{ "college": "san-diego-mesa-college", "edition": "2026-2027", "departmentName": "Exercise Science", "id": "kinesiology-associate-of-science-degree", "name": "Kinesiology", "award": "Associate of Science Degree", "department": "exercise-science", "sourceUrl": "https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/17540/18643/18644/17541/17643", "blocks": [ { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Summary\n\nThe Associate of Science Degree in Kinesiology prepares students to transfer to a four year school to continue their studies of Kinesiology or related fields of study.\n\n**Award Note:**\nThe Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.\n\n**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Kinesiology Program will be able to:**\n\n1. Apply core critical thinking skills of analysis, interpretation, evaluation, and explanation in the development of al and fitness plans and the acquisition of skill development, including proper techniques, physiological principles and kinesthetic awareness.\n2. Demonstrate effective and sensitive verbal, non-verbal and written communication skill.\n3. Value and implement physical fitness activities, wellness strategies and principles in support of a healthy lifestyle.\n4. Display the attributes of sportsmanship and teamwork as it pertains to physical education and athletic competition.\n5. Utilize current technology to research and compile information in health and wellness, human performance and athletic competition." }, { "kind": "text", "markdown": "### Requirements" }, { "kind": "courselist", "rows": [ { "type": "comment", "text": "COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:", "units": "17" }, { "type": "course", "code": "EXSC 240", "title": "Physical Education in the Elementary Schools", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "EXSC 241B", "title": "Introduction to Kinesiology", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "EXSC 242B", "title": "Care and Prevention of Injuries", "units": "3", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "BIOL 230", "title": "Human Anatomy", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "course", "code": "BIOL 235", "title": "Human Physiology", "units": "4", "indent": false }, { "type": "comment", "text": "Select a minimum of one unit from Aquatics:", "units": "1" }, { "type": "course", "code": "EXSC 110A", 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