Kinesiology Department Courses
Please note that college course and program curriculum is a process of continual change. Every effort is made to ensure the completeness and accuracy of the information below, but students should consult a counselor or the faculty chair for the most current details regarding course descriptions, course applicability to programs, and patterns of course offerings at each Cerro Coso Community College campus location. That a course does not showing a pattern of offerings does not mean it is not offered, only that it may be offered irregularly. Consult counseling or the faculty chair for more information.
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Course Descriptions
3.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
C-ID: KIN 100 Introduction to Kinesiology
54 hours lecture. This course examines the history and trends in physical education, kinesiology, fitness, and sport. Areas covered include an orientation to major subfields such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning, sport sociology, and exercise psychology. In addition lifelong understanding and development of the Kinesiology professional as integrated physiological, social, and psychological will be discussed. The course also explores available career opportunities and pathways in the areas of allied health, sport, fitness, physical therapy, teaching, and coaching.
3.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course explores the integration of physiological, psychological and sociological understandings of the human being in relationship to physical activity as a lifelong pursuit. Topics include physical fitness, nutrition, stress reduction, socialization, and individual differences in human behavior. Students are expected to perform basic fitness assessments as part of this course.
1.0 Unit
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours laboratory. This course assists students in the development of basic weight-training fundamentals and techniques. The course includes material specifically related to strength and muscle development. Emphasis is on individualized programs that contour, build, and firm up the human body in the most efficient manner. The course emphasizes proper care and utilization of equipment, as well as the importance of safety. Course previously known as PHED C105.
1.0 Unit
54 hours laboratory. This advanced strength training course is designed for students who have a solid foundation in weightlifting and are looking to enhance their skills and knowledge to become proficient and accomplished weightlifters. This course covers advanced weightlifting techniques, programming, and injury prevention strategies to maximize strength, power, and overall athletic performance.
1.0 Unit
54 hours laboratory. This course introduces students to the game of pickleball, a popular paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. Students learn the basic techniques, tactics, and strategies of pickleball, as well as the rules and etiquette of the game. The course includes both classroom instruction and on-court activities.
1.0 Unit
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours laboratory. This course provides golf instruction and practice in the fundamentals of grip, stance, alignment, backswing, and downswing. Topics also include principles of warm-up, golf club selection and use, player guidelines, scoring, game etiquette, and safety procedures. The course emphasizes the “one basic golf swing” theory and includes extensive practice and play at the local golf course. Course previously as PHED C109 Golf I.
1.0 Unit
54 hours laboratory. This course introduces a program of walking and/or running designed
to improve cardiovascular fitness and strengthen the muscles throughout the body.
It emphasizes exercising at a moderate (40%-50% target heart rate) exertion level.
1.0 Unit
54 hours laboratory. This is a fitness course focusing on full-body conditioning.
It includes bursts of moderate to intense activity alternated with intervals of lighter
activity. The course provides a mix of strength training and aerobic exercises, offering
a challenging and varied workout in a circuit style setting. It may utilize cardio
fitness equipment, medicine balls, dumbbells, Swiss balls, bands, and various forms
of strength equipment to meet class goals. All levels of fitness can be accommodated
in this class.
1.0 Unit
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours laboratory. This is a course in the fundamentals of tennis. The course emphasizes the serve, forehand and backhand ground-strokes, volley, rules of the game, and court etiquette. Course previously known as PHED C113.
1.0 Unit
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours laboratory. This course is designed to introduce the fundamental skills of beginning to intermediate volleyball. Skills taught in the course include serving, passing, setting, offensive and defensive strategies, as well as live game play.
1.0 Unit
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
36 hours activity. This is a beginning course to introduce the fundamentals of basketball skills. This class will place emphasis on the fundamentals of shooting, passing, dribbling, offensive and defensive strategies, and the rules of basketball.
1.0 Unit
54 hours laboratory. This course provides instruction in overall fitness development.
It is designed to incorporate weightlifting into a cardiovascular routine. Using routines
designed by the instructor, students develop strength and endurance of all major muscle
groups.
