Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T)
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for transfer to a California State University (CSU) by fulfilling lower-division requirements for the disciplines of Kinesiology, Exercise Science and Physical Education. This major provides preparation for careers in physical therapy, coaching, personal training, and other allied health professions by including classes oriented toward fitness, wellness, and health promotion throughout the lifespan.
The following is required for an Associate Degree for Transfer:
- Minimum of 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
- Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.
- Minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major.
- A grade of “C” or higher or “Pass” in all courses required for the major.
- Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern; See Degree Requirements and Transfer Information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:- Apply core concepts of kinesiology and exercise science including biomechanics,
anatomy, physiology, and motor learning, to analyze human movement and physical
activity. - Demonstrate and evaluate movement competence in physical activity, fitness and sport,
using scientific reasoning and discipline-appropriate evidence. - Analyze the physiological, psychological, and sociocultural dimensions of physical
activity and sport across diverse populations. - Communicate kinesiology-related analysis using discipline-appropriate methods and
evidence, including interpreting data and evaluating research findings - Identify and discuss an upper-division kinesiology-related pathway, including necessary
coursework and transfer requirements to support academic and/or career goals.
Associate in Arts Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| BIO-140 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO-141 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIO-141L | Laboratory in Human Physiology | 1 |
| ES-250 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| Movement Based Courses | ||
| Select one course from three different areas for a minimum of three units: | 3-4 | |
Combatives | ||
| Self Defense for Women | ||
Fitness | ||
| Beginning Cardio Dance Exercise | ||
| Intermediate Cardio Dance Exercise | ||
| Beginning Body Building | ||
| Intermediate Weight Training | ||
| Beginning Physical Fitness | ||
| Intermediate Physical Fitness | ||
| Beginning Fitness Boot Camp | ||
| Intermediate Fitness Boot Camp | ||
| Beginning Yoga | ||
| Intermediate Yoga | ||
Individual Sports | ||
| Beginning Badminton | ||
| Intermediate Badminton | ||
| Beginning Tennis | ||
| Intermediate Tennis | ||
Team Sports | ||
| Beginning Basketball | ||
| Intermediate Basketball | ||
| Beginning Soccer | ||
| Intermediate Soccer | ||
| Beginning Volleyball | ||
| Intermediate Volleyball | ||
| List A | ||
| CHEM-102 | Introduction to General, Organic and Biological Chemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM-141 | General Chemistry I | |
| STAT-C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or PSY-215 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| Units for the Major | 23-24 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 10 | |
| Plus General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Total Transferable Elective Units | 12-13 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please note: SDSU accepts this degree for students transferring into Exercise Science Generalist.