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Criteria A. Appropriateness to Mission
. 1. Statement of Program Goals and Objectives
Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Program Goals:
The purpose of this revised Transfer degree is to provide preparation for
community college students to transfer into the CSU system or to move
into Kinesiology occupations within the private sector. Students who
successfully complete the Associate in Science Degree in Kinesiology
will be prepared to transfer into a CSU system Kinesiology program or
become immediately employable.
Associate in Science in Kinesiology for Transfer Program Objectives:
This degree will provide students interested in pursuing a Bachelor’s
degree in Kinesiology with the lower-division coursework required to
transfer into the CSU system, and it will allow students to acquire the
skills to become immediately employable within the field of Kinesiology
in the private sector.
Students graduating with an A.S. in Kinesiology from Contra Costa
College will attempt to achieve the following learning outcomes:
1. Content Knowledge. Students will demonstrate foundational
knowledge and skills related to body systems, physical activity, exercise,
and sport and have the ability to integrate perspectives from biological
sciences, humanities and social, behavioral, and life sciences.
2. Practical Assessment. Students will be able to apply content
knowledge to design and evaluate within disciplinary practice.
3. Critical Thinking and Communication Skills. Students will
demonstrate critical thinking, writing, reading, oral communication, and
information management skills to physical activity related questions.
4. Professionalism and Ethics. Students will demonstrate
professional dispositions and will be committed to social justice for
physical activity participants.
5. Commitment to Life-Long Physical Activity. Students will be able
to articulate the importance of a commitment to life-long physical activity
Career Opportunities
Allied Health, Fitness Professionals, Teaching, Coaching, Sports
Medicine, Recreational Therapist, Community Activities Director. Athletic
Trainer, Activities Director, Community College Teacher, Community
Fitness Agency Director, Exercise/Nutrition Counselor, Physical Education
Teacher, Physical Therapist, University Instructor, Wellness Specialist
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2. Catalog Description
Kinesiology is an academic area of study concerned with the art and
science of human movement. The Department offers an Associate of
Science degree in Kinesiology, with the focus to move into occupations
within the private sector and to transfer to the California State University
Kinesiology programs
The purposes of the Department of Kinesiology are (1) to provide an
opportunity for students to study the discipline of Kinesiology; and (2) to
provide opportunities for learning and participation in a wide variety of
motor activities. It also involves an investigation of the historical, cultural,
philosophical, psychological, and social factors which result from and
influence play, games, and sports.
Successful completion of Associate in Science in Kinesiology allows
students to apply and gain admittance into the California State University
system, by satisfactory completion of the following:
(A) A minimum of 21 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as
determined by the community college district, with a “C” or better,
and while maintaining a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at
least a 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework.
(B) Complete 60 semester CSU transferable units using either the
inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or
the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSUGE Breadth) pattern.
(C) No more than 60 semester units are required.
3. Program Requirements
Course Title
C-ID
Course ID
Course Title
Units
KIN 100
KINES 190
Introduction
to
Kinesiology
3
HED 120
Healthful
3
GE
Units
Introduction
to
Kinesiology
(3)
Healthful
2
Yes (Area E)
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Living (3)
Safety and
First Aid (3)
Living
KIN 101
Human
Development
Throughout
the Life
Span (3)
HED 133
Safety and
First Aid
3
KIN 197
Human
3
Development
Throughout
the Life
Span
Yes (Area E)
Select one of the following emphasis areas, and complete 6 units within that emphasis
area.
