# Kinesiology (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Kinesiology

Source: https://catalog.sjcc.edu/degrees-certificates/kinesiology/kinesiology-associate-arts-transfer/

### Description

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) degree will prepare students with the strong foundation necessary for pursuing studies at the university level in various careers in the health, fitness, and sports industries. Career options include: sport coach, strength and conditioning specialist, athletic director, physical therapist, personal trainer, health club owner, exercise physiologist, sport psychologist, sports management and athletic trainer.

**To be awarded the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree, students must:**

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

_While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA.  Please consult with a counselor for more information.­­­_

Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.  A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.

### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

-   Identify the role and the importance of regular physical activity as it pertains to the maintenance of health and wellness in today's society.
-   Demonstrate anatomical and functional biomechanics consistent with proper execution of movement skills.
-   Differentiate current health and wellness trends relating to diet and fitness activities.

### Requirements

#### Major Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Core:** | | 13 |
| KIN 005 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BIOL 071 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOL 072 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| **Movement Based Courses: Complete One Course maximum from any three of the four following areas (minimum Three Courses Total)** | | 3 |
| **Area Dance -** | |  |
| DANCE 010 | Ballet, Beginning 1 | 1 |
| DANCE 010B | Ballet, Beginning 2 | 1 |
| DANCE 011 | Ballet, Intermediate I | 1 |
| DANCE 011B | Ballet, Intermediate 2 | 1 |
| DANCE 020 | Jazz-Contemporary Dance, Beginning 1 | 1 |
| DANCE 020B | Jazz-Contemporary Dance, Beginning 2 | 1 |
| DANCE 021 | Jazz-Contemporary, Intermediate 1 | 1 |
| DANCE 021B | Jazz-Contemporary Dance, Intermediate 2 | 1 |
| DANCE 023B | Hip-Hop Dance, Beginning 2 | 1 |
| DANCE 023C | Hip-Hop Dance, Intermediate | 1 |
| DANCE 050 | Modern-Contemporary Dance, Beginning 1 | 1 |
| DANCE 050B | Modern-Contemporary Dance, Beginning 2 | 1 |
| DANCE 051 | Modern-Contemporary Dance, Intermediate 1 | 1 |
| DANCE 051B | Modern-Contemporary Dance, Intermediate 2 | 1 |
| DANCE 066 | Intermediate Ballroom - Latin | 1 |
| DANCE 067 | Intermediate Ballroom - Swing | 1 |
| **Area Fitness -** | |  |
| KINPE 023 | Cardio Kickboxing | 1 |
| KINPE 030 | Fit for Life | 1 |
| KINPE 039 | Hatha Yoga | 1 |
| KINPE 039B | Hatha Yoga-Intermediate | 1 |
| KINPE 041 | Pilates Mat Workout | 1 |
| KINPE 043 | Body Sculpting | 1 |
| KINPE 050 | Cross Fitness | 1 |
| KINPE 053 | Walking/Jogging for Health | 1 |
| KINPE 056 | Beginning Weight Training | 1 |
| KINPE 056B | Intermediate Weight Training | 1 |
| KINPE 059 | Yoga for Stress Management | 1 |
| KINPE 070 | Beginning Hiking | 1 |
| KINPE 099A | Spin Cycling | 1 |
| KINPE 099B | Intermediate Spin Cycling | 1 |
| **Area Individual Sports -** | |  |
| KINPE 008 | Archery | 1 |
| KINPE 008B | Intermediate Archery | 1 |
| KINPE 009 | Badminton | 1 |
| KINPE 009B | Intermediate Badminton | 1 |
| KINPE 017 | Beginning Pickleball | 1 |
| KINPE 024 | Beginning Golf | 1 |
| **Area Team Sports -** | |  |
| KINPE 012 | Basketball | 1 |
| KINPE 012B | Intermediate Basketball | 1 |
| KINPE 038 | Soccer | 1 |
| KINPE 038A | Intermediate Soccer | 1 |
| KINPE 040 | Softball | 1 |
| KINPE 048 | Track and Field | 1 |
| KINPE 052 | Volleyball | 1 |
| **List A: Complete Two Courses*** | | 6-8 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| CHEM 032A | Intro to General, Organic, & Biological Chemistry | 4 |
| or CHEM 001A | General Chemistry |  |
| or CHEM 001AH | Honors General Chemistry |  |
| PHYS 002A | Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 004A | General Physics |  |
| KIN 025 | First Aid, CPR, & AED | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors |  |
| HED 011 | Dynamic Health Concepts | 3 |
| **Total Units:** | | 22-26 |
| ***Students may take CHEM 001A or CHEM 001AH or CHEM 032A, only one of the three to satisfy LIST A.** | |  |
| ***Students may take PHYS 002A or PHYS 0004A, only one of the two to satisfy LIST A.** | |  |
| ***Students may take PSYC C1000 or PSYC C1000H or SOC 010 or SOC 010H, only one of the four to satisfy LIST A.** | |  |

#### AA-T Degree Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Major Requirements** | | 22-26 |
| **Cal-GETC Requirements** | | 34 |
| **Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60)** | | 8-14 |
| **Total Units** | | 60 |