Courses

Examine the practical applications and basic principles of coaching youth sports along with the philosophy, psychology, risks, and sports medicine knowledge involved. This course also prepares candidates the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) certification.

Learn how to perform fitness assessments--cardiovascular, muscular strength and body fat composition--and develop individualized, goal-specific exercise programs. The introduction of theory and principles of fitness training with evidence-based training protocols are used to promote optimum fitness.

Discussion of current weight loss methods, obesity theories, and the importance of physical activity and exercise. Analysis of how nutritional choices and exercise determine changes in body composition, body weight, and personal health and fitness levels. Students will create a personal program with short-term and long-term goals utilizing current technologies and motivational strategies toward fitness and nutrition that benefit healthy body composition and a wellness lifestyle.

This course encourages students to discuss sports issues and analyze sports as a part of our society, ranging from youth leagues to professional sports. Examine the history of sports, its place in society, and its cultural links to race, gender, politics, economics, deviance, aggression, drug use, media, and social mobility.

Investigation of the new paradigm which recognizes the revolutionary impact fitness makes on living life with vitality, energy, & health from youth onward. Body image, gender similarities and differences, & how our bodies respond to living an active, fit lifestyle will be analyzed. Also covered will be specific benefits cardiovascular exercise & strength training make to brain health & learning what daily choices our cells expect us to make because of our evolutionary biology.

Introduction to the application of nutrition to human performance in both exercise and sports, with emphasis on nutrition as it applies to fitness, sport-specific training, and athletic performance. Topics include nutrient requirements and dietary recommendations, energy metabolism, weight management, the role of adequate nutrition in performance during training and competition, nutrition ergogenic aids.

An introduction to the field of kinesiology, focusing on the study of human movement and its various subdisciplines. Students will explore the fundamental principles of kinesiology, physical education, principles of physical activity and fitness, and professional career options within the field. The course is designed to be informative for individuals considering career opportunities in kinesiology, physical education, health, wellness, physical activity, and sport.

The history, social movements, physiology, psychology, and sociology of women in sports. Emphasis will be placed on exploring the changing roles in sports for women.

Designs to develop functional fitness required for firefighters and law enforcement personnel through a series of traditional strength and conditioning protocols as well as individual and group related task based activities. Best practices, methodology, and application of functionally specific physical requirements appropriate to careers in Firefighting, Law Enforcement and rescue services will be emphasized.

Firefighting and Public Safety personnel are faced with many physical challenges, including the ability to endure long periods of time while exerting energy in sustaining operational duties. This class addresses the development of strength, endurance, power, and functional dynamic attributes required in these professions.

Firefighting and Public Safety personnel are physically demanding and hazardous professions that requires sufficient levels of physical fitness to enhance occupational preparedness, safety, and health. The output of power at any time during an operational activity is challenging. As part of a comprehensive exercise and wellness program, this course addresses the development of functional dynamic power, muscular strength/endurance, mental aspects and nutrition required in these professions.

The history, mechanics, appreciation and analysis of individual and team play, strategy, rules, training programs, organizational methods, and mental aspects of the game of baseball. Course is designed for spectators as well as coaches and participants.

Emphasis on systems of play, strategy, rules, training programs, organizational procedures, and background for both spectators and participants of the sport of basketball.

Examines current theory and concepts of intercollegiate football offense, defense and special teams, utilizing game footage, practices and computer assisted analysis. Strategies and game plan are evaluated and applied in preparation for weekly opponents.

This course emphasizes soccer system of play, strategy, rules, training programs, organizational procedures, and background from the perspectives of coaches, players, and spectators.

A low-impact water exercise course designed to improve muscular strength, flexibility, balance, and cardiovascular fitness. Non-swimming exercises will involve Latin-based dance steps and variations using Aqua Zumba dance vocabulary and music.

The super circuit located in the Fitness Center utilizes an interactive fitness network system providing feedback to the user with an emphasis on proper use of strength equipment, cardiovascular equipment and individualized fitness programs to promote general strength, muscle toning and cardiac fitness.

The super circuit located in the Fitness Center utilizes an interactive fitness network system providing feedback to the user with an emphasis on proper use of strength equipment, cardiovascular equipment and individualized fitness programs to promote general strength, muscle toning and cardiac fitness.

The super cardio circuit located in the Fitness Center utilizes an interactive fitness network system providing feedback to the user with an emphasis on aerobic and anaerobic cardiovascular fitness programs to promote advanced cardiac fitness.

The super circuit located in the Fitness Center utilizes an interactive fitness network system providing feedback to the user with an emphasis on proper use of strength equipment and the development of an advanced individualized strength training program.

