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.

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 credit for PE Theory courses. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: KIN 191, KIN 192, or KIN 196)

This course is designed for all students who are physically active and interested in learning how to improve and maintain their personal health. Topics covered include general health principles, nutrition and diet, physical fitness, stress management, sexuality and reproduction, drug/alcohol use and abuse, consumer and safety issues and the process of death. Students learn how to develop sound health principles through readings, lectures, assignments/labs, and guest speakers.

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 credit for PE Theory courses. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: KIN 191, KIN 192, or KIN 196))

This course is designed for students interested in expanding their knowledge about health problems and social issues that affect women uniquely. Physiological and psychological aspects of nutrition, hygiene, sexuality and reproduction, drugs and chemicals, and common diseases are among the many topics covered. Guest speakers, videos, current events, and web-based as well as text readings help students develop sound health principles for use in everyday life.

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 credit for PE Theory courses. Students will receive credit for only one of the following courses: KIN 191, KIN 192, or KIN 196)

The Health: Fitness and Wellness course is based upon the premise that a person’s lifestyle contributes substantially to the quality and length of life. An attempt will be made in this course to teach facts and concepts relative to the physiological and psychological responses to frequent and regular bouts of aerobic exercise. Emphasis will be placed upon proper selection of foods and the maintenance of a healthy and nutritionally sound diet. All dimensions of health will be covered to promote and enhance one’s full health potential. The main thrust of the course is to effect behavioral change, so the students will be able to make lifestyle choices in a socially and personally responsible manner. This course is a restricted elective for the AA in General Studies with an Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development and the CSU GE COA.

Advisory:KINA 117
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This swimming/fitness course is designed to provide students with beginning swimming skills an opportunity to master the fundamentals of physical fitness as they relate to swimming as an aerobic activity. Emphasis is placed on aerobic training with some training at the anaerobic threshold and anaerobic levels. This class is suitable for all students interested in swimming as a fitness activity.

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 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This course is a self-paced physical fitness laboratory designed to develop and encourage positive health and wellness attitudes and habits. Topics include cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, body composition, muscular strength, and endurance. Students are assessed in each of these areas, and an individual fitness profile is established. Fitness activities primarily utilize exercises organized into an aerobic super circuit with additional activities prescribed to increase strength and flexibility.

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

This course is designed to utilize the resistance properties of water to improve muscle tone, flexibility, and cardiovascular health and endurance using various exercise movements. Because water buoyancy will help support joints and muscles, students of all levels of fitness and abilities will be able to participate in the activity. Students will have the opportunity to improve overall body strength and conditioning through a sequence of exercises done in the water. Students who are overweight, pregnant, elderly, diabetic, or recovering from injuries—or who have been inactive—will find this class appropriate, therapeutic, and beneficial to their health.

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 KINA activity courses)

This course introduces students to the basic Pilates floor exercises, which are designed to increase strength in abdominal and spinal musculature. Students engage in activities and exercises designed to increase awareness of body alignment; strength in the torso, spine, and limbs; and endurance. By engaging in activities, students also learn breathing techniques to utilize in strength training exercises, how to increase coordination and improve balance, and about the muscle groups and their actions being utilized during traditional Pilates mat work. This course is suitable for students interested in conditioning, dance, Hatha Yoga, and athletics, as well as students seeking to increase strength to better support the spine during everyday activities.

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 KINA activity courses)

This cross training course is designed for beginning through advanced students who want to increase their cardiovascular fitness level through a variety of aerobic and anaerobic activities. The course is designed to present the following skills: running, cycling, swimming, interval training, and introduction to weight training. Additionally, students learn basic definitions and terminology of the current fitness arena, assisting them with fitness as a lifelong process using a variety of cardiovascular mediums.

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 KINA activity courses)

This course is designed to meet the needs of daily physical exercise for lifelong fitness and health. Walking is one of the safest and most effective forms of exercise to improve health and develop and maintain physical fitness. The course provides cardiovascular conditioning through the activity of walking. Instruction in proper diet, heart rate monitoring, skill proficiency, and fitness program planning is provided for each student. This class is designed for students interested in starting an exercise program or developing an active lifestyle.

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

This introductory course is designed for beginning students who want to learn the fundamental physical Asanas (poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as Pranayama (breathing techniques) and Dhyana (meditation techniques). The goal of the course is to integrate the mind, body, and spirit and to give students tools to better manage stress, alleviate physical tensions, and encourage optimum fitness. In the course, students learn proper physical alignment in the standing poses (i.e., Sun Salutation Series A-C, Warrior 1-2, Downward Dog, Upward Dog, Cobra, Triangle, Crescent); the floor poses (i.e., Staff, Lotus, Cobbler, Twists, Backbends); and elementary inversions (i.e., Inverted Leg Rest, Headstand Preparation, Wall-Dog Preparation). This course is a requirement for the Yoga Teacher Training Certificate of Achievement (C.O.A.) and an elective for the Fitness Specialist C.O.A.

