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Associate of Science in Kinesiology

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

First Year (30 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year/Fall Semester/First 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness 1 -
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (FY)(Offered continuously) 4 030
KINE 2356 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year/Fall Semester/Second 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 040
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (FY)(Offered continuously) 4 030
Total Credit Hours: 15

Spring Semester

First 8 Week Courses

First Year/Spring Semester/First 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
MATH 1314 - College Algebra for Non-STEM Majors (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) or
MATH 2412 - Pre-Calculus Math (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) or
MATH 2413 - Calculus I (16 Week Course)
3-4 020
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 010

Second 8 Week Courses

First Year/Spring Semester/Second 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) or
KINE 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
3 -
ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 010
Total Credit Hours: 12

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

First Year/Summer Semester Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 060
Total Credit Hours: 3

Second Year (30 Credit Hours Total)

Fall Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year/Fall Semester/16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry I 4 090

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year/Fall Semester/First 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Language, Philosophy, or Culture Core 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 040
BIOL 1322 - Nutrition & Diet Therapy (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) or
SOCI 2340 - Drug Use and Abuse
3 -

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year/Fall Semester/Second 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
Any Course from the Social/Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Offered continuously, Visit Enrollment Advisor) 3 080
Total Credit Hours: 13

Spring Semester

Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

16 Week Courses

Second Year/Spring Semester/16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry II 4 090

First 8 Week Courses

Second Year/Spring Semester/First 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
KINE 1306 - First Aid 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) or
KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor)
3 -
GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 070

Second 8 Week Courses

Second Year/Spring Semester/Second 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
KINE 11-- - Any 1 credit Physical Education Course 1 -
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 070
Total Credit Hours: 14

Summer Courses

These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester

Second Year/Summer Semester Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Code Term Taken Grade
HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered continuously) 3 060
Total Credit Hours: 3
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Notes

Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AS Kinesiology degree.

Note 2: Meet with an academic advisor to discuss preferred core and degree requirements for your transfer university and for university specific transfer classes.

Note 3: Come talk to an advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.

FY: Course will be offered on a continuous basis so that a student can take the course in any fall or spring semester.

Core Curriculum Numbering: 010-090 represents the Core Curriculum Numbering System.

Transfer Outlook

The AS Kinesiology (KINE) degree is designed for students on physical therapy or athletic training pathway at a university for:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology
  • Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science

Important: AS KINE students must work with an advisor to determine transferable coursework.

Career Outlook

Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:

  • Athletic Trainer: $47,678 (Master's Degree required)
  • Physical Therapist: $77,742 (Doctoral Degree required)

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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