Announcement of Courses

CREDIT, DEGREE APPLICABLE COURSES:

P E 4. Basic Movement (2)
Lec-1, lab-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 8 units
Basic locomotor and ball handling skills, rhythms, and body mechanisms. Flexibility, strength, coordination, and general conditioning. CSU/UC

P E 5A-5B-5C. Folk Dance Production (1-2-3)
Lab-2,4,6 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
Repeat: combination max.3 times
Courses may be taken in any sequence.
Performance of intermediate-advanced level folk dance arrangements for theatrical production. CSU/UC

P E 6. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury (3)
Lec-2, lab-2
A scientific approach to athletic training and conditioning programs. A practical laboratory to ensure skills in taping, injury care, massage, and training-room procedures. CSU/UC

P E 7. Introduction to Coaching and Officiating in Athletic Games (3)
Lab-3
Develops and augments student’s knowledge of coaching and officiating in three selected sports. CSU/UC

P E 8.  Introduction to Fitness, Training and Human Performance (3)
Lec-3
Overview of fitness, fitness assessment, training and human performance, including cellular adaptations to exercise, the pysiological basis and scope of training, principles of training and training factors, components of training, training states, recovery methods and philosophy of training.  CSU

P E 9A. Fit or Fat: Exercise and Diet (2)
Lec-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. P/NP available
Overview of current weight loss techniques, methods, and associated technology;exercise as it relates to weight loss, well being, and lifestyle; application of these techniques. CSU

P E 10. Appreciation and Analysis of Individual and Team Sports (2)
Lec-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Emphasis on systems of play, strategy, rules, training programs, organizational procedures, and background for both spectators and participants. CSU/UC
    A. Aquatics sp
    B. Baseball sp
    C. Basketball fa
    D. Football fa
    E. Individual sports; badminton, bowling, fencing, golf, and tennis sp
    F. Soccer fa
    G. Track and field sp

P E 11. Analysis of Fastpitch Softball (2)
Lec-1, lab-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Repeat: max. 8 units
Demonstrates and analyzes the individual offensive and defensive skills required in fastpitch softball, as well as identifying offensive and defensive team strategies necessary for successful game play. CSU

P E 12. Folk, Ballroom, and Square Dancing Activities Analysis (2)
Lec-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Advise: P E 518A and/or P E 535A
Repeat: max. 8 units
Analysis and performance of past and present ballroom, folk and square dances. Dance notations and directions will be compiled and employed. CSU/UC

P E 13.  Sport and Society (3)
Lec-3
An introduction to the sociology of sport, to discuss and analyze issues about sports as a part of society.  Topics such as:  the history of sport, competition, children's programs, deviance, aggression, coaches in the sport experience, gender, ethnicity, social mobility, the economy, the media, and politics in sports. CSU

P E 14. Women's Fitness and Aging - A New Paradigm (3)
Lec-3
Investigation of a new paradigm for women's fitness and active aging which recognizes the revolutionary impact fitness has on women's longevity. Additional topics include body image and fitness, physical activity's contribution to brain health, and the development of fitness action plans to enhance women's lives before, during, and after midlife. CSU/UC

P E 15. Workplace Ergonomics (2)
Lec-2, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Overview of anatomy and body mechanics and how design and placement of commonly used objects influences productivity and safety. Students will learn to assess and develop a workspace based on sound ergonomic principles, working within individual budgetary constraints, to help prevent some common workplace injuries. CSU

P E 17A-17B-17C. Dance Production (1-2-3)
Lab-2, 5, 7 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP only
Repeat: combination total 3 times
Courses may be taken in any sequence
Participation in theatre disciplines such as lighting, sound, stage management, set design and costuming; development of choreographing and performing skills to be used in a theatre or studio dance production. CSU/UC

P E 18A-18B-18C. CCSF Repertory Dance Company (1-2-3)
Lab-3,6,9, field trips .. .. .. . .. ..  P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 3 times
This course is designed as a touring dance company. Students will learn dance works from faculty and guest choreographers. Touring venues include CCSF, San Francisco high schools, San Francisco Bay Area colleges, local theatres, and public events. Includes workshops on performance techniques and lectures on choreographic theory. CSU/UC

P E 19. Movement Improvisation (1)
Lab-2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Movement Improvisation is a non-traditional approach to dance. Emphasis will be placed on improvisational movement techniques that integrate drama, comedy, music, vocal art forms and various choreographic techniques. Individual projects and group collaborations will be created by the students for performances at some unconventional sites. CSU/UC

