Course Descriptions: PHYSICAL EDUCATION

DANCE

DANC 125 BEGINNING SALSA

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Beginning techniques of partner salsa dancing for men and women. Proper body placement, lead and follow techniques, and stylization applied to dance patterns. Shine steps are covered. Strong emphasis on dance etiquette and understanding of the rhythms of the music. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC.

DANC 126 INTERMEDIATE SALSA

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): DANC 125, or demonstrated skill. Description: Continuation of DANC 125. A thorough review of Beginning Salsa is provided. Then more complex turns and patterns are demonstrated and practiced. There is greater emphasis on the development of dance stylization and timing and emphasis on proper partner dance etiquette and safety. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC.

DANC 127 ADVANCED SALSA

Units (Grade Option) 0.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): DANC 126, or demonstrated skill. Description: This course is designed for the more advanced student who has already demonstrated advanced ability in lead/follow technique, dance pattern complexity and proper timing. Longer and more difficult dance combinations are covered without introduction or emphasis of the basics. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC.

DANC 140 BEGINNING BALLET

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduction to ballet techniques, including barre, center floor, and dance variations. Correct body alignment, quality of movement, rhythmic structures and classical terminology are presented in the class. This class provides a strong base of movement skills which are necessary for every type of dance. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC.

DANC 143 INTERMEDIATE BALLET

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): DANC 140. Description: Designed to reinforce the fundamentals of classical ballet with emphasis on body alignment and effective methods of gaining strength and flexibility necessary for complex ballet variations. Students practice ballet technical and expressive skills at a higher level of proficiency. It includes the barre, the center floor and complex ballet variations. May be repeated for credit up to 2 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC.

DANC 150 HIP HOP DANCE

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Provides students with practical experience in current hip-hop techniques. The class covers basic terminology of this dance form, along with improving sense of timing, learning to count steps, improving coordination and being comfortable with this style of dance. Body isolations, directional changes, level changes and hip-hop variations of jazz and African dance are implemented. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU.

DANC 151 BEGINNING SOCIAL DANCE

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: The basic steps of social ballroom dances are covered. Basic dance vocabulary, technique, body placement, and the relationships between music, rhythm and the dances are emphasized throughout the course. Students are instructed in lead and follow techniques and dance etiquette. The basic patterns of the following social ballroom dances are taught: Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Merengue and Tango. May be repeated for credit up to 2 times. Transfer: CSU.

DANC 153 INTERMEDIATE SOCIAL DANCE

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): DANC 151. Description: Refines the basic skills of social ballroom dances. Emphasis is given to lead and follow, various techniques, complex steps, varied rhythm and certain dance style. Intermediate level social dance figures are introduced in the following dances: Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Merengue and American Tango. May be repeated once for credit. Transfer: CSU.

DANC 156 ADVANCED SOCIAL DANCE

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): DANC 153. Description: Refines intermediate skills of social ballroom dances. Longer and more difficult dance combinations are covered without introduction or emphasis of the basics. Specific emphasis is given to the dance style and technique of each dance. Advanced level social dance figures are introduced in the following dances: Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha Cha, Rumba, Foxtrot, Merengue and American Tango. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU.

DANC 205 BEGINNING JAZZ

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Elementary jazz techniques, foot and leg development, basic turns, isolation of body parts and understanding of the rhythms of jazz music are covered in this course. Short combinations are learned using basic jazz techniques. Emphasis on locomotive movements. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC.

DANC 210 BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE JAZZ

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): DANC 205 or equivalent. Description: Continuation DANC 205. Emphasis is placed on single and double turns, longer combinations, and more complex techniques. There is opportunity to perform in groups in classroom demonstrations. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC.

DANC 215 INTERMEDIATE JAZZ

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): DANC 210 or equivalent. Description: This course is designed for the more advanced dance student. Techniques and skills include more difficult and longer combinations and sequences. Opportunities to perform and creative endeavors are encouraged. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC.

DANC 220 DANCE CONDITIONING

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Designed for the athlete, student of dance/drama, and others to improve overall fitness, flexibility, endurance, muscle tone, strength and poise. Concepts of injury prevention, yoga techniques and body alignment are included. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

DANC 230 BODY MOVEMENT

Units (Grade Option) 0.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course is designed for the student with none or very limited dance experience. Development of basic movement skills, use of props, understanding elements of music are included. This course is recommended for singers and actors. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC.

