Degrees & Certificates
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We also offer our local KIN Degree with an emphasis in Education, Sport management or Athletic training.
Want to help people achieve their fitness and health goals? Check out our Personal Traning Certificate program. Get the certificate alone or while you get your KIN degree!
Degrees and Certificates
- A.A. Degree in Kinesiology
- A.A.-T Degree in Kinesiology
- Certificate of Achievement in Kinesiology and Athletics: Personal Training Certificate
A.A. Degree: Kinesiology
The Department of Kinesiology and Athletics provides opportunities for students to develop proficiency in a variety of sports and activities, academically study the field of kinesiology and health education, pursue a professional career in teaching, coaching, sports psychology, working with a college or professional sports team, working for a corporate or individual health facility, athletic administration, athletic training, sports medicine aid, physical therapists, or personal/fitness trainer; and transfer to a four year college/university.An Associate of Arts Degree, with four choices of area of emphasis - Education, Sports Management, Sports Medicine, or Personal Training/Fitness - can be obtained by completing a total of 60 units, which includes the 18 - 21 units major in Kinesiology, general education requirements, and electives. This program, along with the AA-T in Kinesiology, is also designed to allow students to transfer into baccalaureate programs in kinesiology/physical education at CSU and many independent and/or out-of-state colleges and universities. The department also provides an 18 unit certificate of achievement in personal training.
Students should note that each college and university has its own admission, general education, and lower-division major requirements that must be completed prior to transfer, and that these requirements vary greatly from institution to institution. Students have several options for completing their General Education requirements. Following are the patterns most commonly used by Gavilan College transfer students: California State University’s (CSUs) General Education Requirements for a B.A./B.S., Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), and Transfer Admission Agreements. Students should consult with a Gavilan College counselor to determine which general education pattern is appropriate for their major in Kinesiology.
Gavilan College offers a variety of intercollegiate sports for men and women. We compete in the Coast Conference which is a member of the California Community College Athletic Association. Students participate for a variety of reasons, including the desire to compete at the intercollegiate level and for the opportunity to earn an academic or athletic scholarship at the 4-year level.
Whether students are majoring in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Education, Sports Management, Sports Medicine, or Personal Training/Fitness; wanting to meet their transfer requirements by utilizing our Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree; pursuing a Certificate of Achievement in Personal Training; desiring a competitive intercollegiate athletic experience; fulfilling the general education kinesiology activity class graduation requirement; or just wanting enrichment opportunities, the staff remains dedicated to providing the best instruction possible.
Students will be able to obtain several objectives through key opportunities:
• Opportunities exist for students to satisfy degree requirements.
• Opportunities exist for students to develop cognitive and motor skills required to perform activities that enhance lifelong health and fitness.
• Opportunities exist for students to develop an individualized approach to fitness that includes flexibility, muscular strength training, and cardiovascular endurance.
• Opportunities exist for students to learn how to develop the components of a healthy lifestyle including stress management, nutrition, social interactions and physiological principles of exercise.
• Opportunities exist for students to compete at the intercollegiate level.
KIN2Introduction to Kinesiology3
BIO15Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology5
Kinesiology Activity Courses: A minimum of 2 units from 2 different activities.
Education Option (6 Units)
KIN5Individual and Dual Sports OR3
KIN8Introduction to Sports Psychology3
HE1Health Education OR3
KIN6Games and Rhythms for Children3
Sports Management Option (6 units)
KIN7Theory of Sports Management3
KIN5Individual and Dual Sports OR3
KIN15Sports and Society3
Sports Medicine Option (6 units)
KIN3Introduction to Athletic Training4
KIN4AAthletic Training Practicum I2
Personal Training/Fitness Option (6 Units)
KIN84Assessment of Fitness Techniques3
KIN 85Concepts, Program Design of Strength, Cardiovascular Fitness3
A student may complete the Gavilan College A.A./A.S. general education, the CSU-GE Breadth or the IGETC pattern, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60 unit total. See a counselor for details. NOTE: A course may be used to satisfy both general education and major requirements. See "Double Counting Rule".
KIN3Introduction to Athletic Training4
KIN4AAthletic Training Practicum I2
KIN4BAthletic Training Practicum II2
KIN4CAthletic Training Practicum III2
KIN5Individual and Dual Sports3
KIN6Games and Rhythms for Children3
KIN7Theory of Sports Management3
KIN8Introduction to Sports Psychology3
KIN15Sports and Society3
KIN84Assessment of Fitness Techniques3
KIN 85Concepts, Program Design of Strength, Cardiovascular Fitness3
HE1Health Education3
BIO7Human Anatomy4
BIO9Human Physiology5
BIO11Nutrition3
BUS80Business Law3
A.A.-T Degree: Kinesiology
Upon completion of this degree, students will be prepared to transfer into the CSU system to pursue a BA/BS in Kinesiology. It is the desire of the Kinesiology and Athletics Department to contribute to the continued growth and development of each student by providing opportunities that advance the physical, mental, social, and emotional rewards that result from a comprehensive experience in higher education.
Statement of Program Goals and Objectives (Program Learning Outcomes):The Department of Kinesiology and Athletics supports the mission of the college by preparing students along their pathways to reach transfer and career goals in a dynamic and multicultural world. The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree prepares students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system.
Program Learning Outcomes: After completing the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer students will be able to:
- List and describe five career options available in the field of kinesiology.
