Kinesiology

Associate in Arts for Transfer Health and Kinesiology · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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.
CourseTitleUnits
Program Requirements13
KINE 100Introduction to Kinesiology3
BIOL 210Anatomy5
BIOL 211Physiology5
Select a minimum of one course from three of the four areas below:3
Area One: Individual Sports0
KINE 105Cardio Conditioning Applications1.5-0
KINE 120ABeginning Surfing - Techniques and Analysis1-2.5
KINE 120BIntermediate Surfing - Techniques and Analysis1-2.5
KINE 117ABeginning Golf: Techniques and Analysis1-1.5
KINE 117BIntermediate Golf: Techniques and Analysis1-2.5
KINE 117CAdvanced Golf: Techniques and Analysis1-2.5
KINE 140ABeginning Tennis: Techniques and Analysis1
KINE 140BIntermediate Tennis: Techniques and Analysis1
KINE 140CAdvanced Tennis: Techniques and Analysis1
Area Two: Aquatics0
KINE 135ABeginning Swimming1
KINE 135BIntermediate Swimming1-2.5
KINE 135CAdvanced Swimming1-2.5
KINE 181ABeginning Adapted Aquatics1
Area Three: Team Sports0
KINE 155ABeginning Volleyball: Techniques and Analysis1
KINE 155BIntermediate Volleyball: Techniques and Analysis1
KINE 155CAdvanced Volleyball: Techniques and Analysis1
KINE 166ABeginning Basketball1
KINE 166BIntermediate Basketball1-2.5
KINE 166CAdvanced Basketball1-2.5
KINE 168ABeginning Soccer1
KINE 168BIntermediate Soccer1-2.5
KINE 168CAdvanced Soccer1-2.5
Area Four: Fitness0
KINE 150ABeginning Weight Training1
KINE 150BIntermediate Weight Training- Strength Training for Total Fitness1
KINE 150CAdvanced Weight Training- Power Lifting and Plyometrics Training1-2.5
KINE 182Adapted Weight Training1
List A (Select two courses, at least 6 units)6-10
Health & Wellnesss3
HE 100Health Education and Fitness Dynamics3
orHE 104Emergency Medical Responder3
Statistics3-4
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics4
orSTAT C1000EIntroduction to Statistics4
orSOC 205Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences4
orSOC 180Social Justice Statistics3
General Chemistry and Lab5
CHEM 110General Chemistry3
CHEM 110LGeneral Chemistry Laboratory2
Physics4-5
PHYS 120General Physics4
orPHYS 230Principles of Physics5
Total22-26

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