Kinesiology Degree AA-T

Associate in Arts in Kinesiology Degree for Transfer

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The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or Bachelor of Kinesiology.

Students completing this program successfully will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major systems of the human body as they relate to movement and activity by identifying, explaining, and applying principles of anatomy and physiology in various contexts. Learn more about our program.

California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program deemed similar to their community college major.

This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions. The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) is designed to introduce the student to many facets of the science and study of movement.

Kinesiology courses enhance skills and physical development in combatives, dance, individual and team sports, and fitness. Courses provide a foundation for understanding human anatomy and physiology.

Students who complete the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) meet the lower-division requirements for transfer to a four-year program of study in Kinesiology.

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Program Learning Outcomes

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the major systems of the human body as they relate to movement and activity by identifying, explaining, and applying principles of anatomy and physiology in various contexts.
• Students will critically analyze movement and effectively communicate their analysis.

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What is an AA-T

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for student who plan to transfer and complete a bachelor's degree in a similar major at a CSU campus.  Students completing these transfer degrees:

• will earn an Associate's Degree from Mission College;
• are guaranteed admission to a similar major at a campus in the CSU system;
• will be prepared to start upper division coursework at the CSU;
• and will not have to complete more than 60 units after transfer.

A complete and up-to-date listing of the similar CSU majors can be found on the
icangotocollege.com.

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Meet the Following Requirements

1. Completion of the following major courses with grades of C or P or better.
2. Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0; and
3. Certified completion of either the California State University General Education Breadth pattern (CSU GE-B) or the CSU Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (CSU IGETC).

Please Note

• Completing courses that satisfy CSU’s U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer is highly recommended.
• Requirements here apply to the current catalog year and are subject to change.  Visit DegreeWorks in My Mission Portal to view requirements based your catalog year.

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Core Curriculum Required

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Select Two Courses from the Following

CHM 001AH and MAT 010H can be taken in lieu of CHM 001A and MAT 010. SOC 016 can be substituted for MAT 010. CHM 060 can be substituted for CHM 030A.

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Movement Based Courses

Select three (3) courses from the three (3) different movement based areas for a minimum of three (3.0) units: Combative, Dance, Fitness, Individual Sports, Team Sports.

Combatives

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Dance

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Fitness

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Individual Sports

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Team Sports

For sections with honors courses, select either the honors version or the non-honors version. 

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