Kinesiology

Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T) Kinesiology · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog

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).
CourseTitleUnits
Required Courses
KIN A202Introduction to Kinesiology3
BIOL A220Human Anatomy5
BIOL A225Human Physiology5
Movement-Based Courses (see list)3 - 6
List A - Required (Select two): 6-10 units6-10
CHEM A110Introduction to Chemistry
orCHEM A180General Chemistry A
STAT C1000Introduction to Statistics
orPSYC A160Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
PHYS A120Algebra-Based Physics 1: Mechanics with Lab
orPHYS A185/PHYS A185HCalculus-Based Physics: Mechanics with Lab
PUBH A100Personal Health
PSYC A100/PSYC A100HIntroduction to Psychology
SOC A100/SOC A100HIntroduction to Sociology
Total Major Units22-29
California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)up to 34
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementVaries
Total Degree Units60

Kinesiology AA-T Movement-Based Course List

CourseTitleUnits
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 A130Aqua Fitness
KIN A131Swimming for Fitness Level 1
KIN A132Swimming Level 1
KIN A141Surfing and Ocean Safety Level 1 1
Area 2-Combatives
KIN A126Aikido
KIN A127Karate
KIN A129T'ai Chi Chih 1
Area 3-Fitness
KIN A105Cardiovascular Fitness Level 1
KIN A106Weight Training Level 1
KIN A107Fitness Programs I
KIN A108Strength and Conditioning
KIN A109Cardiovascular Training and Strength Development Level 1
KIN A110Walking for Fitness Level 1
KIN A111Step Cardio & Core Level 1
KIN A112Body Sculpting Level 1
KIN A114Cardio-Kick Boxing Level 1
KIN A115Cross Training Level 1
KIN A118
KIN A119Cardiovascular Training and Strength Development Level 2
Area 4-Individual Sports
KIN A128Hatha Yoga - Level I
KIN A129T'ai Chi Chih 1
KIN A141Surfing and Ocean Safety Level 1 1
KIN A146Tennis Level 1
KIN A153Golf Level 1
KIN A156Rock Climbing Level 1
KIN A228Hatha Yoga Level II
Area 5-Team Sports
KIN A145Badminton Level 1
KIN A150Basketball
KIN A151Futsal/Indoor Soccer Level 1
KIN A152Soccer Level 1
KIN A154Volleyball Level 1
KIN A154Volleyball Level 1
KIN A157Sand Volleyball
KIN A158Flag Football Level 1
KIN A159Lacrosse Level 1
Total Units3-6
  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
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
Semester 2
BIOL A220
ADT Movement Based Course (See Requirements) 1
POLS C1000or POLS C1000H
Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE
Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A - CHOOSE ONE
Summer
ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3

Year 2

Semester 1
BIOL A225
ADT List A Course - CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) 4
ADT Movement Based Course (See Requirements) 1
HIST C1001or HIST C1001Hor HIST C1002or HIST C1002H
Semester 2
ADT Movement Based Course (See Requirements) 1
Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C- CHOOSE ONE
Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 - CHOOSE TWO
Cal-GETC GE AREA 6 - CHOOSE ONE
ELECTIVE (CSU TRANSFERABLE) 3
  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

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