Degrees Offered - Kinesiology (AS)

Record details

A Kinesiology degree prepares you to enter a variety of fields associate with sports, exercise sciences, education and/or motor development. 

Begin your academic journey with us and work with some of the best in the business. In our close-knit classroom environment, our professors give you expert instruction and training to help you pursue your career in corporate, community and educational settings. 

After graduation, you will be well-prepared to enter the workforce or continue your education at any four-year institution for a baccalaureate or master’s level degree to prepare you for a career in coaching, exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport psychology, sport sociology, wellness, personal training or other related fields. 

At TJC we’ll provide you with the expertise you’ll need to obtain a successful career in the popular kinesiology field. 

Catalog Year

2023-2024

Degree Type

AS

Available Online

No

Available Hybrid

No

TSI

Complete

Degree Plan

Major Courses	16 Credits
KINE 1338 Concepts of Physical Fitness
KINE 1301 Foundations of Kinesiology
KINE 1104 Physical Conditioning I
KINE 1105 Physical Conditioning II
Select two*: KINE 1308 Sports Officiating I OR KINE 1321 Coaching/Sports/Athletics I OR KINE 2356 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Select two*: KINE 1102 Athletics Conditioning (#) OR KINE 1103 Athletics Conditioning (+) OR KINE 1113 Physical Skills of Athletic Operations OR KINE 1136 Physical Skills of Athletic Trainers OR KINE 1147 Rec Dance – Belles I OR KINE 1148 Rec Dance – Belles II OR KINE 1149 Belle Conditioning OR KINE 1150 Belle Conditioning OR KINE 2101 Athletic Conditioning (#) OR KINE 2102 Athletic Conditioning (+) OR KINE 2109 Weight Training I OR KINE 2118 Bowling I OR KINE 2119 Martial Arts I OR KINE 2109 Weight Training I OR KINE 2127 Weight Training II OR KINE 2135 Weight Training III OR KINE 2136 Weight Training IV OR KINE 2147 Rec Dance – Belles III OR KINE 2148 Rec Dance – Belles IV OR KINE 2149 Belle Conditioning (#)OR KINE 2150 Belle Conditioning (+) OR
Select any elective hours needed to bring the total semester hours to no fewer than 60.
TJC Core Curriculum	44 Credits
In addition to the Major Courses, the student is required to take 44 credit hours from the TJC Core Curriculum. These courses must not duplicate courses taken to fulfill the major course requirement.	Major Courses: 16 TJC Core Curriculum: 44 Total Semester Hours: 60

Recommended Course Sequence:

First Semester	Credit Hours
MATH 1314 College Algebra* OR MATH 1342*	3
ENGL 1301 Composition I	3
HIST 1301 United States History I	3
KINE 1338 Concepts Physical Fitness	3
EDUC 1300 Learning Framework*	3

Second Semester	Credit Hours
ENGL 1302 Composition II OR ENGL 2311	3
HIST 1302 United States History II*	3
KINE 1301 Foundations of Kinesiology	3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking OR 1321 Business & Professional Communication	3
KINE 1308 Sports Officiating I OR KINE 1321 Coaching/Sports/Athletics I OR KINE 2356 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (+)	3
KINE 1104 Physical Conditioning I	1

Third Semester	Credit Hours
BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I*	4
GOVT 2305 Federal Government	3
xxxx x3xx Lang., Philosophy, and Culture Core	3
xxxx x3xx Creative Arts Core	3
KINE 1105 Physical Conditioning II	1
KINE x1xx KINE Elective	1

Fourth Semester	Credit Hours
BIOL 1408 Biology for Non-Science Majors I*	4
GOVT 2306 Texas Government	3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology*	3
KINE 1308 Sports Officiating OR KINE 1321 Coaching/Sports/Athletics I OR KINE 2356 (+) Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries	3
KINE x1xx KINE Elective	1

Total Semester Hours	60

*Recommended Core Curriculum course. Other Core Curriculum courses may satisfy this requirement.

**Some classes require acceptance into the team sport or group.

NOTE: Some courses are only offered during Fall or Spring semesters but not both. Please plan accordingly.
# Indicates course only taught in the fall semester
+ Indicates course only taught in the spring semester