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Certificate of Achievement
Intercollegiate Athletic Competition

The Certificate of Achievement in Intercollegiate Athletic Competition is for student-athletes who successfully represent the College for two seasons of sport and complete at least three off-season intercollegiate training courses, or compete on an additional intercollegiate sport team. This certificate recognizes student-athletes for their commitment, athletic and academic achievements, and dedication in representing the College in their selected sport(s).

Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.

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Sample Education Plan

This sample education plan for the 2024-2025 catalog year represents one possible pathway through the program. Each university (UC, CSU, private, and others) has their own transfer requirements; please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. Additional course descriptions may be found in the College Catalog.
CourseUnitsTypically Offered
1st Semester
Complete 3 units of: KINA 170 / KINA 171 / KINA 172 / KINA 173 / KINA 176 / KINA 180 / KINA 181 / KINA 185 / KINA 188 / KINA 189 / KINA 190 / KINA 192 M3.0
KINA 170 - Women's Intercollegiate Basketball Team (1.5 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This advanced-level course is designed for students who will be competing in the sport of women’s basketball at the collegiate level. This class is offered for 11 consecutive weeks to run concurrently with the intercollegiate basketball season as determined by the California Community College Athletic Association (C.C.C.A.A.) governing body. Students are required to spend a minimum of 7.36 hours per week for 11 weeks preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated 3 times for credit.

KINA 171 - Women's Intercollegiate Tennis Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This advanced course is designed to prepare students for intercollegiate competition in the sport of women’s tennis. Emphasis will be placed on all aspects of the sport and the academic requirements for transfer and maintaining eligibility. Students will be monitored and encouraged to advance in their academic and athletic skills through the course. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 172 - Women's Intercollegiate Volleyball Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club Team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of women’s volleyball. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 173 - Women's Intercollegiate Softball Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of women’s softball. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 176 - Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed to prepare athletes for intercollegiate competition in soccer. Emphasis will be placed on all aspects of the sport as well as the academic requirements for transfer and maintaining eligibility. The student-athletes will be monitored and encouraged to advance in their academic and athletic skills through the course. This course may be repeated three times for credit.

KINA 180 - Men's Intercollegiate Baseball Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This advanced course is designed for students who will be competing in the sport of men’s baseball at the collegiate level. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 181 - Men's Intercollegiate Basketball Team (1.5 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This advanced-level course is designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of men’s basketball for pre-season conditioning and play. The course is offered for 11 consecutive weeks to run concurrently with the intercollegiate basketball season as determined by the California Community College Athletic Association (C.C.C.A.A.) governing body. Students are required to spend a minimum of 7.36 hours per week for 11 weeks preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated 3 times for credit.

KINA 185 - Men's and Women's Intercollegiate Swim Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This advanced course is designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of swimming. Students are required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours per week preparing for competition with other colleges. The course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 188 - Men's and/or Women's Intercollegiate Water Polo Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of men’s and women’s water polo. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 189 - Men's Intercollegiate Wrestling Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience is recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of men’s wrestling. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 190 - Men's Intercollegiate Soccer Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed to prepare athletes for intercollegiate competition in soccer. Emphasis will be placed on all aspects of the sport as well as the academic requirements for transfer and maintaining eligibility. The student-athletes will be monitored and encouraged to advance in their academic and athletic skills through the course. This course may be repeated three times for credit.

KINA 192 - Women's Intercollegiate Sand Volleyball Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:High School or Club team experience recommended; It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of women’s sand volleyball. Students are required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

Select one: ENGL 101 / PHIL 110 / PHIL 110H / KIN 120 / PHIL 120 / KIN 122 / KIN 126 / KIN 127 / KIN 131 M3.0†
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units)

Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition.
Transfers to:UC, CSU

This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication.

PHIL 110 - Critical Thinking (3.0 units)

Prerequisite:ENGL 101
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: PHIL 110 or PHIL 110H)

This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, and informal fallacies. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing is reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which are evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8,000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills.

PHIL 110H - Critical Thinking Honors (3.0 units)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC (*credit limit), CSU(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: PHIL 110 or PHIL 110H)

This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, and informal fallacies. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing is reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which are evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8,000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements.

