Associate of Arts - Kinesiology

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or Bachelor of Kinesiology.

Students completing this program successfully will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major systems of the human body as they relate to movement and activity by identifying, explaining, and applying principles of anatomy and physiology in various contexts.

California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program deemed similar to their community college major.

This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions. The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) is designed to introduce the student to many facets of the science and study of movement.

Kinesiology courses enhance skills and physical development in combative, dance, individual and team sports, and fitness. Courses provide a foundation for understanding human anatomy and physiology. Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) meet the lower-division requirements for transfer to a four-year program of study in Kinesiology.

Program Learning Outcomes: • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the major systems of the human body as they relate to movement and activity by identifying, explaining, and applying principles of anatomy and physiology in various contexts. • Students will critically analyze movement and effectively communicate their analysis.