Associate of Arts for Transfer (ADT) in Kinesiology
Oakland, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 13,410
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The AA-T in Kinesiology at Laney College prepares students for junior transfer and priority CSU admission to kinesiology or related majors. Students complete 60 semester units (or 90 quarter units) transferable to CSU, including IGETC or CSU GE, plus 18 semester units (27 quarter units) in the major. They must earn a 2.0 GPA and C or better in major courses.
Career Outcomes: Graduates work in health clubs, spas, corporate and community fitness centers, schools, nursing homes, YMCA, or as self-employed trainers. Roles include fitness instructor, exercise testing technician, aerobic instructor, wellness coordinator, with related options such as personal trainer and strength and conditioning assistant, and more.
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree (AA-T Kinesiology) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their local CSU campus to a program or major in Kinesiology or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree.
Students are required to complete:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- (A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements.
- (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
- No more than 60 semester units are required.
The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree (AA-T Kinesiology) will also assist Kinesiology major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Critically analyze anatomical and physiological factors in the development of exercise prescription, prevention and rehabilitation programs designed to meet individual goals and circumstances
- Synthesize health and fitness information for application to improve the 5 components of fitness in clients: cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition (weight management)
- Identify career and / or educational options in physical education, and formulate an action plan to successfully pursue and attain those options
Careers include but not limited to: health clubs & spas, private and public fitness centers, corporate fitness centers, nursing homes, schools/colleges/universities, self employment, YMCA's, fitness specialist, exercise testing technicians, aerobic instructors.