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Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Degree A8986
An emphasis in Kinesiology and Wellness provides the student with an understanding of kinesiology, health promotion, and the mechanics of human bodily movement. In addition to the foundational physical education and movement courses, students select courses from a scientific and nutrition and behavioral development and diversity cluster.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

AA-T/AS-T degrees are designed to facilitate transfer to four-year institutions. Mt. San Antonio College ranks in the Top 10 in transferring students to UC, CSU, and private universities. Please visit Counseling Services for information on how to transfer, workshops, activities, events, and advising.

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      Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

      SOC Career Code: 11-9179.01

      Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

      Typical Hourly Salary
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      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
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      Annual Job Openings
      398

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      Biostatisticians

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      SOC Career Code: 29-1128.00

      Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

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      $64,136.76
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      SOC Career Code: 29-9091.00

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  • Kinesiology and Wellness Emphasis

    Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
    Degree A8986
    An emphasis in Kinesiology and Wellness provides the student with an understanding of kinesiology, health promotion, and the mechanics of human bodily movement. In addition to the foundational physical education and movement courses, students select courses from a scientific and nutrition and behavioral development and diversity cluster.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Cluster 1: Kinesiology, Movement, and Dance6-8
    DN-T 18
    Introduction to Dance
    DN-T 20
    History and Appreciation of Dance
    KIN 3
    First Aid and CPR
    or KIN 5
    Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response
    KIN 13
    Sports Officiating
    KIN 17
    Introduction to Kinesiology
    KIN 19
    Introduction to Care/Prevention of Activity/Sports-Related Injuries
    KIN 24
    Applied Kinesiology
    KIN 34
    Fitness for Living
    KIN 38
    Physiology of Exercise for Fitness
    KIN 39
    Techniques of Fitness Testing
    KIN 40
    Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning
    KIN 44
    Theory of Coaching
    Cluster 2: Scientific and Nutrition Background3-5
    ANAT 10A
    Introductory Human Anatomy
    ANAT 10B
    Introductory Human Physiology
    ANAT 35
    Human Anatomy
    ANAT 36
    Human Physiology
    BIOL 1
    General Biology
    BIOL 4
    Biology for Majors
    or BIOL 4H
    Biology for Majors - Honors
    BIOL 5
    Contemporary Health Issues
    BIOL 13
    Human Reproduction, Development and Aging
    CHEM 10
    Chemistry for Allied Health Majors
    CHEM 40
    Introduction to General Chemistry
    CHEM 50
    General Chemistry I
    or CHEM 50H
    General Chemistry I - Honors
    MICR 1
    Principles of Microbiology
    MICR 22
    Microbiology
    NF 10
    Nutrition for Health and Wellness
    or NF 12
    Sports Nutrition
    NF 25
    Introduction to Nutrition Science
    or NF 25H
    Introduction to Nutrition Science - Honors
    PHYS 1
    Physics
    PHYS 2AG
    General Physics
    PSYC 1B
    Biological Psychology
    Cluster 3: Behavioral Development and Diversity3-4
    ANTH 5
    Cultural Anthropology
    or ANTH 5H
    Cultural Anthropology - Honors
    CHLD 1
    Child, Family, School and Community
    CHLD 10
    Child Growth and Lifespan Development
    or CHLD 10H
    Child Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors
    CHLD 11
    Child and Adolescent Development
    COUN 2
    College Success Strategies
    COUN 5
    Career and Life Planning
    PSYC 1A
    Introduction to Psychology
    or PSYC 1AH
    Introduction to Psychology - Honors
    PSYC 3
    Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
    or PSYC 3H
    Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology - Honors
    PSYC 14
    Developmental Psychology
    or PSYC 14H
    Developmental Psychology - Honors
    PSYC 15
    Introduction to Child Psychology
    PSYC 26
    Psychology of Sexuality
    PSYC 33
    Psychology for Effective Living
    SOC 1
    Introduction to Sociology
    or SOC 1H
    Introduction to Sociology - Honors
    SOC 2
    Contemporary Social Problems
    or SOC 2H
    Contemporary Social Problems - Honors
    SOC 15
    Child Development
    SOC 20
    Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
    or SOC 20H
    Introduction to Race and Ethnicity - Honors
    Required Electives 1-6
    Activity Courses
    Choose a minimum of two courses from the following: (these units count towards the 18 required for the degree 1 - 6 units)
    DNCE 1
    Ballet Fundamentals
    or DNCE 2A
    Ballet I
    or DNCE 2B
    Ballet II
    or DNCE 3
    Ballet Performance
    DNCE 4
    Choreography
    DNCE 8
    Latin Dance I
    DN-T 9
    Dance Audition Techniques
    DNCE 10
    Modern Fundamentals
    DNCE 11A
    Social Dance Forms I
    or DNCE 11B
    Social Dance Forms II
    DNCE 12A
    Modern I
    or DNCE 12B
    Modern II
    or DNCE 13
    Modern Performance
    DNCE 14A
    Jazz I
    or DNCE 14B
    Jazz II
    or DNCE 15
    Jazz Performance
    or DNCE 17
    Jazz Fundamentals
    DNCE 18A
    Tap I
    or DNCE 18B
    Tap II
    or DNCE 19
    Tap Performance
    DNCE 28
    Theater Dance I
    or DNCE 29
    Theater Dance II
    DNCE 30
    Contemporary Dance
    DNCE 31
    Classical Dance
    DNCE 32
    Commercial Dance
    DNCE 33
    Improvisation
    DNCE 36
    Commercial Dance II
    DNCE 39
    Pilates Fundamentals
    or DNCE 41
    Pilates I
    or DNCE 42
    Pilates II
    or DNCE 43
    Pilates III
    DNCE 40
    Conditioning Through Dance
    KINA 8A
    Swimming - Beginning
    or KINA 8B
    Swimming - Intermediate
    or KINA 8C
    Swimming - Advanced
    KINA 14
    Water Polo
    KINA 20
    Aquatic Fitness
    KINF 10A
    Weight Training - Beginning
    or KINF 10B
    Weight Training - Intermediate
    KINF 19
    Strength Training
    KINF 25
    Core Performance and Foundation Movement
    KINF 34A
    Cardiorespiratory Training Beginning
    or KINF 34B
    Cardiorespiratory Training Intermediate
    KINF 36A
    Circuit Training Beginning
    or KINF 36B
    Circuit Training Intermediate
    KINF 38A
    Aerobics - Beginning
    or KINF 38B
    Aerobics - Intermediate
    KINI 4A
    Badminton - Beginning
    or KINI 4B
    Badminton - Intermediate
    or KINI 4C
    Badminton - Advanced
    KINI 18A
    Golf - Beginning
    or KINI 18B
    Golf - Intermediate
    or KINI 18C
    Golf - Advanced
    KINI 25
    Mixed Martial Arts
    KINI 27A
    Jeet Kune Do - Beginning
    or KINI 27B
    Jeet Kune Do - Intermediate
    KINI 29
    Self Defense and Martial Arts
    KINI 30A
    Filipino Martial Arts - Beginning
    or KINI 30B
    Filipino Martial Arts - Intermediate
    KINI 33A
    Kickboxing Beginning
    or KINI 33B
    Kickboxing Intermediate
    KINI 34
    Women's Self Defense
    KINI 37A
    Tai Chi Chuan - Beginning
    or KINI 37B
    Tai Chi Chuan - Intermediate
    or KINI 37C
    Tai Chi Chuan - Advanced
    KINI 40A
    Tennis - Beginning
    or KINI 40B
    Tennis - Intermediate
    or KINI 40C
    Tennis - Advanced
    KINI 50A
    Yoga
    or KINI 50B
    Yoga - Intermediate
    KINL 2
    Physical Fitness for the Physically Limited
    KINL 18
    Weight Training for the Physically Limited
    KINS 2A
    Basketball Beginning
    or KINS 2B
    Basketball Intermediate
    KINS 10A
    Beginning Soccer
    or KINS 10B
    Soccer Intermediate
    KINS 12A
    Beginning Baseball
    or KINS 12B
    Intermediate Baseball
    KINS 16A
    Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball
    or KINS 16B
    Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball Intermediate
    KINS 24A
    Volleyball - Beginning
    or KINS 24B
    Volleyball - Intermediate
    or KINS 24C
    Volleyball - Advanced
    KINS 26A
    Beach Volleyball - Beginning
    or KINS 26B
    Beach Volleyball - Intermediate
    KINX 88
    Pre-Season Athletics
    KINX 99
    Off-Season Athletics
    Must complete at least 18 units from clusters 1 – 3 including activity courses.
    For Area of Emphasis
    Total Units 18

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