Kinesiology

About Our Program

Related Kinesiology Degrees & Certificates

View list below for programs offered at Foothill. Then select program map for a possible schedule that fulfills program and college requirements.

For program requirements and full course listings, view degrees and certificates information.

Associate in Arts for Transfer

Kinesiology, AA-T Program Map

Associate in Arts or Science

Certificate of Achievement (CA)

Personal Trainer, CA Program Map

PE Activity Courses

We encourage you to take a 1-unit physical activity class quarterly as part of your academic schedule — to develop life-long health and wellness habits.

Select from these course listings:

Four archery students

Exercise Your Options with Kinesiology

Kinesiology classes introduce you to the basic physiological, psychological, sociological and mechanical principles of human movement.

Degrees & Certificates

If you love the challenges of physical activities and sports and the rewards that come with it, consider a career in one of the fields of Kinesiology.

We've Got Something for Everyone

We offer a broad selection of PE activity classes for all students — whether your goal is to

relieve stress between classes with yoga or a fun game of ping pong
improve your golf or bowling game
learn the art of archery in a fun environment with new friends
or strengthen and condition your body for a summer backpacking trip

Sampling of PE classes offered throughout the year:

AQUATICS: Swimming, Water Exercise and Awareness
CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS: Walking, Running, Hiking and Indoor Cycling
COMBATIVES: Tai Chi and Kickboxing
CROSS TRAINING: Thighs, Abs and Glutues; Interval, Bootcamp and Survivor Training and more
FLEXIBILITY: Pilates, Yoga, Core Conditioning and Stretching
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS: Golf, Tennis, Table Tennis (Ping Pong), Archery, Badminton and Bowling
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT: Nutritional Assessment/Fitness; Circuit Training; Weight Lifting and more
TEAM SPORTS: Water Polo, Softball, Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball
DANCE: Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz, Ballroom & Social Dance; Hip Hop

Pool Temperature

Olympic pool in PE area

The Foothill College pool is used for lap swimming, instruction, aqua aerobics, and competition. With this in mind, the pool is maintained at a temperature range between 78 and 82 degrees Fahrenheit. Please see the United States Water Fitness Association website for more information on recommended temperatures for these activities.

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