Kinesiology (Associate of Science Degree) · San Diego Mesa College

Associate of Science Degree Exercise Science · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog

Summary

The 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.

Award Note: The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Kinesiology Program will be able to:

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.
Demonstrate effective and sensitive verbal, non-verbal and written communication skill.
Value and implement physical fitness activities, wellness strategies and principles in support of a healthy lifestyle.
Display the attributes of sportsmanship and teamwork as it pertains to physical education and athletic competition.
Utilize current technology to research and compile information in health and wellness, human performance and athletic competition.

Requirements

Course	Title	Units
COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:		17
EXSC 240	Physical Education in the Elementary Schools	3
EXSC 241B	Introduction to Kinesiology	3
EXSC 242B	Care and Prevention of Injuries	3
BIOL 230	Human Anatomy	4
BIOL 235	Human Physiology	4
Select a minimum of one unit from Aquatics:		1
EXSC 110A	Surfing I	0.5-1
EXSC 110B	Surfing II	0.5-1
EXSC 110C	Surfing III	0.5-1
EXSC 110D	Surfing IV	0.5-1
EXSC 113A	Swimming I	0.5-1
EXSC 113B	Swimming II	0.5-1
EXSC 113C	Swimming III	0.5-1
EXSC 113D	Swimming IV	0.5-1
EXSC 116A	Stand Up Paddle Boarding	1
EXSC 116B	Kayaking	1
Select a minimum of one unit from Aerobics:		1
EXSC 114A	Aquatic Fitness I	0.5-1
EXSC 114B	Aquatic Fitness II	0.5-1
EXSC 114C	Aquatic Fitness III	0.5-1
EXSC 114D	Aquatic Fitness IV	0.5-1
EXSC 122A	Cardio Zumba I	1
EXSC 122B	Cardio Zumba II	1
EXSC 124A	Core and Cardio Fitness I	0.5-1
EXSC 124B	Core and Cardio Fitness II	0.5-1
EXSC 124C	Core and Cardio Fitness III	0.5-1
EXSC 124D	Core and Cardio Fitness IV	0.5-1
EXSC 125A	Aerobic Dance I	0.5-1
EXSC 125B	Aerobic Dance II	0.5-1
EXSC 125C	Aerobic Dance III	0.5-1
EXSC 125D	Aerobic Dance IV	0.5-1
EXSC 126A	Cardio Conditioning I	0.5-1
EXSC 126B	Cardio Conditioning II	0.5-1
EXSC 126C	Cardio Conditioning III	0.5-1
EXSC 126D	Cardio Conditioning IV	0.5-1
EXSC 130A	Indoor Cycling I	0.5-1
EXSC 130B	Indoor Cycling II	0.5-1
EXSC 130C	Indoor Cycling III	0.5-1
EXSC 130D	Indoor Cycling IV	0.5-1
Select a minimum of one unit from Anaerobics:		1-1.5
EXSC 135A	Individual Conditioning I	0.5-1
EXSC 135B	Individual Conditioning II	0.5-1
EXSC 135C	Individual Conditioning III	0.5-1
EXSC 135D	Individual Conditioning IV	0.5-1
EXSC 136A	Off-Season Conditioning for Sport I	0.5-1
EXSC 136B	Off-Season Conditioning for Sport II	0.5-1
EXSC 139A	Weight Training I	0.5-1
EXSC 139B	Weight Training II	0.5-1
