Physical Education (PE Courses)
PE 100 Introduction to Kinesiology
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
C-ID Course Number: KIN 100
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to the discipline of kinesiology including the importance, philosophy,
history, and biomechanics of human movement. Students will be exposed to various professional
opportunities available to those pursuing an education in the field of exercise science.
Students will also examine ways of understanding and studying human movement and its
role and significance in daily life.
PE 106 Sports Officiating
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to the basic principles of sports officiating with emphasis on the
following sports: baseball/softball, basketball, football, soccer and volleyball.
Includes application of contest rules, officiating mechanics, officiating styles,
and professional responsibilities applicable to each sport covered. Students will
learn about ethical considerations, effective communication, decision making skills,
and conflict resolution, as they relate to professional officiating.
PE 118 Indoor Cycling
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: NA
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Indoor cycling techniques to improve cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular strength
and endurance, and flexibility. Emphasis will be on improving overall fitness and
endurance through a low-impact activity utilizing stationary bicycles, and auditory
and visual cues.
PE 120 Beginning & Intermediate Swimming
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An introduction to swimming, mastering the skills of the crawl stroke and elementary
backstroke, and learning personal safety skills such as floating, treading water,
and elementary forms of rescue.
PE 121 Swim Fitness Lab
1.0 unit.
Advisories: PE 120 - Beginning & Intermediate Swimming
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Designed to permit students to develop skills and improve and maintain overall physical
fitness and cardiovascular conditioning in a low impact aquatic environment with flexible
scheduling. Students may not be concurrently enrolled in PE 122.
PE 122 Swim Fitness Lab
0.5 units.
Advisories: PE 120 - Beginning & Intermediate Swimming
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Designed to permit students to develop skills and improve and maintain overall physical
fitness and cardiovascular conditioning in a low impact aquatic environment with flexible
scheduling. Students may not be concurrently enrolled in PE 121.
PE 123 Aerobic Swim
1.0 unit.
Advisories: PE 120 - Beginning & Intermediate Swimming
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course familiarizes the student with the concepts of aerobic fitness, aerobic
fitness evaluation, and swimming as an alternative aerobic conditioning program. Students
will tailor an aerobic swim fitness program to meet their own needs with the goal
of improving and maintaining their level of aerobic fitness. Students will learn how
to take and use their heart rate as an indicator for evaluating and monitoring their
level of aerobic fitness and their progress towards aerobic fitness. Specifically
students will learn how to take and evaluate the three important stages of heart rate,
resting heart rate (RHR), target or training heart rate (THR), and recovery heart
rate.
PE 128 Sport Psychology
3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to provide mental and psychological considerations as they relate to sport
and exercise. Students will learn how various subjects impact the participation in
and execution of sport in both individual and team settings. Subjects such as leadership
and communication, goal setting, anxiety, violence, team cohesion, burnout, and drug
abuse will be discussed.
PE 129 First Aid-CPR: Educator/Coach
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Repeatable: 100.00
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to allow students who are considering a kinesiology based
profession, to develop the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully respond
in various first aid and safety circumstances which may arise in their distinctive
work environment as a professional educator/coach. Topics include: injury prevention;
sudden illness; heat/cold related injuries; responding to acute asthmatic emergencies;
soft tissue, and muscular, bone and joint injuries; responding to unconscious or choking
persons; and cardiac emergencies. At the end of the course, students will be American
Red Cross “lay responder” certified in first aid, AED, and adult, child, and infant
CPR. Students will not be certified at the “professional rescuer” level. Students
must obtain and review the required textbook prior to the first class meeting.
PE 130 Self Defense
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Affords all students the opportunity to become proficient in basic self-defense skills.
Instruction in both physical and mental skills regarding methods and techniques for
providing personal safety and defending oneself. Defensive and offensive tactics will
be presented in the areas of movement, leverage, striking, and the utilization of
various objects. Does not require any prior martial arts training.
PE 132 Cardio Kickboxing
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Emphasizes aerobic and strength conditioning through martial art movements. An aerobic
exercise program that improves endurance, strength, and flexibility by using kickboxing
movements. It involves a variety of punching and kicking movements focusing in the
mirror and then on the workout bag. The high intensity, low impact activity accommodates
most students at all fitness levels.
PE 133 Beginning Yoga Fitness
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Fundamentals of physical yoga at a beginning level, which focus on breathing, posture,
and the development of the connection between the mind and muscles of the body.
PE 134 Martial Arts Techniques
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Introduction to basic techniques from over 10 different martial arts systems. Discussion
of characteristics of each style, as well as physical and mental attributes of those
likely to excel within each system. This non-sparring exercise program will improve
reflexes, coordination, strength, flexibility, balance, and muscle tone. Techniques
will be practiced in the mirror and on work-out bags. Designed to accommodate most
students of various fitness levels.
PE 135 Intermediate Yoga Fitness
1.0 unit.
Advisories: PE 133 - Beginning Yoga Fitness or Comparable Experience
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Continued instruction and practice in intermediate-based yoga poses designed to enhance
strength, flexibility, balance and focus. Emphasis on safety, proper body alignment,
improved posture, and developing breathing techniques that encourage mind-body integration
and relaxation response.
PE 140 Physical Fitness Laboratory
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Designed to permit students to build muscle mass and strength, as well as develop
overall physical fitness and cardiovascular conditioning. Provides students with the
opportunity to utilize sophisticated conditioning equipment to accomplish their individual
conditioning goals. Three hours per week with flexible hours. Students may not be
concurrently enrolled in PE 141.
