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Kinesiology

Program Year (2021-2022)

About the Program

Students completing Associate Degrees for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system. Please see the beginning of the “Academic Programs” section for details.

With the completion of the AA-T in Kinesiology, students will possess foundational knowledge and skill that comprise the core content of the first two years of many four-year programs in Kinesiology.


Program Requirements

For current program requirements -> 2024-2025

Program Goal: Transfer
GE Pattern(s): CSU, IGETC
Program Code: 32446.01AA-T

Program Learning Outcome(s):

Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • Identify and describe major concepts, theoretical principles, history and evolution, and current trends in kinesiology.

  • Describe physical activity as it relates to physiological responses and adaptations to exercise.

  • Recognize anatomical impacts on exercise related to age, gender, individual goals, and special needs.

  • Demonstrate and apply scientific principles to movement in the specific areas of fitness, aquatics, combatives, individual sport and team sport.

  • Develop and modify proper safety techniques for a variety of fitness programs.

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Required courses:
21.5 - 25.5 Units
Required core:
Movement-based Courses (minimum 4.5 units): Select a maximum of one (1) course from any three (3) of the following areas.
Combative
Dance
Fitness
Individual Sports
Team Sports
List A: Select Two

Contacts

Jeff Jordan, Chair
(530) 895-2802

Department Office: WLR-102
(530) 895-2521

Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378

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