Kinesiology and Fitness Transfer Pathway, A.A.

What is a Transfer Pathway?

A transfer pathway represents a typical course schedule/sequence for a student planning to complete the A.A. degree within two years, then transfer and major in a specific discipline. A transfer pathway is not institution-specific.

It is important to understand that the pathway provided in the adjacent tab is just one possible combination of classes by which to complete an A.A. and prepare for transfer in your chosen area of study. Other course combinations and sequences can work, too. It is strongly recommended that students work directly and frequently with a COD academic counselor/advisor, a COD faculty advisor, and academic counselors/advisors at potential transfer schools, to develop and execute a plan that works best for them.

For more information about Physical Education, Fitness, and Sports Studies, please visit the program page.

Suggested Semester Sequence

Plan of Study Grid
First Semester		Credits
ENGLI 1101	English Composition I	3
Gen Ed	Mathematics	3
Gen Ed	Physical and Life Sciences	3
Gen Ed	Global Multicultural Studies	3
PHYS 2200	Introduction to Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport	3
	Credits	15
Second Semester
ENGLI 1102	English Composition II	3
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
ANAT 1500 or ANAT 1551	Survey of Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
PHYS 2251 or PHYS 2254	Living With Health ¹ or First Aid and CPR	3
	Credits	16
Third Semester
SPEEC 1100	Fundamentals of Speech Communication	3
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
PHYS 2251 or PHYS 2254	Living With Health ¹ or First Aid and CPR	3
PHYS 2261	Applied Kinesiology	3
PHYS 2263	Fitness Instructor Training	3
	Credits	18
Fourth Semester
Gen Ed	Humanities and Fine Arts	3
Gen Ed	Social and Behavioral Sciences	3
Gen Ed	Physical and Life Sciences (with lab)	4
Gen Ed	Human Relations	3
PHYS 2258	The Science of Nutrition	3
	Credits	16
	Total Credits	65

¹: PHYS 2251 Living With Health and PHYS 2254 First Aid and CPR will qualify as a Contemporary Life Skills credit.

Program Milestones

First Semester

Consider joining or visiting with a professional, cultural or interest-based Student Club.

Second Semester

If you have not done so yet this semester, it is important to make an appointment with a Faculty or Program Advisor to discuss your future academic progress.

Third Semester

Activity courses recommended are PHYS 1171 Weight Training I, PHYS 1184 Body Sculpting I, PHYS 1901 Hatha Yoga I or PHYS 1131 Cardio Kickboxing I toward contemporary life skills and PE certificate.

General Education Requirements

For general education requirements for the A.A. degree, please visit the A.A. degree catalog page.

Please note that the A.A. and A.S. Degrees currently require a minimum of 64 hours for completion. If the transfer pathway listed above has fewer than 64 hours listed, students will need to take additional coursework to reach that minimum. Students should consult with a faculty or program advisor to discuss their options.