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Physical Education
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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)
4
BADMINTON
1 unit, 2 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
A course in badminton fundamentals, techniques,
and strategies, including both singles and doubles play. (A,
CSU, UC)
5
BASKETBALL
1 unit, 2 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Eligibility for English 125 and 126.
A course in basketball fundamentals, techniques,
and strategies, including 1-on-1, 3-on-3, and 5-on-5 basketball.
(A, CSU, UC)
5B INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL
.5 unit, 2 lab hours, (Pass/No Pass)
ADVISORIES: Physical Education 5, or permission
of instructor.
PE 5B is an intermediate course in basketball,
individual techniques, along with team concepts will be
incorporated. Offensive and defensive philosophies and
strategies will be examined. To maximize student improvement
and mastery, drills will conducted. Specific game “situations”
will be covered. (A, CSU)
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)
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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)
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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)
10
RACQUETBALL
1 unit, 2 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, 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)