# Kinesiology AA-T (A.A. Degree for Transfer)

Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Kinesiology

Source: https://ltcc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-2027/program/kinesiology-aa-t-fall-2025

**Units:** 90 units

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Kinesiology is the scientific study of the anatomical, physiological, mechanical, and psychological mechanisms of human movement. Applications of kinesiology to human health include biomechanics, motor learning, exercise physiology; strength and conditioning; sport psychology; methods of rehabilitation and sport and exercise. Individuals who have earned degrees in kinesiology can work in research, the fitness industry, clinical settings, and in industrial environments. The Kinesiology degree offers students major preparation for transfer. Students completing this degree (AA-T) are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. To obtain the AA-T degree in Kinesiology, students must complete the following requirements: 1. Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter 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) - Breadth Requirements. (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. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. 3. A minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Describe foundational anatomical, biomechanical, and physiological basis for human movement.

-   Describe the behavioral, historical, psycho-social and philosophical aspects of human movement.

-   Apply the principles and practices that promote lifelong physical fitness and wellness.

-   Identify career opportunities within the fields of physical education, kinesiology, fitness, sport, and wellness.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Kinesiology AAT (Total 32.5 - 33.5)** | |  |
| **Complete all of the following** | |  |
| **B.1. All Courses (Total 19)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 19** | |  |
| BIO 203 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 5 |
| BIO 204 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 5 |
| BIO 205 | Human Anatomy and Physiology III | 5 |
| PET 104 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 4 |
| **B.2. Choose one from Fitness (Total 1.75)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 1.75** | |  |
| PEF 100C | Beginning Core Training and Cardiovascular Fitness | 1.75 |
| PEF 100CA | Intermediate Core Training and Cardiovascular Fitness | 1.75 |
| PEF 100G | Beginning Flexibility and Stress Reduction | 1.75 |
| PEF 100GA | Intermediate Flexibility and Stress Reduction | 1.75 |
| PEF 101A | Body Blast: Beginning | 1.75 |
| PEF 101AA | Body Blast: Intermediate | 1.75 |
| PEF 101B | Beginning Cardiovascular Body Sculpting | 1.75 |
| PEF 101BA | Intermediate Cardiovascular Body Sculpting | 1.75 |
| PEF 101C | People on Weights: Beginning | 1.75 |
| PEF 101CA | People on Weights: Intermediate | 1.75 |
| PEF 101F | Interval Training: Beginning | 1.75 |
| PEF 101FA | Interval Training: Intermediate | 1.75 |
| PEF 101H | Balance and Stability Exercise (B.A.S.E.) | 1.75 |
| PEF 101HA | Intermediate Balance and Stability Exercise (B.A.S.E.) | 1.75 |
| PEF 104F | Circuit Training 1 | 1.75 |
| PEF 104G | Circuit Training 2 | 1.75 |
| PEF 140A | Hatha Yoga: Beginning | 1.75 |
| PEF 140B | Hatha Yoga: Intermediate | 1.75 |
| PEF 140E | Vinyasa Yoga: Beginning | 1.75 |
| PEF 140F | Vinyasa Yoga: Intermediate | 1.75 |
| PEF 140C | Ashtanga Yoga: Beginning | 1.75 |
| PEF 140D | Ashtanga Yoga: Intermediate | 1.75 |
| **B.2. Choose one from Individual Sports (Total 1 - 1.75)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 1-1.75** | |  |
| PEF 118A | Badminton 1 | 1.75 |
| PEF 118B | Badminton 2 | 1.75 |
| PEF 118C | Badminton 3 | 1.75 |
| PEF 125A | Golf 1 | 1 |
| PEF 125B | Golf 2 | 1 |
| PEF 125C | Golf 3 | 1 |
| PEF 126A | Pickleball 1 | 1.75 |
| PEF 126B | Pickleball 2 | 1.75 |
| PEF 126C | Pickleball 3 | 1.75 |
| **B.2. Choose one from Team Sports (Total 1.75 - 2)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 1.75-2** | |  |
| PEF 123A | Basketball 1 | 1.75 |
| PEF 123B | Basketball 2 | 1.75 |
| PEF 123C | Basketball 3 | 1.75 |
| PEF 124A | Volleyball 1 | 1.75 |
| PEF 124B | Volleyball 2 | 1.75 |
| PEF 124C | Volleyball 3 | 1.75 |
| PEF 135A | Indoor Soccer | 2 |
| PEF 135F | Soccer 1 | 2 |
| PEF 135G | Soccer 2 | 2 |
| PEF 135H | Soccer 3 | 2 |
| PEF 135M | Futsal | 1.75 |
| **B.3. All courses (Total 9)** | |  |
| **Complete the following number of credits: 9** | |  |
| PET 106 | First Aid and CPR | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 5 |