Kinesiology B.S.
Courses
COURSE OFFERINGS IN KINESIOLOGY (KINE)
Lower Division
The following activities include instruction at all skill levels unless specified in the Class Schedule as limited to beginning, intermediate or advanced level instruction.
101. Individual and Dual Activities
Development of basic skills, techniques, rules and strategies through instruction and practice in a variety of individual and dual type sports and activities. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly PE 101. (GE=E3)
A. Archery (2 units)
B. Badminton (2 units)
C. Bicycling (Field trips required.) (2 units)
D. Bowling (Field trips required.) (2 units)
F. Golf (Field trips required.) (2 units)
G. Gymnastics (2 units)
N. Racquetball (2 units)
P. Skiing-Alpine (Field trips required.) (2 units)
Q. Skiing-Nordic (Field trips required.) (2 units)
S. Tennis (2 units)
114. Physical Fitness and Conditioning Activities
Principles, practices and individual evaluation in a variety of fitness and conditioning activities. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly PE 114. (GE=E3)
A. Body conditioning (2 units)
B. Circuit training (2 units)
C. Jogging (2 units)
E. Weight training (2 units)
F. Yoga (2 units)
120. Somatic and Martial Arts Activities
Instruction and practice in the basic skills and techniques utilized in selected somatic and martial arts movement forms. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly KINE 117 and PE 117. (GE=E3)
A. Aikido (2 units)
B. T'ai Chi (2 units)
C. Capoeira (2 units)
D. Judo (2 units)
E. Karate (2 units)
F. Self-Defense (2 units)
G. Cardio-Arts (2 units)
H. Fencing (2 units)
I. Wrestling (2 units)
J. Pilates (2 units)
K. Tae Kwon Do (2 units)
L. Sampler (2 units)
121. Team Activities
Basic skills, techniques, rules and strategies of selected team sports achieved through participation. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly PE 121. (GE=E3)
A. Basketball (2 units)
C. Flag football (2 units)
F. Soccer (2 units)
G. Softball (2 units)
J. Team handball (2 units)
K. Volleyball (2 units)
137. Aquatic Activities
Instruction and practice of basic skills and techniques used in aquatic activities. Graded ABC/no credit. (GE=E3)
A. Lifeguard training. (Red Cross certification available.) Formerly PE 137A. (2 units)
C. Basic and emergency water safety. (Red Cross certification available.) Formerly PE 137C. (2 units)
D. Boating and canoeing. (Field trips required. Red Cross certification available.) Formerly PE 137D. (2 units)
F. Scuba diving. (Field trips required. NAUI certification available. Doctor's physical examination required.) Formerly PE 137F. Prerequisite: skin diving or consent of instructor. (2 units)
G. Skin diving. (Field trips required. NAUI certification available.) Formerly PE 137G. (2 units)
H. Springboard diving. Formerly PE 137H. (2 units)
J. Swimming. (Red Cross certification available.) Formerly PE 137J. (2 units)
K. Water polo. Formerly PE 137K. (2 units)
L. Advanced Swimming for Fitness. Intended for those who have already taken an introductory swim class or who have prior swimming ability. Advanced swimming drill and lap swim workouts. (2 units)
146. Outdoor Skills Activities
Introduction to and practice of basic skills, equipment and safety techniques common to the spectrum of outdoor/wilderness activities. Field trips required. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly PE 146.