1.0 Unit
54 hours laboratory. This is a badminton course in which students develop the basic/intermediate
skills necessary to play the game. Technical skills include overhead and underhand
clears, the short & low serve, the high & deep serve, drop shots, and the smash. Instruction
includes an emphasis on fundamental strategies and rules used in both singles and
doubles play. Basic fitness and training principles are discussed as applicable to
the game of badminton.
1.0 Unit
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours laboratory. This course is designed to introduce softball skills, emphasizing strategies and fundamental skills of offensive and defensive play including batting, bunting, fielding, and throwing. Students participate in practice drills as well as softball game settings. Course previously known as PHED C123.
1.0 Unit
54 hours laboratory. This activity course is designed to introduce students to various nontraditional games and outdoor exercise activities, such as slam ball, hiking, geocaching, Tai Chi and ultimate frisbee. Students learn the rules and strategies of different games, as well as techniques for outdoor exercise. The course explores the history and cultural significance of nontraditional games and outdoor exercise.
1.0 Unit
54 hours laboratory. This course includes fun, challenging hikes which average 4-8
miles on moderate to steep terrain. It introduces the Eastern Sierra Mountain Range,
as well as San Bernardino, Kern, and Inyo County parks, trails, and surrounding areas.
Topics covered include basic first aid, hydration, proper attire for desert and mountain
hiking, map reading, and trail etiquette.
1.5 Units
Repeat Status: Repeatable 3 times
87.5 hours laboratory. This is a course designed to improve individual fitness for competitive athletes. It includes principles of kinesiology and the advanced application of physical fitness methods. This course emphasizes the maintenance of a high level of physical conditioning through an individually designed fitness program. Course previously known as PHED C151 Conditioning for Competitive Athletes I. Approved for Local GE Area 7, CSU GE Area E2.
3.0 Units
Repeat Status: Repeatable 3 times
175 hours laboratory. This is an advanced course designed to improve individual fitness for competitive athletes. It includes principles of kinesiology and the advanced application of physical fitness methods. This course emphasizes the maintenance of a high level of physical conditioning through an individually designed fitness program. Course previously known as PHED C152 Conditioning for Competitive Athletes II.
Limitations on Enrollment: Students must meet academic requirements set forth by CCCAA eligibility guidelines.
1.5 Units
Limitation on Enrollment: Students must meet academic requirements set forth by CCCAA
eligibility guidelines.
Repeat Status: Repeatable
87.5 hours laboratory. This basketball course emphasizes early season conditioning, development of skills and strategy, and team building through pre-conference and conference competition. The course is intended for students competing in intercollegiate basketball. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association Eligibility Guidelines. Available seats in this class may be allocated to students who are judged most qualified.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: Must meet California Community College Athletic Association Eligibility
Guidelines. 1. First year of eligibility: the student-athlete must be enrolled in
a minimum of 12 units of course work during the season of sport. 2. Second year of
eligibility: the student-athlete must have successfully completed 24 units of course
work with a grade point average of 2.0 or above and be enrolled in a minimum of 12
units of new course work during the season of sport.
Repeat Status: Repeatable 3 times
175 hours laboratory. This course allows students to participate in advanced level volleyball competition and skill development. The course emphasizes advanced skill, theory, tactics, strategy and intercollegiate competition. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association Eligibility Guidelines.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: Must meet California Community College Athletic Association Eligibility
Guidelines. 1. First year of eligibility: the student-athlete must be enrolled in
a minimum of 12 units of course work during the season of sport. 2. Second year of
eligibility: the student-athlete must have successfully completed 24 units of course
work with a grade point average of 2.0 or above and be enrolled in a minimum of 12
units of new course work during the season of sport.
Repeat Status: Repeatable 3 times
175 hours laboratory. This course involves participation in competition and skill development for intercollegiate Baseball. There is an emphasis on advanced skill, theory, tactics and strategy utilized in intercollegiate competition. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association Eligibility Guidelines.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: First year of eligibility: the student-athlete must be enrolled in a
minimum of 12 units of course work during the season of sport. Second year of eligibility:
the student-athlete must have successfully completed 24 units of course work with
a grade point average of 2.0 or above and be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units of
new course work during the season of sport. Must meet California Community College
Athletic Association Eligibility Guidelines.
