Kinesiology Degrees, Certificates and Transfer Pathways

Kinesiology, Health & Athletics

Kinesiology is the study of the human body as it relates to movement. Sports, recreation, medicine, health and nutrition are all founded on the fundamental principles discovered in the study of Kinesiology.

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Kinesiology is an integrative discipline that focuses on the various components and processes of human movement related to physical activity and sport, incorporating the areas of human anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, biochemistry, biomechanics, psychology, history and sociology. Students then apply these skills and are introduced to topics related to exercise such as the physiology of the body, nutrition, injury prevention, and health enhancement. The program serves all students, regardless of age, fitness level, or previous experience. Activity classes are designed not only to provide for physiological and skills development but also to educate students about the principles involved in this diverse and useful area of study.

Program Length

In consultation and cooperation with the Kinesiology programs of the California State Universities (CSUs), the AA-T in Kinesiology can be completed in four fulltime semesters. Students should work with an IVC Counselor on building their Individual Education Plan, but sample schedules can be found in the Kinesiology Major’s Handbook.

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The AA-T in Kinesiology is among only 23 degrees at IVC that guarantee admission to the CSU system. In addition, IVC has a transfer agreement to the premier local private school program in the discipline at Chapman University, while the AA-T is also recognized by the rapidly growing program at Concordia University and is considered favorably in the application process at UC Irvine for those interested in their B.S. in Exercise Science.

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Sample Academic Plans

Kinesiology CSU Transfer

CSU Transfer: Kinesiology for Transfer, AA-T* CSU-GE 2 Years Full-Time

This is only a sample academic plan. Some CSU majors may have additional required or recommended courses for transfer. Please see a counselor to create a customized My Academic Plan (MAP) that will best meet your specific academic goals.

Semester 1

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	GE Area/Major	UNITS
WR 1	College Writing 1	A2	4
COMM 1	Communication Fundamentals	A1	3
MATH 10*	Introduction to Statistics	B4 & Major	3
KNES 99	Introduction to Kinesiology	Major	3
HLTH 1	Health Education	E	3

Semester 2

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	GE Area/Major	UNITS
Critical Thinking	Critical Thinking GE Course	A3	3-4
BIO 11	Human Anatomy	B2/B3 & Major	4
KNES Major**	Movement-Base: Dance, Fitness, Individual Team or Team Sports	Major	1
CHEM 4	Introduction to General & Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry	B1 & Major	5

Summer

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	GE Area/Major	UNITS
Arts/Humanities	Arts or Humanities GE Course	C1 or C2	3

Semester 3

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	GE Area/Major	UNITS
KNES Major**	Movement-Base: Dance, Fitness, Individual Team or Team Sports	Major	1
BIO 12	Human Physiology	Major	4
Humanities	Humanities GE Course	C2	3
PS 1	Political Science	D	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		3

Semester 4

Sample Educational Plan for a single term.
Course	Title	GE Area/Major	UNITS
KNES Major**	Movement-Base: Dance, Fitness, Individual Team or Team Sports	Major	1
Arts	Arts GE Course	C1	3
SOCIAL SCIENCE	Social Science GE Course	D	3
HIST 20 or HIST 21	American History Course	D	3
HEALTH 2	First Aid: Responding to Emergencies	E	3
Transfer Elective	CSU Transferable Elective (Courses 1-199)		1

Students can take math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement in CSU GE area B4.
Students will need to complete three units minimum selected from three different movement base areas of Dance, Fitness, Individual Sports, and Team Sports.

*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.

AA = Associate of Arts
AS = Associate of Science
AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer
AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer
COA = Certificate of Achievement
COP = Certificate of Proficiency

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Kinesiology CSU Transfer

CSU Transfer: Kinesiology for Transfer, AA-T* CSU-GE 2 Years Full-Time

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