Advisory:KINA 117
Transfers to: UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for KINA activity courses)

This swimming/fitness course is designed to provide students with beginning swimming skills an opportunity to master the fundamentals of physical fitness as they relate to swimming as an aerobic activity. Emphasis is placed on aerobic training with some training at the anaerobic threshold and anaerobic levels. This class is suitable for all students interested in swimming as a fitness activity.

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 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

This course is a self-paced physical fitness laboratory designed to develop and encourage positive health and wellness attitudes and habits. Topics include cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, body composition, muscular strength, and endurance. Students are assessed in each of these areas, and an individual fitness profile is established. Fitness activities primarily utilize exercises organized into an aerobic super circuit with additional activities prescribed to increase strength and flexibility.

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

This course is designed to utilize the resistance properties of water to improve muscle tone, flexibility, and cardiovascular health and endurance using various exercise movements. Because water buoyancy will help support joints and muscles, students of all levels of fitness and abilities will be able to participate in the activity. Students will have the opportunity to improve overall body strength and conditioning through a sequence of exercises done in the water. Students who are overweight, pregnant, elderly, diabetic, or recovering from injuries—or who have been inactive—will find this class appropriate, therapeutic, and beneficial to their health.

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 KINA activity courses)

This course introduces students to the basic Pilates floor exercises, which are designed to increase strength in abdominal and spinal musculature. Students engage in activities and exercises designed to increase awareness of body alignment; strength in the torso, spine, and limbs; and endurance. By engaging in activities, students also learn breathing techniques to utilize in strength training exercises, how to increase coordination and improve balance, and about the muscle groups and their actions being utilized during traditional Pilates mat work. This course is suitable for students interested in conditioning, dance, Hatha Yoga, and athletics, as well as students seeking to increase strength to better support the spine during everyday activities.

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 KINA activity courses)

This cross training course is designed for beginning through advanced students who want to increase their cardiovascular fitness level through a variety of aerobic and anaerobic activities. The course is designed to present the following skills: running, cycling, swimming, interval training, and introduction to weight training. Additionally, students learn basic definitions and terminology of the current fitness arena, assisting them with fitness as a lifelong process using a variety of cardiovascular mediums.

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 KINA activity courses)

This course is designed to meet the needs of daily physical exercise for lifelong fitness and health. Walking is one of the safest and most effective forms of exercise to improve health and develop and maintain physical fitness. The course provides cardiovascular conditioning through the activity of walking. Instruction in proper diet, heart rate monitoring, skill proficiency, and fitness program planning is provided for each student. This class is designed for students interested in starting an exercise program or developing an active lifestyle.

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

This introductory course is designed for beginning students who want to learn the fundamental physical Asanas (poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as Pranayama (breathing techniques) and Dhyana (meditation techniques). The goal of the course is to integrate the mind, body, and spirit and to give students tools to better manage stress, alleviate physical tensions, and encourage optimum fitness. In the course, students learn proper physical alignment in the standing poses (i.e., Sun Salutation Series A-C, Warrior 1-2, Downward Dog, Upward Dog, Cobra, Triangle, Crescent); the floor poses (i.e., Staff, Lotus, Cobbler, Twists, Backbends); and elementary inversions (i.e., Inverted Leg Rest, Headstand Preparation, Wall-Dog Preparation). This course is a requirement for the Yoga Teacher Training Certificate of Achievement (C.O.A.) and an elective for the Fitness Specialist C.O.A.

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 credit for PE Theory courses.

Prerequisite/Corequisite:KIN 290
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 credit for PE Theory courses)

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 focuses on the research, theories, and ideas surrounding, promoting, and maintaining well-being, good health, and happiness. Students explore topics in the field of positive psychology including but not limited to wellness, optimism, flow, happiness, and positive thinking. The course is beneficial for students majoring in psychology, or looking to transfer as a psychology major.

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

This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the definition, development, reduction, and elimination of major social problems in contemporary society. Topics include problems of mental and physical health, including addictions, crime and violence, social inequality, terrorism and war, and technology and the environment. Various social theories and relevant empirical research are critically examined throughout the course.

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

This course supports and reinforces on-the-job training in an actual work environment under the supervision of a college instructor and is facilitated by the use of learning objectives. The student will be working in a professional environment and will meet performance objectives related to instruction that are above and beyond the conditions of regular employment.

Student Paid Internship
1 unit/75 hours;
2 units/150 hours;
3 units/225 hours

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

This course provides an overview of the exercise implications for special populations related to age, medical condition, and level of fitness. Emphasis is placed on cardiovascular and respiratory conditions, exercise-induced asthma, metabolic disorders, diabetes, obesity, orthopedic injuries, physical disabilities, auto-immune issues, sensory impairments, mental challenges, geriatrics/seniors, children, pregnant and post-partum women, and the issues and challenges of exercise. This course is designed for the student pursuing a career in the fitness industry; a certificate in Fitness Specialist, Yoga Teacher Training, and Community Health Worker Program; as well as those interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of exercise on the mind and body.