EXSC 139C	Weight Training III	0.5-1
EXSC 139D	Weight Training IV	0.5-1
EXSC 140A	Boot Camp I	0.5-1
EXSC 140B	Boot Camp II	0.5-1
EXSC 140C	Boot Camp III	0.5-1
EXSC 140D	Boot Camp IV	0.5-1
EXSC 141A	Total Body Conditioning I	0.5-1
EXSC 141B	Total Body Conditioning II	0.5-1
EXSC 141C	Total Body Conditioning III	0.5-1
EXSC 145A	Yoga I	0.5-1
EXSC 145B	Yoga II	0.5-1
EXSC 145C	Yoga III	0.5-1
EXSC 145D	Yoga IV	0.5-1
DANC 160A	Pilates - Stretch and Conditioning	1-1.5
DANC 160B	Pilates - Alignment and Correctives	1-1.5
Select a minimum of one unit from Individual Sports:		1-3.5
EXSC 147A	Kickboxing I	0.5-1
EXSC 147B	Kickboxing II	0.5-1
EXSC 147C	Kickboxing III	0.5-1
EXSC 147D	Kickboxing IV	0.5-1
EXSC 148A	Mixed Martial Arts I	0.5-1
EXSC 148B	Mixed Martial Arts II	0.5-1
EXSC 148C	Mixed Martial Arts III	0.5-1
EXSC 148D	Mixed Martial Arts IV	0.5-1
EXSC 154A	Badminton I	0.5-1
EXSC 154B	Badminton II	0.5-1
EXSC 154C	Badminton III	0.5-1
EXSC 154D	Badminton IV	0.5-1
EXSC 160A	Springboard Diving I	0.5-1
EXSC 160B	Springboard Diving II	0.5-1
EXSC 166A	Golf I	0.5-1
EXSC 166B	Golf II	0.5-1
EXSC 166C	Golf III	0.5-1
EXSC 166D	Golf IV	0.5-1
EXSC 168A	Gymnastics I	0.5-1
EXSC 168B	Gymnastics II	0.5-1
EXSC 168C	Gymnastics III	0.5-1
EXSC 168D	Gymnastics IV	0.5-1
EXSC 178A	Tennis I	0.5-1
EXSC 178B	Tennis II	0.5-1
EXSC 178C	Tennis III	0.5-1
EXSC 178D	Tennis IV	0.5-1
EXSC 179A	Pickleball I	0.5-1
EXSC 179B	Pickleball II	0.5-1
EXSC 179C	Pickleball III	0.5-1
EXSC 179D	Pickleball IV	0.5-1
EXSC 180A	Track and Field I	0.5-1
EXSC 180B	Track and Field II	0.5-1
EXSC 180C	Track and Field III	0.5-1
EXSC 180D	Track and Field IV	0.5-1
EXSC 200	Intercollegiate Badminton I	2-3.5
EXSC 201	Intercollegiate Badminton II	2-3.5
EXSC 206	Intercollegiate Cross-Country I	2-3.5
EXSC 207	Intercollegiate Cross Country II	2-3.5
EXSC 218	Intercollegiate Swimming I	2-3.5
EXSC 219	Intercollegiate Swimming II	2-3.5
EXSC 222	Intercollegiate Track and Field I	2-3.5
EXSC 223	Intercollegiate Track and Field II	2-3.5
Select a minimum of one unit from Team Sports:		1-3.5
EXSC 156A	Baseball I	0.5-1
EXSC 156B	Baseball II	0.5-1
EXSC 156C	Baseball III	0.5-1
EXSC 156D	Baseball IV	0.5-1
EXSC 158A	Basketball I	0.5-1
EXSC 158B	Basketball II	0.5-1
EXSC 158C	Basketball III	0.5-1
EXSC 158D	Basketball IV	0.5-1
EXSC 164A	Football I	0.5-1
EXSC 164B	Football II	0.5-1
EXSC 164C	Football III	0.5-1
EXSC 164D	Football IV	0.5-1
EXSC 174A	Soccer I	0.5-1
EXSC 174B	Soccer II	0.5-1
EXSC 174C	Soccer III	0.5-1
EXSC 174D	Soccer IV	0.5-1
EXSC 176A	Softball I	0.5-1
EXSC 176B	Softball II	0.5-1
EXSC 176C	Softball III	0.5-1
EXSC 176D	Softball IV	0.5-1
EXSC 182A	Volleyball I	0.5-1
EXSC 182B	Volleyball II	0.5-1
EXSC 182C	Volleyball III	0.5-1
EXSC 182D	Volleyball IV	0.5-1
