Kinesiology
Associate in Arts Health and Kinesiology · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Evaluate and integrate concepts of physical activity and fitness to enhance personal, educational and lifelong wellness.
- Recognize and utilize effective communication skills in a diverse group setting.
- Assess and apply proper strategies to prevent and reduce the risk of chronic disease.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Program Requirements | 28 | |
| HE 104 | Emergency Medical Responder | 3 |
| NUTR 165 | Introduction to Human Nutrition | 3 |
| KINE 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINE 176 | Athletic Training | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| BIOL 210 | Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOL 211 | Physiology | 5 |
| General Chemistry and Lab | 5 | |
| CHEM 110 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 110L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Group I - Select a minimum of 1 course from 2 separate disciplines (minimum 7 units) | 7-9 | |
| Statistics Elective (select one of the following two courses) | 4-5 | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| orMATH 135 | Precalculus Mathematics | 5 |
| General Biology Elective (select one of the following two courses) | 4 | |
| BIOL C1000 | Introduction to Biology with Lab | 4 |
| General Biology and Lab | 4 | |
| orBIOL C1001 | Introduction to Biology | 3 |
| BIOL C1001L | Introduction to Biology Lab | 1 |
| NUTR 185 | Science of Human Nutrition | 3 |
| Group II - Fitness Courses: Select 1 course | 1-2 | |
| HE 100L | Health Performance Lab | 1-2 |
| KINE 128A | Wellness Modalities- Cardio | 1-2 |
| KINE 128B | Wellness Modalities-Muscular | 1-2 |
| KINE 128C | Wellness Modalities- Functional | 1-2 |
| KINE 128D | Wellness Modalities- Periodization | 1-2 |
| KINE 150A | Beginning Weight Training | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 150B | Intermediate Weight Training- Strength Training for Total Fitness | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 150C | Advanced Weight Training- Power Lifting and Plyometrics Training | 1-2.5 |
| Group III - Sport Courses: select 1 course (An ACS course in these sports may be substituted for one) | 1-2.5 | |
| KINE 117A | Beginning Golf: Techniques and Analysis | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 117B | Intermediate Golf: Techniques and Analysis | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 117C | Advanced Golf: Techniques and Analysis | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 135A | Beginning Swimming | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 135B | Intermediate Swimming | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 135C | Advanced Swimming | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 140A | Beginning Tennis: Techniques and Analysis | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 140B | Intermediate Tennis: Techniques and Analysis | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 140C | Advanced Tennis: Techniques and Analysis | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 166A | Beginning Basketball | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 166B | Intermediate Basketball | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 166C | Advanced Basketball | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 168A | Beginning Soccer | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 168B | Intermediate Soccer | 1-2.5 |
| KINE 168C | Advanced Soccer | 1-2.5 |
| Total | 37-41.5 | |