Option 1:
The program at Santa Ana College is designed to acquaint the student with all aspects of health and wellness. In addition to exercise, the student is introduced to classes that support an active mind and body. Curriculum content may include nutrition, health awareness, sports medicine, kinesiology and physiology as they relate to exercise. The following classes can lead to obtaining a degree in the areas of exercise science, sports medicine-athletic trainer, physical therapy, kinesiology, coaching or sport/fitness related vocations.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to describe the role of Kinesiology/Physical Education in health promotion and disease prevention.
2. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in several physical activities and proficiency in at least 1 physical activity.
3. Students will be able to examine personal health-related behavioral patterns, select goals, and formulate appropriate health and fitness strategies.
4. Students will be able to synthesize knowledge of the 6 dimensions of well-being to discriminate between healthy and unhealthy lifestyle choices.
Option 2:
The Kinesiology for Transfer (AA-T in Kinesiology) is designed to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system to complete a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or similar major. Please consult a counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution. This degree provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system, along with priority admission to the local CSU, Fullerton, in the Kinesiology major. Upon completion of the AA-T in Kinesiology degree students will be able to articulate understanding of scientific foundations of Kinesiology, distinguish between Kinesiology-related careers, and demonstrate movement skills competence. Students will gain knowledge and movement-based experience which prepares them in pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree and or professional certification in exercise science, nutrition, health promotion, sports medicine, athletic training, physical therapy, and coaching or fitness related fields.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will be prepared to apply scientific foundations to the understanding of human movement.
2. Students will be able to discuss the importance of physical activity in daily life and the implications for Kinesiology-related careers
3. Students will be able to demonstrate competence in at least 3 areas of physical activity experience.
4. Students will be able to compare and contrast the many sub-disciplines of Kinesiology.
5. Students will be able to express the nature and demands of Kinesiology-related occupations.
Option 3:
The Fitness Specialist Certificate program prepares students for employment in the fitness industry by combining a science-based academic foundation with an abundance of experiential learning. Students gain knowledge of Kinesiology principles while developing fitness assessment, exercise leadership, and individual & group exercise programming skills. The program is designed to be completed within 9 months but includes transferrable coursework for students seeking to further their education in Kinesiology-related fields.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to identify muscle groups and joints then relate that knowledge to the production of a variety of fitness, sport, and recreational movements.
2. Students will be able to select, execute, interpret, and communicate results from various fitness assessment field tests based upon, age, gender, fitness level, and cultural differences.
3. Students will be able to design a health-related or performance-related program for apparently healthy individuals and several special populations.
4. Students will be competent at leading personal training sessions as well as a variety of small and large group exercise activities.
5. Students will be able to express the scope of their practice and identify a market niche based upon their personal strengths and interests.
Option 4: Kinesiology
A series of classes that will help give students a more complete understanding in all aspects in the field of sports medicine.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:
1. Students will be able to recognize and select appropriate athletic injury management response.
2. Students will be able to assess and interpret sport-related injury information then explain that information to players, coaches, athletic trainers, and medical personnel.
