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Contact: Liz WardTitle: Department ChairContact: eward@mtsac.edu
Career Outlook Kinesiology

Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Degree A0454
Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in kinesiology, exercise science, pre-physical therapy, athletic training and other related health professions.  This degree provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree, students will attain a scientific foundation of Kinesiology as well as a movement-based competency that prepares them in pursuing of a bachelor’s or master’s degree and/or professional certification in sports medicine, exercise science, sports management, athletic training, physical therapy, nutrition, health promotion, and coaching or fitness related fields.

To earn an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer students must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of the Cal-GETC pattern and a major of at least 18 units.  Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better.  A ‘P’ (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on Pass or No Pass basis.  Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

Required Courses

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    • Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

      Fitness and Wellness Coordinators

      SOC Career Code: 11-9179.01

      Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $13.11

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $38,288.58
      Annual Job Openings
      616

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Biostatisticians

      Biostatisticians

      SOC Career Code: 15-2041.01

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

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $43.80

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $126,073.47
      Annual Job Openings
      316

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Exercise Physiologists

      Exercise Physiologists

      SOC Career Code: 29-1128.00

      Assess, plan, or implement fitness ÌÇÐÄVlog´«Ã½ 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

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $58,173.63
      Annual Job Openings
      161

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • 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

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $70,071.37
      Annual Job Openings
      256

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • 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.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $17.68

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
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      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $53,977.34
      Annual Job Openings
      11,535

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

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  • Kinesiology

    Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
    Degree A0454
    Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in kinesiology, exercise science, pre-physical therapy, athletic training and other related health professions.  This degree provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree, students will attain a scientific foundation of Kinesiology as well as a movement-based competency that prepares them in pursuing of a bachelor’s or master’s degree and/or professional certification in sports medicine, exercise science, sports management, athletic training, physical therapy, nutrition, health promotion, and coaching or fitness related fields.

