Program Pathways
Kinesiology Degree - Major #4555
Associate of Science Degree
2024 Spring Semester
Kinesiology studies the function and performance of the human body though the sciences of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and psychology. With a diverse curriculum, students can choose from courses such as anatomy and physiology, health and wellness, nutrition, sports psychology, first aid, and coaching. Students will be presented with both theoretical and practical applications of the science of kinesiology, as it pertains to exercise, sport, and physical activity. Coursework in this field is intended to improve students’ knowledge of health, fitness, and lifetime wellness as they relate to personal and community well-being. A degree in kinesiology has become a valuable asset in pursuing relevant and rewarding professional careers.
Term 1
Units: 16.0
FCC Writing/Reading Competency Requirement: RECOMMEND ENGL 1A
4.0
Satisfies FCC GE area D.1
FCC GE AREA E.2 Lifetime Wellness: Lifetime Skills
3.0
FCC GE AREA G: Communications
3.0
Major Course
3.0
Select one of the following (9 units in total are required for this area):
HLTH 1
Contemporary Health Issues (Active)
3.0
3.0
HLTH 2
First Aid and Safety (Active)
3.0
OR
PE 20
Emergency Care and Injury Prevention (Active)
3.0
HLTH 5
Structures and Function (Active)
3.0
PE 26
Sports Psychology (Active)
3.0
PE 62
Introduction To Kinesiology (Active)
3.0
Major Course
3.0
Select one of the following (9 units in total are required for this area):
HLTH 1
Contemporary Health Issues (Active)
3.0
3.0
HLTH 2
First Aid and Safety (Active)
3.0
OR
PE 20
Emergency Care and Injury Prevention (Active)
3.0
HLTH 5
Structures and Function (Active)
3.0
PE 26
Sports Psychology (Active)
3.0
PE 62
Introduction To Kinesiology (Active)
3.0
Term 2
Units: 10.0-13.0
FCC Mathematics Competency Requirement
3.0-5.0
Satisfies FCC GE area D.2 and D.3
FCC GE AREA A: Natural Sciences
RECOMMEND BIOL 5
3.0-4.0
Fitness/Wellness Activity
1.0
Select one of the following:
DANCE 9
Body Awareness, Mental Health and Conditioning through Dance (Active)
1.0
DANCE 10A
Beginning Modern Dance Technique (Active)
1.5
PE 6
Fitness and Health (Active)
1.0
PE 15A
Beginner Weight Training (Active)
1.0
PE 15B
Intermediate Weight Training (Active)
1.0
PE 15C
Advanced Weight Training (Active)
1.0
PE 17
Yoga (Active)
1.0
PE 17B
Intermediate Yoga (Active)
1.0
PE 27
High Intensity Interval Training (Active)
1.0
PE 29C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Badminton (Active)
1.0
PE 30C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Baseball (Active)
1.0
PE 31C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Basketball (Active)
1.0
PE 33C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Football (Active)
1.0
PE 34C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Golf (Active)
1.0
PE 36C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Soccer (Active)
1.0
PE 37C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Softball (Active)
1.0
PE 38C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Tennis (Active)
1.0
PE 39C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Track and Field (Active)
1.0
PE 40C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball (Active)
1.0
PE 41C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Men's Wrestling (Active)
1.0
PE 42C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Water Polo (Active)
1.0
PE 43C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Swimming and Diving (Active)
1.0
PE 44C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Beach Volleyball (Active)
1.0
PE 45
Performance Training and Conditioning Techniques for Intercollegiate Athletics (Active)
0.5-1.0
PE 46C
Off-Season Intercollegiate Women's Wrestling (Active)
1.0
PE 72
Spinning for Fitness (Active)
1.0
Major Course
3.0
Select one of the following (9 units in total are required for this section):
HLTH 1
Contemporary Health Issues (Active)
3.0
3.0
HLTH 2
First Aid and Safety (Active)
3.0
OR
PE 20
Emergency Care and Injury Prevention (Active)
3.0
HLTH 5
Structures and Function (Active)
3.0
PE 26
Sports Psychology (Active)
3.0
PE 62
Introduction To Kinesiology (Active)
3.0
ELECTIVE (Only if needed to reach 60 units)
Recommend BIOL 5 for elective
Term 3
Units: 13.0-16.0
FCC GE AREA B: Social & Behavioral Sciences
3.0
FCC GE AREA C: Humanities
3.0
Elective
Recommend BIOL 20 or 21A for elective
Individual/Dual Sports
1.0-3.0
Select one of the following:
PE 4
Badminton (Active)
1.0
PE 4B
Intermediate Badminton (Active)
1.0
PE 7
Golf (Active)
1.0
PE 8
Basic Self Defense (Active)
1.0
PE 12
Swimming (Active)
1.0
PE 12B
Intermediate Swimming (Active)
1.0
PE 13
Tennis (Active)
1.0
PE 13B
Intermediate Tennis (Active)
1.0
PE 29B
Intercollegiate Badminton (Active)
3.0
PE 32B
Intercollegiate Cross Country (Active)
3.0
PE 34B
Intercollegiate Golf (Active)
3.0
PE 38B
Intercollegiate Tennis (Active)
3.0
PE 39B
Intercollegiate Track and Field (Active)
3.0
PE 41B
Intercollegiate Men's Wrestling (Active)
3.0
PE 43B
Intercollegiate Women's Swimming and Diving (Active)
3.0
PE 44B
Intercollegiate Women's Beach Volleyball (Active)
3.0
PE 46B
Intercollegiate Women's Wrestling (Active)
3.0
Major Course
6.0-7.0
Select two of the following (6 units will be required in total):
3.0
FN 40
Nutrition (Active)
3.0
OR
FN 41
Sports Nutrition (Active)
3.0
HLTH 3
Personal Training (Active)
3.0
4.0
PE 18A
Sports Medicine Lab A (Historical)
2.0
AND
PE 18B
Sports Medicine Lab B (Historical)
2.0
PE 24
Sports Officiating (Active)
3.0
PE 28
Foundations of Coaching (Historical)
3.0
Term 4
Units: 4.0
Team Sports
1.0
Select one of the following:
PE 5
Basketball (Active)
1.0
PE 14
Volleyball (Active)
1.0
PE 14B
Intermediate Volleyball (Active)
1.0
PE 30B
Intercollegiate Baseball (Active)
3.0
PE 31B
Intercollegiate Basketball (Active)
3.0
PE 33B
Intercollegiate Football (Active)
3.0
PE 35B
Intercollegiate Cheer and Stunt (Active)
2.0
PE 36B
Intercollegiate Soccer (Active)
3.0
PE 37B
Intercollegiate Softball (Active)
3.0
PE 40B
Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball (Active)
3.0
PE 42B
Intercollegiate Women's Water Polo (Active)
3.0
PE 71
Soccer (Active)
1.0
GE Area F Government and American Institutions
3.0
Elective
Recommend BIOL 22 or 21B for elective
Total: 43.0-49.0