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Kinesiology

Overview

The Folsom Lake College kinesiology curriculum offers a wide variety of courses to accommodate varying fitness levels, interests, and abilities, including: cardiovascular training, strength training, martial arts, mind/body courses like yoga and tai chi, individual sport activities such as archery and tennis, intercollegiate athletics, and lecture courses for aspiring fitness professionals and transfer students.

Students will not only learn how to perform activities with proper technique, but they will learn principles of exercise science and biomechanics which can then be applied to their training. Students should carefully read the course description to determine if it will meet their needs. Many of the courses transfer to both the CSU and UC systems and meet requirements for the degree and certificate programs. However, some four-year colleges and universities limit the number of units they will accept toward the bachelor’s degree. Students are advised to see a counselor for assistance in selecting the courses best aligned with their transfer institution.

Degrees Offered

  • A.A.-T. in Kinesiology
  • A.S.-T. in Public Health
  • Division Dean William Garcia
  • Department Chair Ali Mollet
    Amber Longhitano
  • Phone (916) 608-6551
  • Email garciaw@flc.losrios.edu

Associate Degrees for Transfer

A.A.-T. in Kinesiology

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer Degree program provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements for transfer to the California State University. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. Students should work closely with their Folsom Lake College counselor to ensure that they are taking the appropriate coursework to prepare for majoring in Kinesiology at the institution they wish to transfer to because major and general education requirements may vary for each CSU and the degree may only transfer to specific institutions.

This program has the following completion requirements:

(1) 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) Cal-GETC the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirement.
(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.
(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements

Course Code Course Title Units
KINES 300 Introduction to Kinesiology 3
BIOL 430 Anatomy and Physiology 5
BIOL 431 Anatomy and Physiology 5
A minimum of 3 units from the following: 3
Select 3 courses, each from a different category listed below.
Combatives
FITNS 414 Tai Chi (1)
Dance
DANCE 310 Jazz Dance I (1)
DANCE 312 Jazz Dance II (1)
DANCE 320 Ballet I (1)
DANCE 321 Ballet II (1)
DANCE 330 Modern Dance I (1)
DANCE 332 Modern Dance II (1)
DANCE 351 Hip Hop I (1)
DANCE 352 Hip Hop II (1)
Fitness
FITNS 304 Cardio Circuit (1)
FITNS 306 Aerobics: Cardio-Kickboxing (1)
FITNS 307 Aerobic Mix (1)
FITNS 324 Mat Pilates (1)
FITNS 326 Mat Pilates II (1)
FITNS 331 Boot Camp I (1)
FITNS 348 High-Intensity Interval Training (1)
FITNS 380 Circuit Weight Training (1)
FITNS 381 Weight Training (0.5 - 1)
FITNS 387 Weight Training for Speed, Agility, Quickness: Advanced (1)
FITNS 388 Weight Training for Speed, Agility, Quickness: Advanced II (1)
FITNS 390 Basic Yoga (1)
FITNS 392 Yoga (1)
FITNS 395 Stretch (1)
Individual Sports
PACT 300 Archery I (1)
PACT 310 Badminton I (1)
PACT 311 Badminton II (1)
PACT 390 Tennis I (1)
PACT 391 Tennis II (1)
FITNS 400 Body Fitness (Walking or Jogging) (1)
Team Sports
TMACT 305 Futsal I (1)
TMACT 306 Futsal II (1)
TMACT 320 Basketball (1)
TMACT 321 Basketball II (1)
A minimum of 6 units from the following: 6
List A-Select 2 courses from the following list below.
STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics (4)
   or ECON 310 Statistics for Business and Economics (3)
   or PSYC 330 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)
CHEM 305 Introduction to Chemistry (5)
   or CHEM 400 General Chemistry I (5)
PHYS 350 General Physics (4)
   or PHYS 411 Mechanics of Solids and Fluids (4)
PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology (3)
   or SOC 300 Introductory Sociology (3)
Total Units: 22