Improvement of fitness levels utilizing pulse/heart rate monitoring, strength training, flexibility exercises and dietary information. Students will learn to create a balanced lifelong exercise program using the outlined training techniques to develop cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and improvement of dietary knowledge.

Emphasis on learning the components of health-related fitness, training principles, and the benefits of being physically active.

Intermediate Physical Fitness is an intermediate level class that builds upon beginning components of health-related fitness, training principles, and the benefits of being physically active. Introduction to intermediate level cardiovascular, strength, and core endurance through higher intensity aerobic fitness and plyometric training.

Advanced Physical Fitness reviews techniques learned in Intermediate Physical Fitness with an emphasis on advanced level of various activities that will increase in intensity to develop increased physical fitness levels and continue to develop health practices that value physical activity and its contribution to lifelong fitness.

An introduction to running and cardiovascular conditioning basics alternating running and fitness walking, flexibility work, strength exercises, and body alignment as vehicles for increased physical activity, cardiovascular conditioning, and range of motion. This course will serve the needs of many students who have not recently been physically active.

A review of running form and cardiovascular basics as well as an introduction to the next level of running ability using heart rate measurement to determine high and low aerobic zones. It will also emphasize range of motion, body alignment, and intermediate strength building. The course will expand cardiovascular health parameters, running endurance, flexibility, and core strength for students.

Advanced endurance and speed techniques will be introduced to enable running greater distances training toward a 5K event. Additional flexibility work and core strengthening will be covered, as well as ways to avoid common injuries.

An introduction to exercise walking and cardiovascular conditioning basics. Emphasis is placed on techniques to improve physical endurance, body alignment, flexibility, and overall wellness. This course will serve the needs of many students who do not have extensive movement experience.

An introduction to power walking and the next level of strength building, flexibility, and endurance to expand cardiovascular health, walking speed, and distances. It is designed to be the next wellness step for students already familiar with introductory exercise walking and physical activity benefits.

An introduction to race walking techniques for cardiovascular fitness with an emphasis on increasing flexibility, strength, and injury prevention. Walking speed and distance is increased from Intermediate Walking for Wellness. It is particularly suited for students wanting an advanced aerobic challenge without the added pressure on joints produced by running.

Introduction to boxercise as a conditioning fitness class utilizing aerobic/boxing techniques with an emphasis on cardiovascular and muscular endurance.

Intermediate boxercise builds upon the skills and technique learned in beginning level boxercise class with emphasis on intermediate level terminology and combinations that includes partner and group work and increased aerobic fitness intensity.

An introductory course focusing on high-energy group fitness. It will have bursts of intense activity alternated with intervals of lighter activity. The course will be a mix of strength training and aerobic exercises. It will offer a challenging and varied workout in a
group setting.

An intermediate-level course focusing on high-energy group fitness. Featuring bursts of intense activity alternated with intervals of lighter activity, this course offers a mix of strength training and aerobic exercises, a challenging and varied workout in a group setting.

Instruction in gross motor skills required to enhance the Olympic Weightlifting experience. Analysis and correction of technical errors, official judging, and application of the rules of Olympic Weightlifting are also covered.

Instruction in advanced Cubanito and Hungarian technical protocols leading to the refinement of fine motor skills required of Olympic Weightlifting. Mechanics and infrastructure of an Olympic Weightlifting competition and the role of the athlete is presented.

Instruction in synchronizing gross motor and fine motor skills to achieve successful Olympic Weightlifting attempts. Methodology from Eastern Bloc, Soviets, and China will be used. In addition, students will organize and manage an un-sanctioned Olympic Weightlifting Meet.

Beginning Weight Training emphasizes instruction and implementation of machine weight and free weight training programs.

Intermediate Weight Training emphasizes instruction and implementation of intermediate level machine weight and free weight training programs.

Beginning Strength and Interval Training emphasizes free weight and machine weight training via a set number of exercises completed with in a timed circuit.

Intermediate Strength and Interval Training emphasizes free weight and machine weight training via an intermediate level set number of exercises completed with in a timed circuit.

An introduction to the principles and practices of body sculpting through weight training and the use of various exercise modalities; as well as cardiovascular fitness through circuits and interval training.

An intermediate level of the principles and practices of body sculpting utilizing utilizing specific equipment as well as cardiovascular fitness through circuits and interval training.

Stretching is a fundamental component of fitness. Emphasis is on techniques to improve flexibility safely and effectively, while enhancing overall fitness and fluidity of movement. Discussion of basic muscle groups and types of stretches will be included.

