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Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree
Kinesiology

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer is designed to provide students preparing to transfer with the foundation to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology. Students will be able to pursue careers in teaching, coaching, physical therapy, athletic training, and adaptive physical education.

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Kinesiology majors (or similar majors) at a CSU campus that offers a Kinesiology baccalaureate degree.

This degree is designed for the transfer-oriented student who seeks to explore Kinesiology in preparation for a Bachelor’s degree. Students will gain information and experience in areas that will prepare them for a job or a career in the field of teaching, youth or professional sports, coaching, fitness and health industry, physical therapy, athletic training, sports management, and lifesaving skills in First Aid and C.P.R. The degree will provide students the opportunity to pursue work in: youth sports and summer camps, in the fitness industry, assisting physical education professionals and creating new business opportunities in the area of physical activity and sports.

Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.

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Sample Education Plan

This sample education plan for the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway through the program. Each university (UC, CSU, private, and others) has their own transfer requirements; please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. Additional course descriptions may be found in the College Catalog.
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CourseUnitsTypically Offered
1st Semester
Select one: MATH 130 / MATH 130H / PSY 190 (IGETC 2A)M4.0
Notes:
While the above course(s) are recommended, students may take any of the following courses to fulfill this requirement:  MATH 130/H, MATH 150, MATH 160, MATH 170, MATH 180, MATH 190/H, PSY 190.

MATH 130 - Statistics (4.0 units)

Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course.
Advisory: ENGL 101; READ 101
Transfers to: UC (*crdit limit),CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H)

This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests.

MATH 130H - Statistics Honors (4.0 units)

Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course and ENGL 101
Advisory: READ 101
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H)

This course is designed for students majoring in business, social sciences, and life sciences. This course provides an overview of descriptive and inferential statistics. Students learn to read, interpret, and present data in a well-organized way via a study of frequency distributions, graphs, measures of central tendency and variability, correlation, and linear regression. While discussing inferential statistics, students learn to make generalizations about populations, including probability, sampling techniques, confidence intervals, and hypothesis tests. This course is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements.

PSY 190 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (4.0 units)

Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of a pre-statistics or an intermediate algebra course.
Advisory:ENGL 101 and the ability to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU
(*The UC will grant credit for only one of the following courses: MATH 130 or MATH 130H or PSY 190)

This course provides an overview of the types of statistics that are important in the behavioral sciences. It is designed to teach students majoring in psychology, sociology, political science, and anthropology how to present and interpret experimental data. The course focuses on hypothesis testing and the statistics used to analyze assumptions, with topics including basic probability, measures of central tendency, measures of variance, sampling, and inferential statistics.

KIN 194 - Introduction to KinesiologyM3.0
KIN 194 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3.0 units)

Advisory: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the field of kinesiology. The philosophy, history, and ethical and scientific foundations of kinesiology are covered. The concepts of basic movement and performance movement in relationship to kinesiology are examined. Students explore the sub-disciplines of motor learning, biomechanics, exercise physiology, sport sociology, sport psychology, and sport nutrition. Professional career opportunities in health/fitness, therapeutic exercise, teaching, coaching and sport management are examined. The challenges for kinesiology, future of kinesiology, and sport and health/wellness are also addressed. This course is required for the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T).

Cal-GETC 1c - Oral CommunicationGE1.0
Cal-GETC 1c - Oral Communication (1.0 units)

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Cal-GETC 3b - HumanitiesGE1.0
Cal-GETC 3b - Humanities (1.0 units)

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Total Semester Units:9.0 
2nd Semester
BIOL 125 - Human AnatomyM4.0
BIOL 125 - Human Anatomy (4.0 units)

Advisory:BIOL 101, BIOL 105
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This course is primarily a systems approach to mastering the anatomical structures of the human body. The study of each body system includes structural specializations and functions at a microscopic and macroscopic level, emphasizing the interdependence of form and function. Additional topics include methods of anatomical study, human genetics, and embryonic development. This course is intended for pre-health students specifically preparing to enter careers in the health sciences.

KIN 193 - Standard First Aid, C.P.R., and A.E.D. **M3.0
Notes:
**or CHEM 130 or PHY 150 or PHY 211 (have prerequisites).

KIN 193 - Standard First Aid, C.P.R., and A.E.D. (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU(*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 units credit for PE Theory courses.

This course is designed for students pursuing a career working with the public and for those who want to further their understanding of handling emergency situations. Students learn how to give immediate care to suddenly injured or ill persons. In addition, students learn techniques for controlling bleeding, splinting, transporting victims, emergency procedures, one-person cardiopulmonary respiration (C.P. R.) and the use of an automated external defibrillator (A.E.D). Students have the opportunity to apply these technical procedures in class. This course fulfills the requirements for American Red Cross certifications in standard first aid as well as C.P.R. and A.E.D.

KINA/DANC Choice* M1.0
Notes:
*3 movement based courses from 3 different areas; see major sheet.

ENGL C1000 - College Composition and Research (IGETC 1A)GE3.5
ENGL C1000 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units)

Previously ENGL-101

Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition.
Transfers to:UC, CSU

This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication.

