Associate in Science in Physical Education/Kinesiology

USA

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What will I learn?

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

Which department am I in?

Contra Costa College

Study options

Full Time (Minimum of 60 units)

Tuition fees
US$10,740.00 per year
USD $358 per unit
Start date

September 2025

Venue

Contra Costa College

2600 Mission Bell Drive,

SAN PABLO,

California,

94806, West, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

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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