Builds on knowledge and skills from PE 217A: Beginning Stretching and Flexibility. Includes isometric and combination stretches, identification of muscle group pairs, basic anatomical terminology, and stretching sequences for specific activities or sports.

A gentle approach to Hatha Yoga that includes a representative sample of beginning and restorative yoga postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. Emphasis on adaptation of the poses to improve alignment, increase blood circulation, flexibility, muscular strength, and to alleviate stress. Appropriate for older students and students with mild to moderate musculoskeletal conditions.

An introduction to the principles and practice of yoga as a physical discipline. Basic yoga postures, breathing exercises, alignment principles, combination of poses, and relaxation techniques will be included. An overview of the basic philosophy of the physical practice of yoga will be presented.

Intermediate yoga will build upon skills learned in beginning yoga. Emphasis will be placed on a representative sample of intermediate level postures and yoga combinations, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. A continuation of Hatha yoga philosophy will be presented as well as current trends.

Advanced yoga will build upon skills learned in intermediate yoga. Emphasis will be placed on a representative sample of advanced level postures and yoga combinations, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques. A continuation of Hatha yoga history, philosophy, and current trends will be presented.

Intensive yoga offers further practice and refinement of intermediate level yoga postures, breathing, and meditation techniques. A continuation of yoga history, philosophy, and current trends will be presented. There is an emphasis on alignment techniques and practical application of yoga principles in daily life.

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 various habits, relieve tension, and refine coordination and movement. Appropriate for all fitness levels, including restorative needs.

Refine coordination and performance using The Feldenkrais Method's unique learning process. Emphasis is on sensing coordinated actions of the whole body, making distinctions between movement variations, adapting personal strategies, and recognizing changes in tension, ease, balance, and freedom of motion.

Exploration of novel movement material with refinement of underlying patterns and skill. Emphasis is on transitions in level and orientation, developmental movements, balance, stability, rhythm, and new learning. Historical context included.

Improve action, perception, and aesthetics of movement with sophisticated repertoire from the Feldenkrais Method. Emphasis is on the use of imagery, diagonals, walking, developing confidence for complex lessons, and working through physical challenges.

An introduction to the fundamentals and principles of the Pilates Method. Traditional mat Pilates exercises and principles are combined to achieve body control, core strength, and joint mobility.

Build upon Pilates I, utilizing the fundamentals and principles of the Pilates Method. Traditional mat Pilates exercises, series, and principles are combined to achieve body control, core strength, and joint mobility.

Beginning archery includes archery skills, rules, etiquette, safety, methods of shooting and scoring. Students will be instructed to analyze their form and techniques to perform and enjoy the basic sport of archery. Archery falls within the Archery Family.

Intermediate archery will review basic skills, rules, safety, and scoring. Additional skills and techniques will include improved consistency, an increase in shooting distances, shooting endurance, and mental concentration.

Advanced archery skills to develop improved accuracy and an understanding of archery training for competition.

An introduction to badminton basic skills and game play. Emphasis is placed on learning the ready position, grips, overhead and underhand clear, overhead drop, doubles forehand serve, and forehand and backhand drive. Basic rules and strategy for doubles game play will also be covered.

A review of basic badminton stokes such as the clear, forehand doubles serve, overhead drop, and drive. Additional skills will be introduced such as the net drop, smash, block, offensive drive, singles serve, backhand clear, deep forehand clear, and backhand doubles serve. Singles and doubles footwork progressions, court coverage, and strategies will also be covered. It is the next step for students already familiar with the introductory skills of badminton.

A review of intermediate badminton techniques and an introduction to more advanced badminton court skills and strokes. Rotation systems for doubles and increasingly complex game strategies will also be covered. The course is designed for students who want to continue developing into more highly skilled players.

Analysis and practice of the basic skills, techniques, and theories of baseball through active participation. Students will participate in basic lessons and fundamental drills designed to improve and increase their awareness of the skills involved in learning the fundamental skills of baseball.

Analysis and practice of the basic skills, techniques, and theories of baseball through active participation. Students will participate in intermediate lessons and fundamental drills designed to improve and increase their awareness of the skills involved in learning an intermediate level of fundamental skills in baseball.

Analysis and practice of skills, techniques, theories and advanced training of baseball through active participation. Students will participate in advanced lessons and fundamental drills designed to improve and increase their awareness of the skills and training involved for baseball.

This course will emphasize skill development such as dribbling, shooting, passing, rebounding and defensive techniques necessary to play a beginning level game of basketball.

This course will emphasize intermediate levels of skill, agility, body conditioning and endurance as required to play basketball at an intermediate level.

