Exercise Science
Degree/Certificate Options | Major Code |
---|---|
Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) | |
Kinesiology (SB1440) | 01365 |
Associate in Arts Degree: Transfer Preparation | |
Exercise Science | A1360 |
Certificate of Achievement | |
Fitness Specialist Certification---Advanced | 01362 |
Yoga Teacher Training - 200 Hour | 01363 |
Yoga Teacher Training - 300 Hour | 01364 |
Certificate of Proficiency | |
Fitness Specialist Certification:Basic | 01361 |
Consult with a counselor to develop a Student Education Plan (SEP), which lists the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal.
Faculty
Duro Agbede, Ph.D.
dagbede@swccd.edu
Melanie Durkin, M.A.
mdurkin@swccd.edu
Jennifer Harper, M.A.
jharper@swccd.edu
Michael Meehan, M.Ed.
mmeehan@swccd.edu
Dionicio Monarrez, M.Ed.
dmonarrez@swccd.edu
Yasmin Mossadeghi, M.S.
ymossadeghi@swccd.edu
Cynthia Pangelinan, M.A.
cpangelinan@swccd.edu
Toni Pfister, Ed.D.
tpfister@swccd.edu
Brad Platt, M.S.
bplatt@swccd.edu
Kari Ross-Berry, M.A., M.S.
krossberry@swccd.edu
Carolina Soto, M.S.
csoto2@swccd.edu
Mustafa Tont, M.Ed.
ctont@swccd.edu
ES/A 100
FITNESS PRE AND POST TESTING
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass Only
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Evaluates fitness and health variables such as cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Focuses on results of fitness tests and provides an action plan to improve or maintain current level of fitness and health. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 101
BODY SCULPT I
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces light weights, resistance tubes and bars, jump ropes, and steps at a beginning level to improve muscle tone and definition while strengthening the body. Combines workout session with rhythmic music and focuses on duration and intensity of exercises for deep muscle contouring, strengthening, and firming a well-defined body. Course appropriate for all levels of fitness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 102
BODY SCULPT II
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 101 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Improves utilization of light weights, resistance tubes and bars, jump ropes, and steps at an intermediate level to improve muscle tone and definition while strengthening the body. Focuses on duration and intensity of exercises for deeper muscle contouring, strengthening, and firming a well-defined body. Course appropriate for all levels of fitness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 103
BODY SCULPT III
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 102 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Improves utilization of light weights, resistance tubes and bars, jump ropes, and steps to improve muscle tone and definition while strengthening the body at an advanced level. Focuses on continued duration and advanced intensity of exercises for deep muscle contouring, strengthening, and firming a well-defined body. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 104
INTENSE BOOT CAMP
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides an intensive whole body workout that includes exercises that will increase cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility in a motivational group setting. Includes interval training, plyometrics, running, team games, bands, and weights used to burn fat and increase core and body strength. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 105
BEGINNING RUNNING FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces the fundamentals of running that develops the cardiovascular system and improves overall fitness. Includes comprehensive instruction in warm-up and cool-down protocols, breathing techniques, endurance, and flexibility. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 106
INTERMEDIATE RUNNING FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 105 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction for intermediate runners who have been running for at least six months and want to improve their performance times. Emphasizes training to run faster with maximum effort. Includes workouts on the track and in neighborhood hills, pre- and post-tests to determine cardiovascular fitness level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 107
ADVANCED RUNNING FOR CARDIOVASCULAR FITNESS
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 106 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes advanced fundamentals of running and workouts to improve speed, form, strength, endurance, and race times. Explores advanced training techniques such as steady-paced runs, speed training, intervals, hills, Fartlek, and tempo runs. Includes stretching, power walking, jogging, and running programs individually designed. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 110A
ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER INTRODUCTION
2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Preparation: ES/T 114, ES/T 115, or ES/T 116, or equivalent.
Laboratory 7 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces progressive resistance training, specific to the improvement of muscular strength and power as it relates to explosive ballistic movements. Includes an introduction to proper mechanics of specific lifting exercises, flexibility, and calisthenics, as well as maintaining and collecting data on each student's strength and power index. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 110B
ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER FOR BEGINNERS
2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 110A or equivalent.
Laboratory 7 hours
Offered: ALL
Focuses on beginning progressive resistance training, specific to the improvement of muscular strength and power as it relates to explosive ballistic movements. Includes proper mechanics of specific lifting exercises, flexibility, and calisthenics, as well as maintaining and collecting data on each student's strength and power index. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 110C
ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER FOR INTERMEDIATE
2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 110B or equivalent.
Laboratory 7 hours
Offered: ALL
Focuses on intermediate progressive resistance training, specific to the improvement of muscular strength and power as it relates to explosive ballistic movements. Includes intermediate proper mechanics of specific lifting exercises, flexibility, and calisthenics, as well as maintaining and collecting data on each student's strength and power index. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 110D
ATHLETIC STRENGTH AND POWER FOR ADVANCED
2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 110C or equivalent.
Laboratory 7 hours
Offered: ALL
Focuses on advanced progressive resistance training, specific to the improvement of muscular strength and power as it relates to explosive ballistic movements. Includes advanced proper mechanics of specific lifting exercises, flexibility, and calisthenics, as well as maintaining and collecting data on each student's strength and power index. [D; CSU: UC]
ES/A 112
STAND UP PADDLING - BEGINNER
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: Demonstrated swimming proficiency.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces basic paddling techniques for the beginning stages of stand up paddling. Includes instruction and activities for equipment selection, paddling techniques, and safety skills for beginning participants. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 113
STAND UP PADDLING - INTERMEDIATE
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 112 or equivalent.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores progressive paddling techniques to increase distance in intermediate stand up paddling. Emphasizes instruction and activities for long distance paddling, stamina, strength building, and endurance skills. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 114
STAND UP PADDLING - ADVANCED
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 113 or equivalent.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides advanced stand up paddle instruction in ocean conditions. Includes beach entry and exit, wave riding, and predicting ocean currents. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 115
BEGINNING MOUNTAIN BIKING FOR FITNESS
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Offers Friday bicycle rides in the foothill areas of San Diego County. Focuses on teaching the individual the following: how to ride the bike correctly, how to operate safely in a group, proper equipment necessary for group, individual riding, bike maintenance, off-road repair, and downhill and uphill riding. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 116
CARDIOVASCULAR SWIMMING I
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 157 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction in swim conditioning through supervised interval training workouts designed to increase cardiovascular fitness in aquatic activities at an introductory level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 117
CARDIOVASCULAR SWIMMING II
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 116 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive instruction in swim conditioning through supervised interval training workouts designed to increase cardiovascular fitness in aquatic activities at a beginning level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 118
CARDIOVASCULAR SWIMMING III
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 117 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive instruction in swim conditioning through supervised interval training workouts designed to increase cardiovascular fitness in aquatic activities at an intermediate level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 119
CARDIOVASCULAR SWIMMING IV
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 118 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive instruction in swim conditioning through supervised interval training workouts designed to increase cardiovascular fitness in aquatic activities at an advanced level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 121
BEGINNING CROSS TRAINING FITNESS
1-2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces basic principles of fitness, health, and nutrition. Emphasizes enhanced healthful living through a variety of cardiovascular and resistance exercises at a beginning level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 122
INTERMEDIATE CROSS TRAINING FITNESS
1-2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 121 or equivalent.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores intermediate principles of fitness, health, and nutrition. Emphasizes enhanced healthful living through a variety of intermediate cardiovascular and resistance training exercises. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 123
ADVANCED CROSS TRAINING FITNESS
1-2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 122 or equivalent.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides advanced principles of fitness, health, and nutrition. Emphasizes enhanced healthful living through a variety of advanced and higher intensity cardiovascular and resistance exercises. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 125
BEGINNING CARDIO-FITNESS
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces aerobic exercise offering cardiovascular benefits, as well as improving coordination and rhythm. Emphasizes low-impact exercises that are safe and effective for beginning fitness levels. Focuses on cardiovascular conditioning but offers balanced workouts that include flexibility and dance movement. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 126
INTERMEDIATE CARDIO-FITNESS
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 125 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes aerobic exercise that offers intermediate level cardiovascular benefits, as well as improving coordination and rhythm. Focuses on low-impact and high-impact forms of exercises that are safe and effective for intermediate fitness levels. Includes cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, and strength training which offers a balanced workout. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 127
ADVANCED CARDIO-FITNESS
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 126 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes advanced aerobic exercise that offers cardiovascular benefits, as well as improving coordination and rhythm. Focuses on a high-impact form of exercise that is safe and effective for advanced participants. Includes cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, and strength training which offers a balanced workout. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 128
INTRODUCTION TO ZUMBA
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces students to dance aerobics to improve cardiovascular health. Focuses on improving coordination and rhythm with the use of coordinated dance movements and music. Utilizes low-impact exercise that is safe for all fitness levels. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 129
BEGINNING ZUMBA
