Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year university or find entry-level employment in your field of choice, an associate\u2019s degree from the Health and Kinesiology department supports and demonstrates your commitment to helping people lead healthier lives. While most careers in these fields require a four-year degree, an A.S. degree in Health or Kinesiology can make you more attractive to employers looking for someone to promote employee health and wellness programs in their organization.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Whether you plan to transfer to a four-year university or find entry-level employment in your field of choice, an associate\u2019s degree from the Health and Kinesiology department supports and demonstrates your commitment to helping people lead healthier lives. While most careers in these fields require a four-year degree, an A.S. degree in Health or Kinesiology […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-96","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":{"hero_content":[{"acf_fc_layout":"image","image_content":{"ID":256,"id":256,"title":"Weight Training","filename":"RS1247_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2207.jpg","filesize":1239306,"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/RS1247_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2207.jpg?fit=2000%2C971&ssl=1","link":"https:\/\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/degree-programs\/weight-training-3\/","alt":"A person lifting weights in a training session","author":"4","description":"","caption":"Weight training class","name":"weight-training-3","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":96,"date":"2019-08-21 19:07:30","modified":"2020-03-27 19:03:43","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2000,"height":971,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/RS1247_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2207.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/RS1247_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2207.jpg?fit=300%2C146&ssl=1","medium-width":300,"medium-height":146,"medium_large":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/RS1247_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2207.jpg?fit=768%2C373&ssl=1","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":373,"large":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/RS1247_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2207.jpg?fit=1024%2C497&ssl=1","large-width":1024,"large-height":497,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/RS1247_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2207.jpg?fit=1536%2C746&ssl=1","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":746,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2019\/08\/RS1247_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2207.jpg?fit=2000%2C971&ssl=1","2048x2048-width":2000,"2048x2048-height":971}},"image_description":"","readability":["true"]}],"layouts":[{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":"
ACC offers an Associate of Science degree in Health and Kinesiology, an Associate of Applied Science degree, and a certificate in physical fitness technology. Degree and non-degree seeking students can take a wide array of courses, including weight training, yoga, cardio conditioning, dance, gymnastics, soccer, tennis, pickleball, swimming, and others.<\/strong><\/p>\n","background":"Image","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":{"ID":213,"id":213,"title":"Weight Training","filename":"RS1267_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2331.jpg","filesize":320798,"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/RS1267_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2331.jpg?fit=2000%2C1231&ssl=1","link":"https:\/\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/about-us\/weight-training\/","alt":"weights","author":"4","description":"","caption":"Weight Training Class","name":"weight-training","status":"inherit","uploaded_to":131,"date":"2020-02-25 16:23:43","modified":"2020-02-25 16:23:43","menu_order":0,"mime_type":"image\/jpeg","type":"image","subtype":"jpeg","icon":"https:\/\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-includes\/images\/media\/default.png","width":2000,"height":1231,"sizes":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/RS1267_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2331.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1","thumbnail-width":150,"thumbnail-height":150,"medium":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/RS1267_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2331.jpg?fit=300%2C185&ssl=1","medium-width":300,"medium-height":185,"medium_large":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/RS1267_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2331.jpg?fit=768%2C473&ssl=1","medium_large-width":768,"medium_large-height":473,"large":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/RS1267_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2331.jpg?fit=1024%2C630&ssl=1","large-width":1024,"large-height":630,"1536x1536":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/RS1267_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2331.jpg?fit=1536%2C945&ssl=1","1536x1536-width":1536,"1536x1536-height":945,"2048x2048":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/education.austincc.edu\/health-kinesiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020\/02\/RS1267_NRG-AoS-Kineseology-Weight-Training-2331.jpg?fit=2000%2C1231&ssl=1","2048x2048-width":2000,"2048x2048-height":1231}},"text_mode":"light","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"two_columns","heading":"Degree Programs","column_1":" Emphasis is on physical activities, sports, and exercise. Degree-specific courses include\u00a0KINE 1321- Coaching, KINE 2356- Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries,<\/i>\u00a0KINE 1301- Foundations of Kinesiology, KINE 1304- Personal Health, and KINE 1338- Concepts of Physical Fitness<\/i>.<\/p>\n Careers<\/b><\/p>\n Careers include: fitness instruction, athletics, physical education, sports management, coaching, sports officiating and more. Graduates may work in educational institutions,<\/i> public or private schools, recreation facilities, amateur or professional sports, rehabilitation facilities, or other exercise-related organizations.<\/p>\n For more specific information on career outlooks for this area, see the Health and Kinesiology\u00a0Area of Study page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Award Plan<\/b><\/a> | Program Map<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","column_2":" Emphasis is on health education and wellness promotion. Degree-specific courses include\u00a0KINE 1304 \u2013 Personal Health,<\/i>\u00a0KINE 1346 \u2013 Drug Use and Abuse, and KINE 1306- First Aid<\/i>.<\/p>\n Careers<\/b><\/p>\n Careers include: community health educator, certified diabetes or cardiology instructor, health promotion specialist, corporate wellness coordinator, and more. Graduates may work in establishments such as governmental or non-profit health agencies, community health centers, schools, or health-related businesses.<\/p>\n For more specific information on career outlooks for this area, see the Health and Kinesiology\u00a0Area of Study page<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Award Plan<\/b><\/a> | Program Map<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#f2f2f2","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"one_column","heading":"","column_1":" Transfer information<\/b><\/p>\n The A.S. degrees include the first two years of coursework required by many colleges and universities for a bachelor\u2019s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science, Exercise Science, Health Education or similar areas. Consult with an academic advisor about transfer requirements for specific institutions.<\/p>\n How to enroll<\/b><\/p>\n There are no special application requirements for our degree programs, just complete the\u00a0ACC Admissions<\/strong><\/a> process. Health and Kinesiology is part of the Education Area of Study<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Master Syllabi<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","background":"Color","background_color":"#FFFFFF","background_gradient":{"gradient_start":"","gradient_end":""},"background_image":false,"text_mode":"dark","id":""},{"acf_fc_layout":"three_columns","heading":"","column_1":" Kinesiology Faculty Video<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","column_2":"Associate of Science in Kinesiology<\/b><\/h3>\n
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