P E 22A-22B. Swing Dance Production (1-2)
Lab-2,4.. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. P/NP only
PREREQ.: P E 570C
Repeat: combination max. 3 times
Swing styles, including Lindy, West Coast, Balboa, Shag, and Blues techniques leading to group or solo performances will be learned. Styles and forms will be examined through demonstration and practice. Emphasis will be on the effective presentation of patterns. CSU/UC

P E 24A-24B. Salsa Dance Production (1-2)
Lab-2,4.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP only
PREREQ.: P E 560B
Repeat: combination max. 3 times
Various salsa styles and techniques leading to group or solo performances will be learned. Styles and formations, including rueda, will be examined through demonstration and practice. Emphasis will be on the effective presentation of patterns. CSU/UC

P E 25A-25B-25C. Ballroom Dance Production and Competition (1-2-3)
Lab-3,6,9, field trips .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP only
Advise: P E 535B
Repeat: combination total 3 times
Courses may be taken in any sequence.
Performance of past and present ballroom dance choreographies in a theatrical or competitive setting. CSU/UC

P E 30. Dance History - Western Culture (3)
Lec-3 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Lectures, readings, films and discussions on theory and development of dance from its evolution in anthropological sources to 20th century contemporary dance. This survey history course will touch on the historical basis of dance and will emphasize the history of classical ballet, American/European modern dance, African-Haitian dance and the American idioms of tap and jazz. CSU/UC

P E 33. Black Tradition in American Dance (3)
Lec-3, field trips.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Advise: ENGL 94
This course examines the use of the African American dance aesthetic by performers, dancers, choreographers, historians, and dance theorists, from the 19th century through 21st century, as they created and contributed to the idioms of modern, jazz, ballet, street vernacular and traditional African based dance forms in the United States. CSU/UC

P E 50A-50B-50C. Fitness Center Super Circuit (0.5-1-2)
Lab-4 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP only
Repeat: combination max. 3 times
The super circuit located in the Fitness/Wellness Center utilizes an interactive fitness network system providing feedback to the user with an emphasis on proper use of free weights, strength equipment and interval training (use of the stair master, treadmill and life cycle) and individualized fitness programs to promote strength, muscle toning and cardiac fitness. CSU/UC

P E 52. Inteactive Fitness (2)
Lab-4.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP only
Repeat: max. 8 units
The Super Circuit allows students to improve fitness levels utilizing pulse/heart rate monitors, strength training and flexibility exercises. Students will learn to create a balanced lifelong exercise program using circuit training techniques to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. CSU/UC

P E 70. Intramural Competition (0)
Competition in individual and team sports under game conditions; emphasis on coeducational participation. Students may compete individually or as members of teams representing clubs or special interest groups, but always subject to supervision and to the approval of the instructor.

P E 253A-253B-253C. Swim Conditioning (.5-1-2)
Lab-16, 32, 64 total hrs... .. .. .. ..P/NP only
PREREQ.: PE 540B or satisfactory demonstration of specific swimming skills
Repeat: combination max. 3 times
This course is for students who wish to workout and improve techniques of swimming strokes. Class utilizes a tailored workout comprised of various drills, aerobic and anaerobic swim sets and exercises to demonstrate the value of swim fundamentals and training, making swimming easier by becoming more efficient. CSU/UC

Intercollegiate Athletics for Men (3)
Lab-10 .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
PREREQ.: Athletic clearance (eligible by rules of the CACC and medical clearance verified by a physician)
Repeat: max. 12 units
Course numbers, activities and semester as indicated below.
Instruction for competition and participation in the Coast Conference of the California Association of Community Colleges (CACC). CSU/UC
    P E 400. Baseball sp
    P E 401. Basketball fa, sp
    P E 402. Cross-country fa
    P E 403. Football fa
    P E 405. Soccer fa
    P E 407. Tennis sp
    P E 408. Track and Field sp

Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (3)
Lab-10
PREREQ.: Athletic clearance (eligible by rules of the CACC and medical clearance verified by a physician)
Repeat: max. 12 units
Course numbers, activities and semester as indicated below
Instruction for competition and participation in the Coast Conference of the California Association of Community Colleges (CACC). CSU/UC
    P E 450. Soccer fa
    P E 451. Badminton sp
    P E 453. Tennis sp
    P E 455. Basketball fa, sp
    P E 456. Track and Field sp
    P E 457. Softball sp
    P E 458. Volleyball fa
    P E 459. Cross-country fa
    P E 460. Judo Competition sp

