Kinesiology: AA-T Degree
Kinesiology is the study of human movement. The curriculum offered at Napa Valley College is designed to prepare the student for transfer to the four-year level college/university. The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer prepares students for advanced study in several exercise and movement related fields. Graduates of this program will be prepared for further study or careers in teaching, coaching, adapted physical education, allied health fields, health and fitness industries, sport industries, or exercise and movement science.
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer 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 that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 60 semester CSU-transferable units.
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” (or “P”) and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Use basic principles of health and wellness to develop an informed, personal approach to mental and physical health.
- Understand the principles of lifetime fitness and incorporate fitness activities into a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Acquire knowledge and demonstrate skills to safely engage in physical activity.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (13 units) | ||
| KINE-201 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BIOL-218 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| BIOL-219 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| Required Movement Based Courses (3.5-4.5 units) | ||
| Complete a maximum of one course from three of the following areas: | 3.5-4.5 | |
| Area 1: Aquatics | ||
| Swimming | ||
| Intermediate Swimming | ||
| Area 2: Combatives | ||
| Cardio Kickboxing | ||
| Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing | ||
| Kickboxing With Jeet Kune Do Concepts Level 1 | ||
| Area 3: Dance | ||
| Salsa and Latin Social Dance I | ||
| Salsa & Latin Social Dance II | ||
| Ballet Level I | ||
| Ballet II | ||
| Street Jazz (Beginning Hip Hop) | ||
| Street Jazz (Hip Hop) Level 2 | ||
| Jazz Dance I | ||
| Jazz Dance II | ||
| Tap Dance 1 | ||
| Modern Dance Level I | ||
| Modern Dance II | ||
| Mat Pilates | ||
| Intermediate Pilates | ||
| Area 4: Fitness | ||
| Barre Fitness | ||
| Fitness for Life | ||
| Spinning | ||
| Intermediate Spinning | ||
| Yoga | ||
| Intermediate Yoga | ||
| Body Sculpting | ||
| Intermediate Body Sculpting | ||
| Fitness Flexibility | ||
| Intermediate Fitness and Flexibility | ||
| Walking for Fitness | ||
| Intermediate Walking for Fitness | ||
| Weight Training | ||
| Intermediate Weight Training | ||
| Olympic Weight Training | ||
| Mat Pilates | ||
| Intermediate Pilates | ||
| Area 5: Individual Sports | ||
| Tennis | ||
| Intermediate Tennis | ||
| Required Electives: List A (6-9 units) | ||
| Complete two courses from the following: | 6-9 | |
| Introduction to Organic & Biological Chemistry | ||
or CHEM-120 | General Chemistry 1 | |
| Community First Aid & Safety | ||
| Personal & Community Health | ||
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| General Physics 1 | ||
or PHYS-140 | Physics for Scientists & Engineers 1 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
or SOCI-120 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| Total Units | 22.5-26.5 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) beginning fall 2025. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.