A. Backpacking (2 units)
B. Camping (2 units)
C. Mountaineering (2 units)
D. Orienteering (2 units)
E. Survival Skills (2 units)
147. A Fitness Odyssey
A self-paced exercise program and/or plan of study for the mature adult. Programs designed to fit individual life style needs on a contract basis following examination of past and present activity patterns. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly PE 147. (GE=E3) (2 units)
148. Leisure Sports
Mild to moderately active leisure activities suited to the capabilities and interests of the mature adult. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly PE 148. (2 units)
149. Independent Activity Project
Activity project designed to satisfy individual needs of students who cannot meet requirements of a regular activity class due to a medical, physical or other conflict; under the supervision of a faculty member. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly PE 149. Prerequisite: consent of department chair. (GE=E3) (2 units)
150. Dance Activities
Development of proficiency and practice in basic dance skills including the exploration, expression and creativity of movement as utilized in a variety of dance forms. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly KINE 141 and PE 141. (GE=E3)
A. Aerobic (2 units)
B. Low-Impact Aerobic (2 units)
C. Step Aerobic (2 units)
D. Ballet (2 units)
E. Ethnic (2 units)
F. Jazz (2 units)
G. Modern (2 units)
H. Tap (2 units)
I. Country and Western (2 units)
J. Sampler (2 units)
K. Social (2 units)
160. Women's Intercollegiate Activities
Enrollment limited to members of intercollegiate sports teams. The intercollegiate activity units may not be substituted for physical education activity units in the undergraduate degree requirements. Volleyball, cross country, basketball, tennis, softball, water polo, soccer. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly PE 160. May be repeated. (2 units)
190. Men's Intercollegiate Activities
Enrollment limited to members of intercollegiate sports teams. The intercollegiate activity units may not be substituted for physical education activity units in the undergraduate degree requirements. Soccer, basketball, golf, baseball. Graded ABC/no credit. Formerly PE 190. May be repeated. (2 units)
200. First Aid
Introduction to the emergency care and treatment of illnesses and injuries including training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). May lead to certification in Standard First Aid from the American Red Cross and/or CPR from the American Heart Association. Formerly PE 200. (KINE 200=CAN KINE/PE 8) (2 units)
203. Introduction to Recreation
Orientation to recreation as a profession. Meaning, content, history, philosophy and scope of the field of recreation. Formerly PE 203. (4 units)
205. Foundations for Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
Introduction and discussion of the interrelationship of physical fitness and wellness. Benefits associated with physical activity, and how exercise on a regular basis contributes to the development of healthier lifestyles. Topics include: components of physical fitness (including assessment techniques), weight control, nutrition, stress management, health benefits of active lifestyles, and exercise guidelines for each area of fitness. Formerly PE 205. (GE=E1) (2 units)
210. Introduction to Kinesiology
A. Provides an overview of the discipline of kinesiology. Formerly PE 210A. Two hours lecture. (2 units)
B. Provides an overview of adapted physical education. Formerly PE 210B. Two hours lecture. (2 units)
237. Water Safety Instruction
Materials and methods in organizing school, community and camp aquatic programs. Supervised practice in teaching aquatics. Meets standards for Red Cross certification. One hour lecture and three hours laboratory. Formerly PE 237 and 362. Prerequisite: KINE 137A or 137C or equivalent. (2 units)
240. Exercise Science Software
Examination and analysis of computer software utilized in exercise science, physical education and athletics. Content is consistent with skills necessary to prepare students as health fitness instructors by the American College of Sports Medicine. Four hours activity. (2 units)
254. Field Experience
Supervised off-campus observational field experience in a teaching, fitness or recreation setting. One hour lecture and three hours of observation. Formerly PE 254. Prerequisite: one course from either KINE 261 or 263 sequence. (2 units)
261. Professional Activity Preparation in Individual and Dual Sports/Movement Forms
The development of the fundamental techniques and skills for teaching these activities. Formerly PE 261. Prerequisite: one of the following: KINE 210A, 210B.
A. Archery (2 units)
B. Badminton (2 units)
C. Dance (2 units)
E. Golf (2 units)
F. Gymnastics (2 units)
G. Racquetball (2 units)
H. Swimming. Prerequisites: KINE 137A, 137C, 137J, 137K or 137L. (2 units)
J. Tennis (2 units)
K. Track and Field (2 units)
L. Aerobic Exercise (2 units)
M. Martial Arts (2 units)
N. Strength and Conditioning (2 units)
O. Yoga (2 units)
263. Professional Activity Preparation of Team Sports
The development of the fundamental techniques and skills for teaching these activities. Formerly PE 263. Prerequisite: one of the following: KINE 210A, 210B, or 310.