P E 500A-500B-500C. African-Haitian Dance (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced study of African-Haitian Dance as a vehicle to understand and appreciate the impact and manifestation of the African Culture in the Caribbean and North America. CSU/UC
    P E 500A. Beginning
    P E 500B. Intermediate
    P E 500C. Advanced

P E 501A-501B. Archery (1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning and intermediate archery. Emphasis on skills, official rules, etiquette, safety, methods of shooting and scoring. CSU/UC
    P E 501A. Beginning
    P E 501B. Intermediate

P E 503A-503B. Badminton (1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning and intermediate badminton; its history, rules, skills and playing strategies. CSU/UC
    P E 503A. Beginning
    P E 503B. Intermediate

P E 504A. Beginning Ballet (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Repeat: P E 504A-504B-504C combination max. 3 times
Introduction to the theory and practice of beginning ballet technique and vocabulary. Application of basic technical ballet vocabulary at the barre and in center practice will be explored. CSU/UC

P E 504B. Intermediate Ballet (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: P E 504A-504B-504C combination max. 3 times
A continuation of the theory and practice of classical ballet with an emphasis on intermediate ballet technique and vocabulary. Application of intermediate ballet ballet vocabulary at the barre and in center practice. CSU/UC

P E 504C. Advanced Ballet (2)
Lab-4 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: P E 504A-504B-504C combination max.3 times
A continuation of the theory and practice of classical ballet with an emphasis on advanced ballet technique and vocabulary. Application of advanced ballet vocabulary at the barre and in center practice. CSU/UC

P E 505A-505B-505C. Baseball (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate and advanced baseball. Analysis and practice of the fundamental skills, techniques, and theories of baseball through active participation. Lessons and drills designed to improve and increase awareness of the skills involved in playing baseball. CSU/UC
    P E 505A. Beginning
    P E 505B. Intermediate
    P E 505C. Advanced

P E 506A-506B-506C. Basketball (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced basketball; emphasis on skill, agility, body conditioning and endurance. CSU/UC
    P E 506A. Beginning
    P E 506B. Intermediate
    P E 506C. Advanced

P E 509. Bodybuilding (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Physical development and muscle toning through weight training. CSU/UC

P E 512. Corrective Physical Education (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
An adaptive exercise class designed to meet specific rehabilitative needs for people with chronic or temporary disabilities, especially those with muscular/skeletal and/or mild/moderate neurological conditions. Body awareness and conditioning techniques are presented to improve body alignment, increase muscular strength and flexibility, and release muscular tension. CSU/UC

P E 513A-513B-513C. Fencing (1-1-1) fa
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced fencing; emphasis on bouting, judging, directing, scoring, parries, ripostes, and fencing with electrical equipment. CSU/UC
    P E 513A. Beginning
    P E 513B. Intermediate
    P E 513C. Advanced

P E 518A-518B. International Folk Dance (1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
In 518A, performance of beginning partner and non-partner folk dances from around the world; 518B continues with intermediate level material. CSU/UC
    P E 518A. Beginning
    P E 518B. Intermediate

P E 519A-519B-519C. Football (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Introduces the fundamentals of touch football, emphasizes skills, ability, conditioning, endurance, technique, schematics and emphasizes drills which will augment the teaching of technical skills. CSU/UC

P E 520A-520B-520C. Golf (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced golf. Demonstrates basic skills needed to play a round of golf; emphasizes principles of the full swing, the chip, the putt, basic rules of play, golf etiquette and golf terminology. CSU/UC
    P E 520A. Beginning
    P E 520B. Intermediate
    P E 520C. Advanced

P E 522. Beginning European Folk Dance (1)
Lab-2                                  P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Introduction to various European Folk dances. Styles and forms will be examined through demonstration and practice. Emphasis will be on step patterns and dance positions appropriate within and between the nations that comprise the European Union. CSU/UC

P E 523A-523B-523C. Jazz Dance (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced jazz dance techniques, patterns, routines, choreography, and improvisation. CSU/UC
    P E 523A. Beginning
    P E 523B. Intermediate
    P E 523C. Advanced

