Fitness Activities

Course Offerings

Physical Education 102AD — Stretch and Flex (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)

This course emphasizes proper techniques of movement, joint flexibility, breathing, and body alignment for postural integration. Flexibility as it relates to physical fitness, health, and stress reduction will be explored to improve and maintain a wellness lifestyle. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. .25-.75 hours lecture, .75-2.25 hours activity. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 107AD — Fitness Programs (.5-3) (8-16 week course)

This course allows students to use college facilities and attend day time PE activity classes. As part of the course requirement, students make selections from a series of computer-analyzed fitness and lifestyle evaluations, as well as attend seminars on physical fitness and wellness. This course will explore the relationship of fitness and health related topics to improve, be part of, and maintain a wellness lifestyle. One hour orientations detailing how this program functions are given during the first week of classes. Students are required to attend one orientation. Refer to semester class schedule for lab hours and orientation times. Offered on a credit-no credit basis. .3 to 1.8 hours lecture, 0.7 to 4.2 hours activity. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 108AD — Strength and Conditioning (.5-3)

Individual strength and conditioning programs. May be taken for .5-3.0 units depending on the number of hours the student works out each week. Workouts must be done in the Strength Lab during the hours the lab is open. Student must first attend a one-hour session. Orientations will be held during the first two days of the semester. Offered on a credit-no credit basis only. 0.3 to 1.8 hours lecture, 0.7 to 4.2 hours laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 109AD — Sports Conditioning (.5-2.5)

This course is designed to develop fundamental skills and techniques specifically for athletic competition. Workouts and drills are held on athletic fields and in the fitness facilities. .25-1.5 hours lecture, .75-3.5 hours activity. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 110AD — Cardiovascular Fitness (.5-2.5)

Cardiovascular exercise program. Stretching, fast-walk, jogging, and running programs will be set up on an individual basis. Pulse monitoring, nutrition, and strength will also be emphasized. This course will explore the relationship between fitness and health related topics to improve, be part of, and maintain a wellness lifestyle. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. One to five hours lecture/activity. Available as online class. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 111AD — Weight Training (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)

The student will learn the basic principles of weight training and exercises and be able to demonstrate proper biomechanics of weight training exercises. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. .25-.75 hour lecture, .75-2.25 hours activity. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 112AD — Step Aerobics (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)

This is a contemporary workout designed to improve each participant's strength and cardiovascular fitness level through steady-state stepping movements. The student will be exposed to a graduated continuous system of rhythmic stepping at various platform heights, emphasizing strength, flexibility, and endurance which are basic components of physical fitness. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. .25-.75 hours lecture, .75-2.25 hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 114AD — Aerobic Exercise (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)

A contemporary workout done to music designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, flexibility, agility, balance, endurance, and coordination through exercise, general movement, and basic elements of dance. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. .25-.75 hour lecture, .75-2.25 hours activity. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 115AD — Cross Training (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)

A multi-dimensional approach to total body fitness. Cross training will encompass aerobics, running and weight training and provide the student the opportunity to develop and maintain a complete conditioning program which balances cardiovascular conditioning, strength, flexibility, and coordination. This course will explore, be part of, and maintain a wellness lifestyle. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. .25-.75 hour lecture, .75-2.25 hours activity. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 119AD — Athletic Team Training (.5-5) (8-16 week course)

Course designed for students who are interested in improving their skills for competitive athletic performance. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. .5-2.5 hours lecture, 1.5-7.5 hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 125AD — Body Sculpting (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)

Body sculpting is a contemporary workout designed to improve each participant's muscular tone, strength, endurance, and flexibility. The student will be exposed to a graduated continuous system of sculpting the body through the use of various resistance techniques. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. .5-.75 hours lecture, 1.5-2.25 hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 129AD — Fitness for Performance (.5-2.5) (2-16 week course)

This course is designed to enhance all components of physical fitness: muscular strength and endurance, cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, and reduction of body fat. Develop a variety of fitness regimens to improve performance and reduce the risk of injury. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. .25-1.5 hours lecture, .75-3.5 hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.