Kinesiology
Associate in Arts for Transfer
Program Details
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T), also called the Kinesiology AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Kinesiology AA-T degree will be granted priority for admission as a Kinesiology major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies.Students with a degree in Kinesiology may pursue careers in a variety of health science professions including physical training, physical therapy, fitness instruction, coaching and athletics. The completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation for upper-division work. The Kinesiology AA-T Degree requires a total of 21-24 units in required courses and restricted electives from the categories below as indicated. The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees, and there are no additional graduation requirements: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (a) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. (b) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.
Kinesiology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 50,760
- High salary: 169,560
- Average salary: 83460
Clinical Neuropsychologists
Post-doctoral training
- Job growth: Stable
- Low salary: 51,410
- High salary: 163,570
- Average salary: 117580
Coaches and Scouts
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 27,490
- High salary: 93,980
- Average salary: 45920
All Careers in Kinesiology (7)
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | Post-doctoral training | Stable | 117,580 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychologists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Stable | 117,580 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 100,590 |
| Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Rising | 83,460 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training | Stable | 80,330 |
| Exercise Physiologists | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 58,160 |
| Coaches and Scouts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 45,920 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Distinguish major concepts, theoretical principles, empirical findings, and historical and current trends in Kinesiology.
- Examine and evaluate how anatomical and physiological systems impact human movement by analyzing, observing, and/or demonstrating a variety of physical exercises.
- Understand, analyze and apply scientific principles to movement, exercise and sport, including the demonstration and evaluation of knowledge and skills in fitness activities, aquatics, combative, and individual sports.