P E 524A-524B-524C. Judo (1-1-1)
Lab-2
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced judo. Instruction and practice in the basic skills of the sport of Judo. Terminology, etiquette along with throwing and grappling techniques, with integration of various Katas (forms) and Randori (free exercise). CSU/UC
    P E 524A. Beginning
    P E 524B. Intermediate
    P E 524C. Advanced

P E 525. Lifeguard Training (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.: P E 540C or demonstration of P E 540C exit skills
Repeat: max. 4 units
Training in life guarding (no beach) situations; recognizing and preventing life threatening situations. American Red Cross Life Guarding Certificate granted upon successful completion. CSU/UC

P E 526A-526B-526C. Modern Dance (1-1-2)
Lab-2, 4 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise for P E 526B: P E 526A
Advise for P E 526C: P E 526B
Repeat: combination max. 3 times
Beginning, intermediate and advanced dance techniques. Emphasis on body movement through modern dance, improving alignment, muscular endurance, flexibility, coordination, musicality, performance technique, and dance vocabulary appropriate to training. Includes improvisation and choreography. Techniques explored: Graham, Hawkins, Cunningham, Limon, Horton, and Dunham. CSU/UC
    P E 526A. Beginning
    P E 526B. Intermediate
    P E 526C. Advanced

P E 527A-527B-527C. Physical Fitness (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Physical fitness classes at all levels are scheduled to help students fit a vigorous and satisfying period of exercise into a pattern for future use. The aim is to help students gain insight into their own personal aptitudes and abilities and also motivate students to explore their own range of movement in terms of agility, flexibility, strength, and endurance. CSU/UC
    P E 527A. Beginning
    P E 527B. Intermediate
    P E 527C. Advanced

P E 528. Running and Conditioning (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Principles and practices of conditioning the body with emphasis on aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness by increasing endurance through running, increasing the body’s range of motion through stretching and flexibility activities. CSU/UC

P E 529. Saber Fencing (1) sp
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
An entry-level course that surveys the sport of saber fencing, the general rules and regulations for governing a bout. CSU/UC

P E 530A-530B-530C. Self-Defense (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced methods of self-defense. Instruction and practice in the basic techniques of anticipation, avoiding, and when necessary, protecting oneself from attack. Emphasis is on the avoidance of physical confrontation and the discouragement of an attack. CSU/UC
    P E 530A. Beginning
    P E 530B. Intermediate
    P E 530C. Advanced

P E 534A-534B-534C. Soccer (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced soccer; emphasis on systems of play, strategy, rules, and training program. CSU/UC
    P E 534A. Beginning
    P E 534B. Intermediate
    P E 534C. Advanced

P E 535A-535B. Ballroom Dance (1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning and intermediate ballroom dance; emphasis on step patterns and dance positions for a complete range of dances.
CSU/UC
    P E 535A. Beginning
    P E 535B. Intermediate

P E 536. Softball (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Fundamentals of elementary softball; emphasis on development of team offense and defense. CSU/UC

P E 537. Cheer/Dance Squad (2)
Lec-1, lab-4, field trips
Repeat: max. 8 units
Designed to provide the student with information and training in order to create, execute, and perform dance/cheer moves in a competitive/performance setting. CSU/UC

P E 538A. Beginning Waltz Styles and Techniques (1)
Lab-2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Advise: P E 538A or 535A
Repeat: max. 4 units
Introduction to various waltz styles and techniques will be examined through lecture and practice. Emphasis will be on basic step patterns and dance positions appropriate to each genre, musicality, leading and following techniques, and styling expression. CSU/UC

P E 538B. Intermediate Waltz Styles and Techniques (1)
Lab-2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Intermediate Waltz styles and techniques will be examined through lecture and practice. Emphasis will be on intermediate step patterns and sequences appropriate to each genre, musicality, leading and following techniques, and styling expression. CSU/UC

P E 540A-540B-540C. Swimming (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced skills of swimming. Emphasis on the progression from the basics of water maneuvering to more advanced swimming techniques. CSU/UC
    P E 540A. Beginning
    P E 540B. Intermediate
    P E 540C. Advanced

P E 541A. Beginning Tap Dance (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Introduces the elements of tap vocabulary, explores technique through performance of rhythmic patterns and briefly reviews the history of tap. CSU/UC

P E 541B. Intermediate Tap Dance (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Develops more complex tap dance skills, based on the refinement of fundamental technique, vocabulary, rhythmic sensibility and knowledge of tap history.  CSU/UC

