Kinesiology
Associate in Arts Kinesiology · Yuba College · 2026-2027 Catalog
The Kinesiology Associate in Arts degree provides an opportunity for students to explore the areas of health, fitness, and kinesiology. This degree is designed to provide an introductory foundation in these areas and to prepare students for life in the global community by developing a core of knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for personal and professional success. The health and nutrition courses emphasize practical and theoretical knowledge necessary for maintenance of physical and mental health. Students will develop and learn to promote an active and healthy life style. This Kinesiology AA does not guarantee transfer to a CSU or UC.
This degree in Kinesiology can lead to job opportunities in personal training, health education, coaching and employment at fitness clubs. Students transferring to a four year institution are advised to meet with a counselor for appropriate specific general education course requirements needed for the many careers associated with a Kinesiology degree before selecting courses.
Students who complete this program should be able to:
- Examine and evaluate physical activities and their relationship to wellness and fitness.
- Demonstrate proficiency of skills needed in activities commonly included in human movement programs.
- Analyze theoretical approaches and major concepts of health and nutrition.
- Demonstrate knowledge and apply the fundamental rules and regulations of a variety of sports.
Required courses
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Complete four courses from the following: | ||
| HLTH-1 | Health and Life Style Choices | 3 |
| HLTH-3 | First Aid & CPR for Kinesiology Majors | 3 |
| HLTH-4 | Psychosocial Health | 3 |
| HLTH-5 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| HLTH-6 | Aging and Health | 3 |
| HLTH-10 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| HLTH-13 | Nutrition and Life Fitness | 3 |
| KINES-20 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| KINES-26 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| Complete a minimum of nine (9) units from: | ||
| KINES-1.22 | Step Aerobics | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.25 | Badminton | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.26 | Body Toning | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.27 | Fitness Walking/Jogging | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.31 | Beginning Golf | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.33 | Advanced Golf | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.34 | Boot Camp Fitness | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.36 | Yoga | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.36B | Intermediate Yoga | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.37 | Club Fitness | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.42 | Beginning Dance Techniques | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.57 | Beginning Weight Training | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.57B | Intermediate Weight Training | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.58 | Cross Fit/Weight Training for Women | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.71 | Basketball | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.75 | Beginning Soccer | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.76 | Advanced Soccer | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.77 | Beginning Volleyball | 1.5 |
| KINES-1.79 | Intermediate Volleyball | 1.5 |
| KINES-4 | Low Impact Fitness | 1.5 |
| KINES-6 | Adapted Total Fitness | 1.5 |
| KINES-7 | Adapted Weight Training and Fitness | 1.5 |
| KINES-9 | Adapted Weight Training and Recreational Activities | 1.5 |
| KINES-21A | Analysis of Softball: Offense | 2 |
| KINES-21B | Analysis of Softball: Defense | 2 |
| KINES-22 | Analysis of Basketball | 2 |
| KINES-28 | Analysis of Soccer | 2 |
| KINES-29A | Analysis of Baseball: Offense | 2 |
| KINES-29B | Analysis of Baseball: Defense | 2 |
| Total units required for degree major | 21 | |
Students earning an AA/AS degree must complete a minimum of 21 units of General Education requirements and the health graduation requirement, in addition to the program units listed here. Students must complete a total of 60 degree applicable units to earn an AA or AS. Please see your counselor for additional information.