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Course Descriptions Kinesiology A172 — Adapted Aquatics — .5-1.5 units Kinesiology A201 — Introduction to Adapted Kinesiology — 2.5 units Kinesiology A275 — Sports Medicine Practicum Level 1 — 2-4 units Formerly Physical Education A194 Formerly Physical Education A268 Formerly Physical Education A287 Designed for students with physical disabilities who can benefit from individualized exercises and swimming in the pool. Instruction and practice in swimming skill development and improvement, exercises in strength and flexibility, and gait training will be offered. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Introduction to adapted Kinesiology designed for majors in fitness specialist, Kinesiology, physical therapy, sports medicine, nursing, and allied health fields. Theory and practice of strength, flexibility, cardiovascular, aquatics, gait and balance development, and assessment for per- sons with disabilities are topics covered. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Designed to provide the beginning level athletic training student interested in sports-related injury prevention and care to develop learning and gaining practical knowledge of athletic training by observing procedures, techniques and concepts applicable to the athletic training setting. Experiences will include observing taping for prevention of injury, use of modalities, and exercise programs in rehabilitation of injuries. Instructor will assess student ability and skill level in the first week of class to insure proper course level placement. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. Kinesiology A173 — Adapted Strength and Balance — .5-1.5 units Formerly Physical Education A185 Course is for students with physical disabilities who want to learn methods of increasing stability, decreasing fear, improving posture, recovering loss of balance & getting up from a fall. Students must participate in all challenges & balance assessments. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A174 — Adapted Cardiovascular Fitness — .5-1.5 units Formerly Physical Education A196 Course is designed for students with physical disabilities who can benefit from an individualized cardiovascular exercise program. Instruction and practice in cardiovas- cular activities using a variety of ergometry equipment will be given. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A175 — Adapted Aerobic Exercise — .5-1.5 units Formerly Physical Education A197 Course is designed for students with physical disabilities who can benefit from a sustained cardiorespiratory exer- cise program. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A176 — Adapted Stretching — .5-1.5 units Formerly Physical Education A198 Course is designed for students with physical disabilities who can benefit from individualized stretching and muscu- lar endurance activities. Activities are conducted both from a sitting position and lying down on mats. Relaxation tech- niques, pressure points, passive and resistive stretching, and exercises will be demonstrated and performed. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. KINESIOLOGY STUDIES Professional Kinesiology courses are intended for Kinesiology majors. Students should consult the Transfer Information section or their counselor for specific requirements. Kinesiology A199 — Current Issues in Kinesiology — .5-3 units Formerly Physical Education A199 The study and discussion of current topics and issues in the field of Kinesiology, exercise science and fitness training. Units vary according to topic selected, semester selected, and number of meetings scheduled. Of interest to students majoring in Kinesiology, Kinesiology and fitness related fields or general education. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Kinesiology A202 — Introduction to Kinesiology — 3 units Formerly Physical Education A202 Introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. An overview of the importance of the sub disciplines in Kinesiology will be discussed. Exploration of career opportunities in areas related to sport, movement, exercise and fitness, including teaching, coaching, and fitness professions. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. C-ID KIN 100. Kinesiology A270 — Fitness and Health — 3 units Formerly Physical Education A134 Theory and benefits of physical activity to fitness-related health. The study of human adaptation to exercise includes cardiovascular conditioning, neuromuscular training, body composition, nutrition for performance, stretching, sports injuries, and aging. Same as Health Education A270. Students completing Kinesiology A270 may not receive credit for Health Education A270. This course may be taught online. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A271 — Drugs and Sports — 3 units Formerly Physical Education A138 An in depth look at substance abuse among athletes. The focus will be on the athletic environment, drug effects, reasons for drug usage, the impact on the team, nutrition and positive alternatives. Same as Health Education A271. Students completing Kinesiology A271 may not receive credit for Health Education A271. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU. Kinesiology A272 — Movement Analysis 3 units Formerly Physical Education A274 Introduction to the musculo-skeletal system and its function in human movement. Analysis of movements in sport skills and the muscles and bones involved. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A273 — Sports Medicine — 3 units Formerly Physical Education A281 Technique and theory of care and prevention of athletic injuries. Includes the use of various therapeutic modalities for therapy and prevention of injury through strength and flexibility exercise. Lecture. Transfer Credit: CSU; UC. Kinesiology A274 — Athletic Taping and Modalities — 3 units Formerly Physical Education A285 The entry-level theory and technique of athletic strapping and physiological effects and use of therapy modalities. Instruction in the use of ultrasound, electric stimulation, heat/cold, and whirlpool. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. Kinesiology A276 — Sports Medicine Practicum Level 2 — 2-4 units Advisory: Kinesiology A275 or instructor consent. This course is designed for the beginning/intermediate athletic training student to get an overview of sports med- icine topics including medical terminology, therapeutic modalities, basic tape techniques, contagious skin dis- eases as related to athletes, and a variety of sports-related injuries. Instructor will assess student ability and skill level in the first week of class to insure proper course level placement. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. Kinesiology A277 — Sports Medicine Practicum Level 3 — 2-4 units Advisory: Kinesiology A275 and A276. This course is designed for the intermediate/advanced student to learn therapeutic goals and objectives, ther- apeutic taping and bandaging, selection of therapeutic exercises, methods of evaluating and recording rehabilita- tion progress and development of criteria for progression and return to normal function. Instructor will assess student ability and skill level in the first week of class to insure proper course level placement. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC Kinesiology A278 — Sports Medicine Practicum Level 4 — 2-4 units Advisory: Kinesiology A275 and A276 and A277. This course is designed for advanced level athletic training student to further develop their athletic training skills and prepare to transfer to a 4 year school. This includes work- ing with team physicians, physician assistants, emergency medical technicians, coaches, administrators, cooperative learning with lower level students, record keeping and taping. Instructor will assess student ability and skill level in the first week of class to insure proper course level placement. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. Kinesiology A279 — Sports Management — 3 units Formerly Physical Education A278 Introduction to sports and fitness management pro- grams-operation, procedures, facilities and equipment. Includes how to find a profession in the fitness fieldLec- ture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU. Kinesiology A280 — Strength and Conditioning Theory -3 units Formerly Physical Education A289 Theory and applications of strength development, mus- cular endurance, flexibility, neuromuscular coordination, nutrition and supplementation. Includes planning, devel- oping and setting up programs designed to achieve the desired goals in the most efficient way. Also, includes introduction to fitness and exercise testing procedures. Lecture, Lab. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. 207