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirement.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • utilize the theories of biomechanics and exercise physiology and apply them to sport and fitness pedagogy.
  • discuss how sociological, psychological, historical, and philosophical factors influence the field of kinesiology and sport.
  • evaluate the unique and overlapping roles of each body system in promoting homeostasis and how such body systems adapt to the demands of activity and sport.
  • evaluate anatomical and physiological information and apply findings to decision making.
  • assess and measure improvements in fitness levels through a comprehensive analysis of aerobic capacity, body composition, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
  • define and understand how to properly execute fitness and sport training techniques.
  • FOR STUDENTS CHOOSING THE STAT 300 OPTION: use the concepts of descriptive statistics to display and analyze univariate and bivariate data.
  • FOR STUDENTS CHOOSING THE CHEM 305 OR CHEM 400 OPTIONS: apply the basic terminology and nomenclature of elements and compounds relevant to the human body and metabolism.
  • FOR STUDENTS CHOOSING THE PHYS 350 OPTION: solve conceptual problems in classical mechanics, fluids, mechanical waves, and thermodynamics.

Career Information

The Kinesiology A.A. for Transfer can provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary for transfer to a 4-year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program. Career opportunities for students who have earned B.S. or B.A. degrees in Kinesiology include but are not limited to: exercise physiologist, physical therapy aide, health consultant, personal trainer, recreation director, referee, group fitness instructor, health club manager, athletic coach, activities director, K-12 physical educator, public health educator, swimming pool manager, cardiac rehabilitation technician, or corporate fitness director. Some careers may require additional training.


A.S.-T. in Public Health

The Associate of Science in Public Health for Transfer Degree program provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements for transfer to the California State University. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. Students should work closely with their Folsom Lake College counselor to ensure that they are taking the appropriate coursework to prepare for majoring in Public Health at the institution they wish to transfer to because major and general education requirements may vary for each CSU and the degree may only transfer to specific institutions.

This program has the following completion requirements:

(1) 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 California General Education Transfer Curriculum (CAL-GETC).
(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.
(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2026

Degree Requirements

Course Code Course Title Units
A minimum of 23 units from the following: 23
Required Core (13 units)
HEED 300 Health Science (3)
HEED 302 Introduction to Public Health (3)
STAT C1000 Introduction to Statistics (4)
   or ECON 310 Statistics for Business and Economics (3)
   or PSYC 330 Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3)
BIOL 310 General Biology (4)
   or BIOL 400 Principles of Biology (5)
   or BIOL 430 Anatomy and Physiology (5)
List A-Select one of the following (4 units)
CHEM 305 Introduction to Chemistry (5)
CHEM 400 General Chemistry I (5)
BIOL 440 General Microbiology (4)
BIOL 442 General Microbiology and Public Health (5)
List B-Select one of the following (3 units)
ECE 314 The Child, the Family and the Community (3)
SOC 300 Introductory Sociology (3)
PSYC 320 Social Psychology (3)
ANTH 310 Cultural Anthropology (3)
List C- Select one of the following (3 units)
PSYC 356 Human Sexuality (3)
PSYC 370 Human Development: A Life Span (3)
PSYC C1000 Introduction to Psychology (3)
NUTRI 300 Nutrition (3)
Total Units: 23

The Associate in Science in Public Health for Transfer (AS-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) Requirement.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

  • apply the foundations of public health including historical philosophy, core values, organizational structure, and ethics to local, regional, national, and global societies.
  • understand and apply the concepts of epidemiology and evidence based data collection methods and analysis.
  • identify, compare, and contrast the factors that contribute to public health disparities.
  • define and differentiate between health populations and apply basic approaches that allow for identification of primary health related areas of concern for those populations.
  • apply concepts used in community organizing and project planning.

Career Information

The Public Health A.S. for Transfer can provide students with the foundational knowledge necessary for transfer to a 4-year Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program. Career opportunities for students who have earned BS or BA degrees in Public Health include but are not limited to: epidemiologist, community health worker, environmental scientist, health educator, health services manager, medical services manager, health specialties teacher, healthcare social worker, mental health and substance abuse social worker, mental health counselor, and natural sciences manager. Some careers may require additional training.

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