Associate in Arts in Kinesiology Degree for Transfer
Mission College
Key Information
Campus location
Santa Clara, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
60 hours
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
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 combative, 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.
What is an AA-T
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) is intended for students 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.
Skills Needed
- Communication skills and active listener
- Instruction and monitoring situations
- Service orientated mentality
- Physically fit
- Assessment Skills
- Compassion and Empathy
Program Outcome
- 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.
Facilities
Curriculum
To earn this degree, students must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of the following major courses with grades of C or P or better.
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0; and
- 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).
Core Curriculum Required
- BIO 047 ---- Human Anatomy (3.0 Lecture/2.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- BIO 048 ---- Human Physiology (3.0 Lecture/2.0 Lab) ---- 5.0
- KIN 078 ---- Introduction to Kinesiology (3.0 Lecture) ---- 3.0
Select Two Courses from the Following
CHM 001AH and MAT 010H can be taken in lieu of CHM 001A and MAT 010. MAT 009 or SOC 016 can be substituted for MAT 010.
- BIO 011 ---- Human Biology (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- CHM 001A ---- General Chemistry (3.0 Lecture/2.0 Lab) ---- 5.0
- CHM 030A ---- Fundamentals of Chemistry (3.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 4.0
- MAT 010 ---- Elementary Statistics (4.0 Lecture) ---- 4.0
- PHY 002A ---- General Physics - Mechanics and Thermodynamics (4.0 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 5.0
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
- KIN 050A ---- Tai Chi - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 050B ---- Tai Chi - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 051A ---- Aikido - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 051B ---- Aikido - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 053A ---- Karate - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 053B ---- Karate - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 055A ---- Self-Defense - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
Dance
- KIN 040A ---- Modern Dance - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 041A ---- Ballet - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 041B ---- Ballet - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 041C ---- Ballet - Intermediate (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 041D ---- Ballet - Advanced (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 042A ---- Jazz Dance - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 042B ---- Jazz Dance - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 046A ---- Ballroom Dancing - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 046B ---- Ballroom Dancing - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 046C ---- Ballroom Dancing - Intermediate (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 046D ---- Ballroom Dancing - Advanced (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 047A ---- Hip Hop - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 047B ---- Hip Hop - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 048A ---- Latin Dance/Salsa - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 048B ---- Latin Dance/Salsa - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
Fitness
- KIN 030A ---- Pilates Matwork - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 030B ---- Pilates Matwork - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 031A ---- Step Aerobics - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 031B ---- Step Aerobics - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 032A ---- Cardio and Core Fitness - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 032B ---- Cardio and Core Fitness - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 033A ---- Kickboxing Fitness- Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 033B ---- Kickboxing Fitness - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 035A ---- Weight Training - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 035B ---- Weight Training - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 035C ---- Weight Training - Intermediate (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 037A ---- Cardio-Cross Training - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 037B ---- Cardio-Cross Training - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 038A ---- Lower Body Conditioning Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 038B ---- Lower Body Conditioning Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 038C ---- Lower Body Conditioning - Intermediate (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 038D ---- Lower Body Conditioning Advanced (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 061A ---- Hatha Yoga - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 061B ---- Hatha Yoga - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 061C ---- Hatha Yoga - Intermediate (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 063A ---- Hiking - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 063B ---- Hiking - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
Individual Sports
- KIN 021A ---- Tennis - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 021B ---- Tennis - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 021C ---- Tennis - Intermediate (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 021D ---- Tennis - Advanced (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 021E ---- Tennis - Tournament (2.0 Lab) ---- 2.0
- KIN 021F ---- Tennis - Doubles Strategies and Play (0.5 Lecture/1.0 Lab) ---- 1.5
- KIN 023A ---- Archery: Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 020A ---- Badminton- Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 020B ---- Badminton: Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 020C ---- Badminton - Intermediate (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
Team Sports
- KIN 014A ---- Volleyball - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 014B ---- Volleyball - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 015A ---- Basketball - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 015B ---- Basketball - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 019A ---- Soccer - Introduction (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
- KIN 019B ---- Soccer - Beginning (1.0 Lab) ---- 1.0
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships at Mission
Mission College offers a variety of scholarships ranging from $50 to several thousand dollars per year. Eligibility may vary based on fields of study, community and/or college involvement, and/or financial need.
All continuing Mission College and new students, including graduating high school students and transferring students, may apply.
Current Scholarships Available
Mission College 2022-23 General Scholarships Application
New, returning, continuing, or transferring Mission College Scholarship opportunities are available. The 2022-23 MC Scholarship Application-visit the website for more details. The deadline has closed for this year.
NEW Spring 2022 Scholarship Opportunities!
Jim McEntee Legacy Scholarship: Deadline April 30, 2022. Download the application here: 21-22 Jim McEntee Scholarship
American Association of University Woman-AAUW (San Jose Branch Scholarship Application & Opportunity. For more information, visit the website. The deadline to apply is April 15,
NEW Chicana Latina (CLF) Foundation Scholarship
The Chicana Latina Foundation awards scholarships to Latina college students valued at $1500 each. Deadline to Apply: March 31st, 2022
NEW Progress Pride Scholarship!
For the first time, the Mensa Foundation seeks to award our Progress Pride Scholarship: up to two $10,000 scholarships. The scholarship is intended for college-bound, college, or graduate students at U.S. universities who identify as both BIPOC and LGBTQ—and who have demonstrated positive service to the BIPOC and LGBTQ communities.
POINT Foundation Scholarship
The Community College Scholarship Program launched in 2016 and went national in 2017. To be selected for the scholarship, students are evaluated on academic performance and potential, financial need, involvement in school and community, and goals for the future. Deadline to Apply May 3rd.
Mission Promise Program
Mission College is proud to expand our Mission Promise Program to make college more affordable for our new, first-time college students! Eligible students will have their enrollment fees paid for their first two years AND get up to $1,000 to pay for books or other educational expenses.
Dreamer Scholarships
Dreamers: Scholarship opportunity for undocumented and/or DACA recipients
- Immigrants Rising Scholarships
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- List of Undergraduate Scholarships
- Latinos in Technology (Includes Business and Nursing)
STEM Based
STEM: Science, Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) Scholarship Opportunities. New opportunities are open!
- NEW! Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship.
- NEW! Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship.
- Nordson BUILDS Scholarship Program.
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- Gates Millennium
- Hispanic Scholarship Fund
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- Society of Women Engineers
External Scholarships New opportunities!
Additional scholarship resources and links.
- pointfoundation.org (LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Progress Pride Scholarship (BIPOC & LGBTQI+ Scholarship Opportunity)
- Latinos in Technology (includes Business and Nursing)
- Horacio Alger Scholarship (various & Career & Technical Scholarships)
- Pivotalnow.org (Foster Youth Scholarship Opportunity)
- National League of American Pen Woman (NLAPW) (females only scholarship)
- 2022 Scholarship Details 2022 NLAPW Application
- African American Scholarship Opportunity
- African American Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin STEM Scholarship
- Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
- Soroptomist-Live Your Dream Award New!
- Live Your Dream Award NEW! (Due Nov. 15)
- VAPW Scholarship Application (Vietnamese American Professional Women Association of Silicon Valley Deadline May 1)
Career Opportunities
Jobs in the Field
- Fitness Instructor
- Athletics Director
- Coach or Scout
- Athletics Trainer
- Sports Manager
- Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Personal Trainers
- Physical Therapists, Chiropractor, or Occupational Therapists
- Nutritionists or Dieticians
- Sports Medicine
- Teachers and Professors