Kinesiology

A.A.-T Degree Kinesiology · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Upon completion of this degree, students will be prepared to transfer into the CSU system to pursue a BA/BS in Kinesiology. It is the desire of the Kinesiology and Athletics Department to contribute to the continued growth and development of each student by providing opportunities that advance the physical, mental, social, and emotional rewards that result from a comprehensive experience in higher education.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

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

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

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

Title 5 section 55063(a) also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis, or a "P" if the course was taken on a 'pass-no-pass' basis.

Learning Outcome(s):

  1. Describe and critically analyze the role of physical activity within the discipline of Kinesiology and its impact on health, society and quality of life.
  2. Explain, identify and/or demonstrate the theoretical and/or specific principles that can be used to address issues or problems in the sub-disciplines of Kinesiology.
  3. Identify and demonstrate critical elements of motor skill performance and learning through competent understanding of the skeletal and muscular structures of the human body.
  4. Utilize written and oral communication that meets appropriate professional and scientific standards in Kinesiology.
CourseTitleUnits
Core Courses: 15 units, including Movement Based Courses
KIN 2Introduction to Kinesiology3
BIO 7Human Anatomy4
BIO 9Human Physiology5
Movement Based Courses – Select a maximum of one (1) course from any three (3) of the following areas for a maximum of three (3 units):
Aquatics (1 unit):
KIN 16ASwimming - Beginning1
KIN 61ASwim for Fitness - Level 11
Combatives (1 unit)
KIN 39Fencing1
KIN 71ASelf-Defense - Level 11
KIN 83Karate1
Dance (1 unit):
KIN 88ASocial Dance - Beginning1
KIN 88BSocial Dance - Intermediate1
KIN 66ADance Fundamentals - Beginning1
KIN 66BDance Fundamentals - Intermediate1
Fitness (1 unit)
KIN 24AIndividualized Weight Training - Level 11
KIN 24BIndividualized Weight Training - Level 21
KIN 44ACore and Cardio - Level 11
KIN 44BCore and Cardio - Level 21
KIN 62AYoga - Beginning1
KIN 62BYoga - Intermediate1
KIN 64AIndividualized Cardiovascular Fitness - Level 11
KIN 64BIndividualized Cardiovascular Fitness - Level 21
KIN 68ABootcamp Fitness - Level 11
KIN 68BBootcamp Fitness - Level 21
KIN 70APilates - Level 11
KIN 70BPilates - Level 21
KIN 73AFitness Through Dance - Level 11
KIN 73BFitness Through Dance - Level 21
KIN 74AHiking - Level 11
KIN 74BHiking - Level 21
KIN 81AKickboxing for Fitness - Level 11
KIN 81BKickboxing for Fitness - Level 21
KIN 82ACircuit Training - Level 11
KIN 82BCircuit Training - Level 21
KIN 89AStability Ball Training - Level 11
KIN 89BStability Ball Training - Level 21
Individual Sports (1 unit)
KIN 17AGolf - Beginning1
KIN 17BGolf - Intermediate1
KIN 18ATennis - Beginning1
KIN 18BTennis - Intermediate1
KIN 19ABadminton - Beginning1
KIN 19BBadminton - Intermediate1
KIN 20ABowling - Beginning1
KIN 20BBowling - Intermediate1
KIN 31AArchery - Beginning1
KIN 31BArchery - Intermediate1
KIN 79AIndoor Racket Sports - Beginning1
KIN 79BIndoor Racket Sports - Intermediate1
Team Sports (1 unit)
KIN 80AUltimate Frisbee - Beginning1
KIN 87Indoor Soccer1
KIN 121AVolleyball - Beginning1
KIN 121BVolleyball - Intermediate1
KIN 125ASoccer - Beginning1
KIN 125BSoccer - Intermediate1
KIN 127ABasketball - Beginning1
KIN 127BBasketball - Intermediate1
KIN 137ASoftball - Beginning1
KIN 137BSoftball - Intermediate1
KIN 165ABaseball - Beginning1
KIN 165BBaseball - Intermediate1
ATH 21Volleyball1
ATH 25Soccer1
ATH 27Basketball1
ATH 37Softball1
ATH 77Football1
Select 6 units from the following: (These courses may also count toward GE Requirements.)
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
CHEM 1AGeneral Chemistry5
CHEM 30AElementary Chemistry4
PHYS 2AGeneral Physics I4
PHYS 4APhysics for Scientists and Engineers I4
AH 30First Aid and CPR3
Total

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