Physical Education Courses
COURSE DESCRIPTIONSPE 105 F Badminton (1)
Three hours lab per week. There will be an analysis of fundamental strokes with emphasis on court strategy for singles and doubles play.
Rules, court etiquette, and different types of tournaments will be intro-duced to the class. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 107 F Table Tennis (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course offers students the opportunity to learn and improve the essential strokes of table tennis. Emphasis is on game strategies for singles and double play. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 108 F Bowling (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course is designed to develop sufficient knowledge and skill for successful participation in recreational, league and tournament bowling. Emphasis will be placed on the rules, scoring, etiquette, safety, mechanics, ball dynamics and strategy. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 110 F Pilates (1)
Three hours lab per week. A course in alignment and correctives work based on exercises and concepts developed by Joseph H. Pilates. The course will include “mat work” and will emphasize exercise for improved body alignment, strength, flexibility, control, coordination and breathing.
Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 111 F Decathlon (1)
Two hours lab per week. Instruction and participation in the fundamen-tals of track and field. The events covered are sprints, broad jump, high jump, shot put, discus, distance and middle-distance running, pole vault, and javelin. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 112 F Fencing (1)
Two hours lab per week. Instruction will include basic positions weapon, simple and compound actions, defenses, drills, and activity. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 113 F Billiards (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course will emphasize walking for health and fitness for men and women who are interested in instruction and practice in cardiovascular walking. The class is designed to decrease the risk of coronary heart disorders by increasing heart efficiency, vital lung capacity, and knowledge of each through aerobic and anaerobic condi-tioning. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit)
PE 114 F Cardiovascular Conditioning (1)
Three hours lab per week. A program of personalized exercises designed for the student interested in achieving physical fitness through a program of cardiovascular conditioning. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 115 F Golf (1)
Two hours lab per week. The class will stress rules, fundamentals and etiquette of the game of golf. Facility use fee required. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 117 F Gymnastics (1)
Three hours of lab per week. This course offers the students the oppor-tunity to explore the possibilities of human motion in gymnastic frame-work. This course is designed to instruct students in a progressional motor learning experience. The skill range is from simple to complex and includes all women’s and all men’s apparatus and tumbling. The course integrates the beginning, intermediate and advanced level gymnastic students together in an educational environment. This course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 120 F Mountain Biking (1)
Two hours lab plus one hour arranged per week. This course examines and analyzes the judgment, knowledge and skill development necessary for safe recreational mountain biking. This course provides hands on experience and instructional techniques required for participation on various Orange County trails. Fee for bike rental if you do not own your own bike. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 121 F Walking for Fitness (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course will emphasize walking for health and fitness for men and women who are interested in instruction and practice in cardiovascular walking. The class is designed to decrease the risk of coronary heart disorders by increasing heart efficiency, vital lung capacity, and the knowledge of each through aerobic and anaerobic con-ditioning. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 122 F Surfing (1-2)
Advisory: Swim 50 yards and tread water for five minutes
One half to one hours lecture and one and one half to three hours lab per week. This course offers surfers the opportunity to learn and improve the skills of wave riding. Examination and analysis of paddling, wave selection, water safety, equipment, tides, current, and etiquette are emphasized for long boarding and short boarding. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 123 F Outrigger Canoeing (1-2)
Advisory: Swim 50 yards and tread water for three minutes
One-half to one hours lecture and one and one-half to three hours lab per week. This is an activity course designed to introduce and examine the Polynesian tradition of canoeing. Six-person outrigger canoes, and one- and two-person outriggers are used to introduce and develop indi-vidual and team skills. This course includes units on water safety; basic technique; equipment examination; Polynesian history and tradition of the outrigger; roles and responsibilities with each “seat” in the six-person canoe. This class emphasizes a hands-on experience that may prepare students to pursue interests in club competition or other water activities.
Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 124 F Kayaking (1-2)
Advisory: Swim 50 yards and tread water for three minutes
One hour lecture, two hours lab plus one hour arranged per week.
Kayaking examines and analyzes the judgment, knowledge, equipment, and skill development necessary for safe flatwater and ocean kayaking.
This course includes units on water safety; basic technique; and how to plan a kayaking trip. This class emphasizes a hands-on experience that may prepare students to pursue interests in white water kayaking and other water activities. Course may be taken four times for credit. $15 Facility use fee required. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree credit) CSU GE
PE 126 F Beach Volleyball (1)
Two hours lab plus one hour arranged per week. This course provides basic instruction and strategies in beach volleyball. Designed to develop basic skills, knowledge of rules, team strategies and desire for future participation during leisure time. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 127 F Racquetball — Indoors (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course offers students the opportunity to learn and improve the essential strokes of racquetball. Emphasis is on skill development, knowledge of rules and basic strategies for singles and doubles play. $50 facility use fee required. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 129 F Step Aerobics (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course will provide vigorous aerobic activity through coordinated stepping movements. The class will be held in a musical setting with emphasis on cardiovascular improvements, muscle development, and an increased awareness of body composition.
Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 130 F Advanced Fitness Training (2)
One and one-half hour lecture and one and one-half hour lab per week.
This course is designed to offer students the core knowledge and skills necessary for instructing group exercise classes and for individuals to develop advanced aerobic skills. Lectures include information on physi-ology kinesiphysi-ology and biomechanics of exercises along with safety and sports nutrition. The lab consists of practical application of exercise programming along with instructional experience. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 131 F Bodyboarding (1-2)
One-half to one hour of lecture and one and one-half to three hours of lab per week. This course offers bodyboarders the opportunity to learn and improve the skills of wave riding. Examination and analysis of paddling, kicking, wave selection, water safety, equipment, tides, current and etiquette are emphasized for bodyboarding. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit)
PE 132 F Skiing (1)
Two hours lab plus one hour arranged per week. One hour lecture and one hour lab per week. This course is designed to teach the beginning and intermediate skier the American technique of skiing. Facility use fee required. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 133 F Snowboarding (1)
One half hour lecture and one and one half hours lab per week. This course is designed to teach the basic skills of snowboarding. Emphasis on correct body posture in turns and curves, speed control, and basic jumps. Discussion on selection of equipment and apparel, care of equip-ment, safe snowboarding and back country survival will also be included.
Facility fee required. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 134 F Swimming (1)
Two hours lab per week. This course emphasizes developing funda-mental skills of swimming. All strokes are taught along with elementary diving and basic survival skills. Endurance training and cardiovascular fitness will be discussed. Course may be taken four times for credit.
(CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 136 F Springboard Diving (1)
Three hours lab per week. Instruction in forms of springboard diving emphasizing balance, strength, flexibility, coordination, and kinesthetic ability. The anaerobic workout includes the techniques of approach steps, hurdle and takeoffs. Entries into the water and mid-air maneuvers will be identified and practiced on one meter and three meter diving boards. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree credit) CSU GE
PE 137 F Triathlon (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course provides cardiovascular fitness training and nutritional program information to compete successfully in a triathlon. This class offers techniques in swimming, biking and running for ultimate performance. Bike rental fee is required if you do not own your own bicycle. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree credit) CSU GE
PE 138 F Ultimate Frisbee (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course is designed to teach the basic skills of the Frisbee disc throw as well as an introduction to Frisbee golf, Frisbee football, and Frisbee basketball. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) CSU GE
PE 139 F Tennis (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course offers students the opportunity to learn and improve the essential strokes of tennis. Emphasis is on skill development, knowledge of rules and basic strategies for singles and doubles play. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 141 F Tennis Workshop (.5-2)
Two hours lab per week for each unit of credit. This class is designed for those students desiring instruction from beginning to intermediate to advanced instruction in tennis. The class gives students the opportunity to put tennis techniques into practice through placement in the various levels of tennis ability. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 142 F Mountaineering/Rock Climbing (1)
One hour lecture and one hour lab per week. There will be instruction and participation in the fundamentals of rock climbing with practice on rope handling, knot tying and climbing styles. Discussion will include use of equipment, environmental concerns, and survival techniques. Facility use fee required. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 144 F Volleyball — Recreational (1)
Three hours of lab per week. This course provides basic instruction and strategies in basic skills, rules and etiquette in volleyball. Students will experience improvement through supervised instruction and participa-tion. This course may be taken two times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 145 F Volleyball — Intermediate/Advanced (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course is designed for experienced volleyball players and is designed to give instruction in advanced tech-niques and game strategies. This course may be taken twice for credit.
(CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 147 F Relaxation and Flexibility Fitness (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course demonstrates the benefits of stretching and relaxation towards a physically and mentally fit lifestyle.
Flexion exercises and relaxation techniques are covered as well as their practical application to daily activities. Instruction will be given in the development of an individual program for each student. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree credit) CSU GE
PE 148 F Non-Impact Aerobics (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course consists of group and individual exercise program without jogging, jumping or other jarring movements.
Emphasis is on cardiovascular development through static and loco mo -tive movements set to music. A class designed for first-time aerobicisers of any age, or those medically restricted or overweight. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree credit) CSU GE
PE 149 F Swim for Fitness (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course is designed to increase the knowledge of the cardiovascular system through the use of aerobic workouts. Swimming strokes will improve through endurance and repet-itive training. Participants seeking a fitness program may expect to improve their overall fitness levels. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 150 F Rhythmic Aerobic Exercise (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course is designed for a group and indi-vidual exercise program. Emphasis in class will be on cardiovascular development through rhythm movements. Activities will include stretch-ing, walkstretch-ing, runnstretch-ing, and floor exercise in a dance setting to music.
Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree credit) CSU GE
PE 151 F Water Aerobics/Pool Exercise (1)
Two hours lab per week. This is a fitness and recreational exercise pro -gram done in the water. Various water exercise pro-grams are included, such as aerobics to music, flexibility activities, and conditioning activities designed for special needs. (Especially recommended for 40+ individu-als and those with handicaps or movement limitations.) Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 152 F Fitness Training Lab (Circuit) (.5-2) Open Entry/Open Exit
Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option
This course is designed as an open entry lab. The equipment and rou-tine utilized in the circuit training facility is designed with the non-athlete in mind. Emphasis is placed on good muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness. This type of training gives maximum return in a controlled work-out. Flexible hours and variable units. 20 hours required for each half unit. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 154 F Fitness Testing w/Exercise Prescription (2) Two hours lecture and one hour lab per week. Classroom lecture section will provide methods and concepts of lifetime fitness and nutritional understanding based on fitness needs. Students will learn, on an indi-vidual basis, the practical techniques for evaluating physical fitness status. With the use of computer analysis, the student will be exposed to several programs for aiding the individual in becoming fit and more healthy and efficient in daily life. The lab section of the class will involve the student in a testing and evaluation program to analyze their needs for personal fitness and nutritional guidelines. Each student will help develop, through these methods, a personal individualized prescription program to fit their needs for a year round fitness program. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 155 F Aquatic Conditioning for Seniors (1)
Two hours lab per week. This course is designed to develop and main-tain physical fitness through swimming. Emphasis will be placed on endurance training for improved cardiovascular fitness. Activity designed for, but not limited to, senior citizens. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 158 F Personalized Fitness (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course is a supervised, group-circuit exercise program using a variety of exercise equipment that focuses on individual needs which includes the various principles and techniques of exercise as they relate to the older adult. Individual assessments will include review of medical history, resting and exercising heart rate, blood pressure, and body weight. $15 lab fee payable in class. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit limitation) (Degree credit) CSU GE
PE 159 F Strength Training (Olympic Weights) (.5-2) Open Entry/Open Exit
Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass Option
Flexible hours and variable units. Eighteen hours required for each
1⁄2 unit up to 72 hours for a maximum of two units. An open-entry lab experience for those people who want to get maximum physical return for a limited time invested. This course is designed to provide instruction and supervision of students with individualized strength programs using Olympic weights and nautilus apparatus. It is for men and women of all age groups who are interested in muscle toning, muscle rehabilitation, strength increases and body building. Workout times are adjusted to the student’s schedule. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 160 F Basketball — Recreational (1)
Two hours lab per week. This course provides instruction and strategies in the basic skills, rules and etiquette of basketball. Students will receive improvement through supervised instruction and participation. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 161 F Body Conditioning and Fitness (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course will focus on individual exercise for contouring, conditioning, posture, weight training, aerobics and over-all fitness. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit Limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 162 F Conditioning for Athletes — Strength (1)
Three hours lab per week. This course is designed to organize and implement individual conditioning programs for the team and individual sport athletes, primarily women. The program includes analysis and appraisal of strength, cardiovascular, and flexibility of each athlete along with program prescriptions. Course may be taken four times for credit.
(CSU) (UC Credit limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PE 163 F Kickboxing (1)
Two hours lab per week. Instruction in forms of kick-boxing that stress cardiovascular endurance, strength development, and improved flexibil-ity. The aerobic workout will include influences from several martial arts.
For interested students, the sparring and self-defense aspects of kick-boxing will be included. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 164 F Tai Chi Chuan (1)
Two hours lab per week. Instruction in the 24-style of tai chi chuan, a short form of the health exercise and martial art of tai chi that can easily be learned in one semester. Repeat students have the option of learning the Yang style long form and weapon forms. The course also covers tai chi philosophy and the application of tai chi to daily life. Course may be taken four times for credit. (CSU) (UC Credit limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 165 F Lifetime Fitness (1)
Two hours lab per week. This class provides cardiovascular fitness training, strength and conditioning exercises and nutrition programs to improve in the components of health related physical fitness. Each stu-dent will develop an individual program suited to his/her goals. Lab will cover cardio and strength training exercises, nutritional links, exercise goal setting and adaptation. Course may be taken four times for credit.
(CSU) (UC Credit limitation) (Degree Credit) CSU GE
PE 166 F Shao-lin Kung Fu (2)
One hour lecture and three hours lab per week. Instruction in traditional Shao-lin long-fist kung fu, including basics, forms, self-defense and joint
One hour lecture and three hours lab per week. Instruction in traditional Shao-lin long-fist kung fu, including basics, forms, self-defense and joint