Kinesiology
Associate in Arts for Transfer Physical Education · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of an overall minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- 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:
- 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.
- Synthesize health education information and apply principles of exercise in order to improve personal wellness and longevity.
- 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 | |