State Control Number: 35831
Program Code: KINE.CSUGE.AA-T or KINE.IGETC.AA-T
Program Length: 24 months
Approved for Federal Financial Aid: Yes
Kinesiology is an academic area of study concerned with the art and science of human movement. Students will learn and understand how to display increasing confidence and preparation in a wide range of areas including, but not limited to; sports medicine, exercise physiology, philosophy, sociology and psychology of sport, personal training, biomechanics, motor development and coaching. The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for transfer degree will prepare students to pursue further study and achievement of a baccalaureate degree at a CSU in the discipline of Kinesiology. The Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (Senate Bill 1440, now codified in California Education Code sections 66746-66749) guarantees admission to a California State University (CSU) campus for any community college student who completes an “associate degree for transfer”, a newly established variation of the associate degrees traditionally offered at a California community college. The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) or the Associate in Science for Transfer (AS-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing these degrees (AA-T or AS-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. In order to earn one of these degrees, students must complete 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the AA-T or AS-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
To earn this degree complete the major coursework listed here with “C” grades or higher and the following graduation requirements:
- 60 CSU transferable units;
- either the CSU General Education or IGETC (for CSU or UC) pattern; and
- 2.0 minimum overall CSU GPA.
Courses used in the major may also be counted in the general education areas. Courses used for this major may also be used to earn other degrees at VVC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| KIN 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3.0 |
| BIOL 211 & BIOL 231 | Human Anatomy and Human Physiology | 10 |
| Movement-Based Courses | ||
| Complete three courses from the following. Each course must be from a different area: | 3.0-4.0 | |
| Area 1: Aquatics | ||
KIN 186A | ||
KIN 186B | ||
| Area 2: Combatives | ||
| Introduction to Self Defense | ||
| Area 3: Dance | ||
| Dance Choreography I | ||
| Tap Dance IA | ||
| Tap Dance IB | ||
| Tap Dance IC | ||
| Tap Dance IIA | ||
| Tap Dance IIB | ||
| Tap Dance IIC | ||
| Introduction to Ballroom Dance | ||
| American Rhythm Ballroom Dance | ||
| Latin Ballroom Dance | ||
| Standard Ballroom Dance | ||
| Introduction to Ballet Dance IA | ||
| Building Ballet Basics IB | ||
| Ballet Fundamentals IC | ||
| Introduction to Intermediate Ballet IIA | ||
| Intermediate Ballet IIB | ||
| Intermediate Ballet IIC | ||
| Introduction to Yogalates | ||
| Basic Yogalates | ||
| Yogalates Core Stability and Stretch | ||
| Yogalates Core Stability and Stretch II | ||
| Jazz Dance IA | ||
| Jazz Dance IB | ||
| Jazz Dance IC | ||
| Jazz Dance IIA | ||
| Jazz Dance IIB | ||
| Jazz Dance IIC | ||
| Introduction to Modern Dance | ||
| Basic Modern Dance I | ||
| Beginning Modern Dance I | ||
| Intermediate Modern Dance I | ||
| Introduction to Dance Rehearsal and Performance I | ||
| Performance Dance Ensemble | ||
KIND 176C | ||
| Dance Performance | ||
| Dances Around the World | ||
| Area 4: Fitness | ||
| Lifetime Fitness Concepts | ||
| Physical Fitness | ||
| Body Building and Conditioning | ||
| Weight Training I | ||
| Weight Lifting II | ||
| Aerobic Weight Training | ||
| Area 5: Individual Sports | ||
| Tennis | ||
| Golf | ||
| Area 6: Team Sports | ||
| Pickleball I | ||
| Introduction to Basketball | ||
| Beginning Volleyball | ||
| Beginning/Intermediate Volleyball | ||
| Intermediate/ Advanced Volleyball | ||
| Tennis Doubles | ||
| Football Techniques and Conditioning | ||
| Offensive Football Techniques And Conditioning | ||
| Defensive Football Techniques And Conditioning | ||
| List A | ||
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6.0-9.0 | |
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
or PSYC 215 | Introduction to Statistics in Social and Behavioral Sciences | |
| General Chemistry | ||
| College Physics I | ||
or PHYS 201 | Engineering Physics I-Mechanics | |
| First Aid, AED and CPR | ||
| Introductory Psychology | ||
or SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Contemporary Problems in Personal and Community Health | ||
or HLTH 102H | Honors Contemporary Problems in Personal And Community Health | |
| Total Units | 22-26 | |
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KINE.CSUGE.AA-T
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| KIN 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3.0 |
| Movement Based course, 1st Area | 1.0 | |
| MATH 120 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4.0 |
| BIOL 107 | Introduction to Human Biology | 4.0 |
| ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading | 4.0 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 102 | First Aid, AED and CPR | 3.0 |
| Movement Based course, 2nd Area | 1.0 | |
| CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry | 4.0 |
| ETH 101 or ETH 102 |
Introduction to Chicana/o Studies or Introduction to African American Studies |
3.0 |
| CSU GE Area A1 – Oral Communication | 3.0 | |
| CSU GE Area A3 – Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 211 | Human Anatomy | 5.0 |
| Movement Based course, 3rd Area | 1.0 | |
| KIN 103 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3.0 |
| POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government And Politics | 3.0 |
| CSU GE Area C2 – Humanities | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 231 | Human Physiology | 5.0 |
| HIST 117 |
History of U.S to 1876 or History of U.S From 1876 or African American History or Women in U.S. History |
3.0 |
| CSU GE Area C1 or C2 – Arts or Humanities | 3.0 | |
| CSU GE Area E – Lifelong Learning & Self-Development | 3.0 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
KINE.IGETC.AA-T
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Units | |
| KIN 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3.0 |
| Movement Based course, 1st Area | 1.0 | |
| MATH 120 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4.0 |
| BIOL 107 | Introduction to Human Biology | 4.0 |
| ENGL 101.0 | English Composition and Reading | 4.0 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| KIN 102 | First Aid, AED and CPR | 3.0 |
| Movement Based course, 2nd Area | 1.0 | |
| CHEM 100 | Introductory Chemistry | 4.0 |
| ETH 101 or ETH 102 |
Introduction to Chicana/o Studies or Introduction to African American Studies |
3.0 |
| IGETC Area 1B – Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| IGETC Area 1C – Oral Communication | 3.0 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIOL 211 | Human Anatomy 1 | 5.0 |
| Movement Based course, 3rd Area | 1.0 | |
| KIN 103 | History and Appreciation of Dance | 3.0 |
| POLS 102 | Introduction to American Government And Politics | 3.0 |
| IGETC Area 3B – Humanities | 3.0 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 231 | Human Physiology | 5.0 |
| HIST 117 |
History of U.S to 1876 or History of U.S From 1876 or African American History or Women in U.S. History |
3.0 |
| IGETC Area 3A or 3B – Arts or Humanities | 3.0 | |
| CSU Transferable Elective | 1.0 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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Double counts for Major and General Education.