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 128 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides students with beginning level of dance aerobics to help increase cardiovascular health. Focuses on improving coordination and rhythm with the use of coordinated dance movements and music. Utilizes low-impact exercise that is safe for all fitness levels. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 130
INTERMEDIATE ZUMBA
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 129 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Covers intermediate Zumba dance aerobics to help improve cardiovascular health. Focuses on improving coordination and rhythm with the use of coordinated dance movements and music. Utilizes low-impact exercise that is safe for all fitness levels. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 131
FLEXIBILITY FITNESS I
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes stretching and increased flexibility at a basic skills level. Designed to lengthen muscles and increase range of motion. Includes reducing risk of injury, and increased body awareness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 132
FLEXIBILITY FITNESS II
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 131 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes stretching and increasing flexibility at a low-intermediate level. Includes reducing risk of injury, increases flexibility, and increased body awareness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 133
FLEXIBILITY FITNESS III
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 132 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes stretching and increasing flexibility as an intermediate level to lengthen muscles and increase range of motion. Includes reducing risk of injury and increased body awareness. [D; USC; UC]
ES/A 134
FLEXIBILITY FITNESS IV
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 133 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes stretching and increasing flexibility at an advanced level, and to lengthen muscles and increase range of motion. Includes reducing risk of injury and increased body awareness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 135
BOWLING - BEGINNING
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Fee: $87.5
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
50 Provides instruction and supervision in the sport of bowling. Emphasizes rules, tournament play, various approaches, and ball release techniques introduced to the beginning bowler. Includes instruction on scoring, ball placement, and team play. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 136
BOWLING - INTERMEDIATE
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Fee: $87.5
Prerequisite: ES/A 135 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
50. Introduces bowling techniques at an intermediate level. Emphasizes curves, split conversions, advanced pin set conversions, and enhance his/her averages. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 137
BOWLING - ADVANCED
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Fee: $87.5
Prerequisite: ES/A 136 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
50. Offers continued opportunities to perfect basic bowling skills at advanced level. Includes finger tip release, lane condition adjustments, strategy for correcting faults such as: over-spin, lofting, and missing mark. Emphasizes league play strategy. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 138
BEGINNING BASEBALL
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces the student to the fundamental baseball skills of throwing, catching, and hitting along with the rules of play and basic strategy. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 139
INTERMEDIATE BASEBALL
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 138 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops the students fundamental skills of baseball, rules, and strategies. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 140
ADVANCED BASEBALL
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 139 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Expands the implementation of baseball game strategies and refine personal skills at an advanced level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 141
COLLEGE BASEBALL
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 140 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction to evolve the execution of baseball game strategies and purify personal skills. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 143
BADMINTON I
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces the student to the rules and skills of badminton at a beginning level along with fundamental strategies. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 144
BADMINTON II
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 143 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops the student's understanding of the strategies, rules, skills, and etiquette of badminton at a beginning-intermediate level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 145
BADMINTON III
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 144 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Expands the student's implementation of game strategies and refines personal skills of badminton at the intermediate level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 146
BADMINTON IV
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 145 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes the students' execution of the strategies and personal skills of badminton at an advanced level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 147
GOLF I
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Fee: $45
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces fundamentals of golf including pattern of swings, grip, and stance at a beginning level. Includes club selection, chipping, putting, rules, etiquette, and scoring. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 148
GOLF II
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Fee: $45
Prerequisite: ES/A 147 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides golf swing fundamentals and skills at a beginning intermediate level. Includes chipping techniques, pitching, sand bunker play, rules, and game management. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 149
GOLF III
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Fee: $45
Prerequisite: ES/A 148 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Refines full swing, chipping techniques, pitching, sand bunker play, rules, scoring, and game management at the intermediate level. Stresses swing self-analysis utilizing divot and ball direction. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 150
GOLF IV
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Fee: $45
Prerequisite: ES/A 149 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes golf skills at an advanced level. Includes refinement of full swing, chipping techniques, pitching, sand bunker play, rules, scoring, and game management. Stresses swing self-analysis utilizing divot and ball direction. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 151
BEGINNING TENNIS I
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces tennis fundamentals. Emphasizes stroke technique, footwork, forehand, backhand, and introduction to serve. Includes rules interpretation and match play in singles and doubles. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 152
BEGINNING TENNIS II
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 151 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Reviews the history, etiquette, rules, and basic strategy of tennis. Refines basic skills in footwork, forehand, backhand, and serve for the advanced beginner. Introduces net play and variations of competition, scoring, and forehand-backhand strokes. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 153
INTERMEDIATE TENNIS
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 152 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Reviews serve and net play refinement with emphasis on pace and control of serve and variations of forehand and backhand strokes. Introduces offensive and defensive lob and overhead smash. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 154
ADVANCED TENNIS
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 153 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides advanced theory, strategy, and techniques including analysis of skills by instructor and student, concentrating on the elimination of errors in form and execution. Introduces half volley and variations of serve techniques. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 155
SWIMMING I
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction in fundamental swimming techniques and basic water safety skills for introductory-level swimmers. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 156
SWIMMING II
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 155 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive instruction in swimming skills, endurance, and water safety skills for beginning-level swimmers. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 157
SWIMMING III
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 156 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive instruction in swimming skills, stroke development, fitness, endurance, and water safety skills for intermediate-level swimmers. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 158
SWIMMING IV
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 157 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive instruction in swimming skills, fitness, distance strategies, enhanced endurance, speed, and water safety skills for advanced-level swimmers. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 160
PROGRESSIVE FITNESS I THROUGH NAUTILUS AND SWIMMING CONDITIONING
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 156 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction in resistive exercise routines using Nautilus equipment combined with a progressive cardiopulmonary swim fitness program at a beginning level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 162
BEGINNING BASKETBALL
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides opportunity for beginning-level basketball students to learn fundamentals, develop skills, and participate in various class competitions. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 163
INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 162 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides opportunity for intermediate-level basketball students to develop skills, learn various offense and defense systems, and participate in competitions. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 164
ADVANCED BASKETBALL
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 163 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides opportunity for advanced-level basketball students to learn fundamentals, develop skills, and participate in various class competitions. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 166
INTRODUCTION TO VOLLEYBALL
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction in the fundamental skills of passing, setting, hitting, serving as applied to a basic offensive system. Includes safety, terminology, drills, and game strategies for the introductory player. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 167
BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 166 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Reviews introductory volleyball ball control skills. Develops hitter effectiveness and incorporates a 6-2 three-hitter offensive system and a perimeter defense for the beginning-level player. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 168
INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 167 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction for the intermediate volleyball player. Focuses on rules, ball control and skill development, a multi-tempo offense, and a team structured perimeter defense. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 169
ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 168 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Analysis of power level volleyball with application of advanced offensive and defensive techniques and systems utilized at the collegiate and international levels. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 170
SAND VOLLEYBALL I
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction for beginning sand volleyball basic skills and strategies with an emphasis on individual skills and doubles team play. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 171
SAND VOLLEYBALL II
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 170 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction for intermediate sand volleyball skills and strategies with an emphasis on individual skills and doubles team play. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 172
SAND VOLLEYBALL III
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 171 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction for advanced sand volleyball skills and strategies with an emphasis on game strategies. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 173