DANC 391 DANCE COMPOSITION – THEORY AND CHOREOGRAPHY

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Provides the student with basic skills and knowledge of the choreographic principles. Through discussion and practical experience, the students develop a basic understanding of dance as a performing art form. Study of basic dance choreography to include construction of a phrase, structure and form in a composition, and the basic elements of time, space and energy. Prior dance experience is recommended. Transfer: CSU.

DANC 400 DANCE PRODUCTION

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Includes techniques and composition of actual dance performance productions. Choreography, music, make-up, costumes, lighting and staging are included. Course culminates in dance production. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC.

FITNESS

FITN 112 CROSS TRAINING

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-2; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-96 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A course designed to develop aerobic fitness by concurrently training in two or more dynamic endurance activities (fitness walking, running, hiking, stationary biking and/or step platform) combined with anaerobic exercise (strength training and short exertion, high intensity movement). Emphasis is placed on the use of multiple aerobic activities plus anaerobic exercises to produce cross training effect. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU.

FITN 117 FITNESS ASSESSMENT AND CONDITIONING

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 16-32 lab/8-16 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Increase quality of life by adopting and maintaining daily physical activity. Apply motivational and behavior modification techniques that aid in the adherence to a lifetime fitness and wellness program. Students assess health-related components of fitness, then set personal fitness/wellness goals and monitor progression. Special emphasis is paid to the design and execution of a personalized exercise prescription. Successful completion enables students and athletes to work independently in a fitness environment. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 118 BEGINNING FITNESS CENTER

Units (Pass/No Pass) 0.5-2; Class Hours: Minimum of 16-64 lab/8-32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): FITN 117. Description: A self paced strength training program for the beginning student through the use of free weights, functional training apparatus, selected machines and aerobic conditioning equipment for lifelong health and wellness. Empowers students and athletes to optimize their fitness capabilities, achieving excellence through the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, providing opportunities to improve personal wellness and applying fundamentally sound principles. Includes orientation, goal setting and assessment. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 119 INTERMEDIATE FITNESS CENTER

Units (Pass/No Pass) 0.5-2; Class Hours: Minimum of 16-64 lab/8-32 by arrangement lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): FITN 118 or 121. Description: Continuation of FITN 118. A self paced strength training program for the intermediate level student that incorporates free weights, functional training apparatus, selected machines and aerobic conditioning equipment for lifelong health and wellness. Empowers students and athletes to optimize their fitness capabilities, achieving excellence through the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, providing opportunities to improve personal wellness and applying fundamentally sound principles. Examines goal setting, fitness assessment and fitness program design. May be repeated for credit up to 2 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 122 TOTAL BODY BURN

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A comprehensive group activity course designed to improve upper and lower body muscular endurance, tone, flexibility and body composition using light weights and high repetitions. Additional emphasis is placed on posture, coordination, and balance using body weight exercises. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 123 CARDIO PUMP FITNESS

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A total fitness class emphasizing muscular endurance through the use of rhythmic movements performed to music. This course uses a wide variety of weight bearing exercises to achieve muscular endurance along with flexibility and balance exercises to improve body mechanics. The use of free weights, stability balls and exertubes are incorporated in class. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 124 PILATES TRAINING

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Students learn to perform controlled, focused exercises based on the work of Joseph Pilates designed to increase strength and awareness of the body’s core muscles. This course includes discussion of optimal musculoskeletal functioning for postural stability that enhance performance in everyday work and play, athletics and dance. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 127 DANCE AEROBICS

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Equivalent to DANC 350. Introduces students to total body conditioning, and improves cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility. Includes warm-ups, aerobic exercises, cool-down, exercises for the major muscle groups of the body and stretching. The basic physiological principles of exercise and exercise safety are stressed. Throughout the choreography routine (aerobics component), the students also learn how to recognize and put various rhythmic patterns to music. Modifications of each exercise are taught so that students are able to determine the difficulty of their own workouts. This class is designed for the beginning to intermediate exerciser and no previous experience is required. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU.

