Kinesiology
Associate of Arts for Transfer
Program Details
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree is designed as a seamless pathway for transfer for students planning to attend a California State University (CSU) with a major in kinesiology. Kinesiology is the study of the art and science of human movement, considering knowledge, theory, and practice in a physical activity and sport context. Human movement is examined from various perspectives, ranging from cell structure to the place of exercise, physical activity, and sport in society This degree emphasizes lower division preparation for opportunities in teaching or in Physical Education and other fields such as physical therapy, special education, recreation, athletic training, research and positions in private industry or in public service.
Kinesiology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate improvement in knowledge and/or motor skill performance in a variety of physical activities and movement patterns.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic physiology and kinesiology, and the physical and psychological adaptations of exercise.
- Identify body organ systems, organs, and tissues, and describe structure-function relationships.
- Measure physiological functions.