Kinesiology
AA-T Degree Kinesiology · Laney College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree (AA-T Kinesiology) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Kinesiology or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Students are required to complete:
- 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) 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.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
- No more than 60 semester units are required.
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree (AA-T Kinesiology) will also assist Kinesiology major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.
Career Opportunities
Careers include but not limited to: health clubs & spas, private and public fitness centers, corporate fitness centers, nursing homes, schools/colleges/universities, self employment, YMCA's, fitness specialist, exercise testing technicians, aerobic instructors.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Critically analyze anatomical and physiological factors in the development of exercise prescription, prevention and rehabilitation programs designed to meet individual goals and circumstances
- Synthesize health and fitness information for application to improve the 5 components of fitness in clients: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition (weight management)
- Identify career and / or educational options in physical education, and formulate an action plan to successfully pursue and attain those options
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (13 units) | 13 | |
| KIN 150 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BIOL 2 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOL 4 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| orBIOL 20A | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| BIOL 20B | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| Movement Based Courses: Select at least one course each from three of the following areas (3 units): | 3 | |
| Aquatics (min 1 unit): | 0 | |
| KIN 14B | Water Polo II - Beginning | 1 |
| Dance (min 1 unit): | 0 | |
| DANCE 60 | Ballet I | 1 |
| DANCE 61 | Ballet II | 1 |
| DANCE 64 | Jazz Dance I | 1 |
| DANCE 68 | Modern Dance I | 1 |
| DANCE 072 | Jazz Tap I | 1 |
| DANCE 073 | Jazz Tap II | 1 |
| DANCE 076 | West African Dance I | 1 |
| DANCE 077 | West African Dance II | 1 |
| DANCE 080 | Haitian Dance I | 1 |
| DANCE 081 | Haitian Dance II | 1 |
| Fitness (min 1 unit): | 0 | |
| SPFT 54A | Cross Fitness I - Fundamentals | 1 |
| SPFT 54B | Cross Fitness II - Beginning | 1 |
| Individual Sport (min 1 unit): | 0 | |
| KIN 107B | Tennis II - Beginning | 1 |
| Team Sports (1 unit): | 0 | |
| KIN 76B | Baseball II - Beginning | 1 |
| SPFT 86A | Flag Football I - Fundamentals | 1 |
| SPFT 86B | Flag Football II - Beginning | 1 |
| List A: Select two courses from the following (7-10 units): | 7-10 | |
| MATH 013 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| CHEM 1A | General Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 30A | Introductory General Chemistry | 4 |
| PHYS 3A | General Physics | 5 |
| orPHYS 4A | General Physics with Calculus | 5 |
| HLTED 14 | First Aid and CPR | 3 |
| Total Major Units: | 23-26 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern: | 34 | |
| Electives to meet 60 units | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |