Associate of Science - Kinesiology - Coaching

Students completing the program (coaching emphasis) will be able to...

• • Develop practice plans, analyze strategy and teach techniques specific to a chosen sport. • Incorporate concepts of an athlete’s psychological and physical health to improve performance. • Develop an educational and career plan matched to their skills, aptitudes, and professional requirements.

The associate in science degree in kinesiology offers students two areas of specialization from which to choose: sport and recreation management or coaching. The degree is a two-year course of study designed for students who are interested in a career as an athletic coach and/or preparing for an entry level job in sports or recreation administration at a wide variety of businesses such as fitness centers, spas and wellness centers, recreational facilities, etc. While most of the kinesiology major requirements are transferable and many meet prerequisites required in associate majors, this degree is not designed as a transfer curriculum.

Students who intend to transfer must consult with a program advisor or counselor to ensure that the requirements for transfer to four-year institutions of their choice are met. Possible programs of study at the baccalaureate level include pursuit of a teaching credential to become a secondary school teacher/coach, or exercise science, sports management or other specialty area related to the discipline of kinesiology.

Students who intend to transfer are advised to select General Education Option 2 (IGETC) or Option 3 (CSU GE). Option 1 (DVC General Education) is appropriate for students who do not intend to transfer. To earn this degree, students must complete the core major requirements as indicated and select an area of specialization. Students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and complete general education requirements as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however the units are only counted once. For this degree a maximum of 15 units may be double-counted.