Program Overview

Kinesiology at Cerritos College

Associate in Arts for Transfer

An Associate in Arts Degree in Kinesiology for Transfer provides students with an introductory knowledge of the fundamental principles of kinesiology including the historical development of physical education and sport in our society. Students will gain theoretical and scientific knowledge about the body, including the skeletal and muscular systems. Additionally, students will learn and apply the principles of exercise physiology, biomechanics, and motor learning.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $34,000 to $166,000 with an average salary of $103,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.2%
  • Average Salary: $109,000
  • Salary Range: $66,000 - $132,000
• Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +8.6%
  • Average Salary: $132,000
  • Salary Range: $90,000 - $157,000
• Coaches and Scouts
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +9.2%
  • Average Salary: $65,000
  • Salary Range: $36,000 - $67,000
• Exercise Physiologists
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +10.2%
  • Average Salary: $49,000
  • Salary Range: $34,000 - $61,000
• Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +9.8%
  • Average Salary: $129,000
  • Salary Range: $104,000 - $145,000
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105,000
  • Salary Range: $50,000 - $165,000
• Psychologists, All Other
  • Education Level: Master's degree
  • Job Growth: +5.1%
  • Average Salary: $134,000
  • Salary Range: $113,000 - $166,000

Program Map

Kinesiology - Full-time

• Associate in Arts for Transfer at Cerritos College
  • 60.0 Units
• Major Course
  • KIN 100: Introduction to Kinesiology (3.0 Units)
  • A&P 150: Introduction to Human Anatomy (4.0 Units)
  • A&P 151: Introduction to Human Physiology (4.0 Units)
  • Kinesiology List A Course (3.0 Units)
• General Education Course
  • English Composition (4.0 Units)
  • Oral Communication (3.0 Units)
  • Ethnic Studies (3.0 Units)
  • Arts (3.0 Units)
  • U.S. History (3.0 Units)
  • MATH 112/112S or PSYC 210 (4.0 Units)
  • Humanities (3.0 Units)
  • U.S. Government (3.0 Units)
  • Critical Thinking (3.0 Units)
  • Physical Sciences (3.0 Units)
  • Arts and Humanities (3.0 Units)
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (3.0 Units)
• Elective Course
  • UC/CSU Transferable Course (3.0 Units)
  • UC/CSU Transferable Course (1.0 Units)

Program Requirements

• 60.0 units
• Transferring to CSU - Full-time
• Transferring to CSU - Part-time

Education Levels

• Education levels are meant to represent what is typical for entry into the career, based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.