FITN 106 (C) VARSITY CONDITIONING (.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2) A minimum of 24 class hours per .5 unit.
This course is intended for out-of-season varsity ath- letes to provide fitness and strength programs that will prepare them for intercollegiate competition. May include strength, cardiovascular, agility, speed and sport specific training. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three
times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
FITN 110 (C) ADULT CONDITIONING (.5 or 1 or 2) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 class hours plus one hour per week by arrangement per .5 unit.
Designed to introduce students to various modes of physical activities such as stretching, walking and jog- ging, weight training and informal games for the develop- ment of their personal fitness programs. May be repeated
for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
FITN 112 (C) CROSS TRAINING (.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 class hours per .5 unit.
A course designed to incorporate strength training and fitness concepts for overall body conditioning using a variety of fitness activities that may include Spinning, weight training or resistance exercise, yoga, pilates, hik- ing, running, and/or fitness walking. Students will improve fitness levels, increase strength and flexibility, and lose body fat while participating in a variety of fitness activities.
May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
FITN 116 (C) BODY CONDITIONING (.5 or 1 or 2) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 class hours per .5 unit.
Instruction and personal fitness program development. Emphasis on various stretching and flexibility methods, the design of individual strength programs, and latest information of scientific application to developing aerobic fitness and wellness. May be repeated for credit a maxi-
mum of three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2). FITN 160 (W) WOMEN’S CONDITIONING (.5 or 1) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
One and one half or three class hours and one hour by arrangement per week.
Study and practice of movements to develop or improve individual physical fitness. Exercises range from mild to vigorous. Individual fitness programs will be devel- oped. Endurance activities are stressed. Emphasis on understanding the needs and benefits of regular and con- tinuing exercise. May be repeated for credit a maximum of
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (FITNESS) FITN 166 GOLF FITNESS (.5 or 1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.) A minimum of 24 or 48 class hours.
Intended for golfers of all ages and fitness levels. Students will increase strength, flexibility and cardio vas- cular fitness levels in activities and exercises geared toward improving golf performance. Individualized pro- grams will be created. May be repeated a maximum of
three times for credit. Transfer credit: CSU (E2). FITN 182 (C) INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI
(.5 or 1 or 2) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.) A minimum of 24, 48 or 96 class hours.
An introduction to Tai Chi as an internal martial art using flowing, circular movements to generate power and energy, such that “soft” is able to overcome “hard.” Students will learn the 37-posture Yange style short form to enhance balance, posture, concentration, circulation, and relaxation. May be repeated for credit a maximum of
three times. Transfer credit: CSU (E2).
FITN 201, 202 (M) MEN’S WEIGHT CONDITIONING BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE (.5 or 1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
One and one half or three class hours and one hour by arrangement per week. Prerequisite: Intermediate – Beginning Weight Conditioning or equivalent.
Beginning – Instruction and practice in the elementary
lifts and procedures of weight training. Emphasis on form and techniques, safety-procedures and strength values of weight lifting using barbells, weight machines and similar equipment. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
Intermediate – Specialization and development of
individual programs. May be repeated twice for credit.
Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
FITN 205 (C) WEIGHT CONDITIONING (.5 or 1 or 2) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
A minimum of 24 class hours plus one hour per week by arrangement per .5 unit..
Individual weight training program instruction and practice to include elementary to advanced exercises and procedures. Physiology of exercise, nutrition, safety, basic to advanced program development for individual workout programs. Use of various equipment and tech- niques for the development of overall strength, endur- ance, flexibility and improvement of body composition.
May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
FITN 301 (C) SPINNING®
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
One and one half or three class hours per week.
Spinning is an aerobic exercise performed on a sta- tionary racing bicycle and done to high cadence music. An exciting and fast paced workout, open to anyone who is interested in losing body weight or improving their aer- obic conditioning. May be repeated for credit a maximum
of three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2). FITN 303 (C) TRAIL HIKING (.5 or 1) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
One and one half or three class hours and one hour by arrangement per week.
Designed to educate students in the development of cardiovascular fitness and healthy lifestyle through the media of hiking. An indepth experience on styles, various hiking trails, equipment and techniques, as well as the development and evaluation of fitness through hiking.
May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
FITN 304 (C) WALKING FITNESS (.5 or 1) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
One and one half or three class hours and one hour by arrangement per week. Prerequisite: Completion of the first (pre) tests of the Physical Education Evaluation Program.
This course will help students gain an understanding of cardiovascular fitness through walking. Students will understand and evaluate their individual levels of cardio- vascular fitness and develop a personal walking program.
May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
FITN 305 (C) CARDIOVASCULAR DEVELOPMENT - RUNNING EMPHASIS, BEGINNING TO ADVANCED (.5 or 1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
One and one half or three class hours and one hour by arrangement per week.
Instruction in methods to achieve total fitness through cardiovascular activities with emphasis on running. The advanced student (any student repeating the course) must submit an objective for the semester related to his/her running. May be repeated for credit a maximum of
three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
FITN 332 (C) STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY (.5 or 1) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
One and one half or three class hours and one hour by arrangement per week.
This course is designed to help condition and tone the body, to increase circulation and flexibility, and to improve total body functions through the use of proper breathing techniques, stretching and selected postures. This course will also help decrease the level of stress through medita- tion and relaxation exercises. May be repeated for credit
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION (FITNESS – INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES) FITN 334 (C) YOGA (.5 or 1)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
One and one half or three class hours and one hour by arrangement per week.
A course designed to educate the student in Hatha Yoga. A fitness course using yoga postures to increase flexibility, strength and endurance; improve balance, pos- ture and breathing; and teach relaxation techniques. This course is appropriate for all ages and abilities. May be
repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).
FITN 335 (C) PILATES (.5 or 1) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
One and one half or three class hours per week.
Pilates method exercise is a form of isometric exercise that simultaneously stretches, strengthens, tones and aligns the body while eliminating excess tension and strain on the joints. Pilates is designed to improve pos- ture, coordination and balance; build strength; increase flexibility and agility; and provide a refreshing mind-body workout. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three
times. Transfer credit: UC, CSU (E2).
FITN 336 YOGA FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS (.5 or 1 or 2)
(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
A total of 24, 48 or 96 class hours plus one hour per week by arrangement. Recommended: Successful completion of FITN 334 or equivalent.
Intermediate level Hatha Yoga postures designed to improve general fitness and wellness. Students will use a variety of asanas to improve muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. In addition, relaxation techniques will be stressed as a method for reducing stress and promoting wellness. The historical roots and philosophy of yoga will also be covered. May be
repeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: CSU (E2).
FITN 400 (C) FITNESS ACADEMY (.5-3) (Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)
One and one half to nine class hours and one to three hours by arrangement per week.
Various fitness activities will be employed by the stu- dents to raise their individual fitness levels. Assessments of the students’ fitness levels will be made once they have completed a series of fitness tests. From the results of these tests, personal exercise regimens will be prepared for each student. Students must meet with the instructor for orientation. May be repeated for credit a maximum of
three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).