Kinesiology
Associate in Arts for Transfer
Program Details
Kinesiology is an academic area of study concerned with the art and science of human movement. The study of Kinesiology also involves an investigation of the historical, cultural, philosophical, psychological, and social factors which result from and influence play, games and sports. The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to prepare a transfer pathway for students who plan to complete a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or similar major at a California State University (CSU). With the completion of the AA-T in Kinesiology, students will possess foundational knowledge and skills that comprise the core content of the first two years of many baccalaureate programs in Kinesiology. Upon successful completion of the AA-T in Kinesiology, students are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor's degree. The AA-T may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. The associate degree for transfer AA-T requires completion and certification of the CalGETC GE requirements as well as the specific AA-T major degree requirements. Students should work with a counselor to identify major coursework that can be used to fulfill the CalGETC requirements and for more information on college-specific transfer program requirements. Pursuant to SB1440, section 66746, a student must complete the following requirements in order to earn an AA-T in Kinesiology: • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU), including the following: • A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis • Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0. • Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and • Completion of the CalGETC GE requirements
Kinesiology Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
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 (8)
| Clinical Neuropsychologists | Post-doctoral training | Stable | 117,580 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neuropsychologists | Post-doctoral training, Doctoral degree | Stable | 117,580 |
| Psychologists, All Other | - n/a | - n/a | 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 |
Program Pathways Mapper incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.
Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Articulate the importance of a commitment to life-long physical activity.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge and skills related to body systems, physical activity, exercise, sport.
- Integrate perspectives from biological sciences, humanities and social, behavioral, and life sciences.
