Program: Kinesiology: Associate of Arts, concentration in Kinesiology - Palo Alto College

Apr 11, 2025

The Department of Kinesiology & Health offers the physical fitness and wellness courses required by the Palo Alto College Core Curriculum. The department also offers options for further studies in the field of Kinesiology. The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Kinesiology prepares students for careers in teacher preparation or to direct fitness, wellness, or health awareness in commercial, corporate, and institutional settings.

Palo Alto College has signed 2+2 articulation agreements with area colleges and universities. Students following these degree plans should consult with a faculty advisor for guidance.

Related Degrees and Certificates

Kinesiology, A.S. Kinesiology: Physical Fitness Specialist I Local Certificate

Kinesiology: Physical Fitness Specialist II Local Certificate

Kinesiology, A.A. Degree Plan (KINE)

Communication (9 Hours)

ENGL 1301 - Composition I

ENGL 1302 - Composition II

Select 1 course from the Additional Communication (11) Core

Mathematics (3 Hours)

Select 1 course from the Mathematics (20) Core

Natural Sciences (8 Hours)

Note: See Advisor when making this selection
BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I
and
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II
or
BIOL 2401 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
and
BIOL 2402 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Humanities and Visual/Performing Arts (9 Hours)

Select 1 course from the Humanities (40) Core
Select 1 course from the Additional Humanities (41) Core
Select 1 course from the Visual and Performing Arts (50) Core

Social and Behavioral Sciences (15 Hours)

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government

GOVT 2306 - Texas Government

Select 2 courses from the History (60) Core
Select 1 course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core

Kinesiology/Dance (2 Hours)

Two hours required from the Kinesiology (90) Core

Additional Requirements (15 Hours)

KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology
KINE 1338 - Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
Select six (6) credit hours from:
KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health I
KINE 1306 - First Aid
KINE 1308 - Intramurals and Officiating
KINE 1321 - Coaching I
KINE 1322 - Coaching II
KINE 1346 - Drug Use and Abuse
KINE 2356 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
EDUC 1301 - Introduction to the Teaching Profession
EDUC 2301 - Special Populations
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition
BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I
BIOL 1407 - Biology for Science Majors II
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry Lecture I with
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry Lecture II with
CHEM 1112 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
Select three (3) credit hours from: KINE 1100-1199, KINE 2100-2199

Advisement Note:

Recommended courses for transfer to UTSA: MATH 1442, BIOL 1406, 1407, Social/Behavioral Sciences: SOCI 1301

Recommended courses for transfer to TAMUSA (Exercise Science and Pre-Physical Therapy): MATH 1314, BIOL 1406, 1407, Social/Behavioral Sciences: PSYC 2301 or SOCI 1301, Kine 1304, 1306, BIOL 1322

Transfer Degree Note:

Courses from the Additional Requirements area may not be used to satisfy Core Curriculum requirements.

Kinesiology: Associate of Arts, concentration in Kinesiology