P E 542A-542B-542C. Tennis (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced tennis. Emphasis on rules, etiquette, basic skills, strokes and footwork, scoring, and strategy. CSU/UC
    P E 542A. Beginning
    P E 542B. Intermediate
    P E 542C. Advanced

P E 543. Track and Field (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Instruction for competition and participation in the coast conference of the California Association of Community Colleges (CACC). CSU/UC

P E 545A-545B-545C. Volleyball (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate, and advanced volleyball; emphasis on passing, serving, spiking, and blocking. CSU/UC
    P E 545A. Beginning
    P E 545B. Intermediate
    P E 545C. Advanced

P E 549. Karate (1)
Lab-2
Repeat: max. 4 units
Instruction and training in the modern sport Karate involving recreational and/or competitive applications. Emphasis on the development of self-control, positive human interaction, and the re-direction and avoidance of aggression. CSU/UC

P E 550. Self Defense For Women (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Learn physical, psychological and preventive skills to prevent assault and reduce your risk to personal safety. Emphasis on the development of personal power and self-esteem. Physical defense skills are learned and mastered. CSU/UC

P E 552. Racquetball (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Fundamentals and principals of racquetball which will include the essential skills of the game, the racquetball games (singles, double, “cutthroat”), rules, strategies, training, conditioning and injury prevention. CSU/UC

P E 553. Beginning Yoga movement (1)
Lab-2.. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Advise: P E 554A
Repeat: max. 4 units
Yoga movement is a dynamic form of yoga that integrates elements of dance while increasing strength and flexibility. Fundamental yoga postures will be sequenced into combinations that include music, spatial design and awareness, energy qualities, and allow for individual creativity and expression. CSU/UC

P E 554A. Beginning Yoga (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
An introduction to the principles and practice of yoga as a physical discipline of asanas and breathing exercises which achieves integration of body and mind. A presentation of yoga histories, cultural influences, and current yoga trends. CSU/UC

P E 554B. Intermediate Yoga (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
A continuation of yoga at the intermediate level as a physical discipline of asanas and breathing exercises which achieves integration of body and mind. A continuation of material on yoga histories, cultural influences, and current yoga trends. CSU/UC

P E 554C. Senior and Restorative Yoga (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
An introduction, especially for senior citizens and people with special needs, to the principles and practices of yoga as a physical discipline of poses and breathing exercises which achieves integration of the body and mind. A presentation of yoga histories, culture and current trends, with an emphasis on the role of the senior citizen in Indian and yoga cultures. CSU/UC

P E 555A-555B. Strength and Circuit Training (1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning and intermediate class in weight conditioning and circuit training with an emphasis on proper use of free weights and interval training (use of the stair master, treadmill and life cycle) to promote strengthening, toning and cardiac fitness. CSU/UC
    P E 555A. Beginning
    P E 555B. Intermediate

P E 557. Walking for Fitness (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Principles and practices of conditioning the body with emphasis on aerobic (cardiovascular) fitness by increasing endurance through aerobic walking, and by increasing the body’s range of motion through stretching and flexibility activities. CSU/UC

P E 558A-558B-558C. Aerobic Fitness (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning, intermediate and advanced techniques with emphasis on cardiovascular endurance utilizing physical activity which increase the heart rate to each individual's target zone. CSU/UC
    P E 558A. Beginning
    P E 558B. Intermediate
    P E 558C. Advanced

P E 559. Water Aerobics (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
A physical activity performed in the water with emphasis on the achievement and improvement of cardiovascular endurance, encompassing the special advantages of movement in water. CSU/UC

P E 560A-560B. Latin American Social and Folk Dance Forms (1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Developing skill in such dances as Merengue, Tango, and Salsa, while exploring historical and cultural influences. Recognizing musical styles and development. CSU/UC
    P E 560 A. Beginning
    P E 560B. Intermediate

P E 561. Stretching and Flexibility Development (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
A physical activity to develop the body, with emphasis on increasing the overall flexibility and strength of the major muscle groups. CSU/UC

P E 562. Body Sculpting (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Introduction to the principles and practices of body sculpting through weight training with hand held weights, dynabands and individual body weight. CSU/UC

P E 564. Dance Conditioning (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
An introduction to conditioning techniques which promote body awareness, improve body alignment, enhance and expedite dance skills and prevent injury. CSU/UC

