First Year (32 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
16 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINE 1113 - Weight Training I | 1 | - |
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINE 2356 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 | - | ||
| KINE 1304 - Personal/Community Health (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | - | ||
| KINE 1164 - Introduction to Physical Fitness & Wellness | 1 | - |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose any SPCH course in the Component Area Option Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 090 | ||
| Choose any course in the Mathematics Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 020 |
Spring Semester
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINE 1301 - Foundations of Kinesiology 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | - | ||
| ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 1(Offered on a continuous basis, Required for progression) | 3 | 010 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1302 - Composition II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 010 | ||
| Any course from the Creative Arts Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 040 |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIST 1301 - United States History I (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 060 | ||
| HIST 1302 - United States History II (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 060 |
Second Year (28 Credit Hours Total)
Fall Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Choose any course in the Social or Behavioral Science Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 080 | ||
| Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 030 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINE 1306 - First Aid | 3 | - | ||
| Choose any course in the Life or Physical Science Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 030 |
Spring Semester
Come talk to an academic advisor about your Temple College graduation and your university transfer plans.
First 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KINE 1112 - Jogging/Walking/Fitness | 1 | - | ||
| GOVT 2305 - Federal Government (Federal Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 070 | ||
| Core Component Elective (BIOL 1406 - Biology for Science Majors I Preferred) (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 090 |
Second 8 Week Courses
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOVT 2306 - Texas Government (Texas Constitution and Topics) (FY)(Offered on a continuous basis) | 3 | 070 | ||
| KINE 1338 - Concepts of Physical Fitness (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | - |
Summer Courses
These courses can also be taken during any Fall or Spring Semester
| Course Name | Credit Hours | Core Code | Term Taken | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Any course from the Language, Philosophy, or Culture Core (FY) 2(Visit Enrollment Advisor) | 3 | 040 |
Important Notes
Note 1: Must successfully complete the course in order to progress in the AA 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 AA Kinesiology (KINE) degree is designed for direct entry work in fitness/sports job markets, Fitness/Community coordinator, or K-12 Physical Education teaching certification. It is not tailored for students on physical therapy, athletic training, or high school coaching routes. AA KINE students must work with an advisor to determine transferable course work.
Career Outlook
Potential career paths and entry-level salaries in Central Texas:
- Exercise Trainer: $22,231 (Specialized Training and Certification required)
- Community Service Specialist: $35,036 (Associate Degree required)
- K-12 PE Teacher: $48,361 to $51,041 (Bachelor's Degree + Teaching Certification required)
Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/