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Course Offerings
Physical Education 268 — Introduction to Adapted Physical Education (2.5) (8-16 week course)
Introduction to adapted physical education designed for majors in fitness specialist, physical education, physical therapy, sports medicine, nursing, and allied health fields. Theory and practice of strength, flexibility, cardiovascular, aquatics, gait and balance development, and assessment for persons with disabilities are topics covered. Instruction in specific disabilities, terminology, psychology, attitudes, and contraindicated and recommended exercises, posture evaluation and remediation, teaching methodologies, and individualizing exercise programs is provided. Two hours lecture, two hours non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU.
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 285 — Athletic Taping and Modalities (3)
The entry-level theory and technique of athletic strapping and physiological effects and the use of therapy modalities. Instruction in the use of ultrasound, electric stimulation, heat/cold, and whirlpool. Three hours lecture, one hour non-lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU.
Physical Education 287AD — Sports Medicine Practicum (2-4)
Designed to provide clinical experience for students interested in sports-related injury care and prevention. Experiences will include taping for prevention of injury, use of modalities, and exercise programs in rehabilitation of injuries. One hour lecture, three to nine hours non-lecture. 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.
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.
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