Students completing the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer will be able to:

1. Explore transfer and career opportunities in the multi-faceted field of Kinesiology.

2. Design a lifelong fitness program including the five components of physical fitness.

3. Demonstrate personal fitness goal achievement.

Item 2.  Catalog Description

The Kinesiology degree and classes offer students an opportunity to enrich their education with emphasis on improved individual physical well-being as well as to prepare students for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Coaching and Fitness Management. Students may obtain an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer and optimize preparation for advanced degrees in Kinesiology at four-year institutions. Typical employment opportunities in the field are in the areas of teaching, coaching, personal or group training, fitness instruction, fitness specialists, physical therapy assistants, recreation, as well as managerial positions in athletics and recreation centers.

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (Kinesiology AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing the degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.

A student graduating with an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer may transfer to a CSU Campus to complete a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or similar programs.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree, students must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:

   1. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements.

   2. The coursework required for the AA-T in Kinesiology as listed in the Ventura College catalog.

2. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 §55062), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).

3. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 

4. Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the college district.

See a counselor or consult assist.org, if you plan to transfer to a UC campus or a college or university other than a CSU.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Explore transfer and career opportunities in the multi-faceted field of Kinesiology.
• Design a lifelong fitness program including the five components of physical fitness.
• Demonstrate personal fitness goal achievement.