Kinesiology
3 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
KIN 100 Introduction to Kinesiology
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
- C-ID
- KIN 100
An introduction to the discipline of kinesiology including the importance, philosophy, history, and biomechanics of human movement. Students will be exposed to various professional opportunities available to those pursuing an education in the field of exercise science. Students will also examine ways of understanding and studying human movement and its role and significance in daily life.
KIN 128 Sport Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a survey of current theoretical perspectives, research, and the application of techniques related to psychological factors in the field of sport. Subject areas include the history and foundations of sport psychology, theories of motivation, group dynamics, psychological theories of stress and arousal, the role of demographic characteristics (e.g., gender, race, and ethnicity), self-efficacy, attention, emotion, and leadership. Relevant current literature in the field may be used as supplemental material. The course is not open to students who are currently enrolled or have received credit for PE 128.
KIN 129 First Aid-CPR: Educator/Coach
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed to allow students who are considering a kinesiology-based profession to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully respond in various first aid and safety circumstances that may arise in their distinctive work environment as a professional educator/coach. Topics include: injury prevention; sudden illness; heat/cold-related injuries; responding to acute asthmatic emergencies; soft tissue, muscular, bone, and joint injuries; responding to unconscious or choking persons; and cardiac emergencies. At the end of the course, students will be American Red Cross “layperson respondents” certified in first aid, AED, and adult, child, and infant CPR. Students will not be certified at the “professional rescuer” level. Students must obtain and review the required textbook before the first class meeting.