PE 141 Physical Fitness Laboratory
0.5 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Pass/No Pass
Designed to permit students to build muscle mass and strength, as well as develop
overall physical fitness and cardiovascular conditioning. Provides students with the
opportunity to utilize sophisticated conditioning equipment to accomplish their individualized
conditioning goals. Two hours per week with flexible hours. Students may not be concurrently
enrolled in PE 140.
PE 142 Low Impact Conditioning Exercises
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides ways for students to improve fitness level by using principles of cardiovascular
conditioning, flexibility, strength, coordination, and endurance training. Special
attention is given to proper motion, but not required for participation.
PE 143 Step Aerobics
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
An aerobic exercise program that improves aerobic conditioning, flexibility, muscular
strength and endurance by utilizing a platform for stepping up and down. Includes
a variety of stepping routines and strength training exercises in controlled rhythmic
patterns set to music. The complete high intensity low impact balanced aerobic activity
accommodates students at all fitness levels.
PE 146 Strength and Flexibility
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer to UC, CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to improve body alignment, flexibility and tone, and to strengthen problem
areas, i.e. back, knees, and abdominals, through the use of various exercise equipment
and a variety of stretching and strength exercises. Students learn a basic strength-fitness
exercise program.
PE 147 Intermediate Strength and Flexibility
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: n/a
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to improve body alignment, flexibility and tone, and to strengthen problem
areas, i.e. back, knees, and abdominals, through the use of various exercise equipment
and a variety of stretching and strength exercises. Students learn an intermediate
strength-fitness exercise program.
PE 149 Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational
1.0 - 8.0 units.
Limitations on Enrollment: To participate in Cooperative Work Experience: (1) students must be working at a job
within their major, (2) students must be able to become involved in new or expanded
responsibilities on the job, (3) the employer must be willing to cooperate with the
college in the supervision and evaluation of the student and (4) the student must
attend all coordination/consultation meetings in addition to other work and class
responsibilities. NUMBER OF TIMES COURSE CAN BE REPEATED: Students enrolled in CWE
149 may earn up to 8 units of credit per semester not to exceed 16 units in total.
Any units earned in any other Cooperative Work Experience course will be included
in the 16 unit maximum. CWE Units Unpaid Placement: 1 unit 60 hours 2 units 120 hours
3 units 180 hours 4 units 240 hours 5 units 300 hours 6 units 360 hours 7 units 420
hours 8 units 480 hours CWE Units Paid Placement: 1 unit 75 hours 2 units 150 hours
3 units 225 hours 4 units 300 hours 5 units 375 hours 6 units 450 hours 7 units 525
hours 8 units 600 hours
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Supervised employment extending classroom-based learning to an on-the-job learning
environment relating to the student's career and educational goals. In addition, these
work experiences improve the student's basic work skills and professional competencies
by creating career awareness, improving work habits, and fostering positive workplace
attitudes.
PE 154 Jogging/Walking
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
In this course, students improve cardiovascular and muscular physical fitness levels
and flexibility by learning the concepts and principles and applying the techniques
associated with walking and jogging.
PE 156 Beginning Golf
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Introduction to golf, elementary golf skills, the values and challenge of the game.
Emphasis on developing a sound, repeating one-piece golf swing. Range practice.
PE 160 Tennis
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to equip the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to become proficient
enough to enjoy the game of tennis and participate at the beginning level. Fundamental
strokes and strategy will be stressed.
PE 164 Soccer
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Designed to prepare students to learn soccer and the rules of soccer. Fundamentals,
strategy, and techniques will be stressed.
PE 167 Basketball
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course stresses the development of the fundamental skills, basic team offense
and defense, and physical conditioning.
PE 170 Softball
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary
to successfully participate in the game of softball.
PE 172 Volleyball
1.0 unit.
Acceptable for credit: *Transfer to CSU, limited to UC/see counselor
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
This course is designed to give instruction and practice in the fundamental skills
basic to successful performance in volleyball. Rules and offensive and defensive formation
will be included.
PE 179 Experimental Courses in Physical Education
0.5 - 10.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: NA
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Course designed to test new curriculum in physical education before adopting it as
part of an academic program.
PE 189 Independent Projects
1.0 - 3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
Course Offered:
Fall, Spring
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Courses for students capable of independent work who demonstrate the need or desire
for additional study beyond the regular curriculum. Enrollment allows students to
pursue activities such as directed field experience, research, or development of skills
and competencies under faculty advisement and supervision. Independent projects may
be earned in most disciplines. Students wishing to enroll in Independent Projects
should contact the appropriate Academic Dean, or an instructor identified in the class
schedule. If the project proposed is acceptable to that instructor, a contract will
be developed. All contracts for these classes must be completed and approved by the
appropriate dean before the last day of enrollment. Units are awarded depending upon
satisfactory performance and the amount of time committed by the student to the course.
Allowable units vary according to discipline, and are based on the following formula:
1 unit - 48 hours per semester 2 units - 96 hours per semester 3 units - 144 hours
per semester
PE 199 Special Topics in Physical Education
0.5 - 3.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: Transfer CSU
C-ID Course Number: NA
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the discipline which are
not covered in detail in the existing program.
PE 379 Experimental Courses in Physical Education
0.5 - 10.0 units.
Acceptable for credit: D - Credit - Degree Applicable
C-ID Course Number: NA
Grading Method: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass
Courses designed in physical education to test new curriculum before adopting it as
part of a new program.