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Kinesiology and Wellness Emphasis

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Career Outlook 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

AA-T/AS-T degrees are designed to facilitate transfer to four-year institutions. 91Ö±²¥ 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

      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
      $13.11

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      Median Salary Earnings
      $38,288.58
      Annual Job Openings
      616

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    • Biostatisticians

      Biostatisticians

      SOC Career Code: 15-2041.01

      Develop and apply biostatistical theory and methods to the study of life sciences.

      Typical Hourly Salary
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      $126,073.47
      Annual Job Openings
      316

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    • Exercise Physiologists

      Exercise Physiologists

      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.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $16.64

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      Median Salary Earnings
      $58,173.63
      Annual Job Openings
      161

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    • Athletic Trainers

      Athletic Trainers

      SOC Career Code: 29-9091.00

      Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $26.34

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      Annual Job Openings
      256

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    • Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

      Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

      SOC Career Code: 39-9031.00

      Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

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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
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    Introduction to Dance
    ¶Ù±·-°ÕÌý20
    History and Appreciation of Dance
    °­±õ±·Ìý3
    First Aid and CPR
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·Ìý5
    Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response
    °­±õ±·Ìý13
    Sports Officiating
    °­±õ±·Ìý17
    Introduction to Kinesiology
    °­±õ±·Ìý19
    Introduction to Care/Prevention of Activity/Sports-Related Injuries
    °­±õ±·Ìý24
    Applied Kinesiology
    °­±õ±·Ìý34
    Fitness for Living
    °­±õ±·Ìý38
    Physiology of Exercise for Fitness
    °­±õ±·Ìý39
    Techniques of Fitness Testing
    °­±õ±·Ìý40
    Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning
    °­±õ±·Ìý44
    Theory of Coaching
    Cluster 2: Scientific and Nutrition Background3-5
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    Introductory Human Anatomy
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    Introductory Human Physiology
    ´¡±·´¡°ÕÌý35
    Human Anatomy
    ´¡±·´¡°ÕÌý36
    Human Physiology
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1
    General Biology
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4
    Biology for Majors
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    Biology for Majors - Honors
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý5
    Contemporary Health Issues
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý13
    Human Reproduction, Development and Aging
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý10
    Chemistry for Allied Health Majors
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý40
    Introduction to General Chemistry
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý50
    General Chemistry I
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    General Chemistry I - Honors
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    Principles of Microbiology
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    Microbiology
    ±·¹óÌý10
    Nutrition for Health and Wellness
    ´Ç°ùÌý±·¹óÌý12
    Sports Nutrition
    ±·¹óÌý25
    Introduction to Nutrition Science
    ´Ç°ùÌý±·¹óÌý25H
    Introduction to Nutrition Science - Honors
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    Physics
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    General Physics
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    Biological Psychology
    Cluster 3: Behavioral Development and Diversity3-4
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    Cultural Anthropology
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    Cultural Anthropology - Honors
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    Child, Family, School and Community
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    Child Growth and Lifespan Development
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    Child Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors
    °ä±á³¢¶ÙÌý11
    Child and Adolescent Development
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    College Success Strategies
    °ä°¿±«±·Ìý5
    Career and Life Planning
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    Introduction to Psychology
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    Introduction to Psychology - Honors
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    Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê³§³Û°äÌý3H
    Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology - Honors
    ±Ê³§³Û°äÌý14
    Developmental Psychology
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê³§³Û°äÌý14H
    Developmental Psychology - Honors
    ±Ê³§³Û°äÌý15
    Introduction to Child Psychology
    ±Ê³§³Û°äÌý26
    Psychology of Sexuality
    ±Ê³§³Û°äÌý33
    Psychology for Effective Living
    ³§°¿°äÌý1
    Introduction to Sociology
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°¿°äÌý1H
    Introduction to Sociology - Honors
    ³§°¿°äÌý2
    Contemporary Social Problems
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°¿°äÌý2H
    Contemporary Social Problems - Honors
    ³§°¿°äÌý15
    Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
    ³§°¿°äÌý20
    Introduction to Race and Ethnicity
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°¿°äÌý20H
    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)
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    Ballet Fundamentals
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    Ballet I
