The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
The courses have been intentionally placed and should be prioritized in
the order
in which they appear. If you are unable to take all the courses in
a semester, you
should prioritize enrolling in the courses in the order below.
Some courses have
been noted as “Appropriate for Intersession” 
. Should you need (or want) to take
classes
in the summer and/or winter intersessions,
the program recommends these courses as appropriate for the condensed
schedule of
the intersessions.
Some pathways combine a “Certificate of Achievement” and an “Associate
Degree”. If
you are pursuing only the Certificate of Achievement, you are only
required to take
the courses marked “Program Requirement” 
.
All pathways include at least one “Gateway Course” 
which introduces you to the program and/or field of study and helps you
decide if you want to continue with this Academic and Career Path.
Most Associate degrees (though not Associate Degrees for Transfer)
require satisfying the SMC Global Citizenship requirement. If the Program
Requirements do not include a “Global Citizenship course” 
, be sure to select a General Education course that also satisfies Global Citizenship.
The Athletic Coaching program prepares students to coach a variety of sports and fitness. The program includes courses in Kinesiology Physical Education, Athletics, and Nutrition. Students will understand the basics of training and fitness, prevention of injuries, nutrition and the fundamental skills of the sport in their area of emphasis. Athletic Coaching can lead to employment as sport coaches at the High School, Collegiate, Recreational and Club levels. For additional career possibilities, visit the Career Services Center on the main campus to utilize computerized career information systems and other valuable career resources.
Upon completion of the program, students will:
- Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate how to safely train and prepare athletes and teams for competitions. They will also demonstrate the skills and techniques associated with the sport in their area of specialization and will demonstrate familiarity with techniques for motivating athletes and team performance.
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Global Citizenship
Semester 1
16-18 Units
KIN PE 2 recommended
See the full list: Required Elective Course from "Fitness Courses" below
This is an introduction to the principles of Exercise Physiology. The course will explore topics related to exercise and human performance. These topics will include but are not limited to: physiological functions of human body systems at rest and during movement, energy transfer and utilization, nutrition for sport performance, and measurement of human performance as it relates to body composition, exercise training, and adaptation.
SMC GE Area IV-B Course 3-5 units
This course provides an exploration of intellectual, psychological, social and physical factors that impact lifelong learning, well-being and success. Topics include motivation and self-efficacy; critical thinking, academic integrity and active study strategies; health issues and lifestyle choices; relating to others as a global citizen; written and oral communication; time management; career exploration; and educational planning.
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Semester 2
14 Units
This course examines the connection between the mental and physical aspects of competition and ways to enhance or improve performance. Psychological practices such as: stress reduction, goal-oriented imagery and positive visualization will be implemented with physical training methods to improve overall performance.
- Skills Advisory: Eligibility for English 1
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course will help individuals to develop knowledge of how to eat healthy for fitness, health and sport. Nutrition and physical assessments will guide the development of these life style skills. The dangers of disordered eating and body dysmorphia will be discussed. Individuals will learn how to evaluate the latest weight loss, fitness and dietary supplement fads.
This introductory course in rhetoric emphasizes clear, effective written communication and preparation of the research paper.
- Prerequisite: ENGL 21B or
- Prerequisite: ENGL 22
- Prerequisite: ESL 19B or
- Prerequisite: Group A on the Placement Test
- 1A: English Composition
- A2 - Written Communication
- Area IV-A: Language and Rationality (Group A)
SMC GE Area I Course 3 units
Semester 3
15 Units
A course in adult and child CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation), AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and basic first aid. This course will cover emergency care of the ill and/or injured, including; recognizing and treating life threatening emergencies such as breathing, choking, cardiac emergencies, severe bleeding, and shock. The treatment of soft tissue injuries like burns, musculoskeletal, head, neck, and back injuries, as well as the treatment of medical emergencies such as sudden illness, poisonings, hypothermia and hyperthermia will be covered in this course. Upon successful course completion, American Red Cross first aid certificates and CPR certificates are awarded to students.
