Division of Physical Education, Health and Athletics
Mitch Cambell, Dean
Hughes Stadium, Section 1
Phone: (916) 558-2425
Fax: (916) 558-2427
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Kinesiology-Exercise Science , DegreeKinesiology - Athletic Training , Degree
Program Information
The program is typical of lower-division requirements for four-year colleges and universities (though the specific science requirements tend to vary from college to college). For specific requirements students should refer to a catalog of the college of their choice.
Students must complete a standard college preparatory program, especially intermediate algebra and chemistry.
Career Opportunities
Teaching, coaching, and athletic administration in elementary and secondary schools and colleges.
Recommended High School Preparation
Standard college preparatory program, especially beginning algebra and chemistry.
Career Opportunities
Most career options require a Bachelor's degree. Once a Bachelor's degree is obtained, career opportunities include teaching, coaching, various recreation positions, various health careers, and athletic administration in elementary and secondary schools and colleges.
Kinesiology-Exercise Science
Associate in Arts Degree
Associate in Arts (A. A.) Degree
The Associate in Arts Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
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Kinesiology - Athletic Training
Associate in Arts Degree
This program outlined below is designed to prepare the student athletic trainer for transfer to a four-year university by having many of the lower-division requirements completed (specific science requirements vary from college to college). Students wanting to be NATA Certified need to complete their Bachelor's Degree.
Career Opportunities
Teaching athletic training classes, working in a high school, community college, four-year university, and in professional sports.
Recommended High School Preparation
Standard college preparatory program
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Science Classes:
Athletic Training Classes:
Associate in Arts (A. A.) Degree
The Associate in Arts Degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.
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