Course Descriptions
Physical Education 107AD - Fitness Programs (.5-3) (8-16 week cour se)
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 134 — Fitness and Health (3)
Theory and benefits of physical activity to fitness-related health. The study of human adaptation to exercise including such topics as cardiovascular conditioning, neuromuscular training, body composition, nutrition for performance, stretching, sports injuries and aging. Same as Health Education 134. Students completing Physical Education 134 may not receive credit for Health Education 134. May be taken for grades or on a credit-no credit basis. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.
Physical Education 274 — Movement Analysis (3)
The musculo-skeletal system and its function in human movement. Analysis of movements in sport skills and the muscles and bones involved. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC credit limitation.
Physical Education 278 — Sports Management (3)
Introduction to sports and fitness management programs-operation, procedures, facilities and equipment. Three hours lecture, one hour non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Physical Education 281 — Sports Medicine (3)
Technique and theory in prevention of athletic injuries. Includes modalities for therapy and prevention of injury through exercise. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Physical Education 284 — Fitness and Exercise Testing (3)
Prerequisite: Current CPR certification.
Theory and techniques of physical fitness evaluation, exercise testing and exercise prescription. Three hours. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Physical Education 289 — Strength and Conditioning Theory (3)
Theory and applications of strength development, muscular endurance, flexibility, neuromuscular coordination and nutrition. Includes planning and setting up programs designed to achieve the desired goals in the most efficient way. Also includes introduction to physical fitness testing. Three hours lecture, one hour laboratory. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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