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Associate of Science, Kinesiology, Professional Preparation

The Kinesiology Professional Preparation, AS degree prepares students for career opportunities in the Health Fitness industry. Students with an AS degree in Kinesiology Professional Preparation may pursue careers in a variety of health Fitness professions including personal training, parks and recreation, head and assistant coaching and many others career options. The completion of this curriculum will demonstrate commitment to the field and provide comprehensive preparation to work in the Health and Wellness industry. The Kinesiology Professional Preparation, AS degree requires a total of 24-26 units in required courses from the categories below as indicated.

Required Core Courses
ID Title Units
KINL 1
Introduction to Kinesiology (formerly PELC 2)
3.0
KINL 2
Movement Anatomy
3.0
KINL 3
Principles of Movement
3.0
KINL 4
Physical Fitness and Wellness
3.0
KINL 5
Principles of Athletic Training
3.0
KINL 6
Sports Psychology
3.0
Choose any course from the following:
ID Title Units
HEAL 2
Nutrition
3.0
Choose any course from the following (must complete at least 1 unit):
ID Title Units
AHLT 51
First Aid and Personal Safety
0.5
AHLT 63
Basic CPR
0.5
KINL 23
First Aid and Safety
3.0
Choose 2 courses from 2 different areas:
ID Title Units
Area 2: Combatives
ID Title Units
KINA 30A
Beginning Self-Defense and Karate
0.5
KINA 31A
Beginning Cardio Kickboxing
0.5
Area 4: Fitness
ID Title Units
KINA 3A
Circuit Weight Training-Machines Only (formerly PEAC 3)
0.5
KINA 4A
Basic Weight Training and Conditioning (formerly PEAC 4)
0.5
KINA 5A
Cardiovascular Lab (formerly PEAC 29)
0.5
KINA 6A
Fitness Walking, Jogging and Running
0.5
Area 5: Individual Sports
ID Title Units
KINA 21A
Beginning Tennis
0.5
KINA 22A
Beginning Badminton (formerly PEAC 33)
0.5
KINA 23A
Beginning Golf
0.5
Area 6: Team Sports
ID Title Units
KINA 16A
Beginning Volleyball (formerly PEAC 11)
0.5
KINA 17A
Beginning Basketball
0.5
KINA 18A
Beginning Softball
0.5
Major Units Required 24.0-26.0
General Education Coursework 20.0-39.0
Electives Required 0-16.0
Total Units Required 60.0