P E 565. Step Aerobics (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Introduction to the principles and practices of step aerobics through aerobic training: stepping up and down on adjustable platforms, performing in a routine at about 120 steps per minute. CSU/UC

P E 566. Personal Defense and Safety Awareness (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Assault prevention and personal defense skills designed to increase safety awareness. Basic physical defense skills are taught with an emphasis on streetwise safety strategies and the psychology of assault prevention. CSU/UC

P E 567. Dance Aerobics (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
This course is designed to use the dance vocabulary of contemporary street funk, jazz, ballet, modern and traditional African dance to develop, increase and maintain cardiovascular ability, strength, muscular coordination, agility and postural awareness. CSU/UC

P E 568. Walking for Fitness in San Francisco (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat.: max. 4 units
Principles and practices of walking for fitness by participation in weekly walks throughout the city of San Francisco. CSU/UC

P E 569.  Beginning Pointe Technique (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
PREREQ.:  P E 504B or 504C and/or a screening test evaluating technique
Repeat: max. 4 units
Theory and practice of basic pointe technique which includes a historical review, relevant foot anatomy, selection, preparation, and care of pointe shoes, pre-pointe exercises, elementary pointe vocabulary, and safety guidelines to prevent injury. CSU/UC

P E 570A. Swing Dance Forms (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: P E 570-570B-570C combination max. 4 units
An introductory experience of the popular American social dances known as Swing, and an exploration of the cultural scene that created them.  The course surveys historical dance varieties and East Coast/West Coast regional differences, as well as the latest trends and styles. CSU/UC

P E 570B-570C. Swing Dance Forms (1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: P E 570-570B-570C combination max. 4 units
Intermediate and advanced skills in the popular American dances known as "Swing," while exploring the cultural scene that created them. CSU/UC
    P E 570B. Intermediate
    P E 570C. Advanced

P E 572. Jujitsu (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Instruction and practice in the basic skills of Jujitsu. Course will cover the terminology, etiquette along with throwing, grappling, and submission techniques with an emphasis on self-defense techniques. CSU/UC

P E 573A-573B. Hip-Hop Dance (1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
Beginning and intermediate hip-hop dance techniques, patterns, routines, choreography and improvisational group projects/presentations. CSU/UC
    P E 573A. Beginning
    P E 573B. Intermediate

P E 574. Culinary and Fitness Walks in San Francisco (1)
Lab-4, field trips .. ... .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Principles and practices of walking for fitness in local neighborhoods as well as the importance of nutrition and diets as it relates to one’s general health and well-being. CSU/UC

P E 575A-575B-575C. Kung Fu (1-1-1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max. 4 units
An introduction to the basic, intermediate and advanced skills and physical training methods derived from the unarmed martial arts of South China (Chuan Fa). CSU/UC
    P E 575A. Beginning
    P E 575B. Intermediate
    P E 575C. Advanced

P E 576A-576B-576C. Argentine Tango (1-1-1)
Lab-2, field trips .. .. .... .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: combination max.: 4 units
Course covers the social, improvisational form of Argentine tango and an exploration of its culture as manifested in film, visual art and the printed word. Students learn to dance, arranging essential elements of tango vocabulary in an infinite number of ways with different partners. CSU/UC
    P E 576A. Beginning
    P E 576B. Intermediate
    P E 576C. Advanced

P E 577. Argentine Tango Follower (1)
Lab-2, field trips .. .. .. ... .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Refinement of placement, styling, adornments, lead/follow and musicality in Argentine tango through exercises done at the barre and on the center floor, with and without partners. Focus on the role of the follower in the tango dance. Course highlights the contribution of women in the construction of tango culture past and present. CSU/UC

P E 578. Argentine Tango Productions (1)
Lab-2, field trips .. .. .. .. . .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Performance-oriented course: development, critique and rehearsal of tango sequences for public performance informed by analysis of videotaped footage of professional tango choreography.  CSU/UC

P E 579. Boxercise (1)
Lab-2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Boxercise is a conditioning fitness class utilizing aerobic/boxing techniques with an emphasis on cardiovascular and muscular endurance. CSU/UC

P E 580A. Beginning Taekwondo (1)
Lab-2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Instruction and practice in the beginning skills of Taekwondo, the competitive sport skills and rules. Course will include basic kicks, blocks, and punches with an emphasis on self-defense, as well as a presentation in the history, philosophy, terminology, and etiquette. CSU/UC