FITN 128 GET ON THE BALL EXERCISING

Units (Grade Option) 1-2; Class Hours: Minimum of 48-96 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Exercising on a stability ball to achieve functional movement, abdominal and lower-back strength, while increasing whole-body strength, flexibility, stabilization, balance, and coordination. This foundation course is suitable for all age groups and prepares body for all levels of activity – athletic to everyday movement. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 129 BEGINNING STRENGTH TRAINING ON THE BALL

Units (Grade Option) 1-2; Class Hours: Minimum of 48-96 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Strength training conducted on the stability ball. Routines focus on core muscular stabilization, upper body strength, joint integrity, and balance using free weights on the ball. The emphasis of the class is on improvement of your strength, endurance, flexibility, agility, balance, and coordination. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 151 STEP AEROBICS

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Various routines of basic step techniques are developed in this step aerobics course. Routines include the use of step benches which aid improvement of overall fitness level: endurance, coordination, and strength. Each class begins with a slow warm up, continues into submaximal to vigorous aerobic part, and ends with a cool down. Floor work is incorporated to build strength. May be repeated three times for credit. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 153 SOCCER CONDITIONING

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A comprehensive group activity course designed to improve the total fitness level of the competitive intercollegiate community college soccer athlete. Course emphasizes cardiovascular fitness, strength, speed, balance and agility with and without the ball. Assessments of the students’ fitness levels are made through a series of fitness tests. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 154 VOLLEYBALL CONDITIONING

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A comprehensive group activity course designed to improve the total fitness level of the competitive intercollegiate community college volleyball athlete. Course emphasizes cardiovascular fitness, strength, speed, balance and agility with and without the ball. Assessments of the students’ fitness levels are made through a series of fitness tests. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 210 VARSITY WEIGHT CONDITIONING

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Intended for out-of-season varsity athletes to provide fitness and strength training programs that prepare them for intercollegiate competition. Includes sport-specific training, speed, agility, strength and circuit workouts. Free weights, weight machines, jump ropes and speed ladders are used. Demonstrated skill in athletic competition is recommended. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 235 BOOT CAMP

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: A group fitness class consisting of cardiovascular endurance training that uses various methods other than long distance continuous running. Methods include Fartlek training, sprints, and interval training combined with active recovery in between. Workouts target all muscle groups and vary daily. May be repeated three times for credit. Transfer: CSU, UC.

FITN 245 PRINCIPLES AND TECHNIQUES OF RESISTANCE, BALANCE AND FLEXIBILITY TRAINING

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Learn basic training principles when designing resistance, balance and flexibility training programs. The course examines body mechanics of various exercises stressing proper form on machines, free weights, tubes, balls and mats. Students assess how to position clients to get the proper anatomical positioning throughout the exercise. Transfer: CSU.

FITN 250 PERSONAL TRAINER PREPARATION: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Comprehensive coverage of functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and weight management, and cardiovascular pathology and related risk factors. Successful completion of this course assists the student to prepare for a variety of national certification exams for Exercise Leader including the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Transfer: CSU.

FITN 251 PERSONAL TRAINER: HEALTH APPRAISAL AND EXERCISE PRESCRIPTION

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, ENGL 836 or ESL 400, and MATH 110 or 111; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Comprehensive coverage of health appraisal screening, health assessment techniques, fitness testing assessment, metabolic calculations, exercise programming and techniques to change health behaviors. Successful completion of this course assists the student in preparing for a variety of national certification exams for exercise leader including American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and American Council on Exercise (ACE). Transfer: CSU.

FITN 320 WALKING AND JOGGING FOR FITNESS

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Aims to improve cardiovascular fitness through a gradual progression utilizing speedwalking, jogging, dynamic warm-ups, proper cool down, and static stretching. The core activity is jogging and, weather permitting, class is conducted outdoors. May be repeated three times for credit. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 332 FLEXIBILITY AND STRETCHING

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: The focus of this course is to help condition and tone the body through low impact fitness techniques and total body stretching, proper breathing techniques and exercises for flexibility. Emphasis is placed on a dynamic warm-up and static stretching exercises. May be repeated three times for credit. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

FITN 334 YOGA

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Introduction to basic yoga, breathing exercises, and meditation. Specific poses, “asanas”, movement modalities and yogi styles are practiced. Develop strength, relaxation and a sense of well being. Techniques of breathing are incorporated into each pose. Each class session ends with a variety of meditation techniques. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

