Kinesiology
Associate in Arts Kinesiology · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts
The associate degree in kinesiology prepares students to move into a curriculum in a four-year institution to pursue a baccalaureate degree in such areas as exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical therapy, and teaching. The physical educator with a baccalaureate degree is prepared to enter graduate or professional programs of specialized study such as adapted physical education, coaching, exercise physiology, physical therapy, and education.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology will:
- Demonstrate and evaluate the factors that contribute to a healthy lifestyle and contribute to the prevention of the 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 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (15 units): | 15 | |
| BIOL 124 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 125 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| HED 100 | Social and Personal Health & Wellness | 3 |
| KIN 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| Plus a minimum of 1 unit selected from the PE (physical education) or PEIA (Physical Education Intercollegiate Athletics) discipline. | 1 | |
| Plus a minimum of 6 units selected from the following: | 6 | |
| ATH 104 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| ATH 106 | Orthopedic Injury Assess/Rehab | 4 |
| FSN 110 | Nutrition Science | 3 |
| PE 106 | Sports Officiating | 3 |
| KIN 128 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| KIN 129 | First Aid-CPR: Educator/Coach | 1 |
| REC 101 | Intro to Recreation Management | 3 |
| REC 105 | Program Planning for Recreation | 3 |
| REC 107 | Recreational Sports Programming | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 21 | |