# Kinesiology (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: Kinesiology

Source: https://catalog.evc.edu/degrees-certificates/kinesiology/kinesiology-associate-in-arts-for-transfer/

### Overview

The 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.

The 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.

**To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree, students must:**

(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:

(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

(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.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

_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._

Associate 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.

### Learning Outcomes

#### Program Learning Outcomes

-   Demonstrate comprehensive understanding and application of physical fitness principles, including healthy lifestyles, sports skills, and the 5 components of fitness.
-   Illustrate proficiency in movement-based activities and skills, while comprehending the structure of the human body and its responses to various systems
-   Develop strategic plans for pursuing career and educational pathways in Kinesiology, integrating knowledge of health and fitness for client improvement.

### Required Courses

#### Major Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Core Requirements** | |  |
| KINS 033 | Introduction to Kinesiology and Physical Education | 3 |
| BIOL 071 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOL 072 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| **MOVEMENT BASED COURSES: Select a maximum of one course from each of the following areas for a maximum of 3 units.** | | 3 |
| **Area 1: Fitness Courses** | |  |
| ↳ KINS 022 | Ultimate Fitness |  |
| ↳ KINS 023 | Cardio Kickboxing |  |
| ↳ KINS 034 | Fit Camp |  |
| ↳ KINS 039A | Hatha Yoga |  |
| ↳ KINS 043 | Pilates Mat Workout |  |
| ↳ KINS 053A | Walk/Jog Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 053B | Jogging for Fitness |  |
| ↳ KINS 054 | Indoor Cycling |  |
| ↳ KINS 055 | Aerobics With Music |  |
| ↳ KINS 056A | Weight Training Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 056B | Weight Training Intermediate |  |
| ↳ KINS 056C | Weight Training Advanced |  |
| ↳ KINS 070A | Fitness Walking for Beginners |  |
| **Area 2: Individual Sports** | |  |
| ↳ KINS 008A | Pickleball Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 008B | Pickleball Intermediate |  |
| ↳ KINS 009A | Badminton, Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 009B | Badminton Intermediate |  |
| ↳ KINS 039A | Hatha Yoga |  |
| ↳ KINS 047A | Tennis, Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 047B | Tennis, Intermediate |  |
| ↳ KINS 051A | Table Tennis Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 051B | Table Tennis Intermediate |  |
| ↳ KINS 053A | Walk/Jog Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 053B | Jogging for Fitness |  |
| **AREA 3: Team Sports** | |  |
| ↳ KINS 008A | Pickleball Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 008B | Pickleball Intermediate |  |
| ↳ KINS 009A | Badminton, Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 009B | Badminton Intermediate |  |
| ↳ KINS 012A | Beginning Basketball |  |
| ↳ KINS 012B | Intermediate Basketball |  |
| ↳ KINS 037 | Futsal |  |
| ↳ KINS 038A | Soccer, Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 038B | Soccer, Intermediate |  |
| ↳ KINS 047A | Tennis, Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 047B | Tennis, Intermediate |  |
| ↳ KINS 051A | Table Tennis Beginning |  |
| ↳ KINS 051B | Table Tennis Intermediate |  |
| ↳ KINS 052A | Beginning Volleyball |  |
| ↳ KINS 052B | Intermediate Volleyball |  |
| ↳ KINS 052C | Advanced Volleyball |  |
| **List A: Select two courses from the following:** | | 6-10 |
| ↳ KINS 025 | First Aid, CPR & AED |  |
| ↳ HED 011 | Dynamic Health Concepts |  |
| **One of the following Chemistry courses:** | |  |
| ↳ CHEM 001A | General Chemistry |  |
| ↳ CHEM 015 | Fundamentals of Chemistry |  |
| ↳ CHEM 030A | Introduction to Chemistry |  |
| **One of the following Statistics courses:** | |  |
| ↳ STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| ↳ BUS 060 | Fundamentals of Business Statistics |  |
| **One of the following Physics coures:** | |  |
| ↳ PHYS 002A | Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics I |  |
| ↳ PHYS 007A | Calculus-Based General Physics for Scientists and Engineers - I |  |
| **One of the following courses:** | |  |
| ↳ PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology |  |
| ↳ SOC 010 | Introduction to Sociology |  |

#### Total Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Major Requirements** | | 22-25 |
| **General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC)** | | 34 |
| **Transferable electives (as needed to complete 60 units)** | |  |
| **Total Units** | | **60** |

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._