- Describe and critically analyze the role of physical activity and its impact on health, society and quality of life.
- Discuss the history and broad content within the discipline of kinesiology and develop skills to enable the synthesis of concepts across disciplines.
- Identify critical elements of motor skill performance, combine motor skills into appropriate sequences for the purpose of improving skill learning, and demonstrate competent motor skill performance in a variety of physical activities.
- Identify the skeletal and muscular structures of the human body.
- Utilize measurement concepts (qualitative and quantitative) to assess student/client performance and program effectiveness.
- Describe and demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Core Courses: 15 units, including Movement Based Courses
KIN2Introduction to Kinesiology3
BIO7Human Anatomy4
BIO9Human Physiology5
Movement Based Courses – Select a maximum of one (1) course from any three (3) of the following areas for a maximum of three (3 units):
Aquatics (1 unit):
KIN16ASwimming - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN61ASwim for Fitness - Level 10.5 - 1
Combatives (1 unit)
KIN39Fencing0.5 - 1
KIN71ASelf-Defense - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN83Karate0.5 - 1
Dance (1 unit):
KIN88ASocial Dance - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN88BSocial Dance - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN66ADance Fundamentals - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN66BDance Fundamentals - Intermediate0.5 - 1
Fitness (1 unit)
KIN24AIndividualized Weight Training - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN24BIndividualized Weight Training - Level 20.5 - 1
KIN44AAerobics - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN44BAerobics - Level 20.5 - 1
KIN62AYoga - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN62BYoga - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN64AIndividualized Cardiovascular Fitness - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN64BIndividualized Cardiovascular Fitness - Level 20.5 - 1
KIN68ABootcamp Fitness - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN68BBootcamp Fitness - Level 20.5 - 1
KIN70APilates - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN70BPilates - Level 20.5 - 1
KIN73AFitness Through Dance - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN73BFitness Through Dance - Level 20.5 - 1
KIN74AHiking - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN74BHiking - Level 20.5 - 1
KIN81AKickboxing for Fitness - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN81BKickboxing for Fitness - Level 20.5 - 1
KIN82ACircuit Training - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN82BCircuit Training - Level 20.5 - 1
KIN89AStability Ball Training - Level 10.5 - 1
KIN89BStability Ball Training - Level 20.5 - 1
Individual Sports (1 unit)
KIN17AGolf - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN17BGolf - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN18ATennis - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN18BTennis - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN19ABadminton - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN19BBadminton - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN20ABowling - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN20BBowling - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN31AArchery - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN31BArchery - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN79AIndoor Racket Sports - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN79BIndoor Racket Sports - Intermediate0.5 - 1
Team Sports (1 unit)
KIN80AUltimate Frisbee - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN87Indoor Soccer0.5 - 1
KIN121AVolleyball - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN121BVolleyball - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN125ASoccer - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN125BSoccer - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN127ABasketball - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN127BBasketball - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN137ASoftball - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN137BSoftball - Intermediate0.5 - 1
KIN165ABaseball - Beginning0.5 - 1
KIN165BBaseball - Intermediate0.5 - 1
ATH21Volleyball0.5 - 1
ATH25Soccer0.5 - 1
ATH27Basketball0.5 - 1
ATH37Softball0.5 - 1
ATH77Football0.5 - 1
Select 6 units from the following: (These courses may also count toward GE Requirements.)
MATH5Introduction to Statistics3
CHEM1AGeneral Chemistry5
CHEM30AElementary Chemistry4
PHYS2AGeneral Physics I4
PHYS4APhysics for Scientists and Engineers - Mechanics4
AH 30First Aid and CPR3 - 2
Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
A. The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education –Breadth Requirements.
B. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
Earn a "C" or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Certificate of Achievement: Kinesiology and Athletics: Personal Training Certificate
The Kinesiology and Athletics Department provides opportunities for students to participate in activity classes, pursue a professional career, transfer and compete in intercollegiate athletics. A variety of activity courses are offered to meet the interest and needs of all students as they fulfill the general education requirements, Kinesiology graduation requirements, certificate requirements or their desire to maintain lifetime fitness. An Associate of Arts Degree with three options of study-Education, Sports Management and Sports Medicine- as well as a cerficate program for personal training are available. The AA degree can be obtained by completing a total of 60 units, which includes the 18-24 unit major, general education requirements and electives. The personal training certificate can be obtained by completing a total of 18-19units. These programs are designed to allow students to transfer into baccalaureate programs in kinesiology or related areas. Professional fields include teaching, coaching, athletic training, physical Therapy, exercise physiology, motor learning, sports management, sports psychology and personal fitness training. These careers could provide employment with education institutions, commercial health clubs, private/public fitness and sports centers, recreation departments and sports teams. Gavilan College offers a variety of intercollegiate sports for men and women. We compete in the Coast Conference which is a member of the California Community College Athletic Association. Students participate for a variety of reasons, including the desire to compete at the intercollegiate level and for the opportunity to earn an academic or athletic scholarship at the 4-year level.Proof of CPR Certification (Am Red Cross)
AH11Nutrition3
HE1Health Education3
BIO15Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology OR5
AH15Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology5
KIN3Introduction to Athletic Training4
KIN 85Concepts, Program Design of Strength, Cardiovascular Fitness3
KIN84Assessment of Fitness Techniques3