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Course Descriptions

Physical Education - PE

General Course Information

General Information

Unless stated otherwise, all courses are non-repeatable except under certain conditions.

Open Enrollment

It is the policy of West Hills College Lemoore, unless specifically exempted by statute, that every course section or class, the average daily attendance of which is to be reported for state aid, wherever offered and maintained by the District, shall be fully open to enrollment and participation by any person who has been admitted to the College and who meets such prerequisites as may be established pursuant to Chapter 11, Division 2, Part VI, Title 5 of the California Administrative Code, commencing with Section 41820.

Unit or Credit Value

Each course carries a certain credit or unit value. The amount is indicated in parentheses at the right of the title. A lecture class requires the equivalent of one academic hour, (50 minutes) per week for each semester unit conferred. Laboratory classes require three academic hours, (150 minutes) per week for each semester unit conferred.

Prerequisite

Prerequisites are prescribed courses covering skills and/or knowledge that are normally expected to be acquired prior to enrolling in another course. The intent of prerequisites is to ensure that any student enrolling in a course in which specific information is required will have the necessary background so that every opportunity exists to experience success. Therefore, any course with a prerequisite presumes that subject matter will be acquired in a sequential way.

Students enrolling in courses without the appropriate prerequisite may find that they are ill-prepared to continue their studies in that course. Prerequisites are designed to enhance success. Please refer to the West Hills College Lemoore prerequisite policy in the Academic Regulations portion of this catalog for additional information.

Corequisite

Corequisites are courses that a student is required to take simultaneously in order to enroll in another course. (Successful completion is defined as a grade C or better for the minimum prerequisite/corequisite requirement.)

Class Hours

The total number of class lecture and laboratory hours for each course is indicated in its course description. The schedule of classes, which is available at the time of class registration, will indicate which dates, days and times a given class is scheduled to meet.

Course Subject

Courses are classified by subjects as they exist at West Hills College Lemoore. All courses within an area usually count towards a major in that area. Other institutions may classify their courses differently. Transfer students should consult the catalog of the four-year college to which they intend to transfer for its classification of identical or comparable courses.

Course Numbering

Courses numbered 001-049 are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. These courses are transferable to four-year institutions. However, the institution that the student transfers to determines the specific transferability of courses.

Courses numbered 050-99 are associate degree level courses. These courses 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 100-199 are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial courses.

Courses in some subject areas that are traditionally taught as combination lecture- laboratory courses at four-year colleges are split into two separate courses:  one a lecture course for transfer students and one a laboratory course for both transfer and non-transfer students. Students wishing to transfer must take both the lecture and laboratory courses.

  • NOTE:  In case of transfer and non-transfer courses taught concurrently, a student may receive credit only for the course in which he/she is enrolled, not both. A student cannot change from one course to the other except according to regular drop/add procedures. He/She should be guided by the course description and may need to consult a counselor or advisor for aid.
Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer and non-degree applicable courses:

(AA/AS) Associate Degree Applicable

(CSU) Transferable to California State University System

(UC) Transferable to University of California System

(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

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  • PE-002
  • Archery
  • Credit(s) 1

Archery
PE 002 is designed to provide students an opportunity to develop the basic skills in the sport of archery.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • 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-007
  • Aerobics
  • Credit(s) 0.5 - 1

Aerobics
PE 007 is low-impact fitness program characterized by continuous movement to music. Participation should effect dramatic improvement (as measured by pre- and post-testing) in cardiovascular fitness, strength, endurance and flexibility for the previously unfit individual. The class will include informal lectures on principles of exercise, diet and nutrition, stress and relaxation. Light hand or wrist weights, rubber bands, etc., may be incorporated into class.

Class Hours:
54 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-008
  • Int Aerobic Interval Training
  • Credit(s) 0.5 - 1

Intermediate Aerobic Interval Training
PE 008 is designed to expose intermediate aerobic students to conditioning activities such as resistance stations, light hand held weights, bands, steps, floor work and much more. Students will learn correct form and alignment, improve cardiovascular strength and increase flexibility and muscle strength. Students will experience changes in body composition, cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength while aiding in the prevention of injury and osteoporosis.

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

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

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-016
  • Jogging and Power Walking
  • Credit(s) 0.5 - 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-018
  • Bowling
  • Credit(s) 1

Bowling
PE 018 will provide instruction in the rules, techniques, and strategies of bowling. (Note: Students will be required to pay bowling fee.)

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

Adaptive Physical Education
PE 019 is designed for assessment of a student's fitness and ability levels. With this assessment, an individualized exercise program is designed to meet the student's 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
Prerequisite(s):
Student must have a disability verified by a DSPS counselor or DSPS administrator
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-021
  • Fitness Laboratory
  • Credit(s) 1

Fitness Laboratory
PE 21 is designed to emphasize proper techniques of stretching and warm-up proper to lifting and proper use of lifting stations.

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

Power Volleyball
PE 022 is designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic skills necessary for participation in power volleyball. The course will develop skills and knowledge of the game, with the emphasis on the set, forearm pass, serve, spike, individual block, W serve- receive formation and team defense.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-022A
  • Beginning Volleyball
  • Credit(s) 1

Beginning Volleyball
PE 022A is the first in a series of three courses designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic skills necessary for participation in competitive volleyball. The course will develop introductory skills and knowledge of the game, with specific emphasis on the individual skills of passing, setting, serving, and attacking.

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

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

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

Introductory Soccer
PE 025A is designed to