This course deals with preventing accidents, caring for common injuries, and emergency procedures at the scene of accidents or sudden illness and learning fundamental principles behind teaching water safety. The instruction will include the practice of American Red Cross senior life saving, water safety, lifeguard training, first aid, and CPR/AED for the professional rescuer. Successful completion of course requirements can lead to ARC advanced first aid, blood borne pathogens, and CPR certificates. This class prepares students for the WSI and LG certificates but certification requires either testing in person or detailed filming in the water.
- Prerequisite: KIN PE 48B
- Prerequisite: Ability to swim 300 consecutive yards using various strokes.
This course introduces the student to the anatomy and physiology of sports injuries. The prevention and treatment of injuries as well as techniques of applying supportive materials are included.
This course offers the student an opportunity to plan, organize, and conduct a beginning level activity class of his or her choice as a teaching assistant with a member of the physical education department.
SMC GE Area II-B Course 3 units
SMC GE Area II-A Course 3 units
KIN PE Course recommended
Semester 4
15 Units
ENGL 2 recommended
See the full list: SMC GE Area III Course
HEALTH 10 recommended
Elective Course 3 units
Elective Course 3 units
Elective Course 3 units
Area of Specialization
This course provides experience in techniques of teaching and coaching racquet sports at the high school or college level. The course will focus primarily on tennis, badminton, and racquetball.
This course provides experience and techniques of coaching and teaching track and field events at the high school or college level.
This course offers instruction and practice in the skills of football. The course will also provide experience in teaching and coaching techniques of football at the high school or college level.
This course offers instruction and practice in the skills and drills of baseball, plus experience in teaching and coaching techniques at the high school or college level.
This course is designed to prepare physical education teachers in theory of coaching soccer at the High school, Collegiate, or Club level. This course will include the mental and physical preparation of becoming a coach, a comprehensive analysis of fundamental skills, game strategy, team offense and team defense through lecture, participation, and analysis of rules, and instructional procedures.
This course is designed to prepare physical education teachers in the theory of coaching basketball at the high school, collegiate, and club level. This course studies the various aspects of coaching basketball. The emphasis of the class will be on the theory of how to organize a basketball program from start to finish of a season, off-season recruiting and conditioning. The development of individual/team skills both offensive and defensive will be examined. This course includes a comprehensive analysis of the principle of movement, motor skills and strategy concepts used in basketball.
This course is designed to prepare physical education teachers in theory of coaching volleyball at the High school, Collegiate, or Club level. This course will emphasize development and improvement of fundamental volleyball skills. Course content will include strategy and improvement through participation, analysis of rules, instructional procedures and coaching techniques.
This course is designed to give students the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification Exam and become effective personal trainers. This course presents the ACE Integrated Fitness Training® (ACE IFT®) Model as a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client's unique health, fitness, and performance goals. The information covered by this course and the ACE IFT Model will help students learn how to facilitate rapport, adherence, self-efficacy, and behavior change in clients, as well as design programs that help clients to improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength.
Fitness Courses
This is an introductory course designed to acquaint students with the benefits of physical activity in their lives. The course will empower students to create individual exercise programs after a survey of activity modules. This course requires both lecture and lab/activity weekly.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This is a physical fitness course designed to develop and encourage positive attitudes and habits in a personalized exercise program. This program is designed to work both cardiovascular and muscle endurance components of fitness. The primary training activity is aerobic weight training circuits utilizing a sequence of weight lifting machines and cardiovascular exercise, organized into an "Aerobic Super Circuit". The aerobic super circuit combines low intensity, high repetition weight training with aerobic training (treadmills, steppers, bikes, etc.). Basics of training and flexibility are also covered.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed for students seeking high intensity training and conditioning. This class will emphasize development and improvement of an advanced fitness/cardiovascular levels. Course content will include anatomy, nutrition, biomechanics, and improvement through participation and assessment.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
As a beginning level weight training course, it covers all of the fundamentals of lifting and safety as well as core training. Students are required to do an assigned program for half of the required hours and design their own program for the other half of the required hours.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is intermediate level in the various methods of weight training. It is intended to aid the students in evaluating their training and muscular development goals as well as setting up weight training programs to accomplish them.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course further develops students' knowledge of weight training and conditioning at an advanced level. Students learn advanced concepts in strength training and muscle development. Students are introduced to advanced free weight exercises.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is a strength laboratory experience designed to assist advanced students in refining their individualized weight training program.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
The course is designed for students interested in learning how to perform Olympic-style weightlifting. Students learn the technical execution of the snatch, clean, and jerk. This course is not recommended for beginners; previous experience in weight training is important for success in this course.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 11B or
- Skills Advisory: previous experience in weightlifting
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course will combine basic exercises and techniques from boxing and kickboxing to promote a fun and effective aerobic workout. Instruction will include boxing to music. These exercises will improve cardiovascular endurance, strength development, and flexibility for lifetime fitness.
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This course is designed to develop the mental and physical techniques necessary for fitness walking. Students will learn about gait, balance, motor control, core strength, stretching, endurance training and more.
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Traditional strength exercises and weights are used to improve muscle strength and endurance. Students will learn basic principles of anaerobic training and concepts applicable for lifetime health and fitness.
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Exercise to music using step risers. Students will learn basics of fitness, exercise and aerobic conditioning.
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Traditional and aerobic exercises are used to develop the body while concentrating on specific body areas.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course will implement exercises in the pool using water for resistance to achieve physical fitness.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to introduce the student to Pilates’ mat technique of exercise. Pilates is a unique method of body control and conditioning. It consists of stretching and strengthening the muscles, while improving flexibility and balance.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is an intermediate level Pilates class, building on the Basic/Essential Pilates level and applying the principles to an intermediate Matwork class. Students will be introduced to more challenging variations of the 30 Basic Exercises and new intermediate exercises
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is an advanced level Pilates class. Students will build on the intermediate level exercises and move into the full Pilates Advanced Repertoire.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
Basic yoga positions and exercises, control breathing, relaxation, meditation techniques, and stretching postures are addressed in the class.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
Exposure to intermediate and advanced postures, relaxation, meditation, pranayama and concentration exercises are covered in the class.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This is an in-depth yoga course for the advanced student who has previous yoga experience resulting in knowledge of 25 basic poses. Deeper and expanded study of the standing poses and basic posture, shoulder hand variations, and back bends.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
Students will be instructed in sport specific strength and conditioning protocols geared towards maintaining physical athletic qualities such muscular strength and power. There will also be an emphasis on recovery techniques. This in-season physical preparation course is recommended for those students participating on the intercollegiate varsity team.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
Students will be instructed in sport specific strength and conditioning protocols related to improving muscular strength, power, agility, and speed. This off-season physical preparation course is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This conditioning course provides a consistent laboratory for sport specific training and conditioning related to intercollegiate athletics participation. Emphasis is on individual and team activities that contribute to advancement in their designated sport.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
Sports Area
This course is designed for the physically disabled student that wishes to participate in a physical exercise program designed to meet individual goals. Students enrolling in this class should be part of the DSPS program.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course covers the basic skills in playing badminton, including the rules and techniques of the basic skills: serving, underhand and overhand strokes.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course continues with drills for the basic skills in playing badminton and introduces the doubles game. Doubles strategies and drills designed to improve placement and consistency are covered.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to provide an opportunity to experience a competitive situation similar to intercollegiate competition.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This is an activity course designed to introduce the student to basketball skills and rules.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to introduce the student to the strategies of team defensive basketball. Topics include the skills required to play defense, drills to improve on those skills, development of defensive strategies and drills to improve in the execution of those strategies.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 9A
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
Spinning is a form of high intensity cardiovascular exercise that involves using a stationary exercise bike in a classroom setting. The benefits of this type of indoor cycling are cardiovascular health while doing low impact exercise, burning calories and overall conditioning for the legs and core. Spinning is a combination of athletic racing, strength training, rhythmic movements and visualization. This course is appropriate for most levels of fitness as students adjust the resistance of their bikes as appropriate.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to develop the mental and physical techniques necessary for distance running. Topics include aerobic and anaerobic training, physiological mechanics, as well as mental competitive strategies as they relate to distance running.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to develop the mental and physical techniques necessary for distance running. Topics include aerobic and anaerobic training, physiological mechanics, as well as mental competitive strategies as they relate to distance running.