The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) offers a comprehensive program of study of the movement of the human body and includes courses in sports, fitness, human anatomy and physiology. The program is designed to prepare students for professions involving physical activity, exercise, and the science of human movement and its relationship to human health and disease, and for graduate study in related areas. The bachelor’s degrees in Kinesiology offered at the CSU span a wide range of options such as exercise and human performance, motor learning, biomechanics, sports, dance, physical education, pre-physical therapy, and teaching health and wellness. Graduates in the field may find career opportunities in the areas of athletic training, coaching, health and fitness businesses, physical education, public health, and therapeutic exercise and rehabilitation.

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or a “similar” major at a CSU campus. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, although not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major.

To earn an AA-T in Kinesiology degree, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
   1. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
   2. A minimum of 21 semester units in the Kinesiology major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog.
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a "pass-no-pass" is allowed (Title 5 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade.
4. Complete residency requirements. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the district.

Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Kinesiology AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus).  This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system.  Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Articulate how to develop personal health and longevity through appropriate physical activity and theory courses.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of functional human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics in relation to performing a variety of physical activity skills.
• Discover the role physical activity plays in achieving and maintaining quality of life.
• Demonstrate motivational techniques and apply them to create lifestyle changes in fitness and health.
• Apply fitness principles and biometric measures to design, develop, and implement an effective personalized fitness program.