Kinesiology

A.A.-T Degree Kinesiology and Athletics · Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) degree offers students a fundamental knowledge of human movement and physical activity. Students will enhance their own understanding of lifetime patterns of physical activity and enhance problem-solving and critical thinking by studying concepts and techniques to apply and impart them to the diversity of backgrounds, body types, and physical needs. The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) degree meets the requirements of SB 1440 for Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT). These degrees are intended to make it easier for students to transfer to California State University campuses but do not exclude admittance to other colleges or universities. To earn an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) degree a student must complete the following: - Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses  - A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district - Completion of the Cal-GETC pattern  - Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major  - Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0

Program Requirements

CourseTitleUnits
Kinesiology AA-T: Complete all of the following20-23
Required Courses: Complete all of the following11
BIOL 201General Human Anatomy4
BIOL 202General Human Physiology4
KINT 100Introduction to Kinesiology3
Required Courses - MOVEMENT BASED COURSES (3 units min). Select one course maximum from any three of the following areas3
[AQUATICS]1
KINF 190Beginning Swimming for Non-swimmers1
KINF 191Beginning Swimming1
KINF 192Intermediate Swimming1
KINF 193Beginning Water Aerobics1
KINF 194Intermediate Water Aerobics1
KINF 195Beginning Fitness Swimming1
KINF 196Intermediate Fitness Swimming1
[DANCE]1
DA 103Beginning Modern Dance1
DA 106Ballroom Dance1
[FITNESS]1
KINF 107Beginning Weight Lifting1
KINF 108Intermediate Weight Lifting1
KINF 130Physical Conditioning1
KINF 144Hatha Yoga1
[INDIVIDUAL SPORTS]1
KINF 160Beginning Tennis1
KINF 161Intermediate Tennis1
KINF 260Advanced Tennis1
[TEAM SPORTS]1
KINF 115Beginning Fast-Pitch Softball1
KINF 116Intermediate Fast-Pitch Softball1
KINF 140Beginning Golf1
KINF 150Beginning Soccer1
KINF 151Intermediate Soccer1
KINF 180Beginning Volleyball1
KINF 181Intermediate Volleyball1
KINF 280Advanced Volleyball1
KINF 220Advanced Basketball1
Required Elective List A (Select Two)6-9
Required Elective List A3-9
HE 101Health Education3
HE 100First Aid and Emergency Care3
PHYS 101Introductory Physics4
CHEM 110General Chemistry5
CHEM 110HGeneral Chemistry Honors5
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
STAT C1000HIntroduction to Statistics - Honors4
Required Elective List A0-3
PSYC C1000Introduction to Psychology3
PSYC C1000HIntroduction to Psychology - Honors3
SOCI C1000Introduction to Sociology3
SOCI C1000HIntroduction to Sociology - Honors3

Recommended Pathway

Kinesiology AA-T

Term 1 (16 units)

Term 2 (16 units)

Term 3 (15 units)

Term 4 (13 units)

Program Outcomes

Kinesiology AA-T

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