{ "college": "evergreen-valley-college", "edition": "2025-2026", "departmentName": "Kinesiology", "id": "kinesiology--kinesiology-associate-in-arts-for-transfer", "name": "Kinesiology", "award": "Associate in Arts for Transfer", "department": "kinesiology", "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.evc.edu/degrees-certificates/kinesiology/kinesiology-associate-in-arts-for-transfer/", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Overview\n\nThe Associate in Arts for Transfer in Kinesiology (AA-T) degree will prepare students with the strong foundation necessary for pursuing studies at the university level in various careers in the health, fitness, and sports industries. Career options include: sport coach, strength and conditioning specialist, athletic director, physical therapist, personal trainer, health club owner, exercise physiologist, sport psychologist, sports management and athletic trainer.\n\nThe AA-T in Kinesiology is intended for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or a related field of study at a California State University (CSU). Students who complete this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T in Kinesiology will be required to complete no more than 60 semester units after transfer to earn a baccalaureate degree.\n\n**To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree, students must:**\n\n(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:\n\n(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)\n\n(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.\n\n(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.\n\n_While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information._\n\nAssociate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis." }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Learning Outcomes\n\n#### Program Learning Outcomes\n\n- Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and application of physical fitness principles, including healthy lifestyles, sports skills, and the 5 components of fitness.\n- Illustrate proficiency in movement-based activities and skills, while comprehending the structure of the human body and its responses to various systems\n- Develop strategic plans for pursuing career and educational pathways in Kinesiology, integrating knowledge of health and fitness for client improvement." }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Required Courses\n\n#### Major Requirements" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Core Requirements" }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 033", "title": "Introduction to Kinesiology and Physical Education", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "BIOL 071", "title": "Human Anatomy", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "BIOL 072", "title": "Human Physiology", "units": "5", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "MOVEMENT BASED COURSES: Select a maximum of one course from each of the following areas for a maximum of 3 units.", "units": "3" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Area 1: Fitness Courses" }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 022", "title": "Ultimate Fitness", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 023", "title": "Cardio Kickboxing", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 034", "title": "Fit Camp", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 039A", "title": "Hatha Yoga", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 043", "title": "Pilates Mat Workout", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 053A", "title": "Walk/Jog Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 053B", "title": "Jogging for Fitness", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 054", "title": "Indoor Cycling", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 055", "title": "Aerobics With Music", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 056A", "title": "Weight Training Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 056B", "title": "Weight Training Intermediate", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 056C", "title": "Weight Training Advanced", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 070A", "title": "Fitness Walking for Beginners", "indent": true }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Area 2: Individual Sports" }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 008A", "title": "Pickleball Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 008B", "title": "Pickleball Intermediate", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 009A", "title": "Badminton, Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 009B", "title": "Badminton Intermediate", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 039A", "title": "Hatha Yoga", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 047A", "title": "Tennis, Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 047B", "title": "Tennis, Intermediate", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 051A", "title": "Table Tennis Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 051B", "title": "Table Tennis Intermediate", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 053A", "title": "Walk/Jog Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 053B", "title": "Jogging for Fitness", "indent": true }, { "type": "comment", "text": "AREA 3: Team Sports" }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 008A", "title": "Pickleball Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 008B", "title": "Pickleball Intermediate", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 009A", "title": "Badminton, Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 009B", "title": "Badminton Intermediate", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 012A", "title": "Beginning Basketball", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 012B", "title": "Intermediate Basketball", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 037", "title": "Futsal", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 038A", "title": "Soccer, Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 038B", "title": "Soccer, Intermediate", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 047A", "title": "Tennis, Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 047B", "title": "Tennis, Intermediate", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 051A", "title": "Table Tennis Beginning", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 051B", "title": "Table Tennis Intermediate", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 052A", "title": "Beginning Volleyball", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 052B", "title": "Intermediate Volleyball", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 052C", "title": "Advanced Volleyball", "indent": true }, { "type": "comment", "text": "List A: Select two courses from the following:", "units": "6-10" }, { "type": "course", "code": "KINS 025", "title": "First Aid, CPR & AED", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "HED 011", "title": "Dynamic Health Concepts", "indent": true }, { "type": "comment", "text": "One of the following Chemistry courses:" }, { "type": "course", "code": "CHEM 001A", "title": "General Chemistry", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "CHEM 015", "title": "Fundamentals of Chemistry", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "CHEM 030A", "title": "Introduction to Chemistry", "indent": true }, { "type": "comment", "text": "One of the following Statistics courses:" }, { "type": "course", "code": "STAT C1000", "title": "Introduction to Statistics", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "BUS 060", "title": "Fundamentals of Business Statistics", "indent": true }, { "type": "comment", "text": "One of the following Physics coures:" }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHYS 002A", "title": "Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics I", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "PHYS 007A", "title": "Calculus-Based General Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I", "indent": true }, { "type": "comment", "text": "One of the following courses:" }, { "type": "course", "code": "PSYC C1000", "title": "Introduction to Psychology", "indent": true }, { "type": "course", "code": "SOC 010", "title": "Introduction to Sociology", "indent": true } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "#### Total Requirements" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "Major Requirements", "units": "22-25" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC)", "units": "34" }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Transferable electives (as needed to complete 60 units)" }, { "type": "total", "text": "Total Units", "units": "60" } ] }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "1. _Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable._" } ] }