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University Transfer Program
60 – 70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

Careers in the discipline of Kinesiology are broad and include such areas as teaching, coaching, Sports Management/Marketing, Sports Journalism, Exercise Science, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Physicians Assistant, and various careers in the Fitness Industry. Students intending to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology should consult early with a counselor and the current catalogue of the college/university in which they plan to transfer. Specific requirements vary; however four-year institutions usually require that students complete a core of basic sciences and Kinesiology courses as well as general education requirements prior to transfer.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements
Required Core Courses: 13 units Units
BIOL 130 Human Biology 3 units
BIOL 250 Human Anatomy 4 units
KINE 101 Introduction to Kinesiology 3 units
KINE 119 First Aid/Adult & Pediatric CPR 3 units
Required Selective Courses: Select 2 courses from the following - 6 units Units
DANC 100 Dance Appreciation 3 units
KINE 102 Introduction to Coaching Principles 3 units
KINE 103 Social Issues in Sport 3 units
KINE 106 Introduction to Sports Management 3 units
KINE 300 Anatomy of Motion 3 units
KINE 301 Introduction to Personal Training 3 units
KINE 107 Women in Sports 3 units
Required Selective Courses: Movement Based Courses: Select 3 units from the following with a maximum of one unit from any one area Units
ADAP 100 Adapted Aquatics 0.5 or 1 units
ADAP 110 Adapted General Conditioning 0.5 or 1 units
ADAP 140 Adapted Weight Training 0.5 or 1 units
ADAP 155 Adapted Back Care 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 109.1 Water Polo I 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 109.2 Water Polo II 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 109.3 Water Polo III 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 109.4 Water Polo IV 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 127.1 Swim Stroke Development I 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 127.2 Swim Stroke Development II 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 127.3 Swim Stroke Development III 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 127.4 Swim Stroke Development IV 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 133.1 Individual Swim Conditioning I 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 133.2 Individual Swim Conditioning II 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 133.3 Individual Swim Conditioning III 0.5 or 1 units
AQUA 133.4 Individual Swim Conditioning IV 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 117.1 Tap Dance I 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 117.2 Tap Dance II 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 117.3 Tap Dance III 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 117.4 Tap Dance IV 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 121.1 Modern Dance I 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 121.2 Modern Dance II 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 121.3 Modern Dance III 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 121.4 Modern Dance IV 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 130.1 Jazz Dance I 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 130.2 Jazz Dance II 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 130.3 Jazz Dance III 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 130.4 Jazz Dance IV 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 140.1 Ballet I 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 140.2 Ballet II 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 140.3 Ballet III 0.5 or 1 units
DANC 140.4 Ballet IV 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 116.1 Body Conditioning I 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 116.2 Body Conditioning II 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 116.3 Body Conditioning III 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 116.4 Body Conditioning IV 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 134 Track and Trail Aerobics 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 201.1 Weight Training I 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 201.2 Weight Training II 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 201.3 Weight Training III 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 201.4 Weight Training IV 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 226 Plyometric Conditioning 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 301.1 Indoor Cycling I 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 301.2 Indoor Cycling II 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 301.3 Indoor Cycling III 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 301.4 Indoor Cycling IV 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 334.1 Yoga I 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 334.2 Yoga II 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 334.3 Yoga III 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 334.4 Yoga IV 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 335.1 Pilates I 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 335.2 Pilates II 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 335.3 Pilates III 0.5 or 1 units
FITN 335.4 Pilates IV 0.5 or 1 units
INDV 121.1 Badminton I 0.5 or 1 units
INDV 121.2 Badminton II 0.5 or 1 units
INDV 121.3 Badminton III 0.5 or 1 units
INDV 121.4 Badminton IV 0.5 or 1 units
INDV 251.1 Tennis I 0.5 or 1 units
INDV 251.2 Tennis II 0.5 or 1 units
INDV 251.3 Tennis III 0.5 or 1 units
INDV 251.4 Tennis IV 0.5 or 1 units
TEAM 118 Advanced Basketball 0.5 - 3 units
TEAM 119 Tournament Basketball 0.5 or 1 units
TEAM 150 Softball 0.5 or 1 units
TEAM 180 Volleyball - Applications in Team Tactics 0.5 or 1 units
TEAM 182 Individual Volleyball Training 0.5 or 1 units
TEAM 105 Advanced Baseball .5 - 4 units
TEAM 116 Basketball: Individual Skill Development .5 - 1 units
TEAM 135 Advanced Football and Conditioning .5 - 1 units
TEAM 158 Advanced Softball: Women .5 - 1 units
TEAM 186 Men's Basketball: Individual Skill Development .5 - 1 units
VARS 100 Varsity Baseball .5 - 1 units
VARS 105 Varsity Baseball Conditioning .5 - 1 units
VARS 110 Varsity Men's Basketball .5 - 1 units
VARS 160 Varsity Swim .5 - 1 units
VARS 172 Varsity Cross Country: Men and Women .5 - 1 units
VARS 185 Varsity Track and Field: Men and Women .5 - 1 units
VARS 300 Varsity Basketball: Women .5 - 1 units
VARS 320 Varsity Softball: Women .5 - 1 units
VARS 340 Varsity Volleyball: Women .5 - 1 units
VARS 342 Beach Volleyball .5 - 1 units
VARS 400 Varsity Water Polo: Men and Women .5 - 1 units
DANC 116.1 Waltz I .5 - 1 units
DANC 116.2 Waltz II .5 - 1 units
DANC 116.3 Waltz III .5 - 1 units
DANC 116.4 Waltz IV .5 - 1 units
FITN 225 Athletic Conditioning .5 - 1 units
FITN 220 Weight Conditioning for Varsity Football .5 - 1 units
Note: Summer courses are only offered for .5 units.
Total Required Major Units: 22

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.