Cal-GETC 4 - Social and Behavioral SciencesGE1.0
Cal-GETC 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences (1.0 units)

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Total Semester Units:12.5 
Summer 1
Cal-GETC 00 - EmptyGE1.0
Cal-GETC 00 - Empty (1.0 units)

Notes:
All honors courses have a prerequisite.
Courses in this area that also appear in IGETC 3B Humanities may be counted toward both areas.

Proficiency equivalent to two years of high school study in the same language or select one:
ASL 101, 102, 201;
CHIN 101, 102;
FR 101, 102, 201, 202;
JAPN 101, 102;
SPAN 101, 101S, 102, 102S, 201, 201H, 202
There are additional ways to satisfy the Language Other than English Requirement. Please see a counselor for advisement.

UC ElectiveEL3.0

Select a course that transfers to UC. Please see a counselor to discuss course options.

Total Semester Units:4.0 
3rd Semester
KINA/DANC Choice* M1.0
Notes:
*3 movement based courses from 3 different areas; see major sheet.

KINA/DANC Choice* M1.0
Notes:
*3 movement based courses from 3 different areas; see major sheet.

CHEM 110 - Chemistry for Allied Health MajorsGE5.0
CHEM 110 - Chemistry for Allied Health Majors (5.0 units)

Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or completion of an elementary algebra or pre-statistics course.
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, CSU
(* Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: CHEM 110, CHEM 120)

This introductory course takes up the fundamental concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between chemistry and the health/medical sciences, so the course is especially appropriate for students who intend to pursue a career in nursing and other health-related professions, including kinesiology and psychology. Weekly laboratory activities require students to empirically verify concepts presented in lectures. No previous background in chemistry is required or expected of students enrolling in this course.

Cal-GETC 1b - Critical Thinking and CompositionGE1.0
Cal-GETC 1b - Critical Thinking and Composition (1.0 units)

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Cal-GETC 3a - ArtsGE1.0
Cal-GETC 3a - Arts (1.0 units)

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Total Semester Units:9.0 
4th Semester
BIOL 226 - Human Physiology (IGETC 5B/5C)M4.0
BIOL 226 - Human Physiology (4.0 units)

Prerequisite: BIOL 125 and CHEM 110
Advisory:BIOL 101; BIOL 105
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This course is a general introduction to the function and regulation of human body systems. Physiological integration of the systems to maintain homeostasis and the significance of biochemistry is emphasized throughout the course. Course content includes neural and hormonal homeostatic control mechanisms, as well as the musculoskeletal, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, immune, and endocrine systems. Laboratory exercises allow students to gather physiological data and draw conclusions about how physiological mechanisms are regulated. This course is intended for students preparing to enter careers in the health sciences.

KINA/DANC Choice* M1.0
Notes:
*3 movement based courses from 3 different areas; see major sheet.

Cal-GETC 6 - Ethnic StudiesGE1.0
Cal-GETC 6 - Ethnic Studies (1.0 units)

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Select one: Cal-GETC 3a or 3b - Arts or Humanities GE3.0†
Cal-GETC 3a or 3b - Arts or Humanities (3.0† units)

Notes:
All honors courses have a prerequisite.
† some classes may have higher units.

Arts
Select one:
ARCH 103
ARTS: ART 104, 105, 105H, 106, 106H, 107, 108, 109, 110, 112, 113, 115, 117
DANC 179, 179H, 199, 199H
GDSN 110
MUS 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 135, 136
MUST 151, 152
THTR 101, 105, 105H

Humanities
Select one:
ANTH 104
ASL 124, 201
CHIN 102
CHST 101, 146, 148, 148H
ENGL126
FR 102, 201, 202
HIST 101, 102, 122, 131, 143, 143H, 144, 144H, 156, 157, 158, 159, 159H, 167, 170
HUM 110, 111, 125, 125H, 130, 140, 145
JAPN 102
LIT 102, 102H, 112A, 112AH, 112B, 112BH, 114, 114H, 117, 117H, 130, 130H, 140, 140H, 141, 141H, 142, 142H, 144A, 144AH, 144B, 144BH, 145, 145H, 146A,146AH, 146B, 146BH, 147, 147H, 148, 148H, 149, 149H
PHIL 101, 101H, 102, 120, 122, 124, 126, 128, 128H, 135, 140
POLS 128, 128H;
SPAN 102, 201, 201H, 202

Cal-GETC 4 - Social and Behavioral SciencesGE1.0
Cal-GETC 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences (1.0 units)

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Total Semester Units:10.0† 
Total Units for Kinesiology AA-T program (Transfer to Cal-GETC)44.5† 
Notes:
  • AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor.
  • *3 movement based courses from 3 different areas; see major sheet.
    **or CHEM 130 or PHY 150 or PHY 211 (have prerequisites). If you are interested in Physical Therapy, please speak to your KIN 194 instructor.
Legend:
Some classes may have higher units
M Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement
GEGeneral Education course
ELElective Course
Advising Sheet:
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Program Learning Outcomes

1

Students will understand different types of exercise programs and diets and their relationship to their fitness and wellness.


2

Students will explain methods and techniques used to promote cardiovascular fitness.


3

Students will understand the role of diet and exercise in controlling chronic health problems.


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