2025 Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Associate Degree Schools in California

Ranked #61 in popularity, sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general is one of the most sought-after associate degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual reviewed 2 schools in California to determine which ones were the best for associate degree seekers in the field of sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general. Combined, these schools handed out 1,454 associate degrees in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students want to attend this school to pursue a associate degree.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general students working on their associate degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Associate Degree Schools in California ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Associate Students to Study Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General in California

Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing an associate degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general.

Top California Schools for an Associate in Physical Education

1

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

128 Annual Graduates

Any student pursuing a degree in an associate degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general has to check out Riverside City College. Located in the city of Riverside, Riverside City College is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Riverside City College

2

Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, CA

Associate Degree Highest Degree Type

350 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in an associate degree in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general needs to take a look at Mt. San Antonio College. Located in the suburb of Walnut, Mt. SAC is a public college with a fairly large student population.More information about a associate in sports kinesiology and physical education/fitness general from Mt. San Antonio College

Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Best Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Oregon	260	23

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Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General Related Rankings by Major

Sports Kinesiology and Physical Education/Fitness General is one of 5 different types of Health & Physical Education programs to choose from.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Exercise Science and Kinesiology	2,108
Physical Fitness Technician	75
Sports Management	13

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.