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to develop the mental and physical techniques necessary for utilizing and maintaining a bike for cardio endurance, fitness and recreation.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is an indoor rock climbing class that offers instruction and practice in the skills of rock climbing. Basic safety skills, belaying, and climbing techniques will be taught.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course covers rules, strategies, and skills necessary to successfully participate in touch football as a leisure time activity.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to teach basic fundamentals, rules, and etiquette of golf.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is a continuation of the basic skills of golf, especially in the area of short game, long irons, and woods.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 25A
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course provides an emphasis on playing rounds at local golf courses, types of competition, and "where-to-go" "and what-to-do" of golf.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed as an introduction to traditional karate. The program focuses on the cultural and self-defense aspects of the art as it was originally taught. The style is fluid, mobile, and emphasizes grabbing, striking, and kicking. Students work on conditioning, partner work, solo forms (kata), and learning the traditions and etiquette of the martial art.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This is an intermediate level course in traditional karate. Multi-step techniques, movement fluidity, and controlled one-on-one combat scenarios are emphasized. Power generation through breathing techniques and meditation is introduced at this level. Students learn traditional kata forms of "Seisan" and "Ananku". In additional to the Okinawan history of karate, global scale history of the martial arts is discussed.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 34A
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This is an advanced intermediate level course in traditional karate. Advanced techniques and movements not covered in the beginning and intermediate classes are introduced. Power generation through breathing techniques, whole body movement fluidity, and meditation is emphasized at a more advanced level than KIN PE 34B. Students learn advanced timing for traditional kata forms of "Seisan" and "Ananku", and some students are introduced to the kata "Wansu". Specific history associated with students' direct Okinawan karate lineage is discussed.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 34B
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed as an introduction to traditional Wushu Taolu. The class focuses on the form's basic movements (stances, kicks, punches, balances and sweeps) based on aggregate categories of traditional Chinese martial arts styles. Students will work on conditioning, solo forms (routines) and learning traditions and etiquette of the martial art. This course emphasizes techniques and does not involve physical contact.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course provides knowledge of the laws relating to self-defense, basics of anatomy as applied to defense techniques, and physical techniques that are effective in self-defense. It also looks at violence in everyday life and how healthy masculinity can address the prevalence of violence, anger management, self-control, and bullying.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course provides knowledge of the laws relating to self-defense, basics of anatomy as applied to defense techniques and physical techniques that are effective in self-defense.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of soccer and the rules of the game. Students will participate in soccer drills/activities to learn and improve their skills, with an emphasis on the technical side of the game.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to build on the skills developed in beginning soccer. It will review and improve the basic skills of the sport as well as introduce more technical skills and intricacies of the game. Students will participate in soccer drilling, training and play with an emphasis on the technical side of the game.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is a continuation of the introductory soccer course with an emphasis placed on advanced technical skills and an introduction to team tactics and systems of play.
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This course is designed for individuals who have not played organized softball. Basics of throwing, fielding, hitting, and base running are covered.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to build on skills developed in beginning softball. It will review catching, throwing and hitting as well as introduce basic strategies and intricacies of the sport. Drilling with an emphasis on the technical side of the sport will be emphasized.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to develop the performance-level cheerleading skills and routines. The course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in cheerleading. The improvement of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, and flexibility will be necessary for the high performance of cheerleading. Performance, safety, and cooperation will be emphasized in the course. Students will perform at selected athletic events as a team.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is for students with limited or no experience in swimming.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed for second level swimmers. Concentration is on stroke instruction and conditioning. Swimmers must be able to complete 25 yards of freestyle with side breathing in deep water.
