Kinesiology
Associate in Arts for Transfer Kinesiology · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
About the Program
Program Goal: Transfer
GE Pattern(s): Cal-GETC
Program Code: 32446.31AA-T
Students completing Associate Degrees for Transfer are guaranteed admission to the CSU system. Please see the beginning of the “Academic Programs” section for details.
With the completion of the AA-T in Kinesiology, students will possess foundational knowledge and skill that comprise the core content of the first two years of many four-year programs in Kinesiology.
Program Learning Outcome(s): Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to:
- Identify and describe major concepts, theoretical principles, history and evolution, and current trends in kinesiology.
- Describe physical activity as it relates to physiological responses and adaptations to exercise.
- Recognize anatomical impacts on exercise related to age, gender, individual goals, and special needs.
- Demonstrate and apply scientific principles to movement in the specific areas of fitness, aquatics, combatives, individual sport and team sport.
- Develop and modify proper safety techniques for a variety of fitness programs.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | 21.5-24.5 | |
| BIOL 20 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 21 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| KIN 1 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| Movement-based Courses (Select one course from any three of the following areas): | 4.5 | |
| Combative | 4.5 | |
| KIN 73 | Self Defense | 1.5 |
| KIN 74 | Boxing | 1.5 |
| KIN 77 | Karate | 1.5 |
| Dance | 4.5 | |
| KIN 38 | Ballroom Dance I | 1.5 |
| KIN 39 | Ballroom Dance II | 1.5 |
| KIN 40 | Jazz Dance I | 1.5 |
| Fitness | 10.5 | |
| KIN 23 | Weight Training I | 1.5 |
| KIN 24 | Weight Training II | 1.5 |
| KIN 27 | Core Crossfit Training | 1.5 |
| KIN 42 | Yoga I | 1.5 |
| KIN 43 | Yoga II | 1.5 |
| KIN 45 | Pilates | 1.5 |
| KIN 53 | Jogging/Running for Fitness | 1.5 |
| Individual Sports | 7.5 | |
| KIN 57 | Archery | 1.5 |
| KIN 58 | Badminton | 1.5 |
| KIN 59 | Pickleball | 1.5 |
| KIN 60 | Bowling | 1.5 |
| KIN 61 | Golf | 1.5 |
| Team Sports | 12 | |
| KIN 64 | Baseball | 1.5 |
| KIN 65 | Soccer | 1.5 |
| KIN 66 | Softball | 1.5 |
| KIN 67 | Non-Contact Football | 1.5 |
| KIN 68 | Volleyball I | 1.5 |
| KIN 69 | Volleyball II | 1.5 |
| KIN 70 | Basketball I | 1.5 |
| KIN 71 | Basketball II | 1.5 |
| List A (Select two): Only one course may be chosen from these groups (CHEM 1 or CHEM 51), (STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E), and (PSYC C1000 or SOCI C1000) | 6-9 | |
| CHEM 1 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 51 | Elementary Inorganic Chemistry | 5 |
| HLTH 2 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| KIN 11 | First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| PHYS 21 | College Physics I | 4 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total | 21.5-24.5 | |