Physical Education: Exercise Physiology
Associate in Arts Kinesiology · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
About the Program
Program Goal: Local
GE Pattern(s): Butte Local, Cal-GETC
Program Code: 11126.01AA
This program meets the lower division major preparation for a similar major at CSU, Chico. Visit website for details www.assist.org
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: | 31-32 | |
| BIOL 20 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 21 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| KIN 1 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| PHYS 21 | College Physics I | 4 |
| Select one: | 4 | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Select one group: | 9-10 | |
| CHEM 1 | General Chemistry I | 5 |
| CHEM 2 | General Chemistry II | 5 |
| OR | ||
| CHEM 51 | Elementary Inorganic Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 52 | Elementary Organic and Biochemistry | 4 |
| Complete 2 KIN Activity courses excluding KIN 51 | 3 | |
| Total | 31-32 | |