A. Basketball (2 units)
B. Football (Flag) (2 units)
C. Soccer (2 units)
D. Softball (2 units)
E. Volleyball (2 units)
267. Sports Officiating
An introduction to contest rules and mechanics of officiating for selected sports. Personal and philosophical bases for successful officiating are examined. Formerly PE 267. (2 units)
270. Introduction to Fitness and Testing
Understanding the scientific basis for assessing physical conditional, fitness, and strength development. Acquisition of the skills and techniques necessary for designing and evaluating fitness programs for specific applications. Four hours activity. Formerly KINE 261D. (2 units)
271. Recreation Leadership
Organization, supervision and administration of recreation programs and practical experience in recreation situations which provide the opportunity to develop leadership skills. Formerly PE 271. (4 units)
277. Recreation Programming
Materials and methods used in planning and conducting programs in recreation, such as social recreation, dramatics, arts and sports. Formerly PE 277. Prerequisite: KINE 203 or 271. (4 units)
Upper Division
305. Prevention and Treatment of Sports Injuries
Theories and methods in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries. Four hours lecture, laboratory experiences included. Formerly PE 280 and KINE 280. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 223 and 224. (4 units)
310. History and Philosophy of Physical Activity
The evolution of sport and physical activity including historical and philosophical influences from ancient societies through the present. Formerly PE 310. Four hours lecture. (4 units)
323. Sociology of Physical Activity
Sociocultural aspects of sport and physical activity, including socialization process, social issues, reflection of social values and interaction with other social institutions. Formerly PE 321 and 323. Four hours lecture. (4 units)
324. Psychology of Physical Activity
A behavioral science perspective is used to examine sport and physical activity, including motivation, personality, anxiety, aggression, group cohesion. Includes theoretical foundations and practical application. Four hours lecture. Formerly PE 322 and 324. (4 units)
325. Motor Development Across the Lifespan
Concepts of growth and motor development of human beings throughout the lifespan. Major emphasis on the period of birth through adolescence. Two hours lecture with demonstrations. Laboratory experiences included. Prerequisite: BIOL 223. (2 units)
330. Movement Skill Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities
Analysis of motor skills for the purpose of conducting meaningful assessment for individuals with disabilities. Formerly PE 330. Prerequisites: KINE 210B and 410, or consent of department. (4 units)
331. Topics in Adapted Physical Education
Analysis of medical aspects and application of instructional strategies relevant to teaching and assessing motor skills in individuals with disabilities. Formerly PE 331. Prerequisite: KINE 330.
A. Adapted Aquatics (American Red Cross certification) (2 units)
B. Physical Disabilities (2 units)
C. Disabilities in Learning (2 units)
D. Disabilities in Communication (2 units)
E. Severe and Profound Disabilities (2 units)
343. Methods and Techniques of Coaching
Strategies, practice organization and planning for coaching of athletic teams. The purpose of school athletics, public relations responsibilities and personal qualities for success are examined. Formerly PE 343. (4 units)
352. Movement for Children
The study and analysis of movement for children. Includes the structure of movement, the integration of movement activities and the human development aspects of movement. Formerly PE 352. (4 units)
360. Physical Activity and Aging
Examination of the neurological and physiological changes associated with the aging process from post-adolescence through the senior years. Includes information concerning special planning, implementing and evaluation of adult oriented physical activity programs. Content is consistent with skills necessary to prepare students as a health fitness instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine. Two hours lecture. Recommended: BIOL 223. (2 units)
365. Outdoor Education and Camp Leadership
Knowledge, concepts and techniques for the administration and organization of camps and for working with people in the out-of-doors. Includes a supervised leadership experience and field trips to observe camp facilities, programs and resources. Formerly PE 365. (4 units)
370. Measurement and Evaluation in Kinesiology
Selection, application and interpretation of evaluative measures used in pedagogical and in exercise science settings. Four hours lecture. Formerly PE 370. Prerequisites: KINE 210A and MATH 110. (4 units)
380. Advanced Assessment and Rehabilitation of Athletic Injuries
Study of specific techniques of injury evaluation and assessment. Development and application of rehabilitation programs. Four hours lecture plus eight hours of arranged fieldwork per week. Formerly PE 380. Prerequisite: KINE 305. (4 units)
382. Nutrition for Health, Fitness and Sports
Addresses nutrition needs of active people and athletes. Topics include, but not limited to macro and micro nutrient requirements for fitness and sport, popular nutrition supplements and ergogenic aids. (Also offered as HSCI 382. Students may not receive credit for both.) Four hours lecture. Recommended: BIOL 224. (4 units)
385. Diversity Issues in Sport and Physical Activity
Exploration of how historical and contemporary forces in society have shaped the opportunities and experiences of various cultural groupings in American sport and physical activity settings. Focuses primarily on diversity issues related to race, gender, social class, sexuality, religion and physical ability/disability in American sport. (4 units)
410. Motor Control and Skill Learning
