# Kinesiology (Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree)

San Diego Miramar College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Exercise Science

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/20879/20987/20988/20880/20074

### Summary

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or a related major in the California State University (CSU) system. It is accepted by some but not all CSU campuses. Students who complete this degree and transfer to a participating CSU campus will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. It may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus that does not accept the degree. Students who plan to complete this degree should consult a counselor for additional information about participating CSU campuses as well as university admission, degree, and transfer requirements.

NOTE: Students intending to transfer into this major at a CSU should consult with a counselor and visit ASSIST for guidance on appropriate transfer coursework.

**Award Notes:**
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

-   Completion of 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
-   Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in an “AA-T” or “AS-T” major.
-   Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some CSU campuses and majors may require a higher GPA. Please see a counselor for more information.
-   Minimum grade of “C” or “P” or better for each course in the major. Students should review the Pass/No Pass acceptance policy of the transfer institution prior to requesting this grade option.
-   Certified completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern.

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

1.  Transfer into a Kinesiology (or related) program of study at a four-year institution.
2.  Explain the research-supported physiological and psychological benefits of physical activity.
3.  Describe and apply current nutritional guidelines to enhance physical health and well-being.
4.  Exhibit theoretical comprehension and competence in all health, exercise science, and nutrition discipline courses.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **CORE COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 11 |
| BIOL 230 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 235 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| EXSC 241B | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| **Movement-based courses: Select a maximum of one course from any three of the following areas (3 units total)** | | 3 |
| **Aquatics** | | 0 |
| EXSC 113A | Swimming I | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 113B | Swimming II | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 113C | Swimming III | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 114A | Aquatic Fitness I | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 114B | Aquatic Fitness II | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 114C | Aquatic Fitness III | 0.5-1 |
| **Fitness** | | 0 |
| 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 126A | Cardio Conditioning I | 1 |
| EXSC 126B | Cardio Conditioning II | 1 |
| EXSC 126C | Cardio Conditioning III | 1 |
| EXSC 135A | Individual Conditioning I | 1 |
| EXSC 135B | Individual Conditioning II | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 135C | Individual Conditioning III | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 139A | Weight Training I | 1 |
| EXSC 139B | Weight Training II | 1 |
| EXSC 139C | Weight Training III | 1 |
| EXSC 140A | Boot Camp I | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 140B | Boot Camp II | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 144A | Fitness Walking I | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 145A | Yoga I | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 145B | Yoga II | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 145C | Yoga III | 0.5-1 |
| **Individual Sports** | | 0 |
| EXSC 154A | Badminton I | 1 |
| EXSC 154B | Badminton II | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 154C | Badminton III | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 178A | Tennis I | 1 |
| EXSC 178B | Tennis II | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 178C | Tennis III | 0.5-1 |
| **Team Sports** | | 0 |
| EXSC 158A | Basketball I | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 158B | Basketball II | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 158C | Basketball III | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 174A | Soccer I | 1 |
| EXSC 174B | Soccer II | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 174C | Soccer III | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 182A | Volleyball I | 1 |
| EXSC 182B | Volleyball II | 0.5-1 |
| EXSC 182C | Volleyball III | 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 |
| **Select two of the following courses (minimum 6 units)** | | 8-10 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| or PSYC 258 | Behavioral Science Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 259 | Behavioral Science Statistics Laboratory | 1 |
| or CHEM 200 | General Chemistry I - Lecture | 3 |
| CHEM 200L | General Chemistry I - Laboratory | 2 |
| or CHEM 130 | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 130L | Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| or PHYS 125 | General Physics | 5 |
| or PHYS 195 | Mechanics | 5 |
| or PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or SOCO 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |