDR1 (Jujutsu - Danzan Ryu 1) 1
KIN JDR2 (Jujutsu - Danzan Ryu 2) 1
KIN TK2 (Tae Kwon Do 2) 1
Area 3: Dance  
KIN DBS (Dance Aerobics/Body Sculpting) 1
KIN HHA (Hip Hop Aerobics) 1
KIN ID (Introduction to Dance) 1
KIN SD (Salsa Dance 1) 1
Area 4: Fitness  
KIN AFG (Aerobic Fitness Gym) 1
KIN BC1 (Boot Camp for Flexibly & Core Development) 1
KIN BC2 (Boot Camp for Aerobic Conditioning) 1
KIN BSF1 (Body Sculpting for Fitness) 1
KIN CYCL1 (Cycling Conditioning 1) 1
KIN FW1 (Fitness Walking 1) 1
KIN FW2 (Fitness Walking 2) 1
KIN GBW (Guts and Butts Workout) 1
KIN JW (Jog/Walk) 1
KIN PF (Personal Fitness) 1
KIN PL2 (Pilates 2) 1
KIN PPA1 (Power Platform Aerobics) 1
KIN WT2 (Weight Training 2) 1
KIN WTW1 (Women's Weight Training One) 1
KIN WTW2 (Women's Circuit Training) 1
KIN XT1 (X-Training) 1
KIN YOF (Yoga Fitness) 1
KIN YO2 (Yoga 2) 1
KIN ZUM1 (Zumba Fitness Workout 1) 1
Area 5: Individual Sports  
KIN GF1 (Golf 1) 1
KIN GF2 (Golf 2) 1
Area 6: Team Sports  
KIN FL1 (Flag Football 1) 1
KIN FL2 (Flag Football 2) 1
KIN FS1 (Introduction to Futsal) 1
KIN FS2 (Intermediate Futsal) 1
KIN LAX1 (Lacrosse) 1
KIN SC1 (Soccer Outdoor) 1
KIN SC2 (Soccer Outdoor 2) 1
KIN SI (Soccer-Indoor) 1
KIN UF2 (Ultimate Frisbee 2) 1
KIN VB1 (Volleyball Beginning) 1
KIN VB2 (Volleyball Intermediate) 1

 

List A: Select Two (6-10 units)
Course Units
BIO 20 (Contemporary Human Biology) 3
CHEM 1A (General College Chemistry I) 5
KIN 14 (Responding to Emergencies: Comprehensive First Aid/CPR/AED) 3
MATH 40 (Statistics and Probability) 4
PHYS 1A (General Physics I) or  
PHYS 2A (Introduction to Physics I) 4-5

 

Units
Units Category Units
Total Units in the Major 22-26
General Education and Electives 34-38
Total Units 60

See the Las Positas College California State University General Education-Breadth or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (for CSU) patterns for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units are CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.

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