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KINE 1103 AQUA FITNESS (1-1-2). A water aerobics class incorporating a warm up, cardiorespiratory conditioning, a muscle strengthening segment and a cool down. The buoyancy of the water lessens the stress and impact of exercise on the joints while providing resistance, which tones and conditions the muscles and cardiovascular system. Some fundamental swimming skills are incorporated into the class but no swimming experience is necessary. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1105 BASKETBALL (1-1-2). Instruction for all levels of skill in the fundamentals of basketball. Emphasis upon the development and improvement of total fitness, skill and general knowledge about basketball for leisure time use. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1106 BOWLING I (1-1-2). Fundamentals of bowling skills, strategies and scoring. For beginning and intermediate skill levels. Site fee: $75.00 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1107 CONDITIONING -- STRETCHING/FLEXIBILITY (1-1-2). A physical-conditioning course that emphasizes correct techniques for improving flexibility with individual and partner stretches from athletics, dance and yoga. May include pilates matwork and balance ball exercises. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1108 CONDITIONING -- WALK/JOG (1-1-2). A physical conditioning course that emphasizes cardiovascular fitness through your choice of walking, jogging, or a combination of both. Students will not be required to run. Correct techniques in striding and form will be introduced in addition to discussion of the benefits of aerobic exercise, nutrition, weight management, and associated topics. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1109 DANCE -- BALLET I (1-1-2). An introduction to the fundamentals of classical ballet designed for students with little or no training. Primary emphasis on placement and alignment of the body, turnout, stretches, barre work, simple addagio and allegro movements, brief history and French terminology, as well as other preparatory work necessary for the establishment of a basic technical foundation. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1110 DANCE -- COUNTRY/WESTERN (1-1-2). A variety of traditional and modern country/western dances will be taught, including two-step, polkas, waltzes, schottische and line dances. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1112 DANCE -- IMPROVISATIONAL (1-1-2). An introductory course designed for the beginning dance student. Improvisational dance techniques provide opportunities for students to explore and expand their personal range of creativity, movement and awareness. Activities include exercises and information on body alignment, muscular development, and effective relaxation/breathing techniques. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1113 DANCE -- JAZZ I (1-1-2). An introductory course designed for the student with little or no previous training. Primary emphasis on jazz technique; placement and alignment of the body, footwork, stretches musicality, and other preparatory work necessary for the establishment of a basic foundation. Different styles of jazz dance such as musical theatre, television, and movie styles are explored. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1114 DANCE -- MID-EAST (1-1-2). Traditional and modern techniques of Middle Eastern dancing emphasizing fluidity of movement. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1115 DANCE -- MODERN I (1-1-2). An introductory course in the fundamentals of modern dance technique. Students learn and practice warm-up exercises and dance sequences emphasizing articulation and coordination of body parts, rhythm, musicality and expressive qualities of movement. NIA dance may be included. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1116 SOCIAL DANCE (1-1-2). A survey of popular and traditional social and ballroom dances including the Waltz, Fox Trot, Polka, Swing, Cha-Cha, Tango, Latin Rhythms, Country Western, and other current dances. Emphasis on partnering techniques and variations of each dance. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1118 FENCING I (1-1-2). Beginning fencing techniques and strategies of proper footwork and bladework. The beginning fencer will also learn the methodology of bouting along with a brief history of fencing. Fee: $8 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1120 GOLF I (1-1-2). Golf I covers the swing and the use of long irons, mid irons, short irons, and the putter. Application of the golf swing for all irons is included with course etiquette. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1121 GYMNASTICS I (1-1-2). Beginning to intermediate individual skill performance in tumbling and trampoline. Emphasis on strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1125 JUDO (1-1-2). Fundamentals of a Japanese Martial Art form for personal safety and self-defense and to improve physical condition and mental discipline. Activities will include breakfalls, throws, grappling, holds, and practical self defense techniques. Short lectures on history, rules, and ranking requirements will be given. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1126 LIFEGUARDING (1-1-2). A swimming conditioning and training program leading to American Red Cross lifeguarding certification. Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer will also be included in the class. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: Requires ability to swim 500 yards continuously. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1127 MARTIAL ARTS AIKIDO (1-1-2). Aikido is a no punch, no kick art of self-defense. Using Aikido's throwing and pinning arts properly, an attack can be neutralized without inflicting serious injury. At its higher levels, it is an effective discipline for the development, integration and utilization of all human powers--physical, mental and spiritual. Aikido I covers history, philosophy and basic techniques. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1128 MARTIAL ARTS CONDITIONING (1-1-2). A comprehensive physical conditioning course, which includes calisthenics, plyometrics with medicine balls and strength and speed drills. Prepares and/or supplements conditioning for all forms of martial arts. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1131 MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI I (1-1-2). Fundamentals of a Chinese martial art form emphasizing health and self-defense (non-contact). It involves slow movements that resemble various animals in motion. It may be considered moving meditation. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1132 MARTIAL ARTS WEAPONRY (1-1-2). A wide variety of martial arts weapons skills will be covered beginning with the short and long sticks. Conditioning drills will be included. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1138 SELF DEFENSE (1-1-2). Safety principles and skills which will enable students to avoid and/or minimize violence will be taught. Information on acculturated and lifestyle factors, which influence "victim profile" will be covered. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1139 SOCCER (1-1-2). Basic offensive and defensive skills and strategies of soccer. Conditioning drills will be included. Fee: $8 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1141 SWIMMING I (1-1-2). Beginning swimming skills are taught including the American crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke. Correct breathing skills are emphasized. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1142 TENNIS I (1-1-2). The fundamentals of tennis strokes, forehand, backhand, serve and volley as well as game scoring, positioning and etiquette for beginning player with emphasis for lifetime activity. Fee: $8 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1144 VOLLEYBALL (1-1-2). An introductory course to the fundamentals of volleyball including passing, serving, setting, and spiking. Students will learn rules and court strategy for playing the game. Emphasis on total fitness and recreational skills for leisure. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1145 WEIGHT TRAINING I (1-1-2). This course is designed to help students identify and understand the benefits of weight training and how weight training affects the body. They will also be able to design and develop a balanced weight training program to meet their individual needs. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1146 YOGA I (1-1-2). Introduction to yoga including traditional yoga postures emphasizing flexibility, breathing and relaxation techniques as well as careful attention to alignment in classical yoga poses. Props will be utilized depending upon the instructor. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1147 MARTIAL ARTS KARATE I (1-1-2). Japanese-American Martial Art form stressing physical fitness and self defense. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1153 SWIMMING II (1-1-2). A conditioning swimming class to improve cardiorespiratory endurance, swimming skills and speed. The front crawl, breast stroke, sidestroke, backstroke, and butterfly will be covered. Possible $65 site fee for certain locations. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: Ability to swim 100 meters. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1154 BASEBALL I (1-1-2). Fundamentals of baseball to include conditioning drills, batting, throwing and strategy. Possible $75 site fee for certain locations. Fee: $8 Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1201 DIRECTED PHYSICAL FITNESS CONCEPTS (2-1-2). Students set-up their workout schedule (must be completed at the Riverside Campus). This course was designed to provide the diagnosis and explanation of cardiovascular fitness. It includes the meaning and use of selected physiological parameters of fitness, weight training, flexibility, and wellness concepts. Orientation must be attended. Insurance: $3.50 ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1301 FOUNDATIONS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3-3-0). An introduction to the profession of physical education, including philosophical, historical and scientific foundations. Course includes assessment of physical qualities and personal and professional qualifications. Insurance: $3.50Skills: R ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1304 PERSONAL HEALTH (3-3-0). A fundamental course in principles and problems of healthful living, as they apply today. This course emphasizes assessment of health status and a body of information that can lead to rational choice in lifestyle. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1305 COMMUNITY HEALTH (3-3-0). The principles of personal health: nutrition, mental health, stimulants and narcotics, exercise, sleep and rest; also includes community health, sanitation, community services and public health agencies. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1306 FIRST AID AND SAFETY (3-3-0). A course designed to enable the student to recognize and avoid hazards within his/her environment; to intelligently assist in case of accident or illness; to develop skills necessary for immediate and temporary care of a victim. First Aid and CPR Certification will be offered. Fee: $8 Insurance: $3.50Skills: R ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1321 COACHING (3-3-0). A course designed to teach organization of team and individual sports including the comparison of systems, strategy, training and conditioning, selection of individuals for positions, responsibilities of the coach and public relations. Insurance: $3.50Skills: R ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1322 AEROBIC INSTRUCTOR (3-2-2). A course to train individuals in skills necessary to lead group instruction in the areas of aerobic step, slide, interval training, circuit training and aqua fitness. Other topics covered are physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, applied kinesiology, nutrition and weight control. Areas of instruction include assessment, programming and instruction, individual needs, and instructor responsibilities. Insurance: $3.50Skills: R Prerequisites: KINE 1101 or equivalent experience recommended. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1331 PHYSICAL EDUCATION FOR ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJORS (3-3-0). An overview of the program of activities in elementary school physical education. Includes the study and practice of activities and principles that promote physical fitness with an emphasis on historical development, philosophical implications, physical fitness, and kinesiology. Fee: $8 Insurance: $3.50Skills: R Prerequisites: 15 college credits. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 1370 FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH EDUCATION (3-3-0). Concepts essential to understanding health education as a discipline; competencies and career opportunities related to school and community health education are discussed. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2101 AEROBICS II (1-1-2). A well structured course in which the student will achieve coordination and strength through a cardiovascular workout. This achievement will come from combining high and low impact movement performed at a level suitable to the individual. The course includes an easy understanding of anatomy and physiology as well as nutrition and diet control. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1101 or equivalent. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2103 BOWLING II (1-1-2). Intermediate and advanced level skills will be covered in the course. Strategies, scoring and conditioning will be introduced. Site Fee: $75.00. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1106 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2105 DANCE -- BALLET II (1-1-2). A continued study of the technical fundamentals of classical ballet. Designed for the student with at least one semester of previous ballet training. Primary emphasis on sequence combinations, of beginning ballet movements, positions of the body, vertical posture, centering coordination of port de bras, with adagio and allegra movements and continuation of French terminology. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1109 or consent of instructor. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2106 DANCE -- JAZZ II (1-1-2). A continuation of Dance Jazz I (KINE 1112). Designed for the student with at least one semester of previous jazz dance training. Primary emphasis on jazz dance techniques; placement and alignment of the body, footwork, stretches, turns, musicality, and other work necessary for continued growth in jazz technique. Work on developing each dancer's unique style will be emphasized. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1113 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2107 DANCE -- MODERN II (1-1-2). Creative way of moving involving technical skill and improvisation. Begun as a way of breaking the boundaries and confines of ballet, modern dance expands your range of movement and awareness of space and time. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1115 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2108 DANCE -- MIDEAST II (1-1-2). More intricate movements and choreography of Middle Eastern dancing will be covered. Traditional and modern techniques will be offered. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1114 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2110 FENCING II (1-1-2). Students required to have had previous fencing training. Fitness, footwork, bladework and bouts emphasized. Students may continue with the foil or other weapons. Fee: $8 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1118 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2111 GOLF II (1-1-2). Golf II addresses individual problems and strives to improve techniques. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: Have played on a high school golf team, completed KINE 1120, or had experience playing golf. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2112 GYMNASTICS II (1-1-2). Intermediate and advanced tumbling and trampoline skills. Improve flexibility, conditioning and muscle tone. Continuation of skill development from Gymnastics I. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1121 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2113 MARTIAL ARTS AIKIDO II (1-1-2). This course is a further clarification of the basic techniques and their applied variations. Students should have previous Aikido instruction. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1127or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2114 MARTIAL ARTS KARATE II (1-1-2). Advanced techniques of a Japanese-American Martial Art form emphasizing fitness and self-defense. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1147 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2115 MARTIAL ARTS TAI CHI II (1-1-2). This course is designed for students who have completed Tai Chi I. The continuation and progression includes moving mediation and the remainder of the 108 movements that compromise the form. Emphasis will be placed on deepening one's own practice by focusing on the inner vertical; learning within each movement. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1131 or previous Tai Chi experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2118 SNORKELING (1-1-2). Mastery of techniques of snorkeling including the use of mask, fins, and snorkel. Physical conditioning will be emphasized. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: Ability to swim 200 yards continuously. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2119 SOCCER II (1-1-2). Intermediate and advanced offensive and defensive techniques, player positions and responsibilities, shielding and tracking skills, systems of play, terminology and rules of the game are covered. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1139 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2120 TENNIS II (1-1-2). Continuation and progression from beginning tennis. Students with mastery of fundamental strokes will learn through play and instruction in the more advanced strategies and skills. Emphasis on development of total fitness and more advanced play for leisure use. Fee: $8 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1142 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2121 VOLLEYBALL II (1-1-2). Continuation and progression from beginning volleyball. Students with mastery of the fundamental skills of volleyball will learn more advanced strategies and skills of the game. Emphasis on development of total fitness and more advanced play for leisure use. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1144 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2122 WEIGHT TRAINING II (1-1-2). Intermediate and advanced level training routines for complete muscular development. Fee: $24 Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1145 or equivalent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2123 YOGA II (1-1-2). Continuation and progression from beginning Yoga to include advanced traditional Yoga postures emphasizing flexibility, breathing and relaxation techniques. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1146 or previous Yoga training. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2124 JUDO II (1-1-2). Intermediate and advanced techniques of a Japanese Martial Arts form for personal safety and self defense and to improve physical condition and mental discipline. Activities will include breakfalls, throws, grappling, holds, and practical self defense techniques. Insurance: $3.50 Prerequisites: KINE 1125 or equivelent experience. ( ) Course Type: T
KINE 2356 CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETIC INJURIES (3-3-0). The study of the treatment and prevention of specific sport injuries resulting from activities in the home, recreational, intramural, and extramural settings. Identification of injuries, proper treatment after they occur, and preventative measures. Students learn how to create a safe environment for athletes. Cramer and American Red Cross techniques will be covered. Skills: R ( ) Course Type: T
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