KIN 120 - Sports Law and Ethics (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC,CSU

This course explores how various bodies of substantive law are applied in the context of the sport industry—both professional and amateur. The course examines the various types of laws that apply to the sport industry (e.g., constitutional, tort, contract, labor, and antitrust) and how these laws are interpreted to decide legal claims for employment, personal injury, intellectual property, and discriminatory practices; and the legal relationships among athletes, teams, leagues, governing bodies, sports facilities, licensees, broadcasters, and fans. The course will also address the compliance issues and ethical structures that define the sports industry.

PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics (3.0 units)

Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This introductory level course is for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, and will expose them to some of the most profound moral and ethical questions in the Western philosophical tradition. We will examine the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems.

KIN 122 - Nutrition for Sport and Fitness (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: UC,CSU

This course provides an overview of the role of nutrition to increase energy and enhance performance. Nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water will be introduced. The digestive system and metabolic systems will be discussed. Sport and exercise nutrient needs before, during, and after exercise are evaluated for their effect on optimal health and performance. Carbohydrate loading, popular diets, and supplementation are discussed. This course is designed for the student pursuing a career in the fitness industry; certificates in Fitness Specialist, Coaching of Sport, Sport and Performance Coach, and Community Health Worker; and/or the A.A. in Dance and the A.S in Sports Medicine, as well as those interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of nutrition on the mind and body.

KIN 126 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course includes information needed for students who intend to teach strength and conditioning. The course covers anatomy and physiology, bioenergetics, biomechanics, training adaptations, exercise and equipment selection, training techniques, program design, and safety factors. This course is designed for students pursuing a career in the fitness industry; Fitness Specialist, Strength and Performance Coach, or Coaching of Sport Certificates; or an AS in Sports Medicine; and/or students interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of exercise on the body and mind.

KIN 127 - Exercise Physiology (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: UC,CSU

This course provides an overview of the body systems and their functions under conditions of exercise stress, including how fitness training affects health, wellness, and performance. Emphasis will be placed on the muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic/bioenergetic, and neurological systems, as well as the physiological processes that are affected by exercise. The effects of various diseases and exercise immunology will also be addressed. This course is designed for the student pursuing a career in the fitness industry, a Certificate of Achievement in Fitness Specialist or Strength and Performance Coach, the Associate of Arts in Dance, or those interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of exercise on the body and mind.

KIN 131 - Functional Anatomy of Movement (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides an overview of the study of movement as it relates to exercise under both normal and injury conditions. Students learn the basic anatomical principals used specifically in the area of human performance. Emphasis is placed on applying body alignment, range of motion, stabilization, and acceleration principles important to the analysis of movement. This course is designed for students pursuing careers in the fitness industry or a certificate in either the Fitness Specialist Program, Mat Pilates Instructor, or Peak Performance for Sport. It is also for students interested in furthering their understanding of the biomechanical effects of exercise on the body.

Total Semester Units:6.0† 
Summer 1
Complete 3 units of: KINA 147 / KINA 159 / KINA 202 / KINA 203 / KINA 206 / KINA 211 / KINA 151 / KINA 276 / KINA 270 / KINA 281 *M3.0
Notes:
* Or an additional 3 unit intercollegiate course.

KINA 147 - Off-Season Conditioning for Intercollegiate Sports (1.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written college composition and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This course is designed for all students preparing for specific physical fitness related to off-season intercollegiate athletic participation. The purpose of the course is to develop a level of physical fitness, strength, and conditioning that will enhance an athlete’s ability to be successful in intercollegiate competition. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 159 - Cross Training for Intercollegiate Athletics (1.0 units)

Prerequisite: Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics
Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This cross-training course is designed for advanced intercollegiate athletes who want to increase all aspects of their fitness levels through a variety of strength, flexibility, aerobic and anaerobic activities in order to prepare for intercollegiate athletic competition. The specific physical fitness routines required by intercollegiate athletes during the off-season will be addressed. The purpose of the course is to develop levels of physical fitness, strength, and conditioning that will enhance athletes’ abilities to be successful in intercollegiate competition. This course may be taken once and repeated two times for credit.