1) Physical Education K-12
2) Coaching
3) Athletic/Personal Trainer
1) Physical Education K-12 emphasis (6 units)
Course Areas
Course ID
Course Title
Units
GE
Kin
Kin 201
Kinesiology and
Applied Anatomy
3
Yes (Area
E)
Kin
Kin 191
Elementary
3
Physical Education
2) Coaching emphasis (6 units)
Select two of the following courses for a total of 6 units
Course Areas
Course ID
Course Title
Units
Kin
Kin 194
Principles and
Practices of
Officiating
3
3
GE
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Kin
Kin 198
Care and
Prevention of
Athletic Injuries
3
Kin
Kin 205
Psychology of
Athletic
Performance
3
Kin
Kin 225
Fundamentals of
Coaching
3
Yes (Area E)
3) Athletic/Personal Trainer emphasis (6 units)
Select two of the following courses for a total of 6 units
Course Areas
Course ID
Course Title
Units
Kin
Kin 198
Care and
Prevention of
Athletic Injuries
3
Kin
Kin 201
Kinesiology and
Applied
Anatomy
3
Hed
Hed 115
Applied
Nutrition
3
Kin
Kin 199
Personal Fitness
Training
3
GE
Yes (Area E)
Yes (Area E)
Select a maximum of one (1) course from any three (3) of the following areas for a
minimum of three units: All PE courses in the CCC catalog within each of the
categories below will fulfill the activity requirements. All movement based courses
are articulated as lower division preparation for the Kinesiology major at a CSU
Course Areas
Course ID
Course Title
examples
4
Units
GE
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Aquatics
PE 126 A
Beginning
Swimming
1
Yes (Area
E)
Combatives
PE 261A
Beginning Tae
Kwon Do
1
Yes (Area
E)
Team Sports
PE 174A
Volleyball
1
Yes (Area
E)
PE 135A
Beginning
Tennis
1
Yes (Area
E)
PE 116A
Beginning Step
Aerobics
1
Yes (Area
E)
Individual Sports
Fitness
I.
Subtotal of core units, general education pattern(s) (local, CSU-GE- Breadth, or
IGETC), number of units for each pattern, and total program units.
Major
21
0-5
Electives (as needed)
34
IGETC
39_____________________
CSU GE Breadth
Total Units that may be double-counted
0-9________________
60
Total Degree Units (maximum)
4. Background and Rationale
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The revision of the local Kinesiology AS degree involved the collaborative
efforts of the several department faculty whom have taught Kinesiology at
our college and at other higher education institutions. Catalogs at
neighboring community colleges and state universities, our college’s
Center for Science Excellence and Hispanic Serving Institution -STEM
Directors, and Contra Costa College Curriculum Committee members
were also consulted as well as STEM faculty members.
We reviewed our curriculum and analyzed it against nationalized licensing
exams for kinesiology professionals in private industry. Based on the
knowledge needed to pass these nationalized exams we revised our
curriculum. Students who complete the local Kinesiology degree will
move easily into occupations within the private sector, or transfer to the
UC or CSU system.
The justification for the Associate in Science in Kinesiology degree falls
within our college mission statement that “to ensure opportunities for
effective student learning that leads to successful completion of a degree
or transfer program.” Contra Costa College serves an urban area within
West Contra Costa County, with an intended goal to provide a learning
environment that leads to successful completion of a degree that will
assist with the ability to transfer into a CSU system. The benefits with the
Associate Degrees, is to increase students’ ability to complete a large
number of required lower division classes while completing their major
classes as mechanism to earn this degree at the community college level
and complete a baccalaureate degree in the CSU system, or move
immediately into a kinesiology occupation within private industry. The
Associates degree acts as a framework the students can follow and take
with them when they meet with their advisors. Moreover, with this degree,
students will be relieved of the uncertainty of whether a particular course
is eligible for transfer in the major field; they will know without a doubt that
they have completed the requirements necessary for lower division
courses needed for the baccalaureate degree. Assist.org should still be
used for specific articulation agreements, a beginning student now has a
general roadmap for major requirements, which can save valuable time
and money.
Criteria B. Need
5. Enrollment and Completer Projections
This section includes enrollment (student headcount) data or a survey of prospective
students and completer projections information. Use a table format (sample provided
below*) to provide final (not census) enrollment data for all required existing courses for
the last two years to validate the need for this program in the college service area. Include
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course department number, course title, annual sections, and annual enrollment total.
