The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students with the opportunity to complete their freshman/ sophomore level classes required for a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology within the California State University System (CSU). Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology degree, students will be prepared for transfer to a CSU for studies in Physical Therapy, Kinesiology, Pre-Medicine, and Exercise Science programs.

Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer requirements (as stated in SB1440 law) requires students to also complete the following:

🗸 a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district
🗸 60 semester CSU transferable units
🗸 California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) pattern of 39 units; OR the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern of 37 units.
🗸 Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
🗸 Earn a grade of “C” or better, or a P (Pass), in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.

Students who complete this program should be able to:

🗸 Demonstrate proficiency of skills needed in activities commonly included in human movement programs
🗸 Examine and evaluate physical activities and their relationship to wellness and fitness.
🗸 Analyze theoretical approaches and major concepts of health and nutrition.
🗸 Demonstrate knowledge and apply the fundamental rules and regulations of a variety of sports.