Fitness Course Descriptions
FITNS 301
Aerobics
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
This physical education course is an activity class designed to help students gain an understanding of how to develop overall physical fitness including cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and coordination. This course is also designed to help students develop a positive attitude toward exercise and healthful living through participation in aerobic exercise, class lectures, and class discussion. This course involves calisthenics, floor exercises, aerobic exercise and strength development. This course may be taken four times.
FITNS 306
Aerobics: Cardio-Kickboxing
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course emphasizes proper alignment, execution, and timing of faster paced movements from kickboxing, boxing, and aerobic dance to improve cardiovascular fitness. Various training methods will also be used to improve individual strength and flexibility. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 309
Step Aerobics
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
This physical education course is an activity class designed to help students gain an understanding of how to develop overall physical fitness including cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and coordination. This course is also designed to help students develop a positive attitude toward activity, exercise and healthful living through participation in aerobic exercise, class lectures, and class discussion. This course involves the use of an exercise step and includes calisthenics, floor exercises, aerobic activity, exercise and strength development. This course may be taken four times.
FITNS 310
Aqua Aerobics
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This aqua aerobics class is designed to improve aerobic and anaerobic fitness. The use of water resistance for both low and non weight bearing improvements in cardiovascular fitness, muscle endurance, flexibility and strength. The course includes both deep and shallow water workouts and provides information related to overall health and fitness. This course may be taken four times.
FITNS 316
Lap Swimming
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This swimming class emphasizes improvement in aerobic fitness. This is a self-paced overload method of training using a workout approach. Stroke efficiency, aerobic fitness, and personal improvement will be emphasized. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 320
Body Fitness
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is designed to assess and improve physical fitness levels, enhance weight control, and encourage a healthy attitude toward lifelong fitness. Students receive theories and practical activities involved in obtaining and maintaining a healthy weight and appropriate level of fitness.
FITNS 323
Fitness Ball
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
The fitness ball is a valuable tool for developing core strength (middle of your body), flexibility and balance. Because of the fitness ball's inherent instability, the effect of traditional strength training exercises is intensified when performed in conjunction with the fitness ball. Students will learn to safely and effectively execute strengthening exercises for all the major muscle groups with and without hand weights, flexibility exercises, and balancing exercises. Individualized study is a central part of both the lecture and lab portions of this course. Specific topics and exercises will vary each semester depending on the needs of the students. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 331
Boot Camp Fitness
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course is designed to be a physically intense and challenging fitness class. Training exercises used during this class will include jogging, interval training, hill running training, obstacle courses, and performing a variety of calisthenics designed to enhance muscular strength and endurance. In addition, students will be challenged to understand and apply fitness training principles. The students will train individually, with a partner or in a team setting. This course may be taken four times.
FITNS 333
Off-Season Conditioning for Basketball
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
This course is designed to maintain and improve fitness and skill levels of the collegiate basketball player during the off-season. Emphasis will be on improving and enhancing skill level. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 334
Off-Season Conditioning
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
This course is designed to prepare athletes for the competitive season. It presents a solid aerobic conditioning and weight training combination of activities to prepare the athlete both mentally and physically. This class may be taken four times.
FITNS 335
Pre-Season Conditioning for Basketball
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
This course is designed to prepare the collegiate basketball player for the competitive season. It presents a solid aerobic conditioning, weight-training, skill development, and team play combination of activities designed to prepare the athlete both physically and mentally. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 339
Triathlon Training
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area II (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course covers multi-sport training, including swimming, cycling and running. This class is designed for the beginner triathlete or any student interested in cross training for fitness. The student will be taught how to develop improved techniques in all three activities. Students must supply their own road or mountain bike and helmet. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 352
Power Sculpting
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Power Sculpting is a non-impact conditioning course designed to enhance muscular fitness (muscular endurance and muscular strength), balance, and improve body composition by sculpting and defining muscles through the use of resistance equipment (other than weight machines), core training, calisthenics, and flexibility exercises. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 354
Individualized Physical Fitness
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course is physical education class that emphasizes personalized health-related physical fitness and recreational activities. This course deals primarily with physical activity, exercise, health physical fitness, skill learning and body mechanics. This course may be taken four times.