SAND VOLLEYBALL IV
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 172 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction for advanced skills and strategies of sand volleyball with an emphasis on gamesmanship and team performance. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 176
BEACH SOCCER I
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides introductory-level instruction on the fundamental skills and rules of beach soccer. Emphasizes skill development of kicking, trapping, heading, shooting, and dribbling associated with soccer. Includes safety, terminology, and game strategies for the introductory player. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 177
BEACH SOCCER II
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 176 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides beginning-level instruction on beach soccer techniques, tactics, and physical skills. Reviews the history of beach soccer, rules, and offensive and defensive strategies. Emphasizes technical skills of receiving, dribbling, shielding, and shooting. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 178
BEACH SOCCER III
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 177 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intermediate-level instruction on beach soccer techniques, tactics, and physical skills. Focuses on reviewing and refining the technical skills of beach soccer while emphasizing intermediate-level technical skills of receiving, dribbling, shielding, and shooting. Exposes students to small tactical group session and game evaluations. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 178A
SOCCER I
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces the student to the sport of soccer. Provides information and practice in the skills of kicking, trapping, heading, shooting, rules, and vocabulary associated with soccer. Exposes students to game situations and game evaluations. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 178B
SOCCER II
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 178A or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Reviews the history of soccer, rules, and basic strategy of soccer. Emphasizes technical skills of receiving, dribbling, shielding and shooting of soccer. Introduces individual defending and attacking strategies. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 178C
SOCCER III
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 178B or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Reviews and refines the technical and tactical skills of soccer. Emphasizes positional play and identifies the roles of goalkeeper, defenders, midfielders, and forwards in the tactical setting. Exposes students into small tactical group sessions and game evaluations. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 178D
SOCCER IV
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 178C or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes advanced theory, technical, and tactical skills. Exposes students to game situations and match analysis. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 179
BEACH SOCCER IV
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 178 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides advanced-level instruction on beach soccer techniques, tactics, and physical skills. Reviews the history of beach soccer, rules, and offensive and defensive strategies while emphasizing advanced-level technical skills of receiving, dribbling, shielding, and shooting. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 182
SOFTBALL I
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Focuses on the beginning softball student and introduces fundamental drills for offense and defense plays. Includes batting techniques, pitching and fielding skills, game strategy, and rules. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 183
SOFTBALL II
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 182 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides the basic fundamentals of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, and bunting for the beginning-intermediate level student. Includes in-class competition to enhance and refine total player development. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 184
SOFTBALL III
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 183 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Reviews the softball fundamentals of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, and bunting for the intermediate level student. Enhances the skills through in class competition and improves abilities through essential drills. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 185
SOFTBALL IV
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 184 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Includes advanced fundamentals of throwing, catching, fielding, batting, and bunting for the advanced player. Emphasizes in class competition to increase game like awareness to improve total player development. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 186
FITNESS EDUCATION CENTER: FOUNDATIONAL FITNESS TRAINING I
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Focuses on utilizing resistive weight machines to develop strength and muscle endurance as well as aerobic machines to improve cardiovascular health and overall wellness for the entry level student. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 187
FITNESS EDUCATION CENTER: FOUNDATIONAL FITNESS TRAINING II
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 186 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Improves muscular strength by supplementing machine workouts with free weight equipment and cardiovascular health by introducing interval training programs. Includes an orientation period to reset goals and programs, reviews fitness principles and safety, and monitors progress. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 188
FITNESS EDUCATION CENTER: SPECIALIZED FITNESS TRAINING I
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 187 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops muscle endurance, hypertrophy, and strength by introducing super sets, pyramid, giant sets, prioritization, nutritional guidelines. Incorporates High Intensity Internal Training (HIIT) cardio workouts for the intermediate to advanced student. Requires an orientation period, resetting of goals, measuring baseline levels, redefining workout programs, and monitoring progress and outcomes. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 189
FITNESS EDUCATION CENTER: SPECIALIZED FITNESS TRAINING II
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 188 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Applies advanced, competitive, and sport specific training methods to develop optimum fitness levels. Includes an orientation that pairs advanced concepts with individual assessed needs and goal setting. Requires an individual fitness contract that includes advanced strength development, cardio workouts, nutritional guidelines, six week assessments with adjustments, and a final analysis of student process and outcomes. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 190
INTRODUCTORY WEIGHT TRAINING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides introductory-level progressive resistance training to improve strength and overall fitness. Includes types of resistance programs, proper methods of exercising with weights, and safety. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 191
BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 190 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides beginning-level instruction in progressive resistance training to improve muscle strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular condition. Includes types of resistance programs, proper methods of exercising with weights, and safety. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 192
INTERMEDIATE WEIGHT TRAINING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 191 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intermediate-level instruction in progressive resistance training to achieve and maintain a high level of muscular fitness, as well as improve body symmetry. Includes types of resistance programs, proper methods of exercising with weights, and safety. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 193
ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING AND PHYSICAL FITNESS
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 192 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides highly advanced-level instruction in resistance training designed for those interested in special training techniques. Includes techniques of body building, aerobic weight training, and weight training for athletics. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 195
INTRODUCTION TO OUTRIGGER CANOE
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces course teaching on the cultural aspects of Hawaiian outrigger, the basic forward Hawaiian outrigger canoe stroke, boating, and personal water safety. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 196
BEGINNING OUTRIGGER CANOE
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 195 or equivalent.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores the history and traditions of Hawaiian outrigger canoe. Provides additional paddling strokes for Regatta style racing, teamwork, and communication, including competitive strategies for the beginning student. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 197
INTERMEDIATE OUTRIGGER CANOE
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 196 or equivalent.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intermediate instruction in the paddling strokes necessary for steering an outrigger canoe. Teaches Helmsmanship responsibilities, review of canoe rigging, maintenance, boating and personal water safety, teamwork, and communication as well as competitive strategies. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 198
ADVANCED OUTRIGGER CANOE
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 197 or equivalent.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Prepares student for the competitive team sport of outrigger canoeing. Emphasizes improving technique in all outrigger canoe paddle strokes, helmsmanship, teamwork, and physical fitness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 200
CARDIO KICKBOXING I
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Combines fundamentals of kickboxing, boxing, and Muay Thai. Includes solo training, partner training, mitt training, and sparring at an introductory level. Emphasizes introductory-level kickboxing safety skills, kick/strike combinations, and self-defense. Provides training to improve flexibility, conditioning, balance, cardiovascular endurance, and aerobic capacity. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 201
CARDIO KICKBOXING II
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 200 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Combines fundamentals of kickboxing, boxing, and Muay Thai. Includes solo training, partner training, mitt training, and sparring at an intermediate level. Emphasizes intermediate-level kickboxing safety skills, kick/strike combinations, and self-defense. Provides training to maintain and improve flexibility, conditioning, balance, cardiovascular endurance, and aerobic capacity. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 202
CARDIO KICKBOXING III
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 201 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Combines multiple levels of kickboxing, boxing, and Krav Maga. Includes solo training, partner training, mitt training, and sparring at an advanced level. Emphasizes advanced-level kickboxing safety skills, kick/strike combinations, and self-defense. Provides training to maintain and improve flexibility, conditioning, balance, cardiovascular endurance, and aerobic capacity at an advanced level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 203
BEGINNING FITNESS WALKING
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Includes principles of aerobic exercise and cardiorespiratory health through basic walking-for-exercise techniques. Implements an easy-to-follow plan for monitoring and measuring improvements in basic fitness and cardiorespiratory conditioning while participating in low-impact activities. Includes an exercise plan for people of different ages and levels of physical condition. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 204
INTERMEDIATE FITNESS WALKING
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 203 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Covers the relationship between aerobic fitness, health, and disease risks. Incorporates intermediate-level walking-for-exercise modalities. Provides plans for monitoring and measuring fitness improvements. Includes general fitness principles, and aerobic endurance, muscle endurance, and flexibility exercises. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 205
ADVANCED FITNESS WALKING
