Kinesiology
Kinesiology
Program Purpose: Students who complete Kinesiology courses will apply the science of kinesiology to understand, appreciate and achieve the maximum benefits through physical movement for developing an individual’s health and wellness as well as prepare for further education and/or various careers in kinesiology. Students who participate in Intercollegiate Athletics will develop their optimal athletic potential and skills in teamwork.
The Kinesiology Program is designed to prepare students for transfer to bachelor degree programs in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Coaching, and Fitness Management. Interested students may also pursue a career in the growing fitness industry. Kinesiology classes offer students an opportunity to enrich their education with emphasis on improved individual physical well-being as well as pursuing professional career options.
UC Credit Limitations on Activity and Theory Courses
Kinesiology Courses
Presents an overview of the importance of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology. Discusses career opportunities in the areas of teaching, coaching, allied health, and fitness professions.
Introduces the concepts and practical skills of athletic training, including the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and management of athletic injuries. This course is designed for future athletic trainers, physical educators, coaches, physical therapists, and any person who plans on working with active individuals. Does NOT fulfill KIN activity/Health requirement for Associate degree.
Introduces the concepts and practical skills of athletic training, including the prevention, recognition, evaluation, and management of athletic injuries. Includes diagnostic techniques, stretching, wrapping/taping, protective devices/bracing, modalities, and therapeutic exercise, amongst others. This course is designed for future athletic trainers, physical educators, coaches, physical therapists, and any person who plans on working with active individuals. Does NOT fulfill KIN activity/Health requirement for Associate degree.
Introduces exercise physiology, biomechanics, and anatomy as foundational concepts for appropriate exercise programming. Includes learning and applying popular pre-exercise assessments for a variety of populations and abilities. Relates the principles of exercise science and program design to prepare students for successful completion of a personal training certification and for fitness business.
Introduces exercise science concepts and their use in teaching group exercise. Emphasizes the integration of anatomy and applied kinesiology with teaching principles and techniques for a variety of group exercise formats. Stresses motor learning and effective group leadership, while teaching and monitoring human movement.
Provides foundational information for fitness enthusiasts and those interested in pursuing a career as a fitness professional. Introduces muscular, cardiorespiratory, and other physiological systems essential for application to program design and its specificity to training goals. Includes muscular, neural, and skeletal anatomy in relation to proper movement, with the purpose of applying safe and effective exercise program design. Provides preparation for personal trainer certification exam.
Introduces advanced techniques in exercise science as they relate to postural analysis and movement impairments. Emphasizes an integrated approach to assessment and program design for correct exercise. Acts as preparation for industry-accepted corrective exercise credential.
Instructs how to implement a comprehensive, systematic, and integrated training approach to address clientele's performance enhancement goals. Helps students bridge the gap between science and practical application to aid in human performance testing and implementation of proper progressive program design. Upon successful completion of the course, students will obtain the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Performance Enhancement Specialist credential.
Develops techniques to support the unique needs of various special populations including youth, women, and seniors. Covers safe and effective fitness program delivery in supporting health and fitness goals of these diverse populations. Does NOT fulfill KIN/PE activity/Health requirement for Associate Degree.
Provides exercise and fitness training through walking with the emphasis on improvements in cardiovascular conditioning and muscle tone. Stresses assessment and the challenge of overall development of personal fitness. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Emphasizes improved physical health and cardiovascular fitness through running and overall conditioning. Includes endurance training with a gradual increase in distance. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Introduces the history of the health and fitness industry related to industry trends, consumer behaviors, and business challenges. Includes strategies for customer outreach, client retention, and staff recruitment. Applies effective practices for those seeking leadership roles in a variety of fitness business models. Prepares student for advancement opportunities in the corporate world or those seeking entrepreneurial careers.
Implements health coaching strategies that promote behavior modification to achieve a variety of fitness and wellness goals. Details best practices for overcoming barriers to lifestyle change.
Develops and encourages positive, lifetime habits with regard to cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition. Uses cardiovascular and strength machines along with circuit training and other fitness devices.
Introduces muscular conditioning, emphasizing muscular endurance, strength, and size improvements. Incorporates the use of a variety of resistance training systems and equipment to enhance flexibility, balance training, coordination, and body composition management. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Builds strength, power and bulk; exercises center on the development of core strength and multi-joint power lifts. Emphasizes, in the conditioning phase, the development of agility, quickness, coordination, balance and speed through the implementation of competitive drills and routines. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Introduces boot camp style methods for total body conditioning designed to improve cardiovascular and muscle endurance, muscular strength, agility, and flexibility. Provides a wide-range of fitness activities with interval training. Includes both indoor and outdoor fast-paced activities over a variety of terrain, and emphasizes functionality that can enhance performance in everyday activities or sports. Allows activities to be adapted to varied levels of ability and fitness. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Introduces a wide variety of movement skills integrating a STEP platform, aerobic intervals, and other techniques to improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular conditioning, agility, balance, and flexibility. Allows activities to be adapted to varied levels of ability and fitness. Applies to Associate Degree.