FITNS 355
Workforce Fitness
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This physical education course emphasizes concepts related to health, physical fitness and recreation as they relate to the industrial worker. Exercise programs will be designed to improve specific muscle groups impacted in the occupational setting. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 361
Backpacking
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This backpacking course is designed for the first time or novice backpacker. During this course, the student will learn all aspects of outdoor backpacking, including equipment needed, safety procedures, survival skills, conservation behaviors and basic first aid. The course will be conducted in the classroom in an initial orientation, and then on an actual overnight trip. The student will be responsible for equipment needed. This course may be taken four times for credit. A fee will be required to cover transportation and park fees.
FITNS 364
Snowboarding
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This class is for the beginning or intermediate snowboarder. The students will learn basic skills and technique, terminology, use of equipment, safety and snowboarding etiquette. The student will also develop a fitness level conducive to the activity. This class requires the student to travel and a lab fee will be required to participate. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 365
Mountaineering
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E2
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills of mountaineering in a safe, enjoyable manner. Topics covered will be: outdoor fundamentals; rock, snow, ice and alpine climbing; emergency prevention and response; the mountain environment. Two field trips to area crags and visits to local rock gymnasiums will comprise the laboratory portion of the course. This course may be taken four times.
FITNS 368
Mini Fitness Topics
.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a)
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
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Hours: 27 hours LAB
This course is for students who would like fitness course offerings that are brief and will fit in a shortened schedule. Topics offered will vary between several activities that include: Aerobics, Lap Swimming, Weight Training, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer Flag Football, Tennis, Circuit-Training and Cardio-Kickboxing. Students may take this course four times for credit. Consult course schedule for specific topic offered each semester.
FITNS 380
Circuit Weight Training
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
Circuit Weight Training shall introduce the student to a fitness program of progressive resistive exercises designed to promote improvement in muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility, as well as, decrease in body fat percentage. The student will move in a prescribed circuit (alternating timed lifting with active recovery) utilizing machines, free weights, cardiovascular activities, and flexibility training. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 382
Weight Training
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 36 hours LAB
This physical education course is designed to develop fitness through weight training. BEGINNING students will explore basic weight training techniques using the weight circuit and basic free lifts. INTERMEDIATE students will enhance their knowledge of weight training theories and terminology and will learn an intermediate weight training routine. ADVANCED students will explore the complexities of different training styles and will learn the physiological aspects of weight lifting. Each student will progress toward becoming stronger and more adept at training. This course may be taken three times.
FITNS 385
Weight Training for Competition
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This Physical Education course is to prepare athletes for competition. The focus will be on muscular fitness and will include both muscular fitness and muscular endurance. An emphasis will be placed on specific exercises helpful in developing muscular fitness in the student's specific sport. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 390
Basic Yoga
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course in Yoga emphasizes breathing, stretching, and relaxing techniques. Yoga positions and philosophies are examined. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 406
Walking and Jogging
1.5 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
This course is designed to improve cardiovascular fitness, muscle endurance, and flexibility. Weight management, nutritional guidelines and healthy living information will also contribute to overall health and wellness for the student in this course. This course may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 436
Lifeguard Training
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a)
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 30 hours LEC; 18 hours LAB
This course is designed to teach students to become a certified lifeguard. Knowledge and skills necessary to keep patrons of aquatic facilities safe in and around water. In addition, this course will incorporate physiological, psychological and social considerations as related to lifesaving. Upon successful completion of the Lifeguard Training course requirements, American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer and American Red Cross First Aid, certificates will be issued.
FITNS 440
Swimming
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 9 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB
BEGINNING: This class provides the opportunity for students to become safe and comfortable in the water. Students will develop swimming skills on their front and back. Instruction will emphasize freestyle and backstroke as well as water safety. INTERMEDIATE: In this class, emphasis will be placed on improving swimming technique and efficiency. Each student will progress toward becoming an endurance swimmer for enhanced fitness. This class may be taken four times for credit.
FITNS 441
Swimming II
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 54 hours LAB
This course is designed for non-swimmers or those returning to swimming after a long absence. Topics include basic water adjustment skills, floats, glides, basic freestyle and backstroke. It is appropriate for those afraid or not comfortable in deep water or those unable to correctly or continuously swim 25 meters without stopping. Instruction will be given in the physical and psychological adjustment to water.
FITNS 495
Independent Studies in Fitness
1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB
An independent studies project involves an individual student or small group of students in study, research, or activities beyond the scope of regularly offered courses. See the current catalog section of Special Studies for full details of Independent Studies.
FITNS 499
Experimental Offering in Fitness
.5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (a); CSU Area E
Course Transferable to CSU
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Hours: 54 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB