May 17, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Kinesiology - Associate of Science


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This program is for direct entry work in fitness/sports job markets or K-12 Kinesiology teacher. It is not tailored for students on physical therapy, athletic training, or high school coaching routes. AS in Kinesiology can lead to transfer in Exercise Sport Science, Kinesiology, and/or Sports Management. AS KINE students interested in these bachelor’s degrees must work with an academic advisor to determine transferrable course work.

First Year Fall


Meet with academic advisor to obtain copy of transfer university degree plan and determine G.P.A. needed to transfer to desired university.

2nd 8-Week Classes


Semester Credit Hours: 15


First Year Spring


Schedule a campus tour with the transfer university.

1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Semester Credit Hours:12


First Year Summer


Confirm courses for completion of AS degree.  Start applying for admission to transfer university and send first official transcript to transfer university.

The following classes can also be taken in any Fall or Spring Semester. 

Semester Credit Hours 3


Second Year Fall


Apply for graduation for AS Kinesiology. Confirm admission to transfer university, and send final official transcript to transfer university at end of semester.

 

16-Week classes


1st 8-Week Classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


  • Fine Arts Core 3 credit hours (050)

Semester Credit Hours: 13


Second Year Spring


Talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans. 

 

16-Week classes


2nd 8-Week Classes


Semester Credit Hours 14


Second year Summer


Semester Credit Hours 3


Grand Total Semester Credit Hours: 60


1. Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Kinesiology degree.

2. Meet with an academic advisor or department chair for university specific transfer course. 

3. Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer. 

FY  = Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring. 

Transfer Outlook

The AS Kinesiology (KINE) degree is designed for students on physical therapy or athletic training pathway at a university for a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology or Exercise Sports Science.  AS KINE students must work with an advisor to determine transferrable course work..

Career Outlook

Athletic Trainer - $46,231* w/Master’s Degree

Physical Therapist - $70,835* w/Doctoral Degree

*Based on entry wages for Central Texas

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