Austin Community College
Summer 2011 - CANCELLED COURSES
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Updated: 11/30/2011 12:37:43
KINESIOLOGY
5.5 Week Session May 23 - June 29
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
KINE 2113 Martial Arts Aikido II
+ [0/25] 28130 Lec 002 AOA C111 S 1:00pm - 4:40pm OH Birdsong, Josef
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
KINE 2113 Martial Arts Aikido II
+ [0/25] 28130 Lec 002 AOA C111 S 1:00pm - 4:40pm OH Birdsong, Josef
5 Week Session June 7 - July 6
5.5 Week Session June 30 - August 8
5.5 Week Session May 23 - June 29
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
11 Week Session May 23 - August 8
5.5 Week Session June 30 - August 8
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 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 1114 Dance -- Mid-East
Traditional and modern techniques of Middle Eastern dancing emphasizing fluidity of movement.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 2122 Weight Training II
Intermediate and advanced level training routines for complete muscular development. Prerequisite: KINE 1145 or equivalent experience.