Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

246 2018-2019 Catalog 6 FITNESS AND HEALTH 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 125 and 126. This course is designed to improve physical fitness levels through a variety of exercise activities including, but not limited to, recreational activities, strength development, cardio- respiratory development, and improved flexibility. The following components of physical fitness will be emphasized: muscular endurance, muscular strength, cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility and body composition. It will be organized around these three objectives: safe performance of activity, appropriateness of activity for each individual, and the importance of the activity. (A, CSU, UC) 7 GOLF 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. A course in golf fundamentals, swing technique, and strategies. Golf etiquette and rules are included in this course. (A, CSU, UC) 8 MARTIAL ARTS/SELF DEFENSE 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course helps individuals develop the confidence and the skill necessary to defend themselves against deliberate, aggressive assault. It incorporates the mental and physical skills of basic self defense. (A, CSU, UC) 10 RACQUETBALL 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 126. Instruction and practice in beginning level skills, techniques and strategies of racquetball. (A, CSU, UC) 12 BEGINNING SWIM FOR FITNESS 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Students must be able to swim 50 yards freestyle without touching the bottom of the pool. This course is designed to increase knowledge of techniques of swimming and conditioning for intermediate swimmers. Swimming strokes and endurance will improve through stroke technique drills and conditioning workouts. (A, CSU, UC) Physical Education 12B INTERMEDIATE SWIM FOR FITNESS 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Students must be able to swim 200 yards of freestyle and demonstrate 50 yards of backstroke and breaststroke. This course is designed to increase knowledge of techniques of swimming and conditioning for intermediate- advanced swimmers. Swimming strokes and endurance will improve through stroke technique drills and conditioning workouts. (A, CSU, UC) 12C ADVANCED SWIM FOR FITNESS 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Students must be able to swim 400 yards freestyle without touching the bottom of the pool and swim 50 yards of freestyle, backstroke and breaststroke. This course is designed to increase knowledge of techniques of swimming and conditioning for advanced swimmers. Swimming strokes and endurance will improve through stroke technique drills and conditioning workouts. (A, CSU, UC) 13 TENNIS 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. A course in the instruction of tennis fundamentals, techniques and strategies, including singles and doubles play. (A, CSU, UC) 14 VOLLEYBALL 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126. This course is designed for students to learn fundamental skills of volleyball, rules of the game, volleyball terminology, and game strategy. Drills, in-class matches, and tournaments will be conducted according to the skill level of the students. (A, CSU, UC) 14B INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL 1 unit, 3 lab hours, pass/no pass ADVISORIES: English 126 or 128 or 132. This is an intermediate course designed for students with volleyball experience including the ability to perform the six basic volleyball skills at an intermediate level. Students will improve fitness through game play utilizing the 5-1 or 6-2 offensive strategies. Multiple skill drills will be incorporated in each class session for maximum improvement. (A, CSU, UC)