Repeat Status: Repeatable 3 times
175 hours laboratory. This course allows students to participate in advanced level soccer competition and skill development. The course emphasizes advanced skill, theory, tactics, strategy and intercollegiate competition. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association Eligibility Guidelines.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: All students must meet CCCCAA Athletic Code Eligibility Guidelines.
Participants must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units during the season of competition
Repeat Status: Repeatable 3 times
175 hours laboratory. This course involves participation in a high level of competition and skill development in softball. There is an emphasis on advanced skill, theory, tactics, and strategy in intercollegiate softball competition. All students must meet California Community College Athletics Association Athletic Code. Enrollment is limited to intercollegiate athletes.
3.0 Units
54 hours lecture. This course provides an overview of the field of sports administration, including the principles, theories, and practices of sports management. Students examine the historical and current issues in sports mangement and learn about the various roles and responsibilities of sports administrators. The course also covers ethical and legal considerations in sports management.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: KINS C101. Advisory: ENGL C101
54 hours lecture. This course explores the relationship between sports and society. Students analyze the social, cultural, and political impact of sports, as well as examine the role that sports play in shaping social norms, values, and attitudes.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: KINS C101. Advisory: ENGL C101
54 hours lecture. This course provides an introduction to the care and prevention of athletic injuries. Students learn how to recognize and respond to common injuries, develop strategies to prevent injuries, and understand the principles of rehabilitation. The course also covers ethical and legal considerations related to athletic injuries.
3.0 Units
Prerequisite: KINS C101. Advisory: ENGL C101
54 hours lecture. This course introduces the principles and practices of coaching, with a focus on understanding the role of the coach, developing coaching strategies, and honing coaching skills. Students learn how to design and implement effective coaching programs and explore the ethical and professional considerations of coaching.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course introduces the nature and scope of outdoor leisure, play, and recreation in public lands. Emphasis is placed on the conceptual foundations of that differentiate outdoor leisure, play, and recreation, their histories, motivations and benefits, and their roles in contemporary society from traditional sport. Students engage in learning activities that demonstrate ways in which land management, outdoor recreation, and leisure influence individual well-being and broader society.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course presents an introduction to the variety of community groups involved in providing access and experiences in the outdoor recreation industry. This course presents the development of outdoor recreation in the United States, exploring influences and trends over time leading up to contemporary recreational use of and engagement with the outdoors. This course discusses the current management of outdoor recreation and operations of major providers, organizations, and partnerships. Students have the opportunity to engage with local organizations, businesses, and branches of governmental recreation agencies to understand and examine how they provide access and experiences.
3.0 Units
Advisory: ENGL C101
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. This course focuses on how populations engage in outdoor recreation. The course presents information on demographics and participation trends over time at the national and state level and among diverse populations. Opportunities and barriers to access and participation are discussed to prompt an examination of current participation trends. Students are introduced to the concepts and theories that help explain common participation patterns and behaviors when recreating in the outdoors. Students are taught how to exercise current principles and apply methods that promote safe and sustainable outdoor recreation.
1.0 Unit
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours laboratory. This course introduces the principles and practices of navigating and orienteering. Content includes an overview of navigation and orienteering history, map reading, equipment, and best practices. Students apply navigation and orienteering knowledge and skills in organized field-based activities. Students are responsible for supplying permit fees or preferred gear beyond the college supplied equipment.
3.0 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
54 hours lecture. The course promotes the development of students’ knowledge of effective planning, facilitation, and leadership pertaining to outdoor educational and experiential services. The course structure promotes the development of students’ knowledge base for effective planning, implementing, and evaluating of programs within outdoor recreation settings. Topics include theoretical foundations and philosophies of facilitation, education and leadership, safety and risk management, and outdoor programming skills.
2.5 Units
Repeat Status: Not repeatable
135 hours laboratory. In conjunction with the conceptual knowledge of outdoor recreation planning learned in SORL 251, students engage in a hands-on outdoors experience that requires them to apply program planning, facilitation, and evaluation knowledge and skills. In the classroom, students develop a plan for a weekend-long group overnight outdoor experience and are introduced to skills necessary for the experience. In a group, students collaboratively conduct an overnight outdoor experience following the plan developed in the classroom. Upon completion of the experience, students assess and evaluate the execution of the plan and make recommendations to improve the experience for all participants. The course includes a Wilderness First Aid certification course prior to the overnight outdoor experience.
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