KINA 202 - Intercollegiate Baseball II (1.0 units)

Prerequisite:Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics
Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This advanced course is designed for students interested in competing in the sport of men’s baseball at the collegiate level. Instruction will focus on advanced drills in the areas of offense, defense, and pitching. Special attention will be placed on preparing students for intercollegiate competition. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 203 - Off Season Softball (1.0 units)

Advisory: KINA 103
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This course is designed for advanced softball students competing at the collegiate level. Instruction focuses on advanced drills in the area of offense, defense, and pitching. Special attention is placed on preparing students for intercollegiate competition. This course may be repeated 3 times for credit.

KINA 206 - Off Season Women's Intercollegiate Volleyball Training (1.0 units)

Prerequisite:KINA 172 or participation in Intercollegiate Athletics
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This advanced course is designed for students interested in competing at the collegiate level in the sport of women’s volleyball. Instruction will focus on advanced techniques in serving, passing, setting, and hitting; as well as jump serving, jump setting, jump attacking, various defensive patterns, and team play training and conditioning. Special attention will be placed on preparing students for intercollegiate competition. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 211 - Off Season Intercollegiate Tennis (1.0 units)

Prerequisite: Participation in Intercollegiate Athletics
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This advanced course is designed for students interested in competing in the sport of tennis at the collegiate level. Instruction will focus on training and conditioning, and will also include advanced strategies, on court drilling and match play experience. Special attention will be placed on preparing students for intercollegiate competition. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 151 - Strength and Conditioning for Intercollegiate Athletics (1.0 units)

Advisory: Experience in college athletics, high school varsity athletics or equivalent is recommended; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit),CSU(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This advanced course is designed for students preparing to compete on an intercollegiate team. The course is designed for student-athletes to improve all fitness levels through a variety of strength, flexibility, aerobic, and anaerobic activities and technology. The specific demands of the sport are addressed by intercollegiate athletes during the off-season, and via in-season periodization training techniques specific to each sport. The purpose of the course is for student-athletes to understand and develop a high level of physical fitness, strength, and conditioning that will enhance their ability to be successful in intercollegiate competition. This class may be taken once for credit and repeated three times.

KINA 276 - Off-Season for Intercollegiate Soccer (1.0 units)

Advisory: KINA 176 or competitive organized soccer experience (club or high school varsity)
Transfers to:UC (*credit limit),CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE Activity courses)

This advanced soccer/activity class for the intercollegiate level player will stress soccer training, technical skills, knowledge, strategy, and an understanding of team play. The course is intended for students with varsity intercollegiate experience who compete currently or are preparing to play competitive intercollegiate soccer. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 270 - Women's Intercollegiate Basketball Team II (1.5 units)

Prerequisite: KINA 170
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This advanced-level course is designed for students who will be competing in the sport of women’s basketball at the collegiate level during conference play. This class is offered for 11 consecutive weeks to run concurrently with the intercollegiate basketball season as determined by the California Community College Athletic Association (C.C.C.A.A.) governing body. Students are required to spend a minimum of 7.36 hours per week for 11 weeks preparing for competition with conference colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated 3 times for credit.

KINA 281 - Men's Intercollegiate Basketball Team II (1.5 units)

Prerequisite:KINA 181
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This advanced-level course is designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of men’s basketball during conference and post-season play. This class is offered for 11 consecutive weeks to run concurrently with the intercollegiate basketball season as determined by the California Community College Athletic Association (C.C.C.A.A.) governing body. Students are required to spend a minimum of 7.36 hours per week for 11 weeks preparing for competition with conference colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated 3 times for credit.

Select one: ENGL 101 / PHIL 110 / PHIL 110H / KIN 120 / PHIL 120 / KIN 122 / KIN 126 / KIN 127 / KIN 131 / KIN 159 / KINA 170 / KIN 188 / KIN 195 / KIN 199 M3.0
ENGL 101 - College Composition and Research (3.5 units)

Prerequisite:Enrollment requires appropriate placement (based on high school GPA and/or other measures), or eligibility for college composition.
Transfers to:UC, CSU

This composition course enables students to generate logical, coherent essays that incorporate sources necessary for academic and professional success. Students become proficient in researching, evaluating, and incorporating sources, and in learning critical reading and thinking skills through expository and persuasive reading selections before applying these skills to creating original documented essays. The writing workshop component of the course is designed to assist students with improving and refining their writing and language skills: Students complete writing workshop activities that enhance their ability to compose logical, well-supported arguments that exhibit grammatical fluency and correct citation styles. Students meet with composition instructors through individual or small group conferences that address students’ specific writing concerns. This course is designed for students who wish to fulfill the General Education requirement for Written Communication.