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    Ballet II
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    Ballet Performance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý4
    Choreography
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý8
    Latin Dance I
    ¶Ù±·-°ÕÌý9
    Dance Audition Techniques
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý10
    Modern Fundamentals
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý11A
    Social Dance Forms I
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý11B
    Social Dance Forms II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý12A
    Modern I
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý12B
    Modern II
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý13
    Modern Performance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý14A
    Jazz I
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý14B
    Jazz II
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý15
    Jazz Performance
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý17
    Jazz Fundamentals
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý18A
    Tap I
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý18B
    Tap II
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý19
    Tap Performance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý28
    Theater Dance I
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý29
    Theater Dance II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý30
    Contemporary Dance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý31
    Classical Dance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý32
    Commercial Dance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý33
    Improvisation
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý36
    Commercial Dance II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý39
    Pilates Fundamentals
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý41
    Pilates I
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý42
    Pilates II
    ´Ç°ùÌý¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý43
    Pilates III
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý40
    Conditioning Through Dance
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý8´¡
    Swimming - Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·´¡Ìý8µþ
    Swimming - Intermediate
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·´¡Ìý8°ä
    Swimming - Advanced
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý14
    Water Polo
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý20
    Aquatic Fitness
    KI±·¹óÌý10A
    Weight Training - Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌýKI±·¹óÌý10B
    Weight Training - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý19
    Strength Training
    KI±·¹óÌý25
    Core Performance and Foundation Movement
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý34´¡
    Cardiorespiratory Training Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·¹óÌý34µþ
    Cardiorespiratory Training Intermediate
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý36´¡
    Circuit Training Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·¹óÌý36µþ
    Circuit Training Intermediate
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý38´¡
    Group Exercise Training - Beginner
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·¹óÌý38µþ
    Group Exercise Training - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý4´¡
    Badminton - Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý4µþ
    Badminton - Intermediate
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý4°ä
    Badminton - Advanced
    °­±õ±·±õÌý18´¡
    Golf - Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý18µþ
    Golf - Intermediate
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý18°ä
    Golf - Advanced
    °­±õ±·±õÌý25
    Mixed Martial Arts
    °­±õ±·±õÌý27´¡
    Jeet Kune Do - Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý27µþ
    Jeet Kune Do - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý29
    Self Defense and Martial Arts
    °­±õ±·±õÌý30´¡
    Filipino Martial Arts - Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý30µþ
    Filipino Martial Arts - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý33´¡
    Kickboxing Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý33µþ
    Kickboxing Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý34
    Women's Self Defense
    °­±õ±·±õÌý37´¡
    Tai Chi Chuan - Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý37µþ
    Tai Chi Chuan - Intermediate
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý37°ä
    Tai Chi Chuan - Advanced
    °­±õ±·±õÌý40´¡
    Tennis - Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý40µþ
    Tennis - Intermediate
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý40°ä
    Tennis - Advanced
    °­±õ±·±õÌý50´¡
    Yoga
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·±õÌý50µþ
    Yoga - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³¢Ìý2
    Physical Fitness for the Physically Limited
    °­±õ±·³¢Ìý18
    Weight Training for the Physically Limited
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    Basketball Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·³§Ìý2µþ
    Basketball Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý10´¡
    Beginning Soccer
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·³§Ìý10µþ
    Soccer Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý12´¡
    Beginning Baseball
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·³§Ìý12µþ
    Intermediate Baseball
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý16´¡
    Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·³§Ìý16µþ
    Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý24´¡
    Volleyball - Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·³§Ìý24µþ
    Volleyball - Intermediate
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·³§Ìý24°ä
    Volleyball - Advanced
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý26´¡
    Beach Volleyball - Beginning
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·³§Ìý26µþ
    Beach Volleyball - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³ÝÌý88
    Pre-Season Athletics
    °­±õ±·³ÝÌý99
    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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