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 204 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Incorporates an in-depth analysis of advanced fitness walking techniques, including instruction and participation in speed walking, interval training, and comprehensive fitness workouts. Provides the knowledge and skills necessary to design a comprehensive home/neighborhood fitness program. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 213
SUSPENSION TRAINING AND RESISTANCE- BEGINNING
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops beginning-level skills for the use of TRX Suspension Training. Focuses on functional training, fitness, and performance. Includes injury reduction, rehabilitation, and increased body awareness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 214
SUSPENSION TRAINING AND RESISTANCE - INTERMEDIATE
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 213 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intermediate-level skills for the use of TRX Suspension Training. Focuses on functional training, fitness, and performance. Includes injury reduction, rehabilitation, and increased body awareness, as well as the introduction of TRX program development. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 215
BEGINNING STEP TRAINING
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces students to step aerobics to improve cardiovascular health. Focuses on improving coordination and rhythm with the use of steps and music. Utilizes low impact exercises that are safe for beginning fitness levels. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 216
INTERMEDIATE STEP TRAINING
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 215 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes STEP Training to improve cardiovascular conditioning at an intermediate level. Focuses on health benefits of sustained cardiovascular sessions at a mid-range intensity. Uses low-impact and high-impact levels to create a balanced workout that includes flexibility and resistance exercises. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 217
ADVANCED STEP TRAINING
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 216 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Utilizes advanced STEP choreography to improve cardiovascular benefits. Focuses on improving coordination and rhythm with the use of music and STEPS. Emphasizes advanced- and multi-level intensity to achieve desired results for advanced fitness levels. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 218
SUSPENSION TRAINING AND RESISTANCE - ADVANCED
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 214 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops advanced-level skills for the use of TRX Suspension Training. Focuses on functional training, fitness, and performance. Includes injury reduction, rehabilitation, increased body awareness, and use of additional functional training tools. Provides beginning through advanced exercises and methods for varying intensity to develop a multi-level resistance routine. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 220
LIFETIME FITNESS AND WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Focuses on application of nutrition and fitness principles to develop positive lifetime health behaviors and to improve personal wellness. Features development of a personalized exercise plan, Fitness Center workouts, health risk assessments and fitness analysis through pre- and post-measurement. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 221
PILATES MAT 1
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides instruction in alignment and functional exercises developed by Joseph Pilates. Introduces a Pilates mat movement experience that focuses on the entire body using a system of functional exercises to lengthen and strengthen the muscles of the body. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 223
BEGINNING SAILING
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 157 or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated swimming proficiency.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces beginning sailing concepts for the first-time sailor. Covers safety afloat, self-rescue, man-overboard, basic rigging, boat handling, rules of the road, and sailing nomenclature. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 224
INTERMEDIATE SAILING
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 223 or equivalent.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides additional skills to the novice sailor seeking intermediate-level experience. Includes swimming weather and safety skills, self-rescue, signals, and boating safety and handling skills. Covers basic rules of the road, sportsmanship, and sailing courtesy. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 225
ADVANCED SAILING
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 224 or equivalent.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores advanced-level skills for the intermediate sailor seeking experience in beginning racing, rules of the road communication, crew duties, boating safety, race rules, and bay and blue water sailing. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 226A
KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL I
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 225 or equivalent.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Designed for the first-time keelboat sailor. Introduces basic boat handling, points of sail, safety afloat, wind direction, rules of the road, and sailing nomenclature. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 226B
KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL II
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 226A or equivalent.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Covers a comprehensive review of knowledge and performance skills learned in Keelboat Level I. Includes VHF radio for emergencies, docking, picking up a mooring ball, reefing, heaving to, anchoring, nomenclature, advanced rules of the road and fine tuning sails for faster speeds. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 226C
KEELBOAT SAILING LEVEL III
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 226B or equivalent.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Covers a comprehensive review of knowledge and performance skills learned in Keelboat Sailing Level I and II. Includes the difference between true and apparent wind, figure-8 recovery of man overboard drill, chart reading, basic navigation, spinnaker flying, racing rules and tactics. Includes currents, tides, navigational aides and GPS devices. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 227
AQUATIC EXERCISE I
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 155 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces instruction in resistive water aerobic conditioning through supervised interval training workouts designed to increase cardiovascular fitness in aquatic activities at an introductory level. Includes shallow- and deep-water activities that provide a full range of movements without gravity-based injuries associated with other fitness programs. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 228
AQUATIC EXERCISE II
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 227 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive instruction in resistive water aerobic conditioning through supervised interval training workouts designed to increase cardiovascular fitness in aquatic activities at a beginning level. Includes shallow- and deep-water activities that provide a full range of movements without gravity-based injuries associated with other fitness programs. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 229
AQUATIC EXERCISE III
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 228 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Builds on progressive instruction in resistive water aerobic conditioning through supervised interval training workouts designed to increase cardiovascular fitness in aquatic activities at an intermediate level. Includes shallow- and deep-water activities that provide a full range of movements without gravity-based injuries associated with other fitness programs. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 230
AQUATIC EXERCISE IV
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 229 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores progressive instruction in resistive water aerobic conditioning through supervised interval training workouts designed to increase cardiovascular fitness in aquatic activities at an advanced level. Includes shallow- and deep-water activities that provide a full range of movements without gravity-based injuries associated with other fitness programs. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 231
SEA KAYAKING I
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 156 or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated swimming proficiency.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces kayak paddling techniques, operation of single and double boats, basic safety, self-rescue, and physical training. Involves gentle tours in a bay and sloughs with emphasis on conditioning with secondary purposes such as bird watching, photography, and the marine environment. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 232
SEA KAYAKING II
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 231 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores more challenging aspects of kayaking in populated waters with currents into three knots. Reviews paddle strokes, turns, rafting, rules of the road, and safety considerations in longer trips. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 233
SEA KAYAKING III
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 232 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Challenges students to explore various aspects of kayaking in populated waters with advanced strokes, turns, bracing, rescues, trip planning, safety, and offshore paddling techniques including surf entries and exits. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 235
LIFEGUARD TRAINING
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 158 or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated swimming Proficiency.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Follows American Red Cross curriculum for Lifeguard Training/First Aid and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer. Prepares student for aquatic lifeguard job opportunities in California. National certifications can be earned upon successful completion. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 236
AQUATIC INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 158 or equivalent.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops instructional level skills in the aquatic areas of swimming, basic diving, infant and child water adjustment, and aquatic safety. Successful completion would lead to authorization by the American Red Cross as a Water Safety Instructor. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 238
BEGINNING SURFING
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: Demonstrated swimming proficiency.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Covers beginning knowledge in board design, fin systems, and surf etiquette. Teaches how to determine surf conditions using tides, wind direction, and swells. Includes beginning-level instruction on surfing, paddling out to the lineup, and riding the face of the wave. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ES/A 207ABCD)
ES/A 239
INTERMEDIATE SURFING
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 238 or equivalent.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction and activities in intermediate surfing to include wave anatomy, types of waves, surf breaks along with the basics of wind and ground swells. Includes surfboard history, board design, evolution of board design, and how to gain speed on a wave and perform maneuvers. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 240
ADVANCED SURFING
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 239 or equivalent.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores instruction and activities in advanced surfing. Covers wind and ground swells, safe use of equipment, self-rescue, and wave selection for the advanced surfer. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 243
APPLIED FITNESS PROGRAMMING AND NUTRITION
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Focuses on improving physical fitness through floor exercises, physio ball, ropes, and suspension training. Explores the application of nutrition, exercise planning, and fitness analysis through fitness assessments. Includes lifetime fitness supplementing traditional gym exercises. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 249
INTRODUCTION TO CHEERLEADING CONDITIONING
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 6 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces dance choreography, cheerleading jumps, cheerleading partner and group stunting skills, single person level group pyramids with an introduction to basic gymnastics and tumbling. Focuses on utilizing resistive weight training to develop muscle endurance as well as aerobics to improve fitness and cardiovascular health. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 250
BEGINNING CHEERLEADING CONDITIONING
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 249 or equivalent.