- Prerequisite: KIN PE 48A
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course provides instruction and practice in all swimming strokes and competition. Emphasis is placed on performance and conditioning.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course provides advanced instruction and practice in the mastery of a variety of intricate diving techniques.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course covers the basic skills needed to skin dive safely. Emphasis is also placed on conditioning and strokes.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 48C
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is an introduction to the aquatic sport of water polo, and provides instruction in the basic skills and conditioning.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to build on the skills developed in beginning water polo. Students will receive instruction and participate in activities that will review and use basic skills of the sport as well as introduce more technical skills and intricacies of the game.
- Skills Advisory: This course is taught in deep water. Students should feel comfortable swimming and treading water.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This class is designed to cover the fundamentals of various techniques for surfing. Emphasis is placed on water safety, skill proficiency, and conditioning for surfing.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 48C
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Pickleball is a paddle sport (like a racquet sport) that combines the elements of badminton, tennis, and table tennis. Two or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite material to hit a Wiffle ball over a net. In this course students will learn the rules of play, etiquette and basic fundamental skills including: volleying, serving and basic ground strokes.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This class will cover all the basic strokes used in competitive table tennis. Students will learn basic techniques of the fundamental skills of the sport. Instruction includes rules, scoring and game etiquette.
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Techniques and drills in fundamental skills, forehand and serve are introduced. Instruction includes rules, scoring, and court etiquette that prepares student for limited play.
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This course continues with drills in basic skills and introduces more advanced strokes, lob, volley, and overhead smash. Game strategies for singles and doubles play are developed.
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Conditioning and advanced drills designed to improve placement and consistency during match play are offered. Students must have some tennis experience to enroll in this course.
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Students will learn the fundamentals of sprinting, hurdling and some long distance races. The shot put and jump will also be covered. Students will be presented with a history of the sport and the rules of competition.
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This course is designed for students with prior experience in the sport of track and field. Students will learn about middle distance and long distance events as well as the discus and high jump. Students will continue to work on running mechanics and learn about planning and organizing workouts.
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This course is designed for students with prior experience in the sport of track and field. Students will learn about the javelin and triple jump as well as hurdles in events over 100 meters. Students will study body mechanics for running.
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This course covers the basic skills for playing volleyball as well as the rules and etiquette for indoor volleyball.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course covers techniques and strategies in playing six-person, four-person and two-person volleyball. The continuing development of high level skills is emphasized.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 57A
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This course covers basic techniques and strategies in playing beach volleyball. The beginning fundamentals, rules and etiquette are emphasized.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course covers techniques and strategies in playing power beach volleyball at the four and two-person levels. The continuing development of high level skills is emphasized.
- Prerequisite: KIN PE 59A
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course covers advanced techniques and skills of badminton, including the rules and strategies for competitive play.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This is an activity course designed with an emphasis on high level competition among students with previous experience. The course stresses advanced fundamentals and strategies.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 9B
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This is an activity course designed with an emphasis on high level competition among students with previous experience. The course stresses advanced fundamentals and strategies.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed for students seeking high intensity training and conditioning. This class will emphasize development and improvement of an advanced fitness/cardiovascular levels. Course content will include anatomy, nutrition, biomechanics, and improvement through participation and assessment.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course further develops students' knowledge of weight training and conditioning at an advanced level. Students learn advanced concepts in strength training and muscle development. Students are introduced to advanced free weight exercises.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
The course is designed for students interested in learning how to perform Olympic-style weightlifting. Students learn the technical execution of the snatch, clean, and jerk. This course is not recommended for beginners; previous experience in weight training is important for success in this course.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 11B or
- Skills Advisory: previous experience in weightlifting
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed for students to take the knowledge gained in the intermediate course and learn to prepare their own training regimen for a competitive cross country season. The class will also focus on the psychological aspects and physiological effects of competitive endurance running.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to further introduce the student to the sport of Rock Climbing through three different variations of the sport. Students will learn and practice Bouldering, Top Rope, and Lead climbing at an indoor rock climbing facility.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 16A
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is a continuation of beginning touch football concentrating on position skills and strategies.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to help students improve their golf skills so they can compete at the tournament level. The course will include improving students' knowledge of rules, swing techniques, and course playing strategies.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This is an advanced level course in traditional karate. Techniques and movement introduced in previous courses are further refined and effective self-defense application of these techniques are studied. Personalized kata training and interpretation is emphasized and may involve study of forms including, but not limited to, "Passai", "Gojushiho", "Chinto", and/or "Kusanku". Meditation training and research into various lineages of the martial arts are required.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 34C
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This is an intermediate level course in traditional Wushu Taolu. Multi-step techniques and jumps are emphasized. Students will learn the traditional Wushu routine (20 forms). Students will work on physical conditioning for Wushu, solo forms (routines), and learn the traditions, etiquette, and history of the martial art.