PHIL 110 - Critical Thinking (3.0 units)

Prerequisite:ENGL 101
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (*credit limit), CSU(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: PHIL 110 or PHIL 110H)

This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, and informal fallacies. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing is reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which are evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8,000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills.

PHIL 110H - Critical Thinking Honors (3.0 units)

Prerequisite: ENGL 101
Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC (*credit limit), CSU(*Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: PHIL 110 or PHIL 110H)

This course is an introduction to the methods and techniques of informal reasoning. Topics include schematizing and articulating arguments, causal arguments, analogical arguments, testimony arguments, and informal fallacies. Emphasis on the application of critical thinking for effective writing is reflected in the frequency, scope, and nature of course writing assignments, which are evaluated with regard to both content and form. Students should expect to write approximately 8,000 words in various writing assignments. This course is appropriate for students seeking to improve their writing and reasoning skills, and is intended for students who meet Honors Program requirements.

KIN 120 - Sports Law and Ethics (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC,CSU

This course explores how various bodies of substantive law are applied in the context of the sport industry—both professional and amateur. The course examines the various types of laws that apply to the sport industry (e.g., constitutional, tort, contract, labor, and antitrust) and how these laws are interpreted to decide legal claims for employment, personal injury, intellectual property, and discriminatory practices; and the legal relationships among athletes, teams, leagues, governing bodies, sports facilities, licensees, broadcasters, and fans. The course will also address the compliance issues and ethical structures that define the sports industry.

PHIL 120 - Introduction to Ethics (3.0 units)

Advisory: ENGL 101; It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This introductory level course is for students interested in the humanities, law, medicine, politics, social science and related fields, and will expose them to some of the most profound moral and ethical questions in the Western philosophical tradition. We will examine the concept of morality and values, representative ethical theories, and may include their applications to moral problems.

KIN 122 - Nutrition for Sport and Fitness (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: UC,CSU

This course provides an overview of the role of nutrition to increase energy and enhance performance. Nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water will be introduced. The digestive system and metabolic systems will be discussed. Sport and exercise nutrient needs before, during, and after exercise are evaluated for their effect on optimal health and performance. Carbohydrate loading, popular diets, and supplementation are discussed. This course is designed for the student pursuing a career in the fitness industry; certificates in Fitness Specialist, Coaching of Sport, Sport and Performance Coach, and Community Health Worker; and/or the A.A. in Dance and the A.S in Sports Medicine, as well as those interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of nutrition on the mind and body.

KIN 126 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course includes information needed for students who intend to teach strength and conditioning. The course covers anatomy and physiology, bioenergetics, biomechanics, training adaptations, exercise and equipment selection, training techniques, program design, and safety factors. This course is designed for students pursuing a career in the fitness industry; Fitness Specialist, Strength and Performance Coach, or Coaching of Sport Certificates; or an AS in Sports Medicine; and/or students interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of exercise on the body and mind.

KIN 127 - Exercise Physiology (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: UC,CSU

This course provides an overview of the body systems and their functions under conditions of exercise stress, including how fitness training affects health, wellness, and performance. Emphasis will be placed on the muscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, metabolic/bioenergetic, and neurological systems, as well as the physiological processes that are affected by exercise. The effects of various diseases and exercise immunology will also be addressed. This course is designed for the student pursuing a career in the fitness industry, a Certificate of Achievement in Fitness Specialist or Strength and Performance Coach, the Associate of Arts in Dance, or those interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of exercise on the body and mind.

