Kinesiology, A.A.-T

An A.A.-T in Kinesiology for Transfer will fulfill the requirements for students to transfer to a CSU university as a Kinesiology major. The courses in the A.A.-T in Kinesiology provide students with an ability to design appropriate programs for health, fitness and competitions, apply principles of exercise assessments, and critique scientific literature, identify exercise protocols, and synthesize information in problem solving as it relates to human movement.

AS.KINE.OPTBAST or AS.KINE.OPTCAST

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CSU: General Education Option B

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition 3
COMM-100 Public Speaking 3
CSCR-100 College Success and Career Readiness 3
PE-195 Introduction to Kinesiology 3
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy I 3
 Units15
Spring Semester 1
MATH-140 Introduction to Statistics 3
ENGL-103
Critical Thinking and Writing
or Critical Thinking and Composition
3
BIOL-100
Human Biology
or Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology)
4
PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
Select one of the following: 1
Introduction to Softball (formerly Introduction to Athletic Techniques: Softball)
Individual and Group Sports: Basketball
Introduction to Volleyball
Individual and Group Sports: Soccer
Self-Defense
Select one of the following: 1
Body Conditioning
Step Aerobics & Circuit Training (formerly Beginning Step Aerobics)
Introduction to Jogging (formerly Jogging)
Strength Training: Circuit
Strength Training: Free Weights
Powerlifting
Exercise Walking
Intermediate Fitness Walking
Beginning Yoga
 Units15
Summer 1
CHEM-107
Chemistry of Life
or General Chemistry I
5
 Units5
Fall Semester 2
DAN-100 History and Appreciation of Dance 3
PE-126 Sport Psychology 3
ANAT-101 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
HIST-111
U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
Select one of the following: 1.5-2
Conditioning and Alignment
Beginning Ballet
Beginning Modern Dance
Beginning Jazz Dance
Beginning Tap Dance
Intermediate Modern Dance
Intermediate Tap Dance
Beginning Hip Hop (formerly DAN-131)
Advanced Beginning Hip Hop
Beginning Tennis
 Units14.5-15
Spring Semester 2
ANAT-102 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4
NUTR-100 Family Nutrition 3
HIST-107
The History of East Asia Before 1600
or The History of East Asia Since 1600
3
Select one of the following: 3
Ethnic Politics in America
Black History in the American Context
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
 Units13
 Total Units62.5-63

NOTE: Major prep will change depending on the transfer institution. Please see a counselor for developing an accurate educational plan

CSUSM: General Education Option B

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition 3
COMM-100 Public Speaking 3
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy I 3
CSCR-100 College Success and Career Readiness 3
PE-195 Introduction to Kinesiology 3
 Units15
Spring Semester 1
PE-115 First Aid and CPR 3
ENGL-103
Critical Thinking and Writing
or Critical Thinking and Composition
3
BIOL-100 Human Biology 4
MATH-110
Pre-Calculus
or Introduction to Statistics
3-4
Select one of the following: 1
Introduction to Softball (formerly Introduction to Athletic Techniques: Softball)
Individual and Group Sports: Basketball
Introduction to Volleyball
Individual and Group Sports: Soccer
Self-Defense
 Units14-15
Summer 1
CHEM-107
Chemistry of Life
or General Chemistry I
5
 Units5
Fall Semester 2
DAN-100 History and Appreciation of Dance 3
PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
ANAT-101 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
HIST-111
U.S. History to 1877
or U.S. History Since 1865
3
Select one of the following: 1.5-2
Conditioning and Alignment
Beginning Ballet
Beginning Modern Dance
Beginning Jazz Dance
Beginning Tap Dance
Intermediate Modern Dance
Intermediate Tap Dance
Beginning Hip Hop (formerly DAN-131)
Advanced Beginning Hip Hop
 Units14.5-15
Spring Semester 2
ANAT-102 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4
NUTR-100 Family Nutrition 3
HIST-107
The History of East Asia Before 1600
or The History of East Asia Since 1600
3
Select one of the following: 1
Body Conditioning
Step Aerobics & Circuit Training (formerly Beginning Step Aerobics)
Introduction to Jogging (formerly Jogging)
Strength Training: Circuit
Strength Training: Free Weights
Powerlifting
Exercise Walking
Intermediate Fitness Walking
Beginning Yoga
Select one of the following: 3
Ethnic Politics in America
Black History in the American Context
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
 Units14
 Total Units62.5-64
1

Depends on career emphasis.

2

Which math course you should take depends on the Kinesiology chosen for CSUSM 

NOTE: Math/Chem/Phy will depend on Kines-emphasis in Movement Science or Health Science. Pre-Calc required for Movement Science. 

Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
ANAT-101Human Anatomy & Physiology I4
ANAT-102Human Anatomy & Physiology II4
PE-195Introduction to Kinesiology3
Required Movement-Based Courses
Select one course maximum from any three of the following areas:3-5
Area 1: Aquatics (no MSJC equivalent)
Area 2: Combatives
Self-Defense
Area 3: Dance
Conditioning and Alignment
Beginning Ballet
Beginning Modern Dance
Beginning Jazz Dance
Beginning Tap Dance
Intermediate Modern Dance
Intermediate Tap Dance
Beginning Hip Hop (formerly DAN-131)
Intermediate Hip Hop
Area 4: Fitness
Body Conditioning
Step Aerobics & Circuit Training (formerly Beginning Step Aerobics)
Introduction to Jogging (formerly Jogging)
Strength Training: Circuit
Strength Training: Free Weights
Powerlifting
Exercise Walking
Intermediate Fitness Walking
Beginning Yoga
Area 5: Individual Sports
Beginning Tennis
Area 6: Team Sports
Introduction to Softball (formerly Introduction to Athletic Techniques: Softball)
Individual and Group Sports: Basketball
Introduction to Volleyball
Individual and Group Sports: Soccer
List A: Select two
Select two of the following:6-9
Human Biology
General Chemistry I
Honors General Chemistry I
Chemistry of Life
First Aid and CPR
Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
Introduction to Statistics
Basic Physics: Energy and Motion
Mechanics and Wave Motion
Total Units20-25
Course Title Credits
Units for Major 20-25
CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern 37-39
Possible double counting: 10-14 units
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 CSU transferable units)

Total Units for A.S.-T Degree: 60 units

The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:

  • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
  • Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE)  or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
  • Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  • Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.

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