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Kinesiology

Associate of Arts for Transfer



Program Details

Kinesiology is the study of human movement. The curriculum offered at Napa Valley College is designed to prepare the student for transfer to the four-year level college. The Associate of Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree prepares students for advanced study in a number of exercise and movement related fields. Graduates will be prepared for further study or careers in teaching, coaching, adapted physical education, allied health fields, health and fitness industries, sport industries, or exercise and movement science. Students are required to complete a core of courses. The Associate of Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer(AA-T)degree is part of the Transfer Model Curriculum.

Additional Requirements
Additional Information Link: http://catalog.napavalley.edu/areas-of-study/kinesiology/kinesiology-aa-t/
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  • Credit for Prior Learning

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Kinesiology Pathways

Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027.

Featured Careers

Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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    Doctoral degree, Post-doctoral training

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  • Athletes & Sports Competitors

    Bachelor's degree, Master's degree

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All Careers in Kinesiology (35)

Clinical NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Clinical Nurse SpecialistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeurologistsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
NeurologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
NeuropsychologistsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
Pediatricians, GeneralPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
Pediatricians, GeneralPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
PsychiatristsPost-doctoral training, Doctoral degreeStable117,580
PsychiatristsPost-doctoral trainingStable117,580
Biochemists & BiophysicistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
EpidemiologistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
GeneticistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
MicrobiologistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
Physicians, PathologistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising100,590
Atmospheric, Earth, Marine, & Space Sciences Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Chemistry Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Environmental Science Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Health Specialties Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Molecular & Cellular BiologistsDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingRising83,460
Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Education Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Social Work Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Sociology Teachers, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Teaching Assistants, PostsecondaryDoctoral degree, Post-doctoral trainingStable80,330
Athletic TrainersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Exercise Trainers & Group Fitness InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysiciansBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Physical Therapist AssistantsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Physical TherapistsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising58,160
Athletes & Sports CompetitorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Athletic TrainersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Exercise Trainers & Group Fitness InstructorsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Self-Enrichment TeachersBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920
Umpires, Referees, & Other Sports OfficialsBachelor's degree, Master's degreeRising45,920

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.

  1. Understand the principles of lifetime fitness and incorporate fitness activities into a healthy and active lifestyle.
  2. Acquire knowledge and demonstrate skills to safely engage in physical activity.
  3. Use basic principles of health and wellness to develop an informed, personal approach to mental and physical health.