# Kinesiology (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Physical Education

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**Award Type:** Associate in Arts for Transfer

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Kinesiology will prepare students to move into the California State University (CSU) system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in such areas as exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical therapy, and teaching.

**Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements**

Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a California State University, including the following:

1.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
2.  A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
3.  Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
4.  Minimum grade of C, or P grade, for each course in the major.

The following Allan Hancock College graduation requirements will not be required: Health and Wellness, Multicultural Gender Studies and Allan Hancock College General Education.

**The graduate of the Associate in Arts for Transfer in Kinesiology will:**

1.  Demonstrate and evaluate the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and contribute to the prevention of adult-related diseases such as diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease.
2.  Synthesize health education information and apply principles of exercise in order to improve personal wellness and longevity.
3.  Acquire program specific information from various sources with which to better appreciate, analyze, and communicate in different situations, involving diverse individuals and viewpoints.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **A major of 21-23 units is required for the degree.** | |  |
| **Required core courses (14 units):** | | 12-17.5 |
| BIOL 124 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 125 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| KIN 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| **Select one course from any three of the following areas:** | | 1-6.5 |
| **Aquatics** | | 3.5 |
| PE 120 | Beginning & Intermediate Swimming | 1 |
| PE 121 | Swim Fitness Lab | 1 |
| PE 122 | Swim Fitness Lab | 0.5 |
| PE 123 | Aerobic Swim | 1 |
| **Combatives** | | 3 |
| PE 130 | Self Defense | 1 |
| PE 132 | Cardio Kickboxing | 1 |
| PE 134 | Martial Arts Techniques | 1 |
| **Fitness** | | 6.5 |
| PE 133 | Beginning Yoga Fitness | 1 |
| PE 140 | Physical Fitness Laboratory | 1 |
| PE 141 | Physical Fitness Laboratory | 0.5 |
| PE 142 | Low Impact Conditioning Exercises | 1 |
| PE 143 | Step Aerobics | 1 |
| PE 146 | Strength and Flexibility | 1 |
| PE 154 | Jogging/Walking | 1 |
| **Individual Sports** | | 1 |
| PE 160 | Tennis | 1 |
| **Team Sports** | | 4 |
| PE 164 | Soccer | 1 |
| PE 167 | Basketball | 1 |
| PE 170 | Softball | 1 |
| PE 172 | Volleyball | 1 |
| **Select two courses from the following (7-9 units):** | | 7-9 |
| EMS 102 | First Aid & Safety | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| CHEM 150 | General Chemistry 1 | 5 |
| PHYS 141 | General Physics 1 | 4 |
| **Or** | |  |
| PHYS 161 | Engineering Physics 1 | 4 |
| **Electives** | | 6-8 |
| **Elective units required for Kinesiology AA-T: 6-8** | |  |
| **General Education** | | 30 |
| **Complete the following: California - General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC): 34 units (All courses must be UC transferable) Double Counting: Total units that may be doubled counted for the major and general education requirements: 4 units. Complete additional CSU transferable courses as needed to achieve 60 units required for the degree: 7-9 units. Visit myHancock and select the DegreeWorks icon to view Cal-GETC general education and transferable courses.** | |  |
| **Total** | | **55-64.5** |