Kinesiology Associate in Arts Degree
Division: Kinesiology
PROGRAM CODE: 1A03769A
Financial Aid Eligible
The Kinesiology Associate in Arts Degree is designed to prepare students with a knowledgeable base of physical fitness, health practices, and professional activities for entry into the discipline of physical education/kinesiology/athletics. Further specialization is possible by combining the Associate of Arts Degree with electives chosen from a certificate program in fitness, aquatics, or coaching. A student may also elect to work toward a transfer program preparing for entry to a four-year institution. To earn an Associate Degree students must complete: (1) all major course requirements with a grade of C or better; (2) Cypress College Local General Education requirements or the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements; (3) any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units; and, (4) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center. . This degree requires completion of 18-20 units, in addition to other degree requirements.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses are listed in suggested sequence (9-11 units): | ||
| BIOL 101 C | General Biology | 3-5 |
| or BIOL 101HC | Honors General Biology | |
| or BIOL 102 C | Human Biology | |
| or BIOL 160 C | Fundamentals of Human Anatomy and Physiology | |
| or BIOL 210 C | Anatomy and Physiology | |
| or BIOL 231 C | General Human Anatomy | |
| or BIOL 241 C | General Human Physiology | |
| KIN 230 C | Introduction to Kinesiology (formerly PE 252 C) | 3 |
| Select at least 3 units from Kinesiology activity courses KIN 100 - 221 | 3 | |
| Elective Courses: Select from the following (9 units): | 9 | |
| First Aid, CPR and Emergencies (formerly PE 235 C) | 3 | |
| Athletic Injuries-Prevention and Care (formerly PE 236 C) | 3 | |
| Sports Officiating (formerly PE 240 C) | 3 | |
| Theory of Coaching Basketball (formerly PE 266 C) | 3 | |
| Theory of Coaching Baseball (formerly PE 267 C) | 3 | |
| Theory of Coaching Aquatics | 3 | |
| Lifetime Fitness and Wellness (formerly Human Performance) | 3 | |
| Theory of Coaching Soccer | 3 | |
| Sports in Film | 3 | |
| Sports Management (formerly PE 247 C) | 3 | |
| Psychology of Sport | 3 | |
| Sport and United States Society (formerly PE 250 C) | 3 | |
| Movement Anatomy | 3 | |
| Strength and Conditioning | 3 | |
| Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 | |
| Kinesiology - Internship Seminar | 3 | |
| Nutrition and World Food Issue | 3 | |
| Contemporary Personal Health (formerly KIN 284 C) | 3 | |
| Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Services | 3 | |
or REC 101 C | ||
| Recreation - Sport Leadership and Diverse Groups | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18-20 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes:
OUTCOME 1: Acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies, including physical fitness, health practices, and professional activities for entry into the discipline of physical education/kinesiology/athletics.
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