Kinesiology
Associate in Arts for Transfer Kinesiology · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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 |
| orCHEM 001A | General Chemistry | |
| orCHEM 001AH | Honors General Chemistry | |
| PHYS 002A | Algebra/Trigonometry-Based Physics I | 4 |
| orPHYS 004A | General Physics | |
| KIN 025 | First Aid, CPR, & AED | 3 |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| orPSYC 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 | |