Kinesiology Course Descriptions
KINES 301
Personal Wellness
3 Units
Same As: HEED 350
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (b); CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course takes a personal approach to lifetime healthy habits. The students will relate their own lives to topics that include: Fitness, weight management, relationships, nutrition, stress management, sexual health, risky behaviors, and prevention of diseases. Assessment, plans for change and reinforcement will be applied through the use of journals, projects, written assignments and tests. This course is the same as HEED 350, and only one may be taken for credit. See "Cross-Listed Courses" in the catalog.
KINES 302
Introduction to Physical Education
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (b); CSU Area E1
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is designed to give the prospective Physical Education Educator, Coach, or Fitness Leader an understanding of the concepts of physical education, including opportunities and responsibilities associated with physical education leadership. Theory, history and principles of physical education will be covered.
KINES 303
Principles of Athletic Coaching
1 Unit
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 18 hours LEC
Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of coaching through this course. This course integrates knowledge from experienced coaches with the latest research by sport scientists. Topics covered are: coaching philosophy, sport psychology, sport pedagogy, sport physiology, sport management. Completion of this course entitles the student to receive certification from either the National Federation of State High School Association or the American Sport Education Program.
KINES 330
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (b)
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course is an introduction to injury prevention, injury care and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. It is designed for prospective coaches, athletic trainers, health and physical educators to aid in the recognition, evaluation, and care of athletic injuries.
KINES 342
Theory of Baseball
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This course is designed to develop a thorough understanding of baseball. Special emphasis on individual skills, position play, and team strategy. This course may be taken twice for credit.
KINES 346
Theory of Basketball
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This course is designed to develop an understanding of coaching basketball. The student will encouraged to develop their own philosophies and coaching styles based upon information provided in the course. Special emphasis will be placed on techniques, tactics, and coaching skills. This course may be taken once for each topic.
KINES 354
Theory of Soccer
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This course is a detailed approach to the current theories and trends in soccer. Special attention will be given to rules, fitness requirements, nutrition, conditioning, care and prevention of injuries, team organization, techniques, and tactics. This course will also include season planning, soccer philosophy, team policies, player management, and team building. This course may be taken two times for credit.
KINES 358
Theory of Softball
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 36 hours LEC
This course is designed to develop a thorough understanding of fast pitch softball. There will be special emphasis on individual mechanics in both offensive and defensive play. Also covered will be position play, team strategy, scorekeeping game management and game analysis .
KINES 374
Theory of Volleyball
2 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to UC/CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Designed for those students entering the coaching or teaching profession, this course will allow students to study and actively participate in many aspects of the game of volleyball, including: training/conditioning, individual techniques, team play, rules and strategies.
KINES 380
Weight Management
3 Units
Same As: HEED 360
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course includes all aspects relating to managing your weight, including causes, health risks, assessment, prevention and treatment strategies. Also includes communication, basic health behavior changes, basic nutrition, program planning and implementation. This course is the same as HEED 360, and only one may be taken for credit. See "Cross-Listed Courses" in the catalog.
KINES 409
Personal Trainer
3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
General Education: AA/AS Area III (b)
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 54 hours LEC
This course introduces the student to applied principles of individualized training as performed by a personal trainer. Topics covered include: Evaluation, exercise technique, program design, unique needs, and safety issues. This course will prepare the student to take the NSCA - Certified Personal Trainer examination. This course may be taken twice for credit.
KINES 495
Independent Studies in Physical Education Theory
1-3 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 54 hours LEC
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.
KINES 498
Work Experience in Physical Education
1-4 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Course Transferable to CSU
Hours: 300 hours LAB
This course provides students with opportunities to develop marketable skills in preparation for employment or advancement within their current job. Course content will include understanding the application of education to the workforce; completion of required forms, which document the student's progress and hours spent at the work site; and developing workplace skills and competencies. During the course of the semester, the student is required to fulfill an 18 hour orientation and 75 hours of related paid work experience, or 60 hours of unpaid work experience for one unit. An additional 75 or 60 hours of related work experience is required for each additional unit. The course may be taken again when there is new or expanded learning on the job for a maximum of 16 units.
KINES 499
Experimental Offering in Physical Education Theory
.5-4 Units
Prerequisite: None
Course Transferable to CSU
See UC Limitations & Counselor
Hours: 18 hours LEC; 54 hours LAB