Laboratory 6 hours
Offered: ALL
Focuses on improving introduction skills while introducing beginning dance choreography, jumps, combos, partner stunting, pyramids, gymnastics and tumbling. Includes resistive weight training to develop muscle endurance and aerobics to increase cardiovascular health. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 251
INTERMEDIATE CHEERLEADING CONDITIONING
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 250 or equivalent.
Laboratory 6 hours
Offered: ALL
Improves beginning cheerleading skills and introduces intermediate dance choreography, jumps and combos, partner and group stunting, 1-2 level high pyramids, and intermediate gymnastics and tumbling. Focuses on utilizing resistive weight training to develop muscle endurance and aerobics to improve cardiovascular wellness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 252
ADVANCED CHEERLEADING CONDITIONING
1-2 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 251 or equivalent.
Laboratory 6 hours
Offered: ALL
Builds on intermediate cheerleading skills and introduces advanced jumps, combos, partner and group stunting, two-high pyramids, gymnastics and tumbling. Focuses on utilizing resistive weight training to develop and maintain muscle endurance as well as aerobics to improve cardiovascular health. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 253
SPINNING YOUR WAY TO FITNESS I
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes improving cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance through indoor cycling. Covers proper cycling techniques and various training strategies. Designed for individuals of all fitness levels. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 254
SPINNING YOUR WAY TO FITNESS II
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 253 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes intermediate-level cycling experience of training intensities and techniques. Designed for students who want to improve on basic indoor cycling fitness levels. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 255
SPINNING YOUR WAY TO FITNESS III
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 254 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes an advanced-level of indoor cycling experience for students who want to take their skills, knowledge, cardiovascular endurance, and muscle endurance to a higher level through more intense training techniques. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 257
TAEKWONDO I
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces Korean martial arts by providing mental and physical training through the "way of kicking and punching." Focuses on the introduction of the applied biomechanics of the martial art and its application in self-defense. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 258
TAEKWONDO II
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 257 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated basic Taekwondo techniques or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores Korean martial arts at an intermediate level by providing mental and physical training through the "way of kicking and punching". Focuses on the development of the applied biomechanics of the martial art and its application in self-defense. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 260
WATER POLO I
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 157 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces instruction in the history, terminology, fundamental techniques, strategies, tactics, and rules of water polo including class competition at an introductory level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 261
WATER POLO II
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 260 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive instruction in the history, terminology, fundamental techniques, strategies, tactics, and rules of water polo including class competition at a beginning level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 262
WATER POLO III
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 261 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Builds on progressive instruction in the history, terminology, fundamental techniques, strategies, tactics, and rules of water polo including class competition at an intermediate level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 263
WATER POLO IV
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 262 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores progressive instruction in the history, terminology, fundamental techniques, strategies, tactics, and rules of water polo including class competition at an advanced level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 264
BEGINNING YOGA
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes Hatha style beginning yoga. Focuses on a safe, noncompetitive environment to guide beginning students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body awareness. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ES/A 219)
ES/A 265
INTERMEDIATE YOGA
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 264 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Builds on the Hatha style of yoga. Focuses on intermediate level poses and breath work. Emphasizes on safe, noncompetitive environment to guide intermediate students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body awareness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 266
ADVANCED YOGA
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 265 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides advanced instruction in Hatha style yoga. Focuses on a safe, non-competitive environment to guide advanced students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body and breath awareness at an advanced level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 267
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD YOGA - BEGINNER
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 112 or equivalent.
Prerequisite: Demonstrated swimming proficiency.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces basic paddling techniques for all stages of stand up paddling and basic yoga postures on the paddleboard. Includes instruction and activities for equipment selection, paddling techniques, and safety skills for beginning stand up paddleboard yoga participants. Focuses on a safe, noncompetitive environment to guide beginning students through the postures of yoga. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 268
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD YOGA - INTERMEDIATE
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 267 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores progressive paddling techniques and yoga practice to include increased intermediate-level yoga postures. Emphasizes instruction and activities for intermediate yoga postures, flexibility, muscle fitness, and endurance skills. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 269
BEGINNING DEEP WATER EXERCISE
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: Demonstrated deep water swimming proficiency.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces the fundamentals of fitness through non-impact deep water exercise. Utilizes a water jog belt to provide flotation, but students must be comfortable in deep water and be able to perform basic swimming skills. Includes fundamental elements of cardiorespiratory, muscle fitness, and flexibility training exercises in deep water. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 270
INTERMEDIATE DEEP WATER EXERCISE
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 269 or equivalent; Demonstrated deep water swimming proficiency.
Lecture 0.50 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
] Provides an intermediate level of intensity, ability, and knowledge of fitness through non-impact deep water exercise. Utilizes a water flotation belt, but students must be comfortable in deep water and be able to perform basic swimming skills. Includes intermediate-level exercise in deep water for cardiorespiratory, muscle fitness, and flexibility training. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 271A
INTRODUCTORY YOGA FOR ATHLETES
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides introductory instruction in yoga for athletes. Focuses on a safe, non-competitive environment to guide students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body and breath awareness at an introductory level. Allows students to self-assess imbalances in their bodies according to their sport and apply appropriate yoga practices for their personal goals. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 271B
BEGINNING YOGA FOR ATHLETES
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 271A or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides beginning instruction in yoga for athletes. Focuses on a safe, non-competitive environment to guide beginning students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body and breath awareness at a beginning level. Allows students to self-assess imbalances in their bodies according to their sport and apply appropriate yoga practices for their personal goals. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 271C
INTERMEDIATE YOGA FOR ATHLETES
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 271B or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intermediate instruction in yoga for athletes. Focuses on a safe, non-competitive environment to guide intermediate students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body and breath awareness at an intermediate level. Allows students to self-assess imbalances in their bodies according to their sport and apply appropriate yoga practices for their personal goals. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 271D
ADVANCED YOGA FOR ATHLETES
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 271C or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides advanced instruction in yoga for athletes. Focuses on a safe, non-competitive environment to guide advanced students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body and breath awareness at an advanced level. Allows students to self-assess imbalances in their bodies according to their sport and apply appropriate yoga practices for their personal goals. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 272
BEGINNING TRIATHLON TRAINING
1.5-2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: Demonstrated deep water swimming proficiency (including the ability to swim for a minimum of 300 yards without stopping).
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces the fundamental skills, techniques, and training for a triathlon. Includes training for all three disciplines: swim, bike, and run. Focuses on sprint triathlons trainings. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 273
INTERMEDIATE TRIATHLON TRAINING
1.5-2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 272 or equivalent; Demonstrated deep water swimming proficiency (including the ability to swim for a minimum of 300 yards without stopping).
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides students with intermediate triathlon training opportunities. Focuses on improved swim, bike, and run times. Includes safety considerations, transitions between events, and correct mechanics. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 274
STAND UP PADDLEBOARD YOGA - ADVANCED
0.5-1 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 268 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes increasingly challenging paddling techniques and advanced-level yoga postures. Provides instruction and activities while on a paddleboard for advanced yoga postures, flexibility, muscle fitness, and endurance skills. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 275
ULTIMATE FRISBEE I
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction in skills, drills, and game play for the game of Ultimate Frisbee for the beginning student. Covers the rules, strategy, and team play as well as concepts of team organization. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 276
ULTIMATE FRISBEE II
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 275.
Laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction in skills, drills, and game play for the game of Ultimate Frisbee for the beginning-intermediate level student. Covers the rules, strategy, and team play as well as concepts of team organization. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 277
ULTIMATE FRISBEE III
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 276 or equivalent.
Laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction in skills, drills, and game play for the game of Ultimate Frisbee for the intermediate student. Covers the rules, strategy, and team play as well as concepts of team organization. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 278
ULTIMATE FRISBEE IV
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 277 or equivalent.
Laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction in skills, drills, and game play for the game of Ultimate Frisbee for the advanced student. Covers the rules, strategy, and team play as well as concepts of team organization. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 279A
INTRODUCTORY GENTLE/RESTORATIVE/YIN YOGA
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Limitation on Enrollment: The student needs to be able to get onto the floor and back up independently.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes introductory-level gentle, restorative, and yin style yoga. Focuses on a safe, noncompetitive environment to guide introductory-level students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body awareness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 279B
BEGINNING GENTLE/RESTORATIVE/YIN YOGA
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 279A or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: The student needs to be able to get onto the floor and back up independently.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes beginning-level gentle, restorative, and yin style yoga. Focuses on a safe, noncompetitive environment to guide beginning-level students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body awareness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 279C
INTERMEDIATE GENTLE/RESTORATIVE/YIN YOGA
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 279B or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: The student needs to be able to get onto the floor and back up independently.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes gentle, restorative, and yin style intermediate-level yoga. Focuses on a safe, noncompetitive environment to guide intermediate-level students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body awareness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 279D
ADVANCED GENTLE/RESTORATIVE/YIN YOGA
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 279C or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: The student needs to be able to get onto the floor and back up independently.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes gentle, restorative, and yin style advanced-level yoga. Focuses on a safe, noncompetitive environment to guide advanced-level students through the postures of yoga. Includes increased flexibility, release of muscular tension, prevention of injuries, and improved body awareness. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 280
BEGINNING HIKING FOR FITNESS
2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: Demonstrated physical endurance.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides students with cardiopulmonary and strength training from hiking San Diego County parks and wilderness areas. Emphasizes safe trail practices, proper warm-up and cool-down, and injury prevention. Students will be required to provide their own transportation to various hiking locations. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 281
INTERMEDIATE HIKING FOR FITNESS
2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 280 or equivalent; Demonstrated physical endurance.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Builds on endurance and trail selection skills from hiking San Diego County parks and wilderness areas. Emphasizes safe trail practices including pre-hiking preparations, endurance training, and fuel and hydration selection. Students will be required to provide their own transportation to various hiking locations. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 282
OUTDOOR ACTIVITY AND EDUCATION
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: Demonstrated physical endurance; Demonstrated swimming proficiency.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides basic fundamentals of outdoor education to include basic first aid and recreation. Focuses on the study of plants, animals, history, geography, and environmental issues of the local area, Tijuana Watershed, and San Diego Bay. Includes various field trips such as hiking on local trails, kayaking the San Diego Bay, and local educational opportunities. Students will be required to provide their own transportation to various locations. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 284A
PICKLEBALL I
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces the fundamentals of pickleball including scoring and playing games for two, three, or four players. Provides instruction on this fast-growing racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. [D; CSU; UC] (Formerly: ES/A 284)
ES/A 284B
PICKLEBALL II
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 284A or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Reviews the history, etiquette, rules, and beginning strategy of pickleball. Provides a refinement of beginning-level skills in footwork, forehand, backhand, and serve. Introduces variations of competition, scoring, and forehand and backhand strokes. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 284C
PICKLEBALL III
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 284B or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intermediate-level instruction on serve refinement with an emphasis on pace and control of serve and variations of forehand and backhand strokes. Introduces offensive and defensive overhead smash. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 284D
PICKLEBALL IV
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/A 284C or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides advanced-level theory, strategy, and techniques including analysis of skills by instructor and student, concentrating on the elimination of errors in form and execution. Introduces half volley and variations of serve techniques during competition. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 285
FUTSAL I (INDOOR SOCCER)
1-2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Laboratory 6 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction on the fundamental skills and rules of Futsal (Indoor Soccer). Emphasizes skill development of kicking, trapping, heading, shooting, and dribbling associated with Futsal. Includes safety, terminology, and game strategies for the introductory player. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 286
FUTSAL II (INDOOR SOCCER)
1-2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 285 or equivalent.
Laboratory 6 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction in futsal techniques, tactics, and physical skills necessary to play at the beginning level. Reviews the history of futsal, rules, and offensive and defensive strategies. Emphasizes technical skills of receiving, dribbling, shielding, and shooting. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 287
FUTSAL III (INDOOR SOCCER)
1-2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 286 or equivalent.
Laboratory 6 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction in individual futsal techniques and physical skills necessary to play futsal at the intermediate level. Focuses on reviewing and refining the technical and tactical skills of futsal. Exposes students to small tactical group session and game evaluations. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 288
FUTSAL IV (INDOOR SOCCER)
1-2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/A 287 or equivalent.
Laboratory 6 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes advanced futsal fundamentals of individual play such as dribbling, heading, shooting, trapping, passing, offensive and defensive strategies, technical and tactical skills, and knowledge of rules. Exposes students to game situations and analysis. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/A 299
INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Limitation on Enrollment: Eligibility for independent study.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Individual research or study in some area of physical education of interest to the student and not included in the regular courses offered by the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.
ES/I 101
INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL-NP
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 102
INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL I
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 103
INTERCOLLEGIATE BASEBALL II
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 102 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 104
INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL-NP
1.5 UNIT
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 5 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 105
INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL-NP
1.5 UNIT
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 5 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU]
ES/I 106
INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL I
1.5 UNIT
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 5 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 107
INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL II
1.5 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 106 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 5 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 108
INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL III
1.5 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 107 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 5 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 109
INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL IV
1.5 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 108 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 5 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 110
INTERCOLLEGIATE CROSS COUNTRY-NP
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 111
INTERCOLLEGIATE CROSS COUNTRY I
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 112
INTERCOLLEGIATE CROSS COUNTRY II
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 111 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 113
INTERCOLLEGIATE FOOTBALL-NP
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 114
INTERCOLLEGIATE FOOTBALL I
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: ES/A 190.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 115
INTERCOLLEGIATE FOOTBALL II
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: ES/A 190.
Prerequisite: ES/I 114 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 116
INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER-NP
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 117
INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER I
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 118
INTERCOLLEGIATE SOCCER II
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 117 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 122
INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS-NP
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 123
INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS I
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 124
INTERCOLLEGIATE TENNIS II
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 123 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 125
INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK AND FIELD NON PARTICIPANT
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 126
INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK AND FIELD I
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 127
INTERCOLLEGIATE TRACK AND FIELD II
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 126 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 128
INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL-NP
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 129
INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL I
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 130
INTERCOLLEGIATE VOLLEYBALL II
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 129 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 131
INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL-NP
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 132
INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL I
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 133
INTERCOLLEGIATE SOFTBALL II
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 132 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 134
INTERCOLLEGIATE WATER POLO NP (NON PARTICIPANT)
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 158 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 135
INTERCOLLEGIATE WATER POLO I
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 158 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 136
INTERCOLLEGIATE WATER POLO II
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 135 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 137
INTERCOLLEGIATE SWIMMING AND DIVING NON-PARTICIPANT
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 116 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 138
INTERCOLLEGIATE SWIMMING AND DIVING I
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 116 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/I 139
INTERCOLLEGIATE SWIMMING AND DIVING II
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/I 138 or equivalent.
Limitation on Enrollment: Demonstrated proficiency; enrollment subject to instructor/head coach approval; see Intercollegiate Sports requirements in College Catalog.
Laboratory 10 hours
Offered: SPRING
Provides intercollegiate competition for students who have developed advanced skills and intend to participate in competitions at a collegiate level. Includes daily practice, travel to scheduled competitions which could include weekends, and competition against colleges within the Pacific Coast Athletic Conference and other California Community Colleges. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 107
FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND LABORATORY
2.5 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides a platform to assess and implement fitness tests. Utilizes individual fitness assessment and client centered fitness assessment suited to all levels of fitness. Emphasizes measurements of body composition, cardiorespiratory fitness, nutritional analysis, stress, pulmonary function, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance. Includes exercise recommendations. [D; CSU] (Formerly: ES/A 109)
ES/T 108
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: BASKETBALL I
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Conditioning for athletics with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for sports. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 109
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: BASKETBALL II
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 108 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops the physical and mental skills needed to participate in competitive sports activities. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 110
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: BASKETBALL III
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 109 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Application of knowledge and understanding of the biomechanics of human motion through the use of film and video analysis for the improvement of advanced sports skills. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 111
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: BASEBALL I
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides instruction, field experience, and conditioning for athletics. Includes weight lifting, running, skill development, strategies, and individual development for baseball. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 112
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: BASEBALL II
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 111 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Emphasizes biomechanics of human motion for the improvement of baseball skills. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 113
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: BASEBALL III
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 112 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops the physical and mental skills needed to participate in competitive baseball. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 114
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: FOOTBALL I
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Fee: $20
Laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides beginning-level conditioning for athletics with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for football. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 115
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: FOOTBALL II
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 114 or equivalent.
Laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intermediate-level conditioning for athletics with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for football. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 116
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: FOOTBALL III
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 115 or equivalent.
Laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides advanced-level conditioning for athletics with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for football. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 117
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: TENNIS I
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces conditioning for tennis with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for sports. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 118
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: TENNIS II
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 117 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intermediate conditioning for tennis with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for sports. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 119
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: TENNIS III
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 118 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides advanced conditioning for tennis with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for sports. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 120
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: VOLLEYBALL I
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides conditioning for volleyball with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development, games, and individual strength development. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 121
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: VOLLEYBALL II
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 120 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops the physical and mental skills needed to participate in competitive volleyball at an intermediate level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 122
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: VOLLEYBALL III
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 121 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Builds on physical and mental skills needed to participate in competitive volleyball activities at an advanced level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 123
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: SOCCER I
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces physical conditioning for athletics with an emphasis on weightlifting and running. Explores skill development games and individual development for soccer. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 124
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: SOCCER II
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 123 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops the physical, mental, and tactical skills needed to participate in competitive soccer activities. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 125
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: SOCCER III
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 124 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Covers the evaluation of knowledge and understanding of the technical and tactical analysis of soccer training through on-field application scenarios for the improvement of match conditions. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 126
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: TRACK AND FIELD I
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Conditions students in preparation for competing on a track team at a beginning level. Emphasizes a gradual build up of cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, flexibility, and power. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 127
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: TRACK AND FIELD II
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 126 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Conditions students in preparation for competing on a track team at an intermediate level. Emphasizes gradual build up cardiorespiratory fitness, muscle strength, flexibility, and power. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 128
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: TRACK AND FIELD III
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 127 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Conditions students in preparation for competing on a track team at an advanced level. Emphasizes gradual build up of cardio-respiratory fitness, muscle strength, flexibility, speed, and power. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 129
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: CROSS COUNTRY I
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces conditioning for cross-country running. Emphasizes weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for the cross-country runner. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 130
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: CROSS COUNTRY II
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 129 or equivalent.
Laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Develops the physical and mental skills needed to participate in competitive cross-country running at an intermediate level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 131
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: CROSS COUNTRY III
1 UNIT
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 130 or equivalent.
Laboratory 4 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores the physical and mental skills needed to participate in competitive cross-country running at an advanced level. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 132
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: SOFTBALL I
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces conditioning for softball with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for sports. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 133
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: SOFTBALL II
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 132 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides beginning-level conditioning for softball with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for sports. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 134
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: SOFTBALL III
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 133 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides intermediate-level conditioning for softball with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for sports. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 135
INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.
Lecture 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces a comprehensive study on how the body functions and adapts under exercise stress and how exercise methods affect health and wellness. Emphasizes function and neural control of muscle. Includes energy expenditure through different types of training methods and environmental factors. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 136
TECHNIQUES OF WEIGHT TRAINING
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.
Lecture 1.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hour
Offered: ALL
Provides an in-depth study for individuals who are going to instruct or participate in weight training. Emphasize anatomy and physiology, training techniques, modes of exercise, training sequence, proper spotting methods, and safety procedures. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 137
EXERCISE FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: ES/T 135 or an equivalent course that provides an understanding of a healthy person's exercise physiology principles that can be adapted to an individual with a chronic disease or disability.
Lecture 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Serves as an introduction to the realm of adaptive physical education and clinical exercise physiology. Includes various medical conditions, levels of fitness, and activity barriers. Introduces safe exercise recommendations, special activity considerations, and exercise contraindications for individuals with cardiorespiratory diseases, metabolic disorders, physical and cognitive disabilities, for children, seniors, and pre- and post-natal women. [D; CSU]
ES/T 138
TECHNIQUES OF EXERCISE LEADERSHIP
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Lecture 1.50 hour, laboratory 1.50 hour
Offered: ALL
Studies the principles and techniques involved in teaching group exercise and developing a personal trainer and client relationship. Emphasizes client assessment, communication skills, program design, exercise adherence, teaching strategies, choreography, and professional responsibility and liability. [D; CSU]
ES/T 139
FITNESS SPECIALIST INTERNSHIP
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 135, ES/T 136, ES/T 138, and ES/T 140, or equivalent.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides students with practical experience in the field of exercise and fitness. Emphasizes on client assessment, principles of adherence and motivation, evaluation of an exercise program design and progression, self-marketing fitness in specialist/client relationships, and professional and legal responsibility in a fitness setting. [D; CSU]
ES/T 140
INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED KINESIOLOGY
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Preparation: RDG 158 or equivalent or through the Southwestern College multiple measures placement processes.
Lecture 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides an in-depth study of joints, bone muscles, and connective tissues with special emphasis on movement and mechanical analysis as it relates to sport and exercise. [D; CSU]
ES/T 141
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: WATER POLO I
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 158 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Prepares students for water polo competitions at an introductory competitive player level. Stresses resistance training, endurance swimming, speed drills, game tactics, skill development, and class competition. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 142
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: WATER POLO II
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/T 141 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive preparation for water polo competitions at a beginning competitive player level. Stresses resistance training, endurance swimming, speed drills, game tactics, skill development, and class competition. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 143
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: WATER POLO III
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/T 142 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive preparation for water polo competitions at an intermediate competitive player level. Stresses resistance training, endurance swimming, speed drills, game tactics, skill development, and class competition. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 144
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: WATER POLO IV
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/T 143 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive preparation for water polo competitions at an advanced competitive player level. Stresses resistance training, endurance swimming, speed drills, game tactics, skill development, and class competition. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 145
THEORY AND CONDITIONING OF SWIM AND DIVE I
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Preparation: ES/A 158 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Prepares for swim and dive competitions at an introductory competitive swimmer level. Stresses resistance training, endurance swimming, speed drills, skill development, and class competition. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 146
THEORY AND CONDITIONING OF SWIM AND DIVE II
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/T 145 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides progressive training for swim and dive competitions for the beginning competitive swimmer. Stresses resistance training, endurance swimming, speed drills, skill development, and class competition. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 147
THEORY AND CONDITIONING OF SWIM AND DIVE III
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/T 146 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Builds on progressive training for swim and dive competitions for the intermediate competitive swimmer. Stresses resistance training, endurance swimming, speed drills, skill development, and class competition. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 148
THEORY AND CONDITIONING OF SWIM AND DIVE IV
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/T 147 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores progressive training for swim and dive competitions for the advanced competitive swimmer. Stresses resistance training, endurance swimming, speed drills, skill development, and class competition. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 149
THEORY AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF OFFENSIVE SOCCER
2-3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: ES/I 116, ES/I 117, or ES/I 118, or equivalent.
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores the theory and technical offensive aspects of soccer. Includes film analysis, examination of a variety of offensive formations, and the creation of individual highlight film to further assess offensive performance. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 151
THEORY AND APPLICATION OF CONDITIONING: SOFTBALL IV
0.5-1 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 134 or equivalent.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides advanced-level conditioning for softball with stress on weight lifting, running, skill development games, and individual development for sports. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 200
PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
State-recommended program in physical education for the elementary school teacher including methods and techniques of teaching, planning and conducting physical education programs, and selection of age-appropriate wellness and motor skill materials. [D; CSU]
ES/T 201
WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE, HEALTH, AND FITNESS
2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: FALL
Develops the skills required to make decisions in the area of health, fitness, and personal protection. Covers the mental and physiological aspects of women's self-defense. Includes instruction on how to use their bodies and voices as weapons of self-defense. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 202
INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY
3 UNITS
Grade Only
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Surveys various sub-disciplines related to the study of human movement. Examines areas of history, sociology, bio-mechanics, physiology, psychology, and nutrition, as they relate to exercise science, fitness, and sport. Explores three career pathways involving the study of human movement, teaching, research, and professional practice. Includes the concepts and skills of locating, evaluating, synthesizing, and communicating information in various formats. [D; CSU; UC; C-ID KIN 100]
ES/T 204
THEORY AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF OFFENSIVE FOOTBALL
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: ES/I 113, ES/I 114, or ES/I 115.
Lecture 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores the theory and technical analysis side of football for those interested in increasing their knowledge on the offensive aspects of football. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 205
THEORY AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF DEFENSIVE FOOTBALL
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: ES/I 113, ES/I 114, or ES/I 115.
Lecture 2 hours
Offered: ALL
Explores the theory and technical analysis side of football for those interested in increasing their knowledge on the defensive aspects of football. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 208
THEORY AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF OFFENSIVE VOLLEYBALL
2-3 UNITS
Grade Only
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Designed for students interested in increasing their knowledge of the offensive aspects of volleyball. Includes film analysis, the history of volleyball, drill construction, and offensive creation and evaluation. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 210
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING ESSENTIALS
3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces the fundamental concepts of yoga necessary to further personal practice and to instruct beginning-level yoga classes. Investigates and develops an in-depth understanding of the eight limbs of yoga, with a specific focus on the yamas, niyamas, asanas, and pranayama as a foundation for teaching yoga. Covers the history and philosophy of yoga, introduction to Sanskrit, anatomy and biomechanics of yoga, asana classification, types of yoga, yoga sutras, and basic alignment principles. This course is intended for students completing the Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program. [D; CSU]
ES/T 211
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING PROGRESSIVE METHODOLOGIES
3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Prerequisite: ES/T 210 or equivalent.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides students with the class blueprint and teaching tools to develop and implement yoga classes for all skill levels. Focuses students on instructional methods, sequencing, verbal and non-verbal communication strategies, student learning styles, meditation, asana progressions and regressions, physical adjustments, energetic anatomy, lifestyle and ethics for yoga teachers, and the business of yoga. This course is intended for students completing the Yoga Teacher Training 200 Hour Certification Program. [D; CSU]
ES/T 212
YOGA TEACHING PRACTICUM
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass Only
Corequisite: ES/T 210 (may be taken previously).
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Combines hands-on work with academic teacher preparation. Includes observation and participation in community classrooms to gain early, supervised experience. Includes reflection of supervised experiences, observations, and assisting one another while teaching. [D; CSU]
ES/T 213
PILATES INTEGRATED MOVEMENT I
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: FALL
Introduces students to integrated movement based on exercises and concepts developed by Joseph Pilates. Builds skills to train and teach the Pilates method of functional exercise. Provides instruction on the science and art of human anatomy through Pilates and functional exercises and breathwork. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 214
PILATES INTEGRATED MOVEMENT II
2 UNITS
Grade Only
Prerequisite: ES/T 213 or equivalent.
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: FALL
Provides a progression to integrated movement based on exercise and concepts developed by Joseph Pilates. Builds on skills to train and teach the Pilates method of functional exercise. Provides a complete teacher training course on the science and art of human anatomy through Pilates and functional exercise, full body training, and breath work. [D; CSU; UC]
ES/T 216
COMPASSION TRAINING FOR YOGA TEACHERS AND EVERYONE ELSE
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Lecture 1 hour
Offered: ALL
Focuses on the benefits of incorporating compassion in one's lifestyle and the multiple strategies for increasing it, with a focus on stress reduction. Includes reviewing compassion research and integrating mindfulness into life long health. Techniques will be oriented towards working with both compassion for self and for others. Hours may be applied toward continuing education requirements for yoga instructors, but everyone is welcome [D; CSU]
ES/T 218
STRESS MANAGEMENT AND MINDFULNESS FOR YOGA TEACHERS AND EVERYONE ELSE
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Lecture 1 hour
Offered: ALL
Focuses on multiple strategies for mindfulness and meditation, with a focus on stress reduction. Techniques will be oriented towards working with both general and specialized populations, and will include basic psychology and physiology. Hours may be applied toward continuing education requirements for yoga instructors, but everyone is welcome. [D; CSU]
ES/T 220
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 300HR ADVANCED INTEGRATION
3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: ES/T 221.
Limitation on Enrollment: Only open to students who have completed a certified 200 hour yoga teacher training course.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: FALL, SPRING
Provides aspiring yoga teachers with the tools to deepen their independent practice in order to strengthen their teaching and develop a personal teaching style. Focuses on designing, integrating, and implementing knowledge and teaching of asanas, pranayama techniques, meditation, and yogic history and philosophy. Provides instruction on the business aspects of teaching yoga. This course is intended for students seeking advanced certification as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), including current 200hr RYT (yoga teachers). This course is intended for students completing the 300hr Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program. [D; CSU]
ES/T 221
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 300HR ADVANCED IMPLEMENTATION
3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: ES/T 220.
Limitation on Enrollment: Only open to students who have completed a certified 200 hour yoga teacher training course.
Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: FALL, SPRING
Provides students with the advanced knowledge and skills to design and implement all levels of yoga classes and yoga based educational workshops. Integrates in-depth study of yogic philosophy and Sanskrit terminology with injury management and the use of props for asana progressions and regressions as well as intelligent sequencing and theming to create purposeful class experiences. This course is intended for students seeking advanced certification as a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), including current 200hr RYT (yoga teachers). This course is intended for students completing the 300hr Yoga Teacher Training Certificate Program. [D; CSU]
ES/T 222
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING 300HR ADVANCED METHODOLOGIES
1 UNIT
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Corequisite: ES/T 220 (may be taken previously) or ES/T 221 (may be taken previously).
Limitation on Enrollment: Only open to students who have completed a certified 200 hour yoga teacher training course.
Laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Provides students with advanced knowledge and skills to design and implement yoga workshops. Integrates in-depth study of yogic philosophy and Sanskrit terminology with asana, pranayama, pratyahara, and meditation techniques. This course is intended for students seeking advanced certification as a Registered Yoga Teacher. [D; CSU]
ES/T 250
PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
2 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Addresses the fundamentals of elementary human anatomy and their relationship to athletic activity. Explores the prevention and recognition of common athletic injuries including the theory and practice of emergency field care. Provides a discussion regarding the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Includes laboratory practice on bandaging and/or taping techniques. [D; CSU]
ES/T 290
WORK EXPERIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
2-4 UNITS
Grade Only
Recommended Concurrent Enrollment: Enrollment in one other class directly related to a major within the Exercise Science Department in order to apply learned theory in a practical hands-on setting through an internship class.
Limitation on Enrollment: Declared major within the Exercise Science Department or within a related Field of Study.
Laboratory 16 hours
Offered: ALL
Introduces principles and skills acquired in Exercise Science majors to on-the-job assignments. One unit of credit is granted for every 54 hours of work experience. Credit may be accrued at the rate of 2 to 4 units per semester for a maximum of fourteen units. The job supervisor and instructor will evaluate each student's job performance. [D; CSU]
ES/T 299
INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-3 UNITS
Pass/No Pass or Grade is Allowed
Limitation on Enrollment: Eligibility for independent study.
Lecture 3 hours
Offered: ALL
Individual research or study in some area of physical education of interest to the student and not included in the regular courses offered by the college. [D; CSU; **UC] (**UC Limitation: credit for variable topics courses is given only after a review of the scope and content of the courses by the enrolling UC campus.