Physical Education
A.A. Degree Kinesiology: Team · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
A Physical Education Associate Degree prepares students with an understanding of kinesiology, health promotion, and the mechanics of human bodily movement. Courses prepare students to be physical activity specialists who pursue careers in fitness, health, education, and recreation centers. Kinesiology studies human anatomy and physiology and the mechanics of body movement both theoretically and in practice through physical activities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Define the many health related and skill related fitness components in an exercise program that will be geared toward specific fitness goals like weight control, cardiovascular endurance, muscular development, and/or sport specific movements.
- Utilize components of the wellness model, self management skills and the different factors that will assist in behavior modification.
- Effectively communicate in a variety of competitive and noncompetitive environments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of rules, strategies, techniques, and etiquette of various activities to promote lifelong fitness.
- Identify risk factors of communicable and hypokinetic diseases and design appropriate nutritional plans for various degrees of activity and weight control.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree (AA): | ||
| Required Core: | 10 | |
| KINLEC 15 | Diet and Fitness | 3 |
| KINLEC 18 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| Choose one group: | ||
| Group 1: | ||
| BIOL 1 | General Biology | 4 |
| orBIOL 20 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| Group 2: | 4 | |
| BIOL 424 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
| BIOL 424L | Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| Six units from the following: | 6 | |
| BIOL 22 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 10 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| KINLEC 2 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 3 |
| KINLEC 3 | Sports in Film | 3 |
| KINLEC 11 | Theory and Digital Analysis of Football | 2 |
| KINLEC 16 | First Aid | 3 |
| KINLEC 17 | First Aid & Emergency Response to Community Disasters | 3 |
| KINLEC 24 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| KINLEC 32 | Outdoor Adventures | 2 |
| NF 5 | Nutrition for Life | 3 |
| Three units from the following: | 3 | |
| KINACT 1 | Beginning Tennis | 1 |
| KINACT 2 | Advanced Tennis | 1 |
| KINACT 3A | Beginning Baseball | 1 |
| KINACT 5A | Beginning Flag Football | 1 |
| KINACT 6 | Beginning Pickleball | 1 |
| KINACT 9 | Swimming | 1 |
| KINACT 16 | Volleyball | 1 |
| KINACT 17 | Advanced Volleyball | 1 |
| KINACT 20 | Basketball | 1 |
| KINACT 22 | Soccer | 1 |
| KINACT 23 | Intermediate Soccer | 1 |
| KINACT 24 | Cross Training Boot Camp | 1 |
| KINACT 25 | Spinning for Fitness | 1 |
| KINACT 26 | Beginning Pilates Matwork | 1 |
| KINACT 28A | Beginning Yoga | 1 |
| KINACT 28B | Intermediate Yoga | 1 |
| KINACT 29A | Beginning Body Conditioning | 1 |
| KINACT 29B | Intermediate Body Conditioning | 1 |
| KINACT 29C | Advanced Body Conditioning | 1 |
| KINACT 31 | Introduction to Self-Defense and Personal Safety | 1 |
| KINACT 32A | Beginning Jiu-Jitsu | 1 |
| KINACT 32B | Intermediate Jiu-Jitsu | 1 |
| KINACT 35 | Cardio Fitness For Life | 1 |
| KINTM 1ABCD | Football Team Activity | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 2ABCD | Volleyball Team Activity, Women | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 3ABCD | Basketball Team Activity, Women | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 5ABCD | Water Polo Team Activity, Men | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 6ABCD | Basketball Team Activity, Men | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 7ABCD | Cross Country Team Activity, Men | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 8ABCD | Cross Country Team Activity, Women | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 9ABCD | Water Polo Team Activity, Women | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 11ABCD | Swimming Team Activity, Men and Women | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 14ABCD | Soccer Team Activity, Men | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 15ABCD | Soccer Team Activity, Women | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 16 | Beginning Dance/Spirit Team | 1 |
| KINTM 17 | Intermediate Dance/Spirit Team | 1 |
| KINTM 18 | Beginning Dance/Cheer Team | 1 |
| KINTM 19 | Intermediate Dance/Cheer Team | 1 |
| KINTM 26ABCD | Softball Team Class, Women | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 27ABCD | Baseball Team Class, Men | 0.5-2 |
| KINTM 41I | Intercollegiate Football | 3.5 |
| KINTM 42I | Intercollegiate Volleyball Team, Women | 3.5 |
| KINTM 44I | Intercollegiate Softball Team, Women | 3.5 |
| KINTM 45I | Intercollegiate Water Polo Team, Men | 3.5 |
| KINTM 47I | Intercollegiate Baseball Team, Men | 3.5 |
| KINTM 48I | Intercollegiate Cross Country, Men | 3.5 |
| KINTM 49I | Intercollegiate Cross Country, Women | 3.5 |
| KINTM 51I | Intercollegiate Swimming Team, Men/Women | 3.5 |
| KINTM 54I | Intercollegiate Soccer Team, Men | 3.5 |
| KINTM 55I | Intercollegiate Soccer Team, Women | 3.5 |
| KINTM 56AI | Intercollegiate Basketball Team, Women Fall | 1.75 |
| KINTM 56BI | Intercollegiate Basketball Team, Women Spring | 1.75 |
| KINTM 57AI | Intercollegiate Basketball Team, Men Fall | 1.75 |
| KINTM 57BI | Intercollegiate Basketball Team, Men Spring | 1.75 |
| KINTM 59I | Intercollegiate Water Polo Team, Women | 3.5 |
| KINTM 60ABC | Volleyball Strength and Conditioning for Athletes | 0.5-1.5 |
| KINTM 61ABC | Basketball Strength and Conditioning for Athletes | 0.5-1.5 |
| KINTM 62ABC | Football Strength and Conditioning for Athletes | 0.5-1.5 |
| KINTM 63ABC | Soccer Strength and Conditioning for Athletes | 0.5-1.5 |
| KINTM 64ABC | Softball Strength and Conditioning for Athletes | 0.5-1.5 |
| KINTM 65ABC | Water Polo Strength and Conditioning for Athletes | 0.5-1.5 |
| KINTM 66ABC | Baseball Strength and Conditioning for Athletes | 0.5-1.5 |
| KINTM 67ABC | Swimming Strength and Conditioning for Athletes | 0.5-1.5 |
| KINTM 69ABC | Cross Country Strength and Conditioning for Athletes | 0.5-1.5 |
| Total | 19 | |
Other Information
Health and Wellness
Local Program (Major) Code: S345
Program Control Number: 36629
TOP Code: 0835.00
CIP Code: 31.0501