Austin Community College
Fall 2009 - CANCELLED COURSES
Course Descriptions All Courses Classroom Courses Distance Learning Courses
Updated: 01/27/2010 14:01:00
KINESIOLOGY
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
KINE 2103 Bowling II
+ [0/25] 41553 Lec 002 MYE BOWL S 12:00pm - 2:30pm OH Averyt, Beverly
KINE 2115 Martial Arts Tai Chi II
+ [0/36] 41567 Lec 003 RVS 1169 U 12:00pm - 2:30pm OH Clubb, Barbara
KINE 2122 Weight Training II
+ [0/16] 41572 Lec 004 RGC ARC5 TTh 1:25pm - 2:40pm OH Dungan, Byron
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
16 Week Session August 24 - December 13
12 Week Session September 21 - December 13
KINE 1201 Directed Physical Fitness Concepts
[0/25] 44449 OPC 002 DIR Orientation req. See Open Campus OH Soto, Pamela
8 Week Session October 19 - December 13
KINE 1101 Aerobics I
Aerobic exercise to music. Students will be provided with an opportunity to strengthen their cardiorespiratory system, decrease percent body fat, tone and firm muscles. This course is designed to increase energy, mental clarity and health as a part of one's lifestyle. The class will incorporate high, light, and low impact movements, flexibility. Some classes incorporate bench-step, slide, kick-boxing, body sculpting, NIA dance, and circuit aerobics.
KINE 1105 Basketball
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.
KINE 1106 Bowling I
Fundamentals of bowling skills, strategies and scoring. For beginning and intermediate skill levels. Site fee: $75.00
KINE 1107 Conditioning -- Stretching/Flexibility
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.
KINE 1108 Conditioning -- Walk/Jog
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.
KINE 1113 Dance -- Jazz I
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.
KINE 1114 Dance -- Mid-East
Traditional and modern techniques of Middle Eastern dancing emphasizing fluidity of movement.
KINE 1116 Social Dance
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.
KINE 1118 Fencing I
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.
KINE 1120 Golf I
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.
KINE 1121 Gymnastics I
Beginning to intermediate individual skill performance in tumbling and trampoline. Emphasis on strength, flexibility, balance and coordination.
KINE 1125 Judo
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.
KINE 1127 Martial Arts Aikido
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.
KINE 1128 Martial Arts Conditioning
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.
KINE 1131 Martial Arts Tai Chi I
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.
KINE 1132 Martial Arts Weaponry
A wide variety of martial arts weapons skills will be covered beginning with the short and long sticks. Conditioning drills will be included.
KINE 1138 Self Defense
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.
KINE 1141 Swimming I
Beginning swimming skills are taught including the American crawl, backstroke, breaststroke and sidestroke. Correct breathing skills are emphasized.
KINE 1142 Tennis I
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.
KINE 1144 Volleyball
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.
KINE 1145 Weight Training I
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.
KINE 1146 Yoga I
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.
KINE 1147 Martial Arts Karate I
Japanese-American Martial Art form stressing physical fitness and self defense.
KINE 1153 Swimming II
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. Prerequisite: Ability to swim 100 meters.
KINE 1201 Directed Physical Fitness Concepts
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.
KINE 1301 Foundations of Physical Education
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.
KINE 1304 Personal Health
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.
KINE 1305 Community Health
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.
KINE 1306 First Aid and Safety
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.
KINE 1321 Coaching
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.
KINE 1331 Physical Education for Elementary Education Majors
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. Prerequisite: 15 college credits.
KINE 1370 Foundations of Health Education
Concepts essential to understanding health education as a discipline; competencies and career opportunities related to school and community health education are discussed.
KINE 2101 Aerobics II
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. Prerequisite: KINE 1101 or equivalent.
KINE 2103 Bowling II
Intermediate and advanced level skills will be covered in the course. Strategies, scoring and conditioning will be introduced. Site Fee: $75.00. Prerequisite: KINE 1106 or equivalent experience.
KINE 2108 Dance -- Mideast II
More intricate movements and choreography of Middle Eastern dancing will be covered. Traditional and modern techniques will be offered. Prerequisite: KINE 1114 or equivalent experience.
KINE 2110 Fencing II
Students required to have had previous fencing training. Fitness, footwork, bladework and bouts emphasized. Students may continue with the foil or other weapons. Prerequisite: KINE 1118 or equivalent experience.
KINE 2111 Golf II
Golf II addresses individual problems and strives to improve techniques. Prerequisite: Have played on a high school golf team, completed KINE 1120, or had experience playing golf.
KINE 2112 Gymnastics II
Intermediate and advanced tumbling and trampoline skills. Improve flexibility, conditioning and muscle tone. Continuation of skill development from Gymnastics I. Prerequisite: KINE 1121 or equivalent experience.
KINE 2113 Martial Arts Aikido II
This course is a further clarification of the basic techniques and their applied variations. Students should have previous Aikido instruction. Prerequisite: KINE 1127or equivalent experience.
KINE 2114 Martial Arts Karate II
Advanced techniques of a Japanese-American Martial Art form emphasizing fitness and self-defense. Prerequisite: KINE 1147 or equivalent experience.
KINE 2115 Martial Arts Tai Chi II
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. Prerequisite: KINE 1131 or previous Tai Chi experience.
KINE 2120 Tennis II
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. Prerequisite: KINE 1142 or equivalent experience.
KINE 2121 Volleyball II
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. Prerequisite: KINE 1144 or equivalent experience.
KINE 2122 Weight Training II
Intermediate and advanced level training routines for complete muscular development. Prerequisite: KINE 1145 or equivalent experience.
KINE 2123 Yoga II
Continuation and progression from beginning Yoga to include advanced traditional Yoga postures emphasizing flexibility, breathing and relaxation techniques. Prerequisite: KINE 1146 or previous Yoga training.
KINE 2356 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
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.