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This course offers competitive soccer for the most advanced students. Students will be able to improve their technical skills as well as improve their team play. Classes will be run similar to team practices with physical training and competitive drilling and play.
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This course is designed for individuals with above average skills. Activities are centered around skills learned in Physical Education 45A game situations.
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This course is for experienced fastpitch softball players. Emphasis will be on individual positions, team play/strategies and situational plays and motor development for the advanced player to prepare for competitive play.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course provides advanced instruction and practice in swimming strokes and competition. Emphasis is placed on performance and conditioning.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course develops advanced skills and covers strategies of the game of water polo with an emphasis on competitive situations.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course offers competitive water polo for the most advanced students. Students will improve technical skills as well as improve their team play. Classes will be structured similar to team practices with physical conditioning, competitive drilling and game play.
- Skills Advisory: This class will be taught in deep water. Students should be proficient and competent swimmers.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This class is designed to cover various intermediate techniques of surfing. Emphasis is placed on water safety, skill in various conditions and physical conditioning for surfing.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course continues with drills for the basic skills of Pickleball and introduces more advanced strokes: lob and overhand smash. Students will also develop game strategies for singles and doubles play.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to teach the intermediate strokes used in competitive table tennis. Conditioning and intermediate level drills designed to improve placement and consistency, will be emphaisized. Students enrolling in this course should have previous table tennis experience.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed to improve play for competition in singles and doubles contests outside of school. Students must have experience playing the sport.
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This course is designed for students with prior competitive experience in track and field. Students will learn about the pole vault, race strategies for distance events and use of the starting blocks. Students will have the opportunity to specialize in specific events.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course covers advanced techniques and strategies of the game in a competitive class situation. The continuing development of high level skills is emphasized.
- Skills Advisory: KIN PE 57B
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course covers advanced techniques and strategies of beach volleyball in a competitive class situation. The continuing developments of high leveled skills are emphasized.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This basketball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate basketball. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
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This varsity basketball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in women's intercollegiate basketball. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This cross country course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate cross country. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This cross country course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate cross country. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This course is designed with an emphasis on a high level of competition among students with previous experience in competitive football. The course stresses the development of advanced skills and strategies for competitive intercollegiate football.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
The varsity football course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate football. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and conference games as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity soccer course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate soccer. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity soccer course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate soccer. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity softball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate softball. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity swimming and diving course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate swimming and diving. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity swimming and diving course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate swimming and diving. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity water polo course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in men's intercollegiate water polo. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity water polo course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in women's intercollegiate water polo. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity tennis course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate tennis. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity track and field course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate track and field. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity track and field course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in women's intercollegiate track and field. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity volleyball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in men's intercollegiate volleyball. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
This varsity volleyball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in women's intercollegiate volleyball. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Students must be enrolled in 12 units. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development
The varsity beach volleyball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate athletics. The course is to be arranged in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This course is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. NOTE: Must be enrolled in 12 units, including this course.
- E - Lifelong Understanding and Self-Development