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Kinesiology is the study of the human body as it relates to movement. Sports, recreation, medicine, health and nutrition are all founded on the fundamental principles discovered in the study of Kinesiology.
Kinesiology is an integrative discipline that focuses on the various components and processes of human movement related to physical activity and sport, incorporating the areas of human anatomy, physiology, neuroscience, biochemistry, biomechanics, psychology, history and sociology. Students then apply these skills and are introduced to topics related to exercise such as the physiology of the body, nutrition, injury prevention, and health enhancement. The program serves all students, regardless of age, fitness level, or previous experience. Activity classes are designed not only to provide for physiological and skills development but also to educate students about the principles involved in this diverse and useful area of study.
Program Length
In consultation and cooperation with the Kinesiology programs of the California State Universities (CSUs), the AA-T in Kinesiology can be completed in four fulltime semesters. Students should work with an IVC Counselor on building their Individual Education Plan, but sample schedules can be found in the Kinesiology Major’s Handbook.
Transfer Options
The AA-T in Kinesiology is among only 23 degrees at IVC that guarantee admission to the CSU system. In addition, IVC has a transfer agreement to the premier local private school program in the discipline at Chapman University, while the AA-T is also recognized by the rapidly growing program at Concordia University and is considered favorably in the application process at UC Irvine for those interested in their B.S. in Exercise Science.
Transfer, Degrees and/or Certificates
Sample Academic Plans
Semester 1
| Course | Title | GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1000 (WR 1) | Academic Reading and Writing | A2 | 4 |
| COMM C1000 (COMM 1) | Introduction to Public Speaking | A1 | 3 |
| STAT C1000 (MATH 10)* | Introduction to Statistics | B4 & Major | 3 |
| KNES 99 | Introduction to Kinesiology | Major | 3 |
| HLTH 1 | Health Education | E | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course | Title | GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL C1001 (WR 2) | Critical Thinking and Writing | A3 | 4 |
| BIO 11 | Human Anatomy | B2/B3 & Major | 4 |
| KNES Major** | Movement-Base: Dance, Fitness, Individual Team or Team Sports | Major | 1 |
| CHEM 4 | Introduction to General & Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry | B1 & Major | 5 |
Summer
| Course | Title | GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts | Arts GE Course | C1 | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course | Title | GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNES Major** | Movement-Base: Dance, Fitness, Individual Team or Team Sports | Major | 1 |
| BIO 12 | Human Physiology | Major | 4 |
| HIST 20 or HIST 21 | American History Course | C2 | 3 |
| HLTH 6 | Health and Social Justice | D | 3 |
| HLTH 2 | First Aid: Responding to Emergencies | E | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course | Title | GE Area/Major | UNITS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNES Major** | Movement-Base: Dance, Fitness, Individual Team or Team Sports | Major | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities | Arts or Humanities GE Course | C1 or C2 | 3 |
| KNES 97 | Social-Cultural Issues in Sport | D | 3 |
| HLTH 7 | Global Health | D | 3 |
| NUT 1 | Principles of Nutrition | E | 3 |
- Students can take math 10 or any other math course that meets the CSU transfer math requirement in CSU GE area B4.
- Students will need to complete three units minimum selected from three different movement base areas of Dance, Fitness, Individual Sports, and Team Sports.
*Students may be eligible for one or more AA/AS/AA-T/AS-T degrees if they complete a GE transfer pattern, have specific courses, and have 60 transferable units. Please see a counselor for degree options and advisement.
AA = Associate of Arts | AS = Associate of Science | AA-T = Associate of Arts for Transfer | AS-T = Associate of Science for Transfer | COA = Certificate of Achievement | COC = Certificate of Completion | COP = Certificate of Proficiency | = Fast Track Career Path
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