KIN 131 - Functional Anatomy of Movement (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts.
Transfers to: CSU

This course provides an overview of the study of movement as it relates to exercise under both normal and injury conditions. Students learn the basic anatomical principals used specifically in the area of human performance. Emphasis is placed on applying body alignment, range of motion, stabilization, and acceleration principles important to the analysis of movement. This course is designed for students pursuing careers in the fitness industry or a certificate in either the Fitness Specialist Program, Mat Pilates Instructor, or Peak Performance for Sport. It is also for students interested in furthering their understanding of the biomechanical effects of exercise on the body.

KIN 159 - Leadership in Sport (3.0 units)

Advisory: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC (*credit limit), CSU(*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 units of credit for PE Theory courses)

This course takes up leadership theories and the impact of leadership empowerment through sport. The course is designed for students interested in increasing insight into leadership within sport environments by examining philosophical, sociological, and psychological leadership dynamics in individual and team sports from youth through professional levels. The course covers topics such as leadership theories, self-awareness, informal and formal leadership, emotional intelligence theory, athlete motivation, team dynamics, the role of team captains, and communication theories.

KINA 170 - Women's Intercollegiate Basketball Team (1.5 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This advanced-level course is designed for students who will be competing in the sport of women’s basketball at the collegiate level. This class is offered for 11 consecutive weeks to run concurrently with the intercollegiate basketball season as determined by the California Community College Athletic Association (C.C.C.A.A.) governing body. Students are required to spend a minimum of 7.36 hours per week for 11 weeks preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated 3 times for credit.

KIN 188 - Theory of Coaching (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

The purpose of this course is to examine the philosophical, physiological, sociological, and psychological aspects of the coaching profession. Other aspects that will be studied are the principles used in the effective teaching of sports, athlete motivation, nutrition for athletes from youth through collegiate age groups, leadership, technical and tactical skill training and all components of team management.

KIN 195 - Social Issues/Media in Sport (3.0 units)

Advisory: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC/CSU

This course examines sport as a significant aspect of modern culture and a major institution of contemporary civilization. Students gain an understanding of the impact sport has had in history and politics, and on moral values, ethics, and sociological issues historically and in present-day society. Topics include gender, race, and ethnicity and their roles in sport; sport as an economic enterprise; social media and sport; sport at the youth, high school, collegiate, professional and international levels; the effects that social class, globalization, and media have on sport; and what future trends will influence the world of sport.

KIN 199 - American Sports in Film (3.0 units)

Advisory: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This kinesiology course explores sports and the lives and contributions of athletes from diverse gender, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds through how they are represented in sports-related films. Students also consider how human movement, the human body, and healthy lifestyles are represented on screen, as well as the influence of sports culture in Western and non-Western contexts.

Total Semester Units:6.0 
2nd Semester
Complete 3 units of: KINA 170 / KINA 171 / KINA 172 / KINA 173 / KINA 176 / KINA 180 / KINA 181 / KINA 185 / KINA 188 / KINA 189 / KINA 190 / KINA 192 M3.0
KINA 170 - Women's Intercollegiate Basketball Team (1.5 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This advanced-level course is designed for students who will be competing in the sport of women’s basketball at the collegiate level. This class is offered for 11 consecutive weeks to run concurrently with the intercollegiate basketball season as determined by the California Community College Athletic Association (C.C.C.A.A.) governing body. Students are required to spend a minimum of 7.36 hours per week for 11 weeks preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated 3 times for credit.

KINA 171 - Women's Intercollegiate Tennis Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This advanced course is designed to prepare students for intercollegiate competition in the sport of women’s tennis. Emphasis will be placed on all aspects of the sport and the academic requirements for transfer and maintaining eligibility. Students will be monitored and encouraged to advance in their academic and athletic skills through the course. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 172 - Women's Intercollegiate Volleyball Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club Team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of women’s volleyball. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 173 - Women's Intercollegiate Softball Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of women’s softball. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 176 - Women's Intercollegiate Soccer Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed to prepare athletes for intercollegiate competition in soccer. Emphasis will be placed on all aspects of the sport as well as the academic requirements for transfer and maintaining eligibility. The student-athletes will be monitored and encouraged to advance in their academic and athletic skills through the course. This course may be repeated three times for credit.

