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  "edition": "2026-2027",
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  "name": "Kinesiology",
  "award": "Associate in Arts",
  "department": "health-and-kinesiology",
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      "markdown": "Provides the student with background to begin upper division coursework and serves as preparation for entry level jobs in health clubs, non-credentialed physical education and coaching positions, and as recreation aides. Transfer students should consult the four-year college or university catalog for specific requirements or see a Palomar College counselor.\n\nLearning Outcome(s):\n\n1.  Evaluate and integrate concepts of physical activity and fitness to enhance personal, educational and lifelong wellness.\n2.  Recognize and utilize effective communication skills in a diverse group setting.\n3.  Assess and apply proper strategies to prevent and reduce the risk of chronic disease."
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          "text": "Program Requirements",
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          "code": "HE 104",
          "title": "Emergency Medical Responder",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "NUTR 165",
          "title": "Introduction to Human Nutrition",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 100",
          "title": "Introduction to Kinesiology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 176",
          "title": "Athletic Training",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "PSYC C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Psychology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 210",
          "title": "Anatomy",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL 211",
          "title": "Physiology",
          "units": "5",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Chemistry and Lab",
          "units": "5"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 110",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "CHEM 110L",
          "title": "General Chemistry Laboratory",
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Group I - Select a minimum of 1 course from 2 separate disciplines (minimum 7 units)",
          "units": "7-9"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "Statistics Elective (select one of the following two courses)",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "STAT C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Statistics",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "MATH 135",
          "title": "Precalculus Mathematics",
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          "connector": "or"
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          "type": "comment",
          "text": "General Biology Elective (select one of the following two courses)",
          "units": "4"
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          "type": "course",
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          "title": "Introduction to Biology with Lab",
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          "text": "General Biology and Lab",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C1001",
          "title": "Introduction to Biology",
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          "connector": "or"
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "BIOL C1001L",
          "title": "Introduction to Biology Lab",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false,
          "connector": "and"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "NUTR 185",
          "title": "Science of Human Nutrition",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
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          "text": "Group II - Fitness Courses: Select 1 course",
          "units": "1-2"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "HE 100L",
          "title": "Health Performance Lab",
          "units": "1-2",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 128A",
          "title": "Wellness Modalities- Cardio",
          "units": "1-2",
          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 128B",
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          "units": "1-2",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 128C",
          "title": "Wellness Modalities- Functional",
          "units": "1-2",
          "indent": false
        },
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 128D",
          "title": "Wellness Modalities- Periodization",
          "units": "1-2",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 150A",
          "title": "Beginning Weight Training",
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 150B",
          "title": "Intermediate Weight Training- Strength Training for Total Fitness",
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          "type": "course",
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          "text": "Group III - Sport Courses: select 1 course (An ACS course in these sports may be substituted for one)",
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          "title": "Beginning Golf: Techniques and Analysis",
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 117B",
          "title": "Intermediate Golf: Techniques and Analysis",
          "units": "1-2.5",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 117C",
          "title": "Advanced Golf: Techniques and Analysis",
          "units": "1-2.5",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 135A",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 135C",
          "title": "Advanced Swimming",
          "units": "1-2.5",
          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 140A",
          "title": "Beginning Tennis: Techniques and Analysis",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "title": "Intermediate Tennis: Techniques and Analysis",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "KINE 166A",
          "title": "Beginning Basketball",
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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          "indent": false
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          "type": "course",
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          "type": "course",
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          "indent": false
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        {
          "type": "course",
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          "text": "Total",
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