Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) Degree
The Associate in Arts-Transfer (AA-T) degree in Kinesiology at Crafton Hills College is designed to meet the needs of students transferring to a California State University who intend to major in kinesiology or a related field of study. Students earning this degree will be able to explain the importance of physical activity in daily life and the implications of this for the discipline of kinesiology, how it is structured, and the types of knowledge studied by its scholars and applied in professional practice; defend the integrative nature of the field of kinesiology; identify the nature and demands of professional occupations, the career options available to students graduating from departments of kinesiology, and the qualifications associated with each; demonstrate knowledge of principles for safe participation and physiological improvement in keeping with the goals of a specific physical activity; and demonstrate an understanding of the benefit associated with the participation in physical activities.
Major/Program Requirements
Required Core Courses:
KIN 200 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3.00 |
ANAT 150 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4.00 |
ANAT 151 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4.00 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11.00 |
Students must complete a one (1) unit course from three (3) of the following movement-based course areas:*
*One-unit courses are required for this degree
Aquatics
Combatives
Team Sports
Individual Sports
Fitness
Dance
Required List A Courses:
Students must complete at least two (2) courses from the following list
Total Credit Hours: 20.00-25.00
Prospective transfer students should complete the general education and lower division requirements of the school to which they will be transferring (IGETC or CSUGE Breadth). See a counselor for details. Information is also available at www.assist.org.
A student receiving a degree in this field will be able to:
1. Demonstrate skills in at least 3 of the following categories: Aquatics, Combative, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Fitness and Dance.
2. Describe career paths in kinesiology and the basic requirements needed to pursue a career in those fields.
3. Design a comprehensive personal fitness program.
4. Assess personal strengths, interests, and goals in regards to professional career preferences.
5. Explain the importance of physical activity in daily life and its relationship to health.