INDIVIDUAL SPORTS

INDV 120 BADMINTON

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Instruction in the basic fundamentals of the game of badminton including techniques of singles and doubles play, rules of the game, and basic strategy. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

INDV 161 BEGINNING GOLF

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Instruction in the techniques, rules, etiquette and philosophy of the game for the beginning golfer. Stance, grip, position, swing and follow-through as associated with selected irons and woods is covered. Most sessions are held on campus, some activity may be scheduled for local courses and driving ranges. May not be repeated. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

INDV 164 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED GOLF

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated ability. Description: Extension of the fundamentals learned in Beginning Golf. Considerable emphasis is placed on the competitive aspects of golf; tournament play is a major part of the course. Sessions are conducted at Cañada College and Emerald Hills golf course. May be repeated for credit up to 2 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

INDV 166 EXPERT GOLF TRAINING

Units (Grade Option) 1-2; Class Hours: Minimum of 48-96 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated skill. Description: This course is offered for the advanced golfer wishing to prepare for competition either as a member of the Cañada College Varsity Golf Team or other competition. Major emphasis is on actual competition playing on local golf courses. A minimum passing score on a written test of golf rules and etiquette is required before playing on a course. A minimum skill level must be demonstrated to remain in the course. Included are both on and off course drills for skills and strategy. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

THEORY

P.E. 305 THEORY OF BASKETBALL

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course presents the techniques, strategies, history, and philosophy of the game of basketball. High school, college, and professional guest speakers participate in the course. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

P.E. 306 THEORY OF COACHING SOCCER

Units (Grade Option) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lecture hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): TEAM 141 or equivalent. Description: This course is designed for the student who wishes to coach soccer at the youth, adult or collegiate level. Rules of the game, coaching theories for youth and adults, and coaching tactics for basic and advanced situations are discussed. Transfer: CSU, UC*.

P.E. 308 PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES

Units (Letter grade) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 24 lecture/24 lab hours/semester; Recommended: Eligibility for READ 836, and ENGL 836 or ESL 400; Prerequisite(s): BIOL 250 or FITN 250. Description: Introduction to the basic principles of prevention, assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic related injuries. Includes basic anatomical and physiological aspects, evaluation and assessment, as well as considerations and overview of injuries with treatment protocols. Transfer: CSU, UC.

TEAM SPORTS

TEAM 101 BEGINNING BASEBALL

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Provides instruction in the fundamentals of baseball, with skills combined with game situations. Emphasis is placed on individual skill development, offensive and defensive situations and the associated game rules. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 102 INTERMEDIATE BASEBALL

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): TEAM 101 or 151. Description: Fundamentals of baseball with a strong emphasis on game situations, team play and baseball rules. Skills taught are more advanced than those taught in TEAM 101. Games are played utilizing a pitching machine. Evaluation includes individual skills and knowledge of game situations. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 105 ADVANCED BASEBALL

Units (Grade Option) 2; Class Hours: Minimum of 96 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated competency. Description: This course is designed for the advanced baseball player with superior skills of play. Fundamentals of baseball related to the advanced player are offered. Evaluation devices are geared to advanced skill in performance. Completion of TEAM 102 is recommended. May be repeated for credit once. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 111 BEGINNING BASKETBALL

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course provides the fundamental skills of basketball such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. Elementary team offense and defense situations are offered dealing primarily with two and three men situations. Playing rules of the game are stressed through written and practical examinations. Skill testing is emphasized. A round robin schedule is provided. May not be repeated. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 115 ADVANCED BASKETBALL

Units (Grade Option) 1-1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48-72 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): TEAM 111 or demonstrated skill. Description: Advanced aspects of team offense and defense. Emphasis is placed on team play through the medium of round robin schedules and tournaments. Evaluation is conducted through written and practical examinations on rules and skills taught. May be repeated for credit up to 2 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 141 BEGINNING SOCCER

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This course covers instruction in basic fundamentals essential for team play. Skills such as dribbling, trapping, passing, heading, shooting, and throw-ins are combined with conditioning drills preparing one for competition. The rules of the game are taught for a thorough understanding of team play. Tests of basic skills and game laws are conducted. May not be repeated. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 143 ADVANCED SOCCER

