Physical Education/Kinesiology
Associate in Science
Program Details
Kinesiology is an academic area of study concerned with the art and science of human movement. It also involves an investigation of the historical, cultural, philosophical, psychological, and social factors which result from and influence play, games, and sports. An Associate in Science Degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or better.
Physical Education/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.
Athletes and Sports Competitors
No high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 24,960
- High salary: 0
- Average salary: 62360
Coaches and Scouts
Bachelor's degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 27,490
- High salary: 93,980
- Average salary: 45920
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 27,580
- High salary: 82,050
- Average salary: 46180
All Careers in Physical Education/Kinesiology (4)
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Stable | 75,890 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | No high school diploma/GED, Bachelor's degree | Rising | 62,360 |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | Certificate after high school, High school diploma/GED | Rising | 46,180 |
| Coaches and Scouts | Bachelor's degree, Master's degree | Rising | 45,920 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Apply content knowledge to design and evaluate within disciplinary practice.
- Articulate the importance of a commitment to life-long physical activity.
- Demonstrate critical thinking, writing, reading, oral communication, and information management skills to physical activity related questions.
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge and skills related to body systems, physical activity, exercise, and sport.
- Demonstrate professional dispositions and be committed to social justice for physical activity participants.
- Integrate perspectives from biological sciences, humanities and social, behavioral, and life sciences.