A psychological and neurological level of analysis of the factors that influence the acquisition and retention of gross motor skills with emphasis on the role of the sensory and motor control reflexes. Content is consistent with skills necessary to prepare students as health fitness instructors by the American College of Sports Medicine. Four hours lecture. Formerly KINE 320 and PE 320. (4 units)
454. Field Experience II
Supervised leadership experience in a teaching or fitness setting. Formerly PE 454. Prerequisite: KINE 254 or consent of instructor. (3 units)
471. Exercise Science Program Management
Management and supervisory philosophies involved in administering fitness facilities. Includes scheduling, budgeting, public relations, legal liability, planning, supervision of personnel, and evaluation of programs and personnel. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: KINE 210A and 270. (4 units)
472. Program Design in Physical Education
Basic skills necessary to design, implement and evaluate effective physical education programs in public schools. Formerly KINE 470. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: KINE 210A and 254. (4 units)
473. Instructional Strategies in Physical Education
Prepares future physical educators with skills to translate goals and objectives in the teaching-learning process into effective teaching behaviors. Four hours lecture. Formerly KINE 355 and PE 355. (4 units)
479. Qualitative Biomechanics
Analysis of movement and application of physical laws to human performance from a qualitative perspective. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: BIOL 223 and 224 with grades of "C" or better; and MATH 110. (5 units)
480. Biomechanics
Application of physical laws to human performance; analytical and quantitative processes emphasized. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Formerly PE 480. Prerequisite: MATH 110. Recommended: MATH 120 and PHYS 100. (5 units)
481. Exercise Physiology
Effects of physical activity on the physiological systems of the human body. Four hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Formerly PE 481. Prerequisites: BIOL 223 and 224. (5 units)
482. Contemporary Fitness Programs
Analysis of contemporary methods and technologies used in fitness programs. Critiques made in light of research findings and practical applications. Formerly PE 420 and 482. (4 units)
483. Exercise Prescription
Development of assessment skills, exercise prescription modules and training schedules for normal, high level fitness and special populations. Content is consistent with skills necessary to prepare students as a health fitness instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Formerly PE 430 and 483. Prerequisites: KINE 481 and 486. (4 units)
485. EKG Interpretation
Introduction to electrocardiography. Basic concepts of EKG interpretation including electro-physiology, arrhythmia, electrode placement for both resting and graded exercise testing. Content is consistent with skills necessary to prepare students as a health fitness instructor by the American College of Sports Medicine. Materials fee required. Four hours activity. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: KINE 481. (2 units)
486. Instrumentation in Exercise Science
Prepares students to calibrate and operate basic physiological equipment used in fitness assessment. Content is consistent with skills necessary to prepare students as health fitness instructors by the American College of Sports Medicine. One hour lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisite: KINE 481. (2 units)
488. Legal Issues in Exercise Science
The legal system as applied to sport and exercise. Legal liabilities, risk management, defenses against negligence in sport/exercise litigation, and case law relating to selected topics such as facilities, equipment, client injuries. Two hours lecture. Prerequisite: KINE 471. (2 units)
490. Senior Seminar in Kinesiology
Selected topics significant to the discipline of kinesiology. Formerly PE 490. Two hours seminar. Prerequisite: senior standing or consent of instructor. (2 units)
493. Internship
Directed clinical experience at selected cooperating agencies. Experience in exercise testing, monitoring, and programming for selected populations including but not limited to: healthy individuals; cardiac rehabilitation patients, and athletes. Content is consistent with skills necessary to prepare students as health fitness instructors by the American College of Sports Medicine. Requires six hours per week of approved supervised experience. May be repeated for credit with consent of instructor. A total of six units may be applied toward the degree. Prerequisites: KINE 481, 483, 486, 488 and senior status. (2 units)
499. Methods and Materials in the Teaching of Physical Education
Individualized instruction in the methods and materials for the teaching of physical education. Formerly PE 499. Prerequisites: ESEC 332, senior or graduate standing and admission to the Single Subject Credential Program or consent of the College of Natural Sciences. (4 units)
580. Exercise, Energy and Human Performance
Energy demands and dietary adjustments required in physical performance with emphasis on high intensity activities. Consideration of climactic factors, ergogenic aids and synthetic substance ingestion. Formerly PE 412 and 580. Prerequisite: KINE 481. (4 units)
595. Independent Study
Experimental effort, field or library research conducted under the direction of a faculty member. A total of six units may apply toward graduation. Formerly PE 595. Prerequisites: a minimum overall grade point average of 3.0, consent of instructor and departmental approval of a written proposal of a project submitted on a standard application filed in advance of the quarter in which the course is to be taken. (1-4 units)
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