KINESIOLOGY/SPORTS MEDICINE

Associate of Science Degree Kinesiology Theory · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Description

The Associate of Science Degree is designed to give students interested in a career in sports medicine, athletic training or physical therapy an opportunity to develop, practice and implement fundamental skills in the prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of various athletic/orthopedic injuries and related medical conditions. Using a combination of dynamic classroom learning and clinical experience, this program will set a foundation that will aid in the pursuit of a multitude of allied healthcare professions. Completion of this degree will also prepare students for further study or to obtain employment as an entry-level rehabilitation/allied health paraprofessional. Earning this degree may facilitate the student’s transfer to a CSU and/or professional program. Students must attain a grade of “C” or higher in each course for successful completion of the degree.

To acquire the Associate of Science Degree in Kinesiology/Sports Medicine, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.

CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses30
KIN 197Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries3
KIN 297Advanced Athletic Training3
KIN 290Work Experience Education/Internship for Athletic Training-Related Fields4
KIN 193Standard First Aid, C.P.R., and A.E.D.3
KIN 122Nutrition for Sport and Fitness3
KIN 126Principles of Strength and Conditioning3
PSYC C1000Introduction to Psychology (formerly PSY 101)3
BIOL 125Human Anatomy4
BIOL 226Human Physiology4
Total30

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