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Kinesiology

Associate in Arts for Transfer



Program Details

The AA-T in Kinesiology provides students with a strong academic foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the AA-T in Kinesiology will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Kinesiology or a similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. All courses used to satisfy the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better or a "P" (Pass) grade. (RG 8910)

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Kinesiology Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

  • Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary

    Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 50,760
    • High salary: 169,560
    • Average salary: 83460
    Rising Job Growth $ 83,460 Average Salary $50,760 $169,560

  • Clinical Neuropsychologists

    Post-doctoral training

    • Job growth: Stable
    • Low salary: 51,410
    • High salary: 163,570
    • Average salary: 117580
    Stable Job Growth $ 117,580 Average Salary $51,410 $163,570

  • Coaches and Scouts

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

    • Job growth: Rising
    • Low salary: 27,490
    • High salary: 93,980
    • Average salary: 45920
    Rising Job Growth $ 45,920 Average Salary $27,490 $93,980

All Careers in Kinesiology (7)

Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Medical Scientists, Except EpidemiologistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
Biological Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Psychology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Exercise PhysiologistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Coaches and ScoutsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920

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Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Apply and assess universal risk management tools used to promote safe practices in physical activity.
  2. Demonstrate oral and written communication skills that meet the professional and scientific standards in kinesiology.
  3. Discover career and educational opportunities in kinesiology and formulate a plan to peruse these options.
  4. Perform motor skills that use concepts, theories, and methods in kinesiology to bridge the gap between theory and practice.