# Kinesiology (Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T))

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Kinesiology

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/kinesiology-fitness-wellness-sports-athletic-performance/kinesiology/kinesiology-associate-arts-degree-transfer-aat/

Students graduating with an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree are well positioned to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in a similar major within the California State University system with 60 units of upper-division coursework. Students who complete the Kinesiology AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Please consult a counselor for more information.

#### Program Outcomes

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Identify and describe major concepts, theoretical principles, empirical findings, and historical and current trends in kinesiology.
2.  Know, comprehend and apply scientific principles to movement, exercise and sport, including the demonstration of knowledge and skill in fitness activities, aquatics, combatives, individual sports and/or team sports.
3.  Analyze and evaluate how anatomical and physiological systems impact human movement.
4.  Students will be eligible and prepared for admission (SB 1440 and Education Code 66746) to California State University system schools.

### Requirements

#### Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

1.  Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2.  Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
3.  Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
4.  Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
5.  A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| KIN A202 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BIOL A220 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOL A225 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| **Movement-Based Courses (see list)** | | 3 - 6 |
| **List A - Required (Select two): 6-10 units** | | 6-10 |
| ↳ CHEM A110 | Introduction to Chemistry |  |
| or ↳ CHEM A180 | General Chemistry A |  |
| ↳ STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| or ↳ PSYC A160 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences |  |
| ↳ PHYS A120 | Algebra-Based Physics 1: Mechanics with Lab |  |
| or ↳ PHYS A185/A185H | Calculus-Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab |  |
| ↳ PUBH A100 | Personal Health |  |
| ↳ PSYC A100/A100H | Introduction to Psychology |  |
| ↳ SOC A100/A100H | Introduction to Sociology |  |
| **Total Major Units** | | 22-29 |
| **California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)** | | up to 34 |
| **Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement** | | Varies |
| **Total Degree Units** | | 60 |

#### Kinesiology AA-T Movement-Based Course List

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Select one (1) course maximum from any three (3) of the following areas for a minimum of 3 units:** | | 3 - 6 |
| **Area 1-Aquatics** | |  |
| ↳ KIN A130 | Aqua Fitness |  |
| ↳ KIN A131 | Swimming for Fitness Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A132 | Swimming Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A141 | Surfing and Ocean Safety Level 1 1 |  |
| **Area 2-Combatives** | |  |
| ↳ KIN A126 | Aikido |  |
| ↳ KIN A127 | Karate |  |
| ↳ KIN A129 | T'ai Chi Chih 1 |  |
| **Area 3-Fitness** | |  |
| ↳ KIN A105 | Cardiovascular Fitness Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A106 | Weight Training Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A107 | Fitness Programs I |  |
| ↳ KIN A108 | Strength and Conditioning |  |
| ↳ KIN A109 | Cardiovascular Training and Strength Development Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A110 | Walking for Fitness Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A111 | Step Cardio & Core Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A112 | Body Sculpting Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A114 | Cardio-Kick Boxing Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A115 | Cross Training Level 1 |  |
| **KIN A118** | |  |
| ↳ KIN A119 | Cardiovascular Training and Strength Development Level 2 |  |
| **Area 4-Individual Sports** | |  |
| ↳ KIN A128 | Hatha Yoga - Level I |  |
| ↳ KIN A129 | T'ai Chi Chih 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A141 | Surfing and Ocean Safety Level 1 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A146 | Tennis Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A153 | Golf Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A156 | Rock Climbing Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A228 | Hatha Yoga Level II |  |
| **Area 5-Team Sports** | |  |
| ↳ KIN A145 | Badminton Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A150 | Basketball |  |
| ↳ KIN A151 | Futsal/Indoor Soccer Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A152 | Soccer Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A154 | Volleyball Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A154 | Volleyball Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A157 | Sand Volleyball |  |
| ↳ KIN A158 | Flag Football Level 1 |  |
| ↳ KIN A159 | Lacrosse Level 1 |  |
| **Total Units** | | **3-6** |

1. Course may not be used to fulfill more than one (1) area requirement.
2. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.

### Program Sequence - Cal-GETC

#### Program Sequence - Cal-GETC

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.**

**Year 1**

| Semester 1 | Units |
| --- | --- |
| KIN A202 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3-5 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
|  | Units | 12-15 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| BIOL A220 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| ADT Movement Based Course (See Requirements) 1 | 1-2 |
| POLS C1000or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics 2or American Government and Politics Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
|  | Units | 15-17 |

| Summer |
| --- |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 | 3 |
|  | Units | 3 |

**Year 2**

| Semester 1 |
| --- |
| BIOL A225 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 4 | 3 |
| ADT Movement Based Course (See Requirements) 1 | 1-2 |
| HIST C1001or HIST C1001Hor HIST C1002or HIST C1002H | History of the United States to 1877 5or History of the United States to 1877 - Honorsor United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors | 3 |
|  | Units | 12-13 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| ADT Movement Based Course (See Requirements) 1 | 1-2 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE TWO | 6 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3 | 5 |
|  | Units | 18-19 |
|  | Total Units | 60-67 |

1. Selected courses must include 3 separate areas.
2. American Institutions Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; or choose one course from Cal-GETC Area 4
3. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS. Not all courses are UC transferable. Please check with your counselor to ensure you have enough transferable units for your transfer goal.
4. If List A Requirements have been met by previous selections take elective units to meet minimum 60 transferable units.
5. American Institutions Requirement - CSU Graduation Requirement; or choose one course from Cal-GETC Area 3B or 4