Year 1 (2012)
Course
Department
Number
Hed 120
Hed 133
Hed 115
Kin 190
Kin 197
Kin 194
Kin 199
Kin 198
Kin 191
Kin 201
Kin 205
Kin 225
Course Title
Healthful
Living
Human
Physiology
Applied
Nutrition
Introduction
to
Kinesiology
Human
Development
Throughout
the Life Span
Principles of
Officiating
Personal
Fitness
Trainer
Care and
Prevention of
Athletic
Injuries
Elementary
Physical
Education
Kinesiology
and Applied
Anatomy
Psychology
of Athletic
Performance
Fundamentals
of Coaching
Year 2 (2013)
Annual
number of
Sections
Annual
Enrollment
Total
Annual
Sections
Annual
Enrollment
Total
17
704
18
747
1
43
1
32
2
74
2
76
1
49
1
46
3
59
2
55
1
30
1
40
Fall 2011
1
46
2
63
1
21
1
29
N/A
N/A
1
14
1
26
1
25
SU 2012
1
Not available
SU 2013
1
Not available
1
25
1
14
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*Use as many rows as required to provide requested data.
6. Place of Program in Curriculum/Similar Programs
The revised local Kinesiology degree is in addition to our AA-T Kinesiology
degree, which is currently going through the approval process. Contra Costa
College is also currently offering a Certificate of Achievement in Fitness
Training. The local Kinesiology degree, AA-T Kinesiology degree, nursing prerequisites, science degree programs, and many general education requirements
share many of the same required courses. This program will create additional
demands on the science departments for students to complete the college level
science courses. But science major students can easily complete the requirements
of the Kinesiology degree and receive two degrees at the end of their program of
study. The local AS degree in Kinesiology will allow students to immediately
enter occupations within the kinesiology private sector. The AA-T Kinesiology
degree offers students a streamline process and guarantees them admittance into
one of the CSU Kinesiology programs. The local AS Kinesiology and AA-T
Kinesiology degree will be housed in the Kinesiology department. And it
provides options for students who want to major in Kinesiology and become
immediately employable or transfer to a 4-year CSU institution.
7. Similar Programs
Currently, Kinesiology is a sought after degree both within Community Colleges
and throughout the university system in California. Within the Contra Costa
College District, all three colleges have local Kinesiology degrees and certificates,
and all three colleges are in the process of creating the AA-T Kinesiology degree.
8-12. Not Required (CTE only)
Criteria C
Narrative Items #13-14
13. Display of Proposed Sequence
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall
Kines 190
Kines 197
Hed 120
PE activity
Spring
Kines 198
Kines 201
Kines 194
PE activity course
8
Fall
Kines 205 or
Kines 225
Hed 115
PE activity
Spring
Hed 133
Kines 191
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course
course
14. Transfer Applicability (if applicable)
The attached transfer documentation extracted from ASSIST demonstrated that the
courses required in Contra Costa College AA-T degree in Kinesiology fulfill the
lower-division requirements for a baccalaureate major in Kinesiology.
Attachment Provided: San Jose State, CSU Sacramento, CSU East Bay, San
Francisco State
Criteria D.
Adequate Resources
No additional resources will be required beyond the college’s current resources. This
includes: library and learning resources, facilities and equipment, and financial
support. All of the faculty that will teach in this program meet the state minimum
qualifications and possess knowledge and experience in this program area.
Narrative Items #15-18
No additional resources will be required beyond the college’s current resources. This
includes library and learning resources, facilities and equipment, and financial
support. All of the faculty that will teach in this program meet the state minimum
qualifications and possess knowledge and experience in this program area.
Criteria E:
Narrative Items #19-21
There are no licensing or accrediting standards that apply to this degree. “No
additional student selection criteria are in place; this degree complies with California
Code of Regulations, Title 5, sections 55201 and 58106. Additionally, there are no
additional fees required beyond those identified in California Education Code section
763.
Program Information Required by the State
SPO2: Program Award
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X - A.S.-T Degree
X - A.S.-T Degree
Program Title
Kinesiology
Chemistry
Progam Goal
T - Transfer
T - Transfer
SP01: Program TOP Code
127000 - Kinesiology
Effective Date
6/4/2012
Open the calendar6/4/2012
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum)
20
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Maximum)
23
Total Units for Degree (Minimum)
60
60
Total Units for Degree (Maximum)
60
Completers
Annual Com
Net Annual Labor Demand(CTE only)
Faculty Workload
New Faculty Positions
New Equipment
New/Remodeled Facilities
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Library Acquisitions
Program Review Date
08/2016
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Yes
No
100% Distance Education
Yes
No
District Governing Board Approved
Yes
No
District Governing Board Approval Date
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