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.

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.

Prerequisite: Instructor approval and KIN 126, KIN 127, KIN 131
Prerequisite/Corequisite:KIN 122, KIN 128, KIN 145, KIN 146
Transfers to: CSU

This course will provide students with practical experience in the fields of health, fitness, and exercise instruction. Emphasis is placed on participant screening, evaluation, fitness assessment, exercise program design, nutrition and health education, and principles of exercise science. The course includes career preparation, self-marketing and social media, trainer-client relationship building, and professional responsibility in a fitness setting. This course is designed for the student pursuing a career in the fitness industry and/or a Certificate of Achievement in the Fitness Specialist Program, as well as those interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of exercise on the mind and body. Instructor approval is required for enrollment.

Prerequisite: KINA 136
Transfers to:CSU

This course includes foundational information necessary for students interested in teaching Pilates Mat classes. The course will focus on establishing a personal practice in combination with an experiential analysis of the physical fitness system created by Joseph Pilates. The course will also introduce the student to the history and philosophy of Pilates Mat, as well as the methodologies and business of teaching Pilates Mat. This course is designed for students pursuing the proposed Pilates Mat Teacher Training Certificate, a career teaching Pilates Mat in the fitness industry, or for those interested in furthering their understanding of the effects and benefits of Pilates for health, fitness, rehabilitation, and overall physical performance and endurance.

Advisory:This introductory course covers the principles and techniques involved in teaching group exercise and developing a personal trainer/client relationship. Emphasis is placed on client assessment, communication skills, program design, exercise adherence, teaching strategies, and professional responsibility and liability. This course is designed for students pursuing a career in the fitness industry or a certificate in the Fitness Specialist Program, as well as students interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of exercise 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: 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.

Prerequisite:KINA 136
Transfers to:UC (credit limit*), CSU
(*The UC will grant a maximum of 4 units credit for PE activity courses)

KINA 236 is a continuation of KINA 136, and builds upon the basic Pilates Mat exercises covered in KINA 136. The exercises in this course are designed to further increase strength in the abdominal and spinal musculature. Students engage in exercises and learn how to utilize props (e.g., magic circles, stretch/exercise bands, mini balls, gliders, and hand weights) designed to further increase awareness of body alignment, torso strength, and spine and limbs as well as to increase endurance while fine-tuning breathing techniques utilized in strength training exercises. Additionally, students advance their coordination and balance, and learn about the muscle groups and their actions being utilized during traditional Pilates Mat work. This course is suitable for students interested in conditioning, dance, athletics, and fitness, or those seeking to increase overall strength to better support the spine in everyday activities. The course is required for the Mat Pilates Teacher Training Certificate.