Kinesiology
Certificate of Achievement Level 2 Kinesiology · San Jose City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Kinesiology Certificate of Achievement Level 2 provides students the theory necessary to be effective in the industry of Kinesiology. Students in this program will learn scientific principles of exercise and physical conditioning, techniques for the measurement of human performance, and methods for establishing healthy national patterns. This can help meet the demand for qualified and knowledgeable people in the modern workplace that currently exists in the greater Silicon Valley. Certificated individuals have increased competence and productivity as well as increased credibility with their employers, co-workers, and clients, resulting in better career opportunities.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Assist individuals in determining goals for improved health and wellness by recognizing their strengths and potential barriers.
- Demonstrate how to document successes, problem solve, and recover from setbacks.
- Design effective personal fitness plans.
- Collect data from coaching sessions for quality improvement measures.
- Show respect and concern for others.
- Communicate effectively.
Requirements
Certificate Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 16 | |
| KIN 005 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 025 | First Aid, CPR, & AED | 3 |
| BIOL 071 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOL 072 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Electives | 2 | |
| 2 units required from the following courses: | ||
| DANCE 010 | Ballet, Beginning 1 | 1 |
| DANCE 011 | Ballet, Intermediate I | 1 |
| DANCE 011B | Ballet, Intermediate 2 | 1 |
| DANCE 020 | Jazz-Contemporary Dance, Beginning 1 | 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 049 | 1 | |
| DANCE 050 | Modern-Contemporary Dance, Beginning 1 | 1 |
| DANCE 051 | Modern-Contemporary Dance, Intermediate 1 | 1 |
| DANCE 051B | Modern-Contemporary Dance, Intermediate 2 | 1 |
| KINPE 008 | Archery | 1 |
| KINPE 008B | Intermediate Archery | 1 |
| KINPE 009 | Badminton | 1 |
| KINPE 012 | Basketball | 1 |
| KINPE 012B | Intermediate Basketball | 1 |
| KINPE 017 | Beginning Pickleball | 1 |
| KINPE 023 | Cardio Kickboxing | 1 |
| KINPE 024 | Beginning Golf | 1 |
| KINPE 030 | Fit for Life | 1 |
| KINPE 038 | Soccer | 1 |
| KINPE 039 | Hatha Yoga | 1 |
| KINPE 040 | Softball | 1 |
| KINPE 041 | Pilates Mat Workout | 1 |
| KINPE 043 | Body Sculpting | 1 |
| KINPE 044 | Core, Alignment, and Resistance Exercise on the Ball | 1 |
| KINPE 050 | Cross Fitness | 1 |
| KINPE 052 | Volleyball | 1 |
| KINPE 053 | Walking/Jogging for Health | 1 |
| KINPE 055 | Step Aerobics | 1 |
| KINPE 056 | Beginning Weight Training | 1 |
| KINPE 056B | Intermediate Weight Training | 1 |
| KINPE 059 | Yoga for Stress Management | 1 |
| KINPE 099A | Spin Cycling | 1 |
| Total Units | 18 | |