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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

The Exercise Science Associate of Arts Degree with an emphasis in Athletic Trainer Aide is designed to prepare students to work in a clinical setting or in an athletic training facility as an aide, while being exposed to various Kinesiology subdisciplines and general education.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the selection, conduction, and interpretation of fitness assessments and health risk appraisals, and use findings to develop appropriate individualized exercise prescriptions.
• Identify major muscles and their actions, tissue properties, and understanding of chemical and cellular basis of physiology especially how it applies to tissue healing and the energy systems.
• Display proficiency in basic emergency procedures, emergency action plans for specific venues/situation, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
• Prevent, evaluate, and proper application of immobilization, protection, and taping techniques for common athletic injuries.
• Illustrate the ability to apply and communicate appropriate knowledge in the work environment and utilize professional and medical terminology when describing human anatomy, physiology, injuries, and rehabilitation.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code Number	Course Title	Units
Department Requirements
KIN 102	Introduction to Athletic Training	3.0
KIN 104	Fitness and Wellness	3.0
KIN 110	Community First Aid and CPR	3.0
or HED 110	Community First Aid and CPR
KIN 202	Measurement and Interpretation of Fitness	3.0
KIN 203	Programs and Principles of Conditioning	3.0
KIN 205	Anatomical Movement Analysis	3.0
KIN 206A	Lower Extremity Injury Assessment and Reconditioning	2.0
KIN 206B	Upper Extremity Injury Assessment and Reconditioning	2.0
KIN 207	Athletic Injury Taping, Bandaging and Immobilization	1.0
KIN 271A	Work Experience Athletic Training	1.0
MA 161	Medical Terminology	3.0
Select at least 3 units of the following:		3.0
PEX 102	Adapted Cardiovascular Exercises (1)
PEX 103	Adapted Strength Training (1)
PEX 110	Aerobic Activities (1.5)
PEX 119	Basic Training and Physical Conditioning (1)
PEX 124	Personal Fitness Program (1)
PEX 134	Body Sculpting (1)
PEX 136	Stretching and Relaxation (1)
PEX 138	Walking for Fitness (1)
PEX 141	Jogging for Fitness, Beginning (1)
PEX 145	Circuit Weight Training, Beginning (1)
PEX 151	Yoga (1)
PEX 156	Pilates Conditioning (1)
PEX 240	Jogging for Fitness, Intermediate (2)
PEX 245	Circuit Weight Training, Intermediate/Advanced (2)
Total Units		30

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Complete a minimum of 60 units to include (1) the above major requirements, (2) the General Education requirements, and (3) electives as needed