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Career & Academic Pathways >> Allied Health
Contact Information
Erin O'Hare (Department Chair)
(831) 646-4184
eohare@mpc.edu
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Program Overview

The Associate in Arts of Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) degree program provides students an introduction to human movement and function. In this program, the successful student will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for upper division study towards a baccalaureate degree in kinesiology or a related major, including physical education/kinesiology, health science, and exercise physiology.

Job Outlook

Career opportunities for kinesiology graduates are numerous and expanding as interest increases in health, fitness, and better living; love of sport continues unabated.  It comes down to this: according to the CDC, only 53.3% of Americans get enough aerobic exercise and only 23.2% meet guidelines for aerobic and muscle strengthening activity.  We need to do better – and you can make a career out of helping solve the problem. Graduates from this program can apply their knowledge in a wide array of fields, pursuing further study and jobs in physical therapy, athletic training, coaching, and medicine.

Potential Careers

*Trainer/Group Fitness Instructors
(may require additional training)
 $25,060 - $83,010
  
*Athletic Trainers
(may require additional training)
 $36,890 - $79,730
  
*Exercise Physiologists
(may require additional training)
 $38,410 - $197,990
  
*Physical Education Teachers
(may require additional training)
 $55,560 - $115,360
  
*Physical Therapists
(may require additional training)
 $66,880 - $133,260
  

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  •  Kinesiology :  Associate in Art for Transfer degree (AA-T)

Suggested Course Sequence (AA-T)

Year 1

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS
ENGL 1A
 3
 ENGL 2
 3
MATH 16
 4
 ANAT 1
 2
KINS 40
 3
 ANAT 2
 2
PFIT 2, 6-9,10A-B, 15A-B
 1
 HLTH 5
 3

    17A-B, 18A-B, 20, 30A-B,  or 

   PHED 2A-C, 15A-B 1

    DANC 10A-B, 11A-B, 12A-B,

   CSU Elective 3 3

    15A-B

       KINS 43 or 45 rec.
 KINS 44  3    
 LIBR 50  1    
       
Total Fall Units
 15
 Total Spring Units
 14

Year 2

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS
Area A1
 3

PHSO 1

 3

CHEM 30A or 1A

 4-5

PHSO 2 

 2
 PFIT 16A, 22A, or 22B  1 KINS 48 3
 Area C2 3 Area C1 3
     US-1 course rec.    Area C1 or C2
 3

Area D 

 3 CSU Elective 1
     US 2 & 3 course rec.       DANC/PHED/PFIT rec.  
 Area E  2-3


 
     KINS 51 rec.      
       
Total Fall Units
 16-18 Total Spring Units
 15

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling. 

Testimonials 

Vincent Cook

The MPC Kinesiology program has really helped me get a better understanding of what the major really is and has made me even more interested in wanting to pursue that major. A big shoutout to Professor Erin O’Hare for always being there for their students and always giving clear instructions and assignments.

Harkaran Sidhu

The kinesiology program has provided numerous courses that I have took -- for example, anatomy -- and it furthered my knowledge on the human body and the functions that are linked within it. It is preparing me for my future profession of personal training, as kinesiology focuses on human activity and it’s used amount many facilities.