This course will emphasize skill, agility, body conditioning, and endurance. It will also assess and evaluate advanced theories and systems of play.

Introduction to the basic fundamentals of touch football that includes basic skills, schematics, rules and play.

Review of basic touch football skills such as running, throwing, and catching. Additional skills will be introduced such as intermediate skills and offensive and defensive formations and strategies as well as the kicking game.

Review of beginning and intermediate football skills and offensive and defensive strategies with an emphasis on game situations. Advanced skills and strategies will be introduced and teaching will be supplemented through video analysis.

Instruction in the basic fundamentals of the game of golf. The structure of the course emphasizes the principles of the full swing, chip shot, putting, history, basic rules of play, golf etiquette, and terminology.

This course demonstrates more advanced skills needed to be able to play a round of golf. The structure of the course emphasizes the principles of the full swing, the chip, putting, advanced knowledge of the rules of golf, demonstration of golf etiquette, and capability to play nine holes of golf.

Emphasis on rules and laws of the game, systems of play, technical skills, and soccer-specific conditioning.

Emphasis on rules and laws of the game, systems of play, technical skills, and soccer-specific conditioning at the intermediate level.

Emphasis on rules and laws of the game, systems of play, technical skills, and soccer-specific conditioning at the advanced level.

Analysis and practice of the basic skills, techniques, and theories of softball through active participation. Students will participate in basic lessons and fundamental drills designed to improve and increase their awareness of the skills involved in beginning level softball.

Analysis and practice of the intermediate skills, techniques, and theories of softball through active participation. Students will participate in intermediate lessons and drills designed to improve and increase their awareness of the skills involved in intermediate level softball.

The course will cover beginning fundamental skills of tennis. Emphasis will be on rules, terminology, court etiquette and basic strokes: forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and serve.

The intermediate course will review rules, etiquette, basic skills, strokes and footwork, scoring and strategy. Emphasis will be on shot placement and use of spins in fundamental strokes.

Review the basics; rules, etiquette, basic skills, strokes and footwork, scoring and strategy. Emphasis on spins and placement and advanced strategies.

This is an introduction to the sport of volleyball, examining and performing the skills required for game play. Analysis and correction of basic team strategies and application of volleyball rules are also covered.

This course is designed to teach the intermediate skills and techniques of the sport of volleyball. The student will review basic volleyball skills such as pass, set, serve and spike. In addition, the student will be introduced to additional intermediate skills such as 2-person block, jump service, multiple offenses and center back defense.

This course is designed to teach advanced skills and techniques of the sport of volleyball as well as additional volleyball skills, strategies, officiating, and coaching information.
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Combines tennis skills and drills with high energy fitness activity. Emphasis of the class is to
train for tennis and burn calories. Students will engage in tennis specific activities, drills, and
movements designed to keep the heart rate in the training zone.

Emphasis of this class will be on doubles strategies and tactics during competition. Ball drills will be used to enhance competitive play. Movement specific to doubles and conditioning will also be emphasized.

Designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize and respond to aquatic emergencies to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical help arrives. This course adheres to American Red Cross standards for certification in Lifeguarding/First Aid/CPR for Professional Rescuer.

A non-swimming and low impact water exercise course designed to improve muscular strength, flexibility, balance and cardiovascular fitness. Exercises will involve variations in movement and tempo to achieve these fitness improvements.

A review of water aerobics form and cardiovascular basics as well as an introduction to moderate intensity water exercises, using heart rate measurement to determine aerobics zones. Increased range of motion, muscular strength, flexibility, agility, balance, core strength and cardiovascular fitness will be emphasized, while reducing stress on the body.

Advanced Water Aerobics builds upon skills learned in intermediate water aerobics with emphasis on increasing vocabulary and physical skills by incorporating higher intensity water exercises. Students will improve range of motion, muscular strength, flexibility, agility, balance, core strength and cardiovascular fitness, while reducing stress on the body.

Intensive Water Aerobics build upon skills learned in advanced water aerobics, and continues to expand on vocabulary and skills with high intensity interval training (HIlT) water exercises. Students will improve range of motion, muscular strength, flexibility, agility, balance, core strength and cardiovascular fitness, while reducing stress on the body.

A course designed for the non-swimmer, introducing water safety and basic swimming skills, including physical and mental adjustments to water, floating and basic strokes.

A course designed for the non-swimmer, providing instruction in fundamental swimming and personal water safety skills.

A course designed to support students in improving fundamental aquatic skills and provide instruction in swimming stroke development. Deep water swimming and survival techniques will be emphasized.

In-depth instruction in long axis competitive swimming strokes (freestyle and backstroke). Current practices and development of competitive swimming, biomechanics of long axis swimming strokes, turns, and water safety will be covered.

