Kinesiology (AA-T)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/kinesiology/default.htm
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
An Associate of Arts Degree in Kinesiology for transfer provides students with an introductory knowledge of the fundamental principles of kinesiology including the historical development of physical education and sport in our society. Students will gain theoretical and scientific knowledge about the body, including the skeletal and muscular systems. Additionally, students will learn and execute motor/sports skills appropriate for personal development as well as proficiency in discussing the benefits of an active lifestyle. Students will display professionalism and communication/presentation skills with prep.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Student identify and/or explain the benefits of physical activity as related to overall health and wellness.
- Student identify structures and functions related to the major systems in the body (i.e. skeletal system, major muscle in the body, organs in the body).
- Students apply theoretical and scientific knowledge from the subdisciplines in kinesiology.
- Students demonstrate proficiency in the execution of the motor/sport skills appropriate to the specific activities completed.
- Students describe the role of Kinesiology as an academic discipline and recognize the importance of the historical development of physical education and sport in our society.
- Students display professionalism and communication/presentation skills (written, oral, and kinesthetic) with preparedness for transfer.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| KIN 100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3.0 |
| A&P 150 | Introduction to Human Anatomy | 4.0 |
| A&P 151 | Introduction to Human Physiology | 4.0 |
| Movement Based Courses | 3.0-6.0 | |
| Select one (1) course maximum from any three (3) of the following areas: Aquatics, Combatives, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Fitness, Dance | ||
| Aquatics | ||
| Adapted Swimming (1) | ||
| Swimming, Novice (1) | ||
| Swimming, Beginning (1) | ||
| Swimming, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Swimming, Advanced (2) | ||
| Combatives | ||
| Personal Self Defense (1) | ||
| Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (1) | ||
| Tae Kwon Do, Beginning (1) | ||
| Mixed Martial Arts | ||
| Tae Kwon Do, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Dance | ||
| Beginning Ballet (2) | ||
| Intermediate Ballet (2) | ||
| Dance, Modern, Beginning (2) | ||
| Dance, Modern, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Dance, Modern Advanced (2) | ||
| Introduction to Dance Cultures of the World (2) | ||
| Contemporary Dance (2) | ||
| Latin Social Dance (2) | ||
| Middle Eastern Dance (2) | ||
| African Dance (2) | ||
| Hip Hop Dance I (2) | ||
| Introduction to Ballroom Dance (2) | ||
| Hip Hop Dance II (2) | ||
| Beginning Jazz Dance (2) | ||
| Intermediate Jazz Dance (2) | ||
| Beginning Tap Dance (2) | ||
| Intermediate Tap Dance (2) | ||
| Dance for Musical Theatre (2) | ||
| Fitness | ||
| Introduction to Athletic Training (3) | ||
| Adapted Strength Training (1) | ||
| Adapted Circuit Weight Training (1) | ||
| Adapted Individual Sports (1) | ||
| Aerobic Activities (1) | ||
| Low Impact Aerobics (1.5) | ||
| Step Aerobics | ||
| Zumba | ||
| Water Aerobics (1) | ||
| Aqua Zumba | ||
| Cardio Kickboxing (1.5) | ||
| High-Intensity Interval Training (1) | ||
| Cross Training and Fitness Conditioning (1.5) | ||
| Personal Fitness Program (1) | ||
| Physical Fitness Training (1.5) | ||
| Indoor Cycling (1) | ||
| Ropes, Bands, and Suspension Training (1.5) | ||
| Walking for Fitness (1) | ||
| Walking/Jogging for Fitness (1) | ||
| Jogging, Basics (1) | ||
| Jogging for Fitness, Beginning (1) | ||
| Circuit Weight Training, Beginning (1) | ||
| Yoga (1) | ||
| Gentle Yoga (1) | ||
| Meditative – Yoga and Stress Reduction (1) | ||
| Pilates Conditioning (1) | ||
| Badminton Fitness and Technique Training (1.5) | ||
| Circuit Weight Training, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Olympic Weights-Power Lifting (2) | ||
| Individual Sports | ||
| Badminton, Beginning (1) | ||
| Bowling, Beginning (1) | ||
| Golf, Beginning (1) | ||
| Tennis, Introduction (1) | ||
| Tennis, Beginning (1) | ||
| Badminton, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Golf, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Tennis, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Tennis, Advanced (2) | ||
| Team Sports | ||
| Adapted Soccer (1) | ||
| Baseball, Beginning (1) | ||
| Basketball, Novice (1) | ||
| Basketball, Beginning (1) | ||
| Flag Football (1) | ||
| Futsal-Indoor Soccer (1) | ||
| Soccer, Beginning (1) | ||
| Softball, Beginning (1) | ||
| Volleyball, Introduction (1) | ||
| Volleyball, Beginning (1) | ||
| Baseball, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Basketball, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Basketball, Advanced (2) | ||
| Soccer, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Softball, Intermediate/Advanced (2) | ||
| Volleyball, Intermediate (2) | ||
| Volleyball, Advanced (2) | ||
| List A: Select 7-9.5 units of the following: | 7.0-9.5 | |
| Elementary Statistics (4-4.5) | ||
or MATH 112S | Enhanced Elementary Statistics | |
or PSYC 210 | Elementary Statistics | |
| Introductory Chemistry (4-5) | ||
or CHEM 111 | General Chemistry | |
| General Physics (4) | ||
or PHYS 201 | Engineering Physics | |
| Community First Aid and CPR (3) | ||
or HED 110 | Community First Aid and CPR | |
| Total Units | 21-26.5 | |
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
- Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
- Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.