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.

1st 8-Week Classes

KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness 1 credit hours.
ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 credit hours. ^(FY)
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credit hours. ^(FY)

2nd 8-Week Classes

ENGL 1302 - Composition II 3 credit hours. ^(FY)
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credit hours. ^(FY)

Semester Credit Hours: 15

First Year Spring

Schedule a campus tour with the transfer university.

1st 8-Week Classes

KINE 2356 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3 credit hours.
MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours. OR
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math 4 credit hours. ^OR
MATH 2413 - Calculus I 4 credit hours.

2nd 8-Week Classes

Social/Behavioral Science Core 3 credit hours^(FY)

KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health 3 credit hours. ^OR
KINE 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness 3 credit hours.

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.

HIST 1301 - United States History I 3 credit hours.

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

CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 credit hours.

1st 8-Week Classes

Language, Philosophy, Culture ^(FY)3 credit hours
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy 3 credit hours. OR
SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse 3 credit hours.

2nd 8-Week Classes

Fine Arts Core 3 credit hours

Semester Credit Hours: 13

Second Year Spring

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

16-Week classes

CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 credit hours.

1st 8-Week Classes

KINE 1306 - First Aid 3 credit hours. OR
KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology 3 credit hours.
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. ^(FY)

2nd 8-Week Classes

KINE 11– Physical Education 1 credit hour
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) 3 credit hours. ^(FY)

Semester Credit Hours 14

Second year Summer

HIST 1302 - United States History II 3 credit hours.

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.