Kinesiology - Associate in Arts
Plan Code: 1701
This program prepares students for entry-level positions as physical activity specialists in fitness, health, and medical settings (i.e. health clubs, rehabilitative exercise centers, sports medicine clinics); educational settings (i.e. elementary and secondary schools); and community service agencies (e.g. YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, neighborhood recreation centers, private and public camps).
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Demonstrate knowledge of rules, strategies, techniques, and etiquette of various activities to promote lifelong fitness.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic aspects of a training/fitness program.
- Recognize various career opportunities in the field of human movement.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| KINPP 1 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| PSYCH 1/1H | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Choose ONE (1) of the following: | ||
| BIO 41/41H | Contemporary Biology | 3 |
| ANAT 1 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| ANAT 41 | Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
| Choose ONE (1) of the following: | ||
| HLED 3 | Contemporary Health Issues | 3 |
| HLED 4 | Women's Health Issues | 3 |
| HLED 5 | Men's Health Issues | 3 |
| Choose ONE (1) of the following: | ||
| COMM 10/10H | Elements of Public Speaking | 3 |
| COMM 20 | Elements of Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Choose ONE (1) of the following: | ||
| KINPP 4 | Lifetime Wellness Principles | 3 |
| KINPP 5 | Sports Appreciation | 3 |
| KINPP 7 | Intro to Community Recreation | 3 |
| KINPP 8 | Stress Management through Physical Activity | 3 |
| KINPP 10 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| KINPP 14 | Theory of Athletic Coaching | 3 |
| KINPP 15 | Sports Officiating (Fall) | 3 |
| KINPP 17 | Sports Officiating (Spring) | 3 |
| KINPP 23 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| KINPP 70 | Fitness Program Design & Instruction | 3 |
| KINPP 75 | Exercise Science & Fitness Assessment | 3 |
| KINPP 233 | Techniques of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 18-20 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete SIX (6) units from at least THREE of the following categories: | ||
| Aquatics Category | ||
| KING 55 | Lifeguard/Water Safety Training | 4 |
| KING 76 | Swimming | 1 |
| KINPF 3 | Aqua Calisthenics | 1 |
| KINPF 4 | Deep Water Aerobics | 1 |
| KINPF 42 | Swimming Fitness | 1 |
| Combative Category | ||
| KING 60 | Jiu Jitsu | 1 |
| KING 65 | Martial Arts | 1 |
| KING 65B | Martial Arts | 1 |
| KING 66 | Self-Defense | 1 |
| KING 66B | Self Defense | 1 |
| Fitness Category | ||
| KINA 1 | PE for the Physically Limited | 1 |
| KINPF 6 | Cardio Fitness | 1 |
| KINPF 8 | Circuit Weight Training | 1 |
| KINPF 8B | Circuit Weight Training | 1 |
| KINPF 10 | Stretch & Relaxation | 1 |
| KINPF 10B | Stretch & Relaxation | 1 |
| KINPF 12 | Core Conditioning | 1 |
| KINPF 12B | Core Conditioning | 1 |
| KINPF 14 | Yoga | 1 |
| KINPF 17 | Jogging | 1 |
| KINPF 17B | Jogging | 1 |
| KINPF 18 | Triathlon Training | 1 |
| KINPF 18B | Triathlon Training | 1 |
| KINPF 21 | Low Impact Cardio | 1 |
| KINPF 22 | Physical Fitness | 1 |
| KINPF 22B | Physical Fitness | 1 |
| KINPF 23 | Cycling Conditioning | 1 |
| KINPF 24 | Cardio Cross Fit | 1 |
| KINPF 53 | Resistance Training | 1 |
| KINPF 53B | Resistance Training | 1 |
| KINPF 54 | Weight Training | 1 |
| KINPF 54B | Weight Training | 1 |
| KINPF 81 | Fitness and Wellness Center | 1 |
| KINPF 82 | Fitness and Wellness Center-Intermediate | 1 |
| KINPF 83 | Fitness and Wellness Center-Advanced | 1 |
| Team Sports Category | ||
| KING 2 | Ultimate Frisbee | 1 |
| KING 2B | Ultimate Frisbee | 1 |
| KING 14 | Basketball | 1 |
| KING 14B | Basketball | 1 |
| KING 70 | Soccer | 1 |
| KING 70B | Soccer | 1 |
| KING 74 | Softball | 1 |
| KING 86 | Touch Football | 1 |
| KING 90 | Volleyball | 1 |
| KING 90B | Volleyball | 1 |
| KING 92 | Sand Volleyball | 1 |
| KING 92B | Sand Volleyball | 1 |
| KING 94 | Rugby | 1 |
| Individual and Dual Activities Category | ||
| KING 7 | Pickleball | 1 |
| KING 10 | Badminton | 1 |
| KING 10B | Badminton | 1 |
| KING 84 | Tennis | 1 |
| Intercollegiate Athletics Category | ||
| KINIA 1AD | Baseball (Men) | 3 |
| KINIA 2AD | Off-Season Conditioning for Athletes | 0.5-3 |
| KINIA 3AD | Basketball (Men) | 3 |
| KINIA 4AD | Pre-Season Training for Athletes | 0.5-3 |
| KINIA 5AD | Cross Country (Men) | 3 |
| KINIA 7AD | Football (Men) | 3 |
| KINIA 13AD | Soccer (Men) | 3 |
| KINIA 15AD | Swimming (Men) | 3 |
| KINIA 19AD | Track & Field (Men) | 3 |
| KINIA 21AD | Volleyball (Men) | 3 |
| KINIA 23AD | Water Polo (Men) | 3 |
| KINIA 27AD | Basketball (Women) | 3 |
| KINIA 29AD | Cross Country (Women) | 3 |
| KINIA 33AD | Beach Volleyball (Women) | 3 |
| KINIA 35AD | Soccer (Women) | 3 |
| KINIA 37AD | Softball (Women) | 3 |
| KINIA 39AD | Swimming (Women) | 3 |
| KINIA 43AD | Track & Field (Women) | 3 |
| KINIA 45AD | Volleyball (Women) | 3 |
| KINIA 47AD | Water Polo (Women) | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| Required Subtotal | 24-26 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 19-39 | |
| Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units) 2 | ||
| Minimum Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for LBCC GE, CSU GE, or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-599, if needed, to reach 60 degree-applicable units.