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237 Course Descriptions 2017-2018 Catalog 15B ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass An advanced course designed for students with advanced weight lifting experience which includes the ability to design a weight training program. Students will improve physical fitness levels through resistance training exercises using free/machine weights. The following components of physical fitness will be emphasized: muscular endurance, muscular strength, body composition, flexibility, and cardio- respiratory endurance. (A, CSU, UC) 16 FITNESS WALKING 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is designed to expose students to the benefits of exercise through fitness walking and to the principles of exercise which will increase cardiovascular conditioning, endurance, flexibility and methods of releasing body tension. (A, CSU, UC) 18 FLOOR EXERCISES 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course is designed to help students to understand, practice, and improve upon the five components of fitness: muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and body composition. Class objectives will center around the basic principles of physical training: specificity, overload, reversibility and individual differences. Students will learn proper exercise techniques, how to use various types of fitness equipment, and overall safety. (A, CSU, UC) 19 WEIGHT TRAINING AND AEROBICS 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126. This course is designed to help students understand, develop, and improve upon all components of physical fitness through resistance and aerobic training, use of free weights, weight machines, and cardio-respiratory equipment. Components of physical fitness which will be emphasized are: muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, and body composition. (A, CSU, UC) Physical Education 19B ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING AND AEROBICS 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126. This course is designed to help students understand, develop, and improve upon all components of physical fitness through resistance and aerobic training, use of free weights, weight machines, and cardio-respiratory equipment. This is an intermediate fitness class with experience in weight training and aerobics required by students. Components of physical fitness which will be emphasized are: muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, and body composition. (A, CSU, UC) 29 YOGA 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 or 126. This course is an introduction to basic yoga practices and principles. Instruction includes classifications of yoga postures as well as guided relaxations and breathing practices. The benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, strength, balance, body awareness and stress reduction. This course is designed for students of all ages and fitness levels. (A, CSU, UC) 49A BEGINNING CIRCUIT TRAINING 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass This class uses a variety of aerobic and strength training activities to improve cardio-respiratory endurance and muscular endurance. Circuit machines used include cycling and weight training equipment. Emphasis will be placed on monitoring physiological response to exercise and teaching proper stretching, warm-up, training at target rate, and warm down methods. A pre-test and post test will be administered to evaluate fitness level and monitor improvement. (A, CSU, UC) 71 SOCCER 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This is a course designed for students interested in the sport of soccer. The course will include techniques and skills, offensive and defensive strategies, rules and regulations, along with class competition. (A, CSU, UC)