Introduces cardiovascular conditioning with dance-like rhythmic movement blending a variety of contemporary and global dance styles with traditional aerobic fitness practices. Improves cardiovascular and muscular endurance, flexibility, mind-body connection, and stress reduction. Allows activities to be adapted to varied levels of ability and fitness.
Introduces cardiovascular conditioning combining elements of martial arts, boxing, and aerobics to provide overall physical conditioning and toning. Improves cardiovascular and muscular endurance, coordination, and strength. Uses equipment such as punching bags, jump ropes, and weights, and does not involve physical contact between competitors. Allows activities to be adapted to varied levels of ability and fitness.
Introduces the study and practice of Pilates, a conditioning program based on the teachings of Joseph H. Pilates. Emphasizes activities designed to correct muscular imbalances and improve body alignment by incorporating strength, flexibility, and relaxation techniques. Integrates controlled body movement, mental focus, and breathing techniques, to enhance postural symmetry, core stabilization, and joint mobility.
Introduces a wide variety of concepts and physical conditioning techniques focusing on core musculature, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Includes movement skills using a variety of fitness modalities, body weight, and props, to elicit both intrinsic and extrinsic core conditioning. Improves balance, flexibility, mobility, strength, enhances posture, body awareness, and reduces stress. Adapts activities to varied levels of ability and fitness. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Introduces a variety of concepts and practices for muscular and cardiovascular conditioning, focusing on the core of the body. Presents movement skills using aerobics, body weight, balance or resistance props, and other appropriate techniques to enhance core and cardiovascular fitness, and weight management. Allows activities to be adapted to varied levels of ability and fitness.
Introduces the study and practice of T'ai Chi and Qigong, an internal martial art designed to increase physical and mental strength by incorporating energy circulation, breathing, and mindfulness. Focuses on stances, footwork, and whole body movement sequences that improve agility, postural alignment, balance, and relaxation to rejuvenate the body, reduce stress, and improve health.
Introduces the concepts and practices of fundamental yoga-based poses, breathing techniques, and mental focus designed to enhance strength, flexibility, balance, body awareness, and stress reduction. Emphasizes on safety, proper body alignment, posture, and movement efficiency.
Introduces mindful movement practices that integrate breathing techniques, mental focus, and controlled body movements to enhance somatic awareness, posture, holistic wellness, and stress reductions. Explores a variety of mindful movement arts like Yoga, Ta Chi, Pilates, dance fitness, and somatics. Includes activities that are adaptable to varied abilities and fitness.
Introduces the fundamental skills of golf. Covers rules, etiquette, equipment and strategies needed for playing golf.
Introduces the development of basic skills and techniques of tennis. Covers etiquette, rules and strategies of the game, including both singles and doubles. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Provides on-the-job learning to develop effective work habits, attitudes, and career awareness in paid or unpaid internships that are related to the discipline. Involves the development and documentation of learning objectives and the completion of an internship paper, presentation, or project. Includes both workplace supervisor and faculty adviser feedback and/or written evaluations.
Introduces the fundamentals of basketball. Develops offensive and defensive skills and techniques through drills and games.
Introduces the fundamentals of soccer. Develops the offensive and defensive skills and techniques through competitive drills and games.
Introduces basic rules, sportsmanship, fundamental skills, and strategies needed for playing softball. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Applies to Associate Degree. (Formerly PE M28A, PE M28C & PE M28D) Applies to Associate Degree.
Introduces the basic skills and techniques of volleyball. Covers rules and strategies of volleyball as a team sport. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Introduces the adventure of hiking and backpacking. Covers conditioning, skills, information and resources for the sport covered. Emphasizes safety procedures.
Allows independent study for students who wish to extend their knowledge of a particular area of kinesiology through research and study. Utilizes an approved independent project. Includes one-on-one work with instructor. Interested students should contact a Kinesiology instructor for assistance in developing a contract for learning about a specific topic.
Intercollegiate Athletics Courses
Develops athletic skills and techniques in baseball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions and travel.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in baseball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Basketball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Basketball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in cross country. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in cross country. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Football. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Football. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops participants skills and playing intensity in Soccer to the highest level. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Soccer. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in track and field. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Track and Field. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Volleyball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Volleyball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Basketball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Basketball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Cross Country. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Cross Country. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Soccer. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Soccer. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Softball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Softball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Track and Field. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon CCCAA (California Community College Athletic Association) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Track and Field. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops participants skills and playing intensity in volleyball to the highest level. Involves competition against other institutions, and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in Volleyball. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops skills and conditioning for prospective athletes who are entering intercollegiate competition. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops strength and conditioning for in season athletes who are participating in intercollegiate competition. Includes powerlifting and sports nutrition. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in golf. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Involves competition against other institutions and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in wrestling. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops athletic skills and techniques in wrestling. Emphasizes team development and competitive improvement and intensity. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.
Develops participants' skills and playing intensity in Beach Volleyball to the highest level. Involves competition against other institutions and travel. Student must be capable of competing at the intercollegiate level. Repeatability is dependent upon California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility. May be taken a maximum of four (4) times for credit. Credit Limitation: UC - Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses.