Course Offerings

Physical Education 104AD - Hatha Yoga (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)
Designed to teach a variety of beginning and intermediate yoga postures. Breathing, concentration/meditation, and relaxation techniques will be presented with an emphasis on Hatha Yoga as a method of personal development encompassing body, mind, and spirit. 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 105AD — T'ai Chi Chih (.5)
A newly developed system of Qigong discipline based upon ancient principles and consisting of 20 movement patterns designed to generate, circulate and harmonize internal energy flows for health enhancement. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. .5 hour lecture, 1.5 hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.

Physical Education 120AD — Aikido (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)
Aikido is a Japanese art of self-defense which is both non-aggressive and non-competitive. Besides offering students a method of self-defense and all-around physical conditioning, aikido contributes greatly to self-confidence. In addition, it teaches patience, self-discipline, awareness, and respect. This course may be taken four times, allowing students to progress from basic fundamentals to refined techniques. 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 121AD — Qigong (Chi Kung) (.5-1.5)
Ancient energetic discipline promoting health enhancement through cultivation of body, mind, and spirit harmony. 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 122AD — Karate (.5-1.5) (8-16 week course)
This course may be taken four times, giving the martial arts students an opportunity to progress from basic fundamentals to the refined techniques of karate. Skills in self-defense are included. 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.