Units (Grade Option) 1-1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 48-72 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated skill. Description: Competitive team play is stressed with advanced strategies employed. Tactics are emphasized that require advanced skills and conditioning. Tests are conducted to measure the degree of proficiency. May be repeated for credit up to 2 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 148 INDOOR SOCCER

Units (Grade Option) 1; Class Hours: Minimum of 48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): TEAM 141 or demonstrated skill. Description: This course focuses on indoor soccer at an intermediate level of play. It includes individual and group drills, skills development, rules of the game, and team play through round robin competition. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 151 BEGINNING SOFTBALL

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: This is a course which offers instruction in the basic fundamentals of softball play. Students participate in both round robin and tournament schedules. Beginning skills are taught and play situations expanded. Slow pitch receives the major emphasis, but fast pitch may be offered. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 171 BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): None. Description: Instruction and practice of the fundamentals of the game including serving, passing, setting, spiking, and the basic defensive and offensive strategies. Emphasis is placed on the rules and etiquette of the game. Round robin play is included. May not be repeated for credit. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 174 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-1; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-48 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): TEAM 171 or demonstrated skill. Description: Continuation of TEAM 171. Emphasis is placed on refinement of basic fundamentals of the game, team set ups, play, and knowledge of the rules. Round robin team play is involved. May be repeated for credit up to 2 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 180 INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED COMPETITION VOLLEYBALL

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-2; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-96 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): TEAM 174 or equivalent skill level. Description: Designed for the intermediate to advanced volleyball student with an emphasis on team offensive/defensive strategies. Includes participation in organized round-robin competition preceded by a brief period of appropriate warm-up activities. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 181 ADVANCED COMPETITION VOLLEYBALL

Units (Grade Option) 0.5-2; Class Hours: Minimum of 24-96 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): TEAM 180 or equivalent skill level. Description: Designed for the advanced volleyball student with an emphasis on the 6-2 and 5-1 team offensive/defensive systems and strategies. Includes participation in organized round-robin competition preceded by a brief period of appropriate warm-up activities. May be repeated for credit up to two times for a maximum of 6 units. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

TEAM 185 EXPERT VOLLEYBALL TRAINING

Units (Grade Option) 1-2; Class Hours: Minimum of 48-96 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): TEAM 180 or demonstrated skill level. Description: Designed for advanced and expert level volleyball players who wish to further develop technique, enhance their individual skills and team strategies. This course emphasizes individual and team training in order to prepare players for game play and/or competition. Course includes an introduction to, and use of, advanced offensive and defensive systems using international rules. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

INTERCOLLEGIATE SPORTS

VARS 104 VARSITY BASEBALL

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 160 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated ability. Description: This course consists of intercollegiate competition in the Coast Conference and participation in regional tournaments, Northern California playoffs and the State C.C. Championships when qualified. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

VARS 114 VARSITY BASKETBALL

Units (Letter grade) 1.5; Class Hours: Minimum of 80 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated ability. Description: This course consists of intercollegiate competition in the Coast Conference and participation in regional tournaments, Northern California playoffs and the State C.C. Championships when qualified. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

VARS 140 VARSITY GOLF

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 160 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated ability. Description: This course consists of intercollegiate competition in the Coast Conference and participation in dual matches, invitationals and the conference championships. Team members also participate in the Northern California and State C.C. Championships when qualified. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

VARS 154 VARSITY SOCCER

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 160 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated ability. Description: This course consists of intercollegiate competition in the Coast Conference and participation in regional tournaments, NorCal playoffs and the state conference championships when qualified. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

VARS 170 VARSITY TENNIS

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 160 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated ability. Description: This course consists of intercollegiate competition in the Coast Conference and participation in dual matches, invitationals, league meets, Northern California and State C.C. Championships when qualified. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

VARS 340 VARSITY WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL

Units (Letter grade) 3; Class Hours: Minimum of 160 lab hours/semester; Basic Skills Level: Open Curriculum; Prerequisite(s): Demonstrated ability. Athlete must be enrolled in 12 units. Description: Intercollegiate competition in the Coast Conference and NorCal and State CC championships when qualified. May be repeated for credit up to 3 times. Transfer: CSU: E2, UC*.

Updated: 6/17/10