Collin College provides general academic courses and electives for students who plan to transfer to a college or university. Because of the various transfer requirements at colleges and universities, and to ensure enrollment in appropriate courses, students should verify course transferability and degree applicability with a Collin College academic advisor and/or the college or university that they plan to attend.
To earn an associate degree, complete the 42 credit hour General Education Core, and 18 credit hours of general studies electives and the Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree requirements.
Check with your transfer institution before registering for general studies electives to make sure your courses will be degree applicable to your bachelor’s degree at the transfer institution.
Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of the human body. The degree prepares students by providing the scientific foundations necessary to successfully transfer and pursue a science degree in kinesiology at a four-year college/university. Kinesiology courses lay the groundwork for a career as a physical therapist, an athletic or personal trainer, physical education teacher, health educator, coach or in sports management. They also allow you to learn the knowledge and physical skills for lifetime sports and wellness through the KINE activity and theory classes.
Athletic Training
Athletic training encompasses the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations and disabilities. Athletic trainers work under a physician’s direction and are employed in a variety of settings including: athletic facilities, schools, clinics, hospitals, physician’s offices, sports venues and more.
Recommended Electives
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition and Diet Therapy
KINE 1304 - Personal / Community Health
KINE 1306 - First Aid
KINE 1338KINE 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness
KINE 2356 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Exercise Science
In these courses, you will gain a greater understanding of the scientific principles needed for personal training, fitness leadership, teaching and coaching sports performance and to improve the functionality and quality of human life.
Recommended Electives
KINE 1100 - Beginning Weight Training
KINE 1106 - Walking and Fitness
KINE 1129 - Beginning Hatha Yoga
KINE 1131 - Beginning Swimming
KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness
KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology
KINE 1304 - Personal / Community Health
KINE 1306 - First Aid
KINE 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness
KINE 2100 - Intermediate Weight Training
KINE 2106 - Beginning Jogging and Fitness
Sports Management
“Sports Management” refers to the business and operations side of the sports industry. In college athletics or professional sports organizations, for example, sports management professionals may be found performing a wide variety of tasks, including marketing, advertising, ticket sales, ordering and maintaining equipment and supplies, public relations, team travel coordination and ensuring compliance with league rules.
Recommended Electives
KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology
KINE 1336 - Introduction to Recreation and Sports Management
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