    To earn an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer students must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of the Cal-GETC pattern and a major of at least 18 units.  Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better.  A ‘P’ (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on Pass or No Pass basis.  Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses14
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    Introductory Human Anatomy
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    Introductory Human Physiology
    °­±õ±·Ìý17
    Introduction to Kinesiology
    Minimum of three units
    Movement Based Course List - Choose a maximum of one course from any three of the following areas: Aquatics, Combative, Dance, Fitness, Individual Sports, Team Sports.
    Aquatics
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    Swimming - Beginning
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    Swimming - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý8°ä
    Swimming - Advanced
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý20
    Aquatic Fitness
    Combatives
    °­±õ±·±õÌý25
    Mixed Martial Arts
    °­±õ±·±õÌý27´¡
    Jeet Kune Do - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý27µþ
    Jeet Kune Do - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý29
    Self Defense and Martial Arts
    °­±õ±·±õÌý30´¡
    Filipino Martial Arts - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý30µþ
    Filipino Martial Arts - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý31´¡
    Jiujitsu - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý31µþ
    Jiujitsu - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý34
    Women's Self Defense
    °­±õ±·±õÌý37´¡
    Tai Chi Chuan - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý37µþ
    Tai Chi Chuan - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý37°ä
    Tai Chi Chuan - Advanced
    Dance
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    Ballet Fundamentals
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    Ballet I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý2µþ
    Ballet II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý8
    Latin Dance I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý10
    Modern Fundamentals
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý11A
    Social Dance Forms I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý11B
    Social Dance Forms II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý12A
    Modern I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý12B
    Modern II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý14A
    Jazz I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý14B
    Jazz II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý17
    Jazz Fundamentals
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý18A
    Tap I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý18B
    Tap II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý28
    Theater Dance I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý29
    Theater Dance II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý30
    Contemporary Dance
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    Classical Dance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý32
    Commercial Dance
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    Commercial Dance II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý39
    Pilates Fundamentals
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý40
    Conditioning Through Dance
    Fitness
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý40
    Conditioning Through Dance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý41
    Pilates I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý42
    Pilates II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý43
    Pilates III
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    Swimming - Beginning
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý8µþ
    Swimming - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý8°ä
    Swimming - Advanced
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý20
    Aquatic Fitness
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý10´¡
    Weight Training - Beginning
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý10µþ
    Weight Training - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý19
    Strength Training
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý25
    Core Performance and Foundation Movement
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    Cardiorespiratory Training Beginning
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý34µþ
    Cardiorespiratory Training Intermediate
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý36´¡
    Circuit Training Beginning
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    Circuit Training Intermediate
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý38´¡
    Group Exercise Training - Beginner
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý38µþ
    Group Exercise Training - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý29
    Self Defense and Martial Arts
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    Kickboxing Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý33µþ
    Kickboxing Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý37´¡
    Tai Chi Chuan - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý50´¡
    Yoga
    °­±õ±·±õÌý50µþ
    Yoga - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³¢Ìý2
    Physical Fitness for the Physically Limited
    °­±õ±·³¢Ìý18
    Weight Training for the Physically Limited
    Individual Sports
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    Swimming - Beginning
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    Swimming - Intermediate
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    Swimming - Advanced
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    Badminton - Beginning
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    Badminton - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý4°ä
    Badminton - Advanced
    °­±õ±·±õÌý18´¡
    Golf - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý18µþ
    Golf - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý18°ä
    Golf - Advanced
    °­±õ±·±õÌý33´¡
    Kickboxing Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý40´¡
    Tennis - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý40µþ
    Tennis - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý40°ä
    Tennis - Advanced
    °­±õ±·±õÌý50´¡
    Yoga
    °­±õ±·±õÌý50µþ
    Yoga - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý24´¡
    Volleyball - Beginning
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý24µþ
    Volleyball - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý24°ä
    Volleyball - Advanced
    °­±õ±·³ÝÌý19
    Golf - Women
    Team Sports
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý14
    Water Polo
    °­±õ±·±õÌý4´¡
    Badminton - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý4µþ
    Badminton - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý18´¡
    Golf - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý18µþ
    Golf - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý25
    Mixed Martial Arts
    °­±õ±·±õÌý27´¡
    Jeet Kune Do - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý27µþ
    Jeet Kune Do - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý30´¡
    Filipino Martial Arts - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý30µþ
    Filipino Martial Arts - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý31´¡
    Jiujitsu - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý31µþ
    Jiujitsu - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý37´¡
    Tai Chi Chuan - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý37µþ
    Tai Chi Chuan - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý40´¡
    Tennis - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý40µþ
    Tennis - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý2´¡
    Basketball Beginning
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý2µþ
    Basketball Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý10´¡
    Beginning Soccer
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý10µþ
    Soccer Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý12´¡
    Beginning Baseball
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý12µþ
    Intermediate Baseball
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý16´¡
    Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý16µþ
    Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý24´¡
    Volleyball - Beginning
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý24µþ
    Volleyball - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý24°ä
    Volleyball - Advanced
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý26´¡
    Beach Volleyball - Beginning
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý26µþ
    Beach Volleyball - Intermediate
    List A:6
    Choose two courses from the following:
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    Contemporary Health Issues
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·Ìý34
    Fitness for Living
    µþ±«³§°äÌý17
    Applied Business Statistics
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê³§³Û°äÌý10
    Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°¿°äÌý23
    Introduction to Statistics in Sociology and Social Sciences
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý°ä1000
    Introduction to Statistics
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°Õ´¡°ÕÌý°ä1000H
    Introduction to Statistics - Honors
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý50
    General Chemistry I
    ´Ç°ùÌý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý50H
    General Chemistry I - Honors
    °­±õ±·Ìý3
    Basic First Aid and CPR
    ´Ç°ùÌý°­±õ±·Ìý5
    Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response
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    General Physics
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    Engineering Physics
    ±Ê³§³Û°äÌý°ä1000
    Introduction to Psychology
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê³§³Û°äÌý°ä1000H
    Introduction to Psychology - Honors
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°¿°äÌý1
    Introduction to Sociology
    ´Ç°ùÌý³§°¿°äÌý1H
    Introduction to Sociology - Honors
    Total Units for Major20-24
    General Education (Cal-GETC) Units 134
    Total Units60
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    Courses may be double-counted for the major and Cal-GETC. However, courses may not be double-counted to satisfy more than one area of Cal-GETC.

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Contact: Liz WardTitle: Department ChairContact: eward@mtsac.edu

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Hours: 7:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.Location: Building 45-1461Phone: (909) 274-4630