Kinesiology
A.A.-T Degree for Transfer Kinesiology · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Completion of 60 semester CSU transferable units.
- 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.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of at least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
- 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.
- Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units in the major or area of emphasis.
Learning Outcome(s):
- Students will apply scientific foundations to understanding human movement.
- Students will discuss the importance of physical activity in daily life and the implications for Kinesiology-related careers.
- Students will demonstrate competence in 3 areas of physical activity experience.
- Studentswillbeabletocompareandcontrastthemanysub-disciplinesofKinesiology.
- 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 |
| orSTAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | 4.5 |
| orPSYC 210 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | 4 |
| CHEM 210 | General, Organic and Biochemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 219 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| orCHEM 219H | Honors General Chemistry | 5 |
| PHYS 279 | College Physics I | 4 |
| orPHYS 210 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| orPHYS 217 | Engineering Physics I | 4 |
| KNHE 106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid | 3 |
| Total | 18-20.5 | |