Associate in Arts for Transfer - Kinesiology

The AA-T in Kinesiology provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Kinesiology will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Kinesiology or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will discover career and educational opportunities in kinesiology and formulate a plan to peruse these options; demonstrate oral and written communication skills that meet the professional and scientific standards in kinesiology; perform motor skills that use concepts, theories, and methods in kinesiology to bridge the gap between theory and practice; apply and assess universal risk management tools used to promote safe practices in physical activity.

Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR		UNITS
	BIOL 120	Human Anatomy	5
BIOL 120 and CHEM 101, CHEM 110, or CHEM 120	BIOL 121	Introduction to Physiology	4
	KIN 100	Introduction to Kinesiology	3
	Select one course from any 3 of the following areas (min 3 units)
	Combatives
	PE 131	Adapted Self-Defense	1
	PE 215	Martial Arts and Combatives	1
	PE 217	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu I	1
PE 217	PE 218	Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu II	1
	PE 220	Kickboxing I	1
PE 220	PE 221	Kickboxing II	1
	DANCE
	DANCE 110	Ballet Technique I	2
DANCE 110 or equivalent	DANCE 111	Ballet Technique II	2
	DANCE 115	Modern Dance Technique I	2
DANCE 115 or equivalent	DANCE 116	Modern Dance Technique II	2
	DANCE 120	Jazz Dance Technique I	2
DANCE 120 or equivalent	DANCE 121	Jazz Dance Technique II	2
	DANCE 124	Hip-Hop I	1.5
	DANCE 125	Tap Dance I	1.5
DANCE 125 or equivalent	DANCE 126	Tap Dance II	1.5
	DANCE 127	Salsa I	1.5
	DANCE 128	Middle Eastern Dance	1.5
DANCE 124 or equivalent	DANCE 129	Hip-Hop II	1.5
DANCE 135 or equivalent	DANCE 131	Commercial Dance	2.5
DANCE 127 or equivalent	DANCE 133	Salsa II	1.5
	DANCE 138	Survey of Latin Ballroom Dance	1.5
	Fitness
	PE 101	Fitness Lab I	1-2
	PE 102	Fitness Lab II	1-1.5
	PE 108	Group Exercise I	1
	PE 110	Indoor Cycling I	1
PE 110	PE 111	Indoor Cycling II	1
	PE 132	Adapted Aquatics	1
	PE 134	Adapted Wellness and Fitness Laboratory	1
	PE 180	Running Aerobics I	1
PE 180	PE 181	Running Aerobics II	1
	PE 295	Walking for Health and Fitness I	1
PE 295	PE 296	Walking for Health and Fitness II
	KIN 167	Weight Training and Conditioning I	1.5
KIN 167	KIN 168	Weight Training and Conditioning II	1.5
	DANCE 190	Beginning Yoga	1.5
	DANCE 194	Pilates	1.5
	Individual Sports
	PE 140	Badminton I	1
PE 140	PE 141	Badminton II	1
	PE 202	Golf I	1
PE 202	PE 203	Golf II	1
	PE 261	Tennis I	1
PE 261	PE 262	Tennis II	1
	PE 256	Pickleball I	1
PE 256	PE 257	Pickleball II	1
	Team Sports
	PE 150	Basketball I	1
PE 150	PE 151	Basketball II	1
	PE 210	Flag Football I	1
PE 210	PE 211	Flag Football II	1
	PE 238	Soccer I	1
PE 238	PE 239	Soccer II	1
	PE 274	Volleyball I	1
PE 274	PE 275	Volleyball II	1
	List A - Select two courses from the following
MATH 90 or 90+ or one year of high school algebra. All three of the following must be satisfied: 1. ENGL 100 or ESL 141 2. One of the following: MATH 90, 90+, 90EF high school algebra 2 with a grade of "C" or better 3. One of the following: CHEM 110 or 1 year of high school chemistry (with lab) with a grade of "C" or better, and satisfactory test scores on the Chemistry Placement Exams.	CHEM 120 or CHEM 101	Fundamentals of College Chemistry (Inorganic) General Chemistry	5 or 5
	HLTH 102	Standard First Aid and CPR	3
	HLTH 104	Personal Health and Wellness	3
Placement is based on academic background or satisfactory completion of MATH 90.	STAT C1000 or STAT C1000E or STAT C1000H	Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics - Honors	4 5 4
MATH 102 or 110 or 110B	PHY 105	Algebra-Based Physics:A	4
	PSYC C1000 or C1000H	Introduction to Psychology	3
	SOC 101 or 101H	Introduction to Sociology	3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		21-25

Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the 60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

February 2026	GCC Catalog Addendum Spring 2026
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.