KINA 180 - Men's Intercollegiate Baseball Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This advanced course is designed for students who will be competing in the sport of men’s baseball at the collegiate level. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 181 - Men's Intercollegiate Basketball Team (1.5 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This advanced-level course is designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of men’s basketball for pre-season conditioning and play. The course is offered for 11 consecutive weeks to run concurrently with the intercollegiate basketball season as determined by the California Community College Athletic Association (C.C.C.A.A.) governing body. Students are required to spend a minimum of 7.36 hours per week for 11 weeks preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated 3 times for credit.

KINA 185 - Men's and Women's Intercollegiate Swim Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This advanced course is designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of swimming. Students are required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours per week preparing for competition with other colleges. The course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 188 - Men's and/or Women's Intercollegiate Water Polo Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of men’s and women’s water polo. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 189 - Men's Intercollegiate Wrestling Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience is recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of men’s wrestling. Students will be required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

KINA 190 - Men's Intercollegiate Soccer Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed to prepare athletes for intercollegiate competition in soccer. Emphasis will be placed on all aspects of the sport as well as the academic requirements for transfer and maintaining eligibility. The student-athletes will be monitored and encouraged to advance in their academic and athletic skills through the course. This course may be repeated three times for credit.

KINA 192 - Women's Intercollegiate Sand Volleyball Team (3.0 units)

Advisory:High School or Club team experience recommended; It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This is an advanced course designed for students who will be competing at the collegiate level in the sport of women’s sand volleyball. Students are required to spend a minimum of 10.125 hours a week preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated three times for credit.

Select one: KIN 159 / KINA 170 / KIN 188 / KIN 195 / KIN 199 M3.0
KIN 159 - Leadership in Sport (3.0 units)

Advisory: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC (*credit limit), CSU(*The UC will grant a maximum of 8 units of credit for PE Theory courses)

This course takes up leadership theories and the impact of leadership empowerment through sport. The course is designed for students interested in increasing insight into leadership within sport environments by examining philosophical, sociological, and psychological leadership dynamics in individual and team sports from youth through professional levels. The course covers topics such as leadership theories, self-awareness, informal and formal leadership, emotional intelligence theory, athlete motivation, team dynamics, the role of team captains, and communication theories.

KINA 170 - Women's Intercollegiate Basketball Team (1.5 units)

Advisory:Students should be able to read college-level texts; High School or Club team experience recommended.
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This advanced-level course is designed for students who will be competing in the sport of women’s basketball at the collegiate level. This class is offered for 11 consecutive weeks to run concurrently with the intercollegiate basketball season as determined by the California Community College Athletic Association (C.C.C.A.A.) governing body. Students are required to spend a minimum of 7.36 hours per week for 11 weeks preparing for competition with other colleges. This course may be taken once and repeated 3 times for credit.

KIN 188 - Theory of Coaching (3.0 units)

Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: CSU

The purpose of this course is to examine the philosophical, physiological, sociological, and psychological aspects of the coaching profession. Other aspects that will be studied are the principles used in the effective teaching of sports, athlete motivation, nutrition for athletes from youth through collegiate age groups, leadership, technical and tactical skill training and all components of team management.

KIN 195 - Social Issues/Media in Sport (3.0 units)

Advisory: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to:UC/CSU

This course examines sport as a significant aspect of modern culture and a major institution of contemporary civilization. Students gain an understanding of the impact sport has had in history and politics, and on moral values, ethics, and sociological issues historically and in present-day society. Topics include gender, race, and ethnicity and their roles in sport; sport as an economic enterprise; social media and sport; sport at the youth, high school, collegiate, professional and international levels; the effects that social class, globalization, and media have on sport; and what future trends will influence the world of sport.

KIN 199 - American Sports in Film (3.0 units)

Advisory: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts.
Transfers to: UC, CSU

This kinesiology course explores sports and the lives and contributions of athletes from diverse gender, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds through how they are represented in sports-related films. Students also consider how human movement, the human body, and healthy lifestyles are represented on screen, as well as the influence of sports culture in Western and non-Western contexts.

Total Semester Units:6.0 
Total Units for Intercollegiate Athletic Competition COA program 18.0† 
Notes:
AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor.
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