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2016-2017 Catalog
Physical Education
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (PE)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES
The fundamentals and techniques in the physical education
activity classes require two scheduled lab hours per week plus
a minimum of one additional activity hour per week.
Students should seek a wide experience in the various offerings
of the department; however, activity courses may be repeated
three times for credit.
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AEROBICS (DANCE, STEP OR WATER)
1 unit, 2 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
This course is designed to improve cardiorespiratory
endurance, muscular endurance, and flexibility using a variety
of aerobic activities. Exercises include dance, step, or water
aerobics. (Swimming skills not required). (A, CSU, UC)
6
FITNESS AND HEALTH
1 unit, 2 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for 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, 2 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, 2 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)
12
BEGINNING SWIM FOR FITNESS
1 unit, 2 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)
12B INTERMEDIATE SWIM FOR FITNESS
1 unit, 2 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)
14
VOLLEYBALL
1 unit, 2 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)
15
WEIGHT TRAINING
1 unit, 2 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
A course designed to 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)
15B
ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING
1 unit, 2 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)