Kickboxing activity course.
Physical education activities, group games and individual sports, emphasizing carry-over value of activities for personal wellness.
Creative movement activity course.
Weight training activity course.
Activity course.
Pilates activity course.
Badminton activity course.
Basketball activity course.
Bowling activity course.
Golf activity course.
Soccer activity course.
Softball activity course.
Swimming activity course.
Tennis activity course.
Volleyball activity course.
Racquetball activity course.
Scuba certification course. Fee.
Swim activity course.
Water safety and fitness activity course.
Sailing activity course.
Strength and conditioning for varsity athletes.
For intercollegiate athletic teams. May be repeated for credit.
The study and personal application of cardiovascular health, orthopedic health, weight management, health nutrition, substance control, stress management, and utilization of the medical system, in order to facilitate personal wellness.
Historical and philosophical foundations of Kinesiology (Physical Education) as well as fundamental principles of organizing and administering Kinesiology programs in a variety of professional settings including: education, corporate, private, health care, and others.
Development of physical movement patterns across the life span, with concentration on factors which influence the acquisition of motor skill and performance.
Introduction to the understanding of athletic injuries including prevention, recognition, assessment, rehabilitation and basic athletic first aid of injuries to active individuals. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: BIO 211, 212. Special Fee.
In this course students will be expected to learn the basic techniques of ballet/lyrical modern, tap, jazz, and musical theatre movement and develop proficiency in these disciplines in order to prepare for teaching. Students also are required to write papers on each style providing the opportunity to personally reflect on their progress and how it relates to the general progression of learning the movements. Each student will be evaluated on their ability to move and be expected, based on their agility, to improve their skill sets. Included in this is the requirement to be familiar with the Content Standards for California Public Schools and create a lesson plan based on the Standards for Physical Education.
This course is a continuation of Dance Techniques 1. The training is much more advanced with higher expectations. All classes have progressions and this class will expect the students to not only learn, execute skill more accurately, and display significant improvement in dance techniques presented, but it will also require them to be able to teach a class with the skill sets they have developed. Included in this is the requirement to be more familiar with the Content Standards for California Public Schools and create a lesson plan based on the Standards for Physical Education.
Emphasis is given to working with the subject specific content California frameworks and adapting instruction to the needs of special populations. This course requires at least 10 clock-hours of laboratory fieldwork in public school in a Physical Education setting. Special Fee.
Lecture, laboratory and field experience in the development, evaluation, and application of tests in kinesiology; concepts of elementary statistics and computer use as it relates to the field of Kinesiology. Prerequisite: MA 115 or higher.
Rules, scoring, interpretation and mechanics of officiating athletic contests. Practical experience in officiating required.
Systematic approach to injury recognition and evaluation. Emphasis is placed on techniques for orthopedic and neurological evaluation of the upper and lower extremities, spine, head, and face.. Two hours lecture and two hours laboratory. Pre-requisite: KIN 205 or consent of instructor. Special Fee.
This course prepares students to analyze basic skills and develop teaching methods for progressive development in the team sports of football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. It is designed to be an effective balance between learning the content needed to be an effective Physical Education teacher and the pedagogy needed to effectively teach the content. Theory and laboratory experiences will prepare students for teaching progression, practice techniques, rules, and strategies for these team sports. This course meets the general education requirements for majors to understand and implement California-adopted Content Standards in Physical Education.
Analysis of Individual sports commonly taught in physical education. It is designed to be an effective balance between learning the content needed to be an effective Physical Education teacher and the pedagogy needed to effectively teach the content. Theory and laboratory experiences will prepare students for teaching progression, practice techniques, rules, and strategies for these team sports. This course meets the general education requirements for majors to understand and implement California-adopted Content Standards in Physical Education. Special fee. *During this course, students who plan to pursue a teaching credential at SDCC must complete 10 hours of fieldwork in an educational setting and attempt the appropriate CSET tests.
Designed to study the different aspects of coaching including philosophies and techniques. Introduction to current strategies used to analyze and evaluate instruction in both sport and physical education settings. It will provide the student with a basic understanding of coaching on all levels: youth, elementary, high school, and college and upon competition of this course students will be
eligible to sit for the National and State Coaching Certification exams. Special fee.
Practical experience in athletic training under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate setting. (Minimum 50 hours for each credit hour taken). Pre-requisite: KIN 205, BIO 211 Special Fee.
Practical experience in athletic training under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate setting. (Minimum 50 hours for each credit hour taken). Pre-requisite: KIN 205, BIO 211 Special Fee.
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but total number of credit hours in directed research may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, advisor, and supervising professor, Special Fee.
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but total number of credit hours in directed research may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, advisor, and supervising professor, Special Fee.
Analysis of human movement with emphasis on the structure and function of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Evaluation of simple mechanical principles involved in movement skills. Prerequisite: BIO 211, 212 (PHY 210 also recommended). (CAPSTONE PT 1) Special fee.
An examination of selected topics dealing with the physiological responses, mechanisms, and adaptations that occur in response to exercise stress and training. Also addressed are the physiological principles applied to the assessment of physical fitness and improvement of physical performance. Prerequisite: BIO 211, 212, or consent of instructor. Special Fee.
A study of the psychological and social aspects of teaching and coaching. Gain knowledge in the areas of feedback, reinforcement, motivation, goal-setting and other strategies that are applied to enhance performance in athletic, rehabilitative, and physical education settings. Prerequisites: PSY 201, 202.
Theory and practical application in the use of therapeutic modalities in the care of injuries to active individuals. Use, physiological effects, indications and contraindications for modalities in the rehabilitation of injuries. In addition, drug classifications of pharmacological treatments will be discussed as it pertains to Sports Medicine. Pre-requisite: KIN 205 and KIN 320. Special Fee.
Theory, design and application of therapeutic exercise programs for the promotion of healing, returning to activity and high performance athletic participation. Pre-requisite: KIN 430 or consent of instructor. Special fee.
Practical experience in athletic training under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate setting. (Minimum 50 hours for each credit hour taken). Pre-requisite: KIN 205, BIO 211 Special Fee.
Practical experience in athletic training under the supervision of a certified athletic trainer in a collegiate setting. (Minimum 50 hours for each credit hour taken). Pre-requisite: KIN 205, BIO 211 Special Fee.
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but total number of credit hours in directed research may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, academic advisor, and supervising professor, fee.
Directed research on a topic not covered in organized classes. May be repeated, but total number of credit hours in directed research may not exceed ten percent (10%) of the total number of credit hours required for graduation. Requires permission of Department Chair, academic advisor, and supervising professor, fee.
A directed work experience in an area related to Kinesiology, Athletics, Intramurals, Recreation, or Sports Medicine. The internship will be supervised by a member of the Kinesiology Department. A journal of activities and a final written report are required. (May be repeated) (CAPSTONE PT 2) *During this course, students who plan to pursue a teaching credential at SDCC must complete 10 hours of fieldwork in an educational setting and attempt the appropriate CSET tests.