P E 580B. Intermediate Taekwondo (1)
Lab-2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
Instruction and practice in the rules and intermediate competitive sport skills of Taekwondo. Course will include intermediate kicks, blocks, and punches with an emphasis on self-defense, as well as coverage in the history, philosophy, terminology, and etiquette. CSU/UC

P E 581A. Beginning European Folk Dance (1)
Lab-2.. .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Introduction to various European Folk dances. Styles and forms will be examined through demonstration and practice. Emphasis will be on step patterns and dance positions appropriate within and between the nations that comprise the European Union. CSU/UC

P E 581B. Intermediate European Folk Dance (1)
Lab-2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .P/NP available
PREREQ.: P E 581A, P E 518A or demonstration of beginning exit skills
Repeat: max. 4 units
Intermediate level of various European Folk dances. Styles and forms will be examined through demonstration and practice. Emphasis will be on expanding the dance repertoire, to include more complex step patterns, rhythms, and structures appropriate within and between nations that comprise the European Union. CSU/UC

P E 582. Introduction to Feldenkrais® (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
The Feldenkrais® Method is a body-mind approach to improving movement, comfort, function, and physical skill. Emphasis is on applying the unique learning process of the Feldenkrais Method® to improve muscular habits, relieve tension, and refine coordination and performance. Appropriate for restorative needs, plus those of the specialized athlete or artist. CSU/UC

P E 584. Intercollegiate Sport Development (3)
Lab-10.. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 9 units
Students will be instructed in sport specific strength and conditioning protocols related to improving muscular strength, power, agility, and speed. Principles of sport specific technical and tactical methodology will be presented. Injury prevention, restoration and recovery will also be addressed. CSU/UC

P E 585. Olympic Weightlifting (1)
Lab-2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ...P/NP available
Repeat: max. 3 units
Students will be instructed in the proper protocols to successfully execute the Clean and Jerk and the Snatch. Principles of Olympic Weightlifting, training techniques and safety guidelines will be presented. CSU/UC

P E 586. Competitive Powerlifting (1)
Lab-2 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Repeat: max. 3 units
Students will be instructed in the proper protocols to successfully execute the Dead Lift, Bench Press, and Squat for maximal strength gains. Principles of Competitive Powerlifting, training techniques, and safety guidelines will be presented. CSU.UC

P E 590. Weight Training (1)
Lab-2.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 4 units
Students will be instructed in the proper techniques utilizing free weights and strength training machines in order to develop specific muscle groups. Principles of strength training, various weight training techniques and safety guidelines will be presented. CSU/UC

P E 604B. Intensive Ballet (2)
Lab-4 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 8 units
A continuation of the theory and practice of classical ballet with an emphasis on intermediate ballet technique and vocabulary. Application of intermediate ballet vocabulary at the barre and in center practice will be explored. CSU/UC

P E 626B.  Intensive Modern Dance (2)
Lab-4 .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. P/NP available
Repeat: max. 8 units
Emphasis on body movement through modern dance improving alignment, muscular endurance, flexibility, coordination, musicality, performance technique, and dance vocabulary appropriate to intermediate training. Improvisation and choreography. Techniques explored include Graham, Hawkins, Cunningham, Limon, Horton and Dunham. CSU/UC

P E 641B. Tap Dance Intensive (2)
Lab-4.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Repeat: max. 8 units
Tap Dance Intensive introduces approaches to tap improvisation and choreography as well as further develops and refines intermediate tap dance technique, vocabulary and rhythm. A history of tap and its relationship to Jazz music will be explored in order to provide guidelines for tap improvisation and choreography. CSU/UC

P E 654B. Intensive Yoga (2)
Lec-1, lab-3, field trips.. .. .. .. ..P/NP available
Advise: P E 554A or equivalent
Repeat: max. 8 units
A continuation of the theory and practice of yoga, with an emphasis on intermediate yoga poses, combinations and a continuation  of breathing exercises and relaxation techniques. Yoga history, culture and tradition will be discussed. CSU/UC

BCST 117.  Sports Announcing and Production (3)
Lec-3, lab-3
Repeat: max. 6 units
PREREQ.: BCST 115 ; and 131 or 140 or demonstration of their exit skills
All aspects of sports announcing and production for radio, television, cable, satellite, and the Internet. An exploration of sports coverage history, issues, technology, production, play-by-play announcing, color announcing, and career opportunities. Students will announce and produce live and live-on-tape broadcasts of City College sports events. CSU