EXSC 183A	Beach Volleyball I	0.5-1
EXSC 183B	Beach Volleyball II	0.5-1
EXSC 183C	Beach Volleyball III	0.5-1
EXSC 183D	Beach Volleyball IV	0.5-1
EXSC 184A	Water Polo I	0.5-1
EXSC 184B	Water Polo II	0.5-1
EXSC 184C	Water Polo III	0.5-1
EXSC 184D	Water Polo IV	0.5-1
EXSC 202	Intercollegiate Baseball I	2-3.5
EXSC 203	Intercollegiate Baseball II	2-3.5
EXSC 204	Intercollegiate Basketball I	2-3.5
EXSC 205	Intercollegiate Basketball II	2-3.5
EXSC 210	Intercollegiate Football I	2-3.5
EXSC 211	Intercollegiate Football II	2-3.5
EXSC 214	Intercollegiate Soccer I	2-3.5
EXSC 215	Intercollegiate Soccer II	2-3.5
EXSC 216	Intercollegiate Softball I	2-3.5
EXSC 217	Intercollegiate Softball II	2-3.5
EXSC 224	Intercollegiate Volleyball I	2-3.5
EXSC 225	Intercollegiate Volleyball II	2-3.5
EXSC 226	Intercollegiate Water Polo I	2-3.5
EXSC 227	Intercollegiate Water Polo II	2-3.5
EXSC 228A	Intercollegiate Beach Volleyball I	2-3.5
EXSC 228B	Intercollegiate Beach Volleyball II	2-3.5
Select a minimum of one unit from Dance:		1-1.5
DANC 112A	Ballet I	1.5
DANC 112B	Ballet II	1.5
DANC 122A	Hip Hop I	1.5
DANC 122B	Hip Hop II	1.5
DANC 125A	Latin American Dance I	1-1.5
DANC 125B	Latin American Dance II	1-1.5
DANC 137A	Jazz Dance I	1.5
DANC 137B	Jazz Dance II	1.5
DANC 142A	Modern Dance I	1.5
DANC 142B	Modern Dance II	1.5
DANC 145A	Ballroom Dance I	1-1.5
DANC 145B	Ballroom Dance II	1-1.5
Select a minimum of two units from Theory:		2-3
HEAL 101	Health and Lifestyle	3
HEAL 195	Health Education For Teachers	2
EXSC 230A	Theories and Strategies of Baseball I	2
EXSC 230B	Theories and Strategies of Baseball II	2
EXSC 231A	Theories and Strategies of Basketball I	2
EXSC 231B	Theories and Strategies of Basketball II	2
EXSC 232A	Professional Activities/Cross Country I	2
EXSC 232B	Professional Activities/Cross Country II	2
EXSC 233A	Theories and Strategies of Intercollegiate Football I	2
EXSC 233B	Theories and Strategies of Intercollegiate Football II	2
EXSC 234A	Theories and Strategies of Soccer I	2
EXSC 234B	Theories and Strategies of Soccer II	2
EXSC 235A	Theories and Strategies of Softball I	2
EXSC 235B	Theories and Strategies of Softball II	2
EXSC 236A	Theories and Strategies of Beach Volleyball I	2
EXSC 236B	Theories and Strategies of Beach Volleyball II	2
EXSC 238A	Theories and Strategies/Track and Field I	2
EXSC 238B	Theories and Strategies/Track and Field II	2
EXSC 239A	Theories and Strategies of Intercollegiate Volleyball I	2
EXSC 239B	Theories and Strategies of Intercollegiate Volleyball II	2
EXSC 243A	Theories and Strategies of Water Polo I	2
EXSC 243B	Theories and Strategies of Water Polo II	2
EXSC 244A	Theories and Strategies of Swimming and Diving I	2
EXSC 244B	Theories and Strategies of Swimming and Diving II	2