An Associate in Science Degree may be earned by completing a minimum of 60 units of degree credit coursework, including the major requirements and breadth requirements, with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. Students must complete all courses for the major with a grade of C or better.
Required core courses (12 units):
3 units KINES-190 Introduction to Physical Education
3 units KINES-197 Human Development Throughout the Life Span
3 units HED-133 Safety and First Aid
3 units HED-120 Education for Healthful Living
Plus 6 units from one of the following emphasis areas:
Physical Educator K-12:
3 units KINES-201 Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy
3 units KINES-191 Elementary Physical Education
Coaching:
3 units KINES-194 Principles and Practices of Officiating
3 units KINES-198 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
3 units KINES-205 Psychology of Athletic Performance
3 units KINES-225 Fundamentals of Coaching
Athletic/Personal Trainer:
3 units KINES-201 Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy
3 units KINES-198 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
3 units HED-115 Applied Nutrition
Plus, a total of 3 units from 3 of the following areas:
Aquatics, Combatives, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Fitness
September 2025
Contra Costa College
2600 Mission Bell Drive,
SAN PABLO,
California,
94806, West, United States
To qualify for admission, a student must be a high school graduate (or its equivalent) or be 18 years of age or older.
Proof of English proficiency with one of the following:
• Duolingo online exam 95
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet-based) 61
• IELTS Academic 5.5
• CAE 160
• iTEP Academic 3.5
• PTE Academic 45
• TOEFL iTP 500
• TOEFL Essentials (score of 6.5)
• TOEFL IBT 61
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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