# Kinesiology (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Health and Kinesiology

Source: https://palomar.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/32694/33138/33115/33354/32918

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or similar major.  A baccalaureate degree prepares students for entry into an extraordinary number of academic studies designed to prepare students to be leaders in the fields of physical activity, health, injury and disease prevention and treatment.  Students who complete a Kinesiology baccalaureate degree will be prepared for a wide variety of career opportunities in such areas as education, fitness, health fitness medicine, health fitness rehabilitation, allied health and wellness, recreation and leisure, and sports related careers.

The following Associate Degree for Transfer completion requirements must be met:

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:
2.  The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
3.  A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
4.  Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

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.

Learning Outcome(s):

1.  Evaluate and integrate concepts of physical activity and fitness to enhance personal, educational and lifelong wellness.
2.  Recognize and utilize effective communication skills in a diverse group setting.
3.  Assess and apply proper strategies to prevent and reduce the risk of chronic disease.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Program Requirements** | | 13 |
| KINE 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BIOL 210 | Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOL 211 | Physiology | 5 |
| **Select a minimum of one course from three of the four areas below:** | | 3 |
| **Area One: Individual Sports** | | 0 |
| KINE 105 | Cardio Conditioning Applications | 1.5-0 |
| KINE 120A | Beginning Surfing - Techniques and Analysis | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 120B | Intermediate Surfing - Techniques and Analysis | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 117A | Beginning Golf: Techniques and Analysis | 1-1.5 |
| KINE 117B | Intermediate Golf: Techniques and Analysis | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 117C | Advanced Golf: Techniques and Analysis | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 140A | Beginning Tennis: Techniques and Analysis | 1 |
| KINE 140B | Intermediate Tennis: Techniques and Analysis | 1 |
| KINE 140C | Advanced Tennis: Techniques and Analysis | 1 |
| **Area Two: Aquatics** | | 0 |
| KINE 135A | Beginning Swimming | 1 |
| KINE 135B | Intermediate Swimming | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 135C | Advanced Swimming | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 181A | Beginning Adapted Aquatics | 1 |
| **Area Three: Team Sports** | | 0 |
| KINE 155A | Beginning Volleyball: Techniques and Analysis | 1 |
| KINE 155B | Intermediate Volleyball: Techniques and Analysis | 1 |
| KINE 155C | Advanced Volleyball: Techniques and Analysis | 1 |
| KINE 166A | Beginning Basketball | 1 |
| KINE 166B | Intermediate Basketball | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 166C | Advanced Basketball | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 168A | Beginning Soccer | 1 |
| KINE 168B | Intermediate Soccer | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 168C | Advanced Soccer | 1-2.5 |
| **Area Four: Fitness** | | 0 |
| KINE 150A | Beginning Weight Training | 1 |
| KINE 150B | Intermediate Weight Training- Strength Training for Total Fitness | 1 |
| KINE 150C | Advanced Weight Training- Power Lifting and Plyometrics Training | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 182 | Adapted Weight Training | 1 |
| **List A (Select two courses, at least 6 units)** | | 6-10 |
| **Health & Wellnesss** | | 3 |
| HE 100 | Health Education and Fitness Dynamics | 3 |
| or HE 104 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| **Statistics** | | 3-4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or SOC 205 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| or SOC 180 | Social Justice Statistics | 3 |
| **General Chemistry and Lab** | | 5 |
| CHEM 110 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 110L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| **Physics** | | 4-5 |
| PHYS 120 | General Physics | 4 |
| or PHYS 230 | Principles of Physics | 5 |
| **Total** | | **22-26** |