Kinesiology

Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer Kinesiology · Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree is an integrated discipline that focuses on scientific, functional and mechanical processes of the human body. Students will learn and understand how to display increasing confidence and preparation in a wide range of areas including, but not limited to; sports medicine, exercise physiology, philosophy, sociology and psychology of sport, personal training, biomechanics, motor development and coaching. This degree will prepare students to pursue further study and achievement of a baccalaureate degree in the discipline of Kinesiology.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Examine the scientific, functional and mechanical processes of the human body.
  2. Apply strong verbal and writing communication both in academic and professional settings.
  3. Interpret movement and mechanics in a variety of sports and activities.

Potential careers students may enter upon completion are as follows:

Requirements

Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements

Associate Degrees for Transfer require students to meet the following requirements:

Students should consult a GWC counselor to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses - Core
KIN G100Introduction to Kinesiology3
BIOL G220Human Anatomy4
BIOL G225Human Physiology4
Movement Based Courses
Select a maximum of one (1) course from any of the three (3) following areas for a minimum of three units:3
Aquatics
PE G111Swimming1
Fitness
PE G130Yoga1
PE G132Pilates For Fitness1
PE G166Weight Training Level 10.5-2
PE G173Introduction To Weight Training1
PE G181Muscular Strength Training1
Individual Sports
PE G126Pickleball1
PE G150Badminton1
Team Sports
PE G186Activities - Basketball0.5-1
PE G192Soccer 11
PE G196Sand Volleyball0.5-1
List A
Select two of the following:6-11
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics3-6
orSTAT C1000EIntroduction to Statistics
orECON G160Statistics for Business and Economics
orPSYC G140Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
orSOC G125Introduction to Statistics in Sociology
CHEM G180General Chemistry A5
PHYS G120Algebra Based Physics: Mechanics4
orPHYS G185Calculus Based Physics: Mechanics
KIN G101First Aid/Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation3
PSYC C1000Introduction to Psychology3
orSOC G100Introduction to Sociology
orSOC G133Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
orETHS G133Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
HLED G100Personal Health3
Major Total20-25
GE Pattern (Cal-GETC)34
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 units)
Total Units60

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