# Kinesiology (A.A.-T Degree for Transfer)

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Kinesiology

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34297/34898/36131/34928/35920

Program Code: SAC.KIN.AAT

Program Control Number: 32096

The Associate of Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer prepares students to move into a curriculum at a four-year institution leading to a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or similar major. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. This degree provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, although does not guarantee admission to a specific campus or major. Upon completion of the A.A.-T in Kinesiology degree students will be able to articulate understanding of scientific foundations of Kinesiology, distinguish between Kinesiology-related careers, and demonstrate movement skills competence. Students will gain knowledge and movement-based experience which prepares them in pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree and or professional certificate in exercise science, nutrition, health promotion, sports medicine or athletic training, physical therapy, and coaching or fitness related fields.

**Requirements for all Associate Degrees for Transfer:**

1.  Completion of 60 semester CSU transferable units.
2.  Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU-GE (California State University General Education Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
3.  Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
4.  Minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major. If the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis the "P" must be equal to a "C" or better.
5.  Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis.

**Learning Outcome(s):**

1.  Students will apply scientific foundations to understanding human movement.
2.  Students will discuss the importance of physical activity in daily life and the implications for Kinesiology-related careers.
3.  Students will demonstrate competence in 3 areas of physical activity experience.
4.  Studentswillbeabletocompareandcontrastthemanysub-disciplinesofKinesiology.
5.  StudentswillbeabletoexpressthenatureanddemandsofKinesiology-relatedoccupations.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | | 11 |
| KNPR 101 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BIOL 239 | General Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 249 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| **Select a maximum of one (1) course from any three (3) of the following areas for a minimum of three units: Aquatics, Combatives, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Fitness, Dance** | |  |
| **Select a maximum of one (1) course from the Aquatics area:** | | 0 |
| KNAQ 201A | Beginning Swimming | 0.5-1 |
| KNAQ 201B | Lap Swimming | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 226A | Beginning Water Polo | 0.5-1 |
| **Select a maximum of one (1) course from the Combatives area:** | | 0 |
| KNAC 140A | Beginning Karate | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 155A | Beginning Self-Defense | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 169A | Beginning Wrestling | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 169B | Intermediate Wrestling | 1 |
| KNAF 156A | Beginning Cardio Kickboxing | 0.5-1 |
| KNAF 156B | Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing | 0.5-1 |
| **Select a maximum of one (1) course from the Dance area:** | | 0 |
| DNCE 106A | Introduction to Modern Dance - I | 1 |
| DNCE 106B | Introduction to Modern Dance - II | 1 |
| DNCE 108A | Introduction to Ballet - I | 1 |
| DNCE 108B | Introduction to Ballet - II | 1 |
| DNCE 110 | Beginning Mexican Folk Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 111 | Intermediate Mexican Folk Dance I | 1 |
| DNCE 112 | Ethnic Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 113A | Introduction to Flamenco Dance - I | 1 |
| DNCE 113B | Introduction to Flamenco Dance - II | 1 |
| DNCE 117 | Introduction to Middle Eastern Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 118 | Introduction to Caribbean and Latin Dance Styles | 1 |
| DNCE 119A | Introduction to Jazz Dance - I | 1 |
| DNCE 119B | Introduction to Jazz Dance - II | 1 |
| DNCE 120A | Introduction to Hip-Hop Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 120B | Intermediate Hip-Hop Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 122A | Commercial Dance I | 1 |
| DNCE 123 | Introduction to Salsa Dance | 1 |
| DNCE 124 | Intermediate Salsa Dance | 1 |
| **Select a maximum of one (1) course from the Fitness area:** | | 0 |
| KNAC 123 | Personal Fitness Training | 1 |
| KNAC 150A | Beginning Hatha Yoga | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 170A | Beginning Yoga | 0.5-1 |
| KNAF 140A | Beginning Walking/Jogging for Fitness | 0.5-1 |
| KNAF 144A | Beginning Cross Training | 0.5-1 |
| KNAF 146A | Beginning Stability Ball | 0.5-1 |
| KNAF 146B | Intermediate Stability Ball Training | 1 |
| KNAF 150A | Beginning Stretch, Flex and Tone | 0.5-1 |
| KNAF 156A | Beginning Cardio Kickboxing | 0.5-1 |
| KNAF 156B | Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing | 0.5-1 |
| KNFI 112A | Beginning Circuit Training | 0.5-1 |
| KNFI 112B | Intermediate Circuit Training | 0.5-1 |
| KNFI 114A | Beginning Spinning | 0.5-1 |
| KNFI 114B | Intermediate Spinning | 0.5-1 |
| KNFI 115A | Beginning Cardiovascular Conditioning | 0.5-1 |
| KNFI 115B | Intermediate Cardiovascular Conditioning | 0.5-1 |
| KNFI 147A | Beginning Weight Training | 0.5-1 |
| KNFI 147B | Intermediate Weight Training | 0.5-1 |
| DNCE 109A | Pilates Mat I | 1 |
| DNCE 109B | Pilates Mat II | 1 |
| **Select a maximum of one (1) course from the Individual Sports area:** | | 0 |
| KNAC 107A | Beginning Badminton | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 107B | Intermediate Badminton | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 160A | Beginning Tennis | 0.5-1 |
| **Select a maximum of one (1) course from the Team Sports area:** | | 0 |
| KNAC 211A | Beginning Baseball | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 211B | Intermediate Baseball | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 220A | Beginning Basketball | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 220B | Intermediate Basketball | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 230A | Beginning Flag Football | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 260A | Beginning Soccer | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 260B | Intermediate Soccer | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 265A | Beginning Indoor Soccer | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 265B | Intermediate Indoor Soccer | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 270A | Beginning Softball | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 290A | Beginning Volleyball | 0.5-1 |
| KNAC 290B | Intermediate Volleyball | 0.5-1 |
| **Elective Courses: Select two courses** | | 7-9.5 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4.5 |
| or PSYC 210 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| CHEM 210 | General, Organic and Biochemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM 219 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM 219H | Honors General Chemistry | 5 |
| PHYS 279 | College Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 210 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| or PHYS 217 | Engineering Physics I | 4 |
| KNHE 106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid | 3 |
| **Total** | | **18-20.5** |