An advanced level stroke development course emphasizing short axis strokes (breaststroke and butterfly) leading to increased stroke proficiency. It refines aquatic posture line and balance and improves coordination of parts of a stroke into whole strokes and racing turns and finishes.

Instruction, analysis and practice in mastery level of competitive swimming skills and techniques, leading to high level of stroke proficiency in four competitive swimming strokes. Competitive swimming events and racing strategies will be emphasized.

Designed to engage students in comprehensive cardiovascular exercise through the activity of lap swimming. Emphasizes the physiological value of swimming to obtain cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and overall wellness.

A review of swimming form, cardiovascular basics and general principles of exercise, as well as an introduction to the next level of fitness swimming and the use of heart rate measurement to determine high and low aerobic zones. The course will also emphasize range of motion, body alignment, and strength building.

An introduction to more advanced endurance and speed techniques to enable swimming greater distances. Additional flexibility work and core strengthening will be introduced, as well as ways to avoid common swimming injuries.

Advanced fitness swimming builds upon skills and training learned previously, with emphasis on continued improvement of fitness swimmer's cardiovascular endurance. Students will learn how to administer swimming fitness assessments and build skills to train and participate in distance swimming events.

An introduction to water polo basic skills and game play. Emphasis is placed on learning the head-up freestyle, eggbeater, passing, receiving and shooting. Basic rules and game play positions will also be covered.

Advanced Beginning Water Polo builds on the skills of beginning water polo with an emphasis on familiarization with vocabulary, conditioning drills, passing, shooting, and development of individual offensive and defensive skills to better prepare the student for the intermediate level.

Intermediate drills and half court scrimmage designed to further develop skills and knowledge of techniques, rules and strategies for water polo. Class will emphasize half court offense and defense, developing players at specific positions and introduction to specific team plays and strategies.

This course covers many facets of water polo at the advanced level while also reviewing individual skills such as passing, shooting, dribbling, and picking up the ball in water. Advanced offensive and defensive water polo strategies are emphasized. Advanced levels of conditioning supplement team play and scrimmages.

This course will cover the beginning skills of pickleball. Emphasis on fundamental strokes, rules, terminology, and etiquette.

This course will cover the intermediate aspects of pickleball. Emphasis on strokes, strategies, spins, and shot placement.

Instruction in the advanced aspects of pickleball, as well as a review of the rules, etiquette, and skills. Emphasis on offensive and defensive singles and doubles strategies, as well as tournament match play.

An introduction to Kodokan judo, an Olympic sport, focusing on fundamental judo techniques, skills and physical fitness. An examination of judo's development, philosophy, etiquette and principles.

In addition to new skills and techniques, students will be required to demonstrate greater proficiency in basic skills and techniques covered in the introductory course. Students will be eligible to test for the next Judo belt rank during the semester.

Intermediate to advanced skill instruction and application of Nage-waza (throwing), Osae-waza (grappling/submission), with Randori (free exercise). Principles of Sei-ryo-ku Zen you and Jita-Kyoei, the training of mind and body of a person that contributes to society will be examined. Tournament supervision of the judo tournament will be covered.

Instruction and participation in judo competition. Strategy and tactics will be covered in detail. Students will have the opportunity to test for their next rank during the semester.

Instruction in submission techniques of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu. Students will learn specific offensive/defensive techniques to be used against an attacker along with escapes and submissions from a variety of different attacks. Participation in beginning level sparring will be learned with particular attention to safety.

Provides students the opportunity to continue their study of Brazilian jiu-jitsu, to develop greater self confidence with social and leadership skills. In addition to intermediate skills sets, students will be required to demonstrate greater proficiency in basic skills and techniques covered in the introductory course.

Brazilian Jiu-jitsu emphasizing solid defense with the ability to escape from all the major positions. Achieve movement objectives through combinations and momentum of one's own body weight.��Administration of the Jiu-jitsu tournament will also be covered.

Competition jiu-jitsu will familiarize the student with the different combinations and transitions along with the review of basic, intermediate and advance skill sets. The student will be encourage to develop their own competitive style. Competition strategy and tactics will be covered in detail.

Beginning-level Taekwondo competitive sport skills instruction and practice. The course includes beginning-level kicks, blocks and punches with an emphasis on self-defense, as well as the history, philosophy, vocabulary, and etiquette.

Intermediate-level Taekwondo competitive sport skills instruction and practice. The course includes intermediate-level kicks, blocks and punches with an emphasis on self-defense, as well as the history, philosophy, vocabulary, and etiquette.