Kinesiology
Award Type: Associate in Arts for Transfer
The associate in arts in kinesiology for transfer will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in such areas as exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical therapy, and teaching. Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including the following: A. The completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE). The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education. B. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. C. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0 with all courses in the major being completed with a grade of “C” or better.The graduate of the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Kinesiology will:
- Synthesize health education information and apply principles of exercise in order to improve personal wellness and longevity.
- Demonstrate and evaluate the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and contribute to the prevention of adult-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
- Acquire program specific information from various sources with which to better appreciate, analyze, and communicate in different situations, involving diverse individuals and viewpoints.
Program Requirements
A major of 21-23 units is required for the associate in arts in kinesiology for transfer degree.
Restricted electives select 2 courses (7-9 units) from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| EMS 102 | First Aid & Safety | 3.0 |
| MATH 123 | Elementary Statistics | 4.0 |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry 1 | 5.0 |
| PHYS 141 | General Physics 1 | 4.0 |
| or | ||
| PHYS 161 | Engineering Physics 1 | 4.0 |
General Education
Required core courses (14 units):
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 124 | Human Anatomy | 4.0 |
| BIOL 125 | Human Physiology | 4.0 |
| PE 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3.0 |
and a maximum of one (1) course from any three (3) of the following areas (3 units) minimum:
Aquatics
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 120 | Beginning & Intermediate Swimming | 1.0 |
| PE 121 | Swim Fitness Lab | 1.0 |
| PE 122 | Swim Fitness Lab | 0.5 |
| PE 123 | Aerobic Swim | 1.0 |
Combatives
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 130 | Self Defense | 1.0 |
| PE 132 | Cardio Kickboxing | 1.0 |
| PE 134 | Martial Arts Techniques | 1.0 |
Fitness
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 133 | Beginning Yoga Fitness | 1.0 |
| PE 140 | Physical Fitness Laboratory | 1.0 |
| PE 141 | Physical Fitness Laboratory | 0.5 |
| PE 142 | Low Impact Conditioning Exercises | 1.0 |
| PE 143 | Step Aerobics | 1.0 |
| PE 146 | Strength and Flexibility | 1.0 |
| PE 154 | Jogging/Walking | 1.0 |
Individual Sports
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 160 | Tennis | 1.0 |
Team Sports
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PE 164 | Soccer | 1.0 |
| PE 167 | Basketball | 1.0 |
| PE 170 | Softball | 1.0 |
| PE 172 | Volleyball | 1.0 |
Complete one of the following:
a) CSU General Education Breadth - 39 units
or
b) Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) - 37 units
Double counting:
Number of units that may be double counted for the major and CSU GE or IGETC - 7-10 units.
Select additional CSU transferrable units as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree - 5-12 units
Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view CSU or IGETC general education and transferrable courses.