Course Descriptions

Physical Education - PE
Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • PE-003
  • Badminton
  • Credit(s) 1

Badminton
PE 003 is designed to provide students an opportunity to learn basic skills and knowledge of badminton.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-006
  • Body Conditioning
  • Credit(s) 1

Body Conditioning
PE 006 will expose the students to stretching, jump rope, lifting, running and various other skills while working toward optimum physical conditioning.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-011
  • Golf
  • Credit(s) 1

Golf
PE 011 is designed to provide instruction and practice of the fundamentals of golf, including the swing, use of the club, strategy and etiquette.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-016
  • Jogging and Power Walking
  • Credit(s) 1

Jogging and Power Walking
PE 016 involves planning, instruction and participation in a progressive program of jogging and power walking as applied to enjoyment, health and fitness.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-019
  • Adaptive Physical Education
  • Credit(s) 1

Adaptive Physical Education
PE 019 is designed for assessment of students' fitness and ability levels. With this assessment, an individualized exercise program is designed to meet the students' fitness needs. The fitness components to be emphasized will include an increase in muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-020
  • Tennis
  • Credit(s) 1

Tennis
PE 020 is designed to provide instruction and practice in the fundamentals of tennis, including strokes, rules, and court etiquette. The course also includes instruction in basic strokes and skills necessary for the student to participate in recreational tennis.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-021A
  • Introductory Fitness Lab
  • Credit(s) 1

Introductory Fitness Lab
PE 021A is the first in a series of four courses designed to emphasize proper techniques of stretching and warm-up prior to exercise, proper use of all lifting and cardiovascular endurance stations, and skills that develop overall fitness. This course is an introduction into body composition, metabolism, and heart rate in a lab setting.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-021B
  • Beginning Fitness Lab
  • Credit(s) 1

Beginning Fitness Lab
PE 021B is the second in a series of four courses designed to emphasize a beginning level in proper techniques of stretching and warm-up prior to exercise, proper use of all lifting and cardiovascular endurance stations, and skills that develop overall fitness. Students will develop an intermediate level of expertise in improving weight lifting and aerobic baselines with emphasis on individual programs that target specific outcomes.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
PE 021A
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-021C
  • Intermediate Fitness Lab
  • Credit(s) 1

Intermediate Fitness Lab
PE 021C is the third in a series of four courses designed to improve overall fitness by emphasizing proper techniques of stretching and warm-up prior to exercise, and proper use of all lifting and cardiovascular endurance stations.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
PE 021B
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-021D
  • Advanced Fitness Lab
  • Credit(s) 1

Advanced Fitness Lab
PE 021D is the fourth in a series of four courses designed to improve overall fitness is by emphasizing proper techniques of stretching and warm-up prior to exercise, and proper use of all lifting and cardiovascular endurance stations.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
PE 021C
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-022A
  • Beginning Volleyball
  • Credit(s) 1

Beginning Volleyball
PE 022A is the first in a series of four courses designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic skills of volleyball play. The course will develop introductory skills and knowledge of the game, with specific emphasis on the game of volleyball as a component of lifelong wellness and as a component of physical fitness.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-022B
  • Intermediate Volleyball
  • Credit(s) 1

Intermediate Volleyball
PE 022B is the second in a series of four courses (A/B/C/D) designed to provide instruction and practice in the intermediate skills necessary for participation in competitive volleyball. The course will develop intermediate skills and knowledge of the game, with specific emphasis on the game of volleyball as a component of lifelong wellness and as a component of physical fitness.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
PE 022A
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-022C
  • Advanced Volleyball
  • Credit(s) 1

Advanced Volleyball
PE 022C is the third in a series of four courses (A/B/C/D) designed to provide instruction and practice in the advanced skills necessary for participation in competitive volleyball. The course will develop advanced skills and knowledge of the game, with specific emphasis on the game of volleyball as a component of lifelong wellness and as a component of physical fitness.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
PE 022B
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-022D
  • Master Volleyball
  • Credit(s) 1

Master Volleyball
PE 022D is the fourth in a series of four courses (A/B/C/D) designed to provide instruction and practice in the advanced skills necessary for participation in competitive volleyball. The course will develop advanced skills and knowledge of the game, with specific emphasis on the individual skills as they relate to defensive and offensive systems. The course will also correlate the game of volleyball as a component of lifelong wellness and as a component of physical fitness.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
PE 022C
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-023
  • Weight Training
  • Credit(s) 1

Weight Training
PE 023 is designed for physical conditioning, with emphasis on power, strength, endurance and cardiovascular fitness.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-024
  • Circuit Training
  • Credit(s) 0.5 - 1

Circuit Training
PE 024 is an activity class involving a series of weight training stations. The weight trainer performs an exercise and at one station and rapidly moves to the next station with little or no rest.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-025A
  • Introductory Soccer
  • Credit(s) 1

Introductory Soccer
PE 025A is an introductory course designed to present basic skills in the sport of soccer, including dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting and goal keeping. This course will also give the students knowledge and practice in the offensive and defensive strategies involved in the game of soccer.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-032A
  • Beginning Basketball
  • Credit(s) 1

Beginning Basketball
PE 032A is designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic skills necessary for participation in competitive basketball. The course will develop introductory skills and knowledge of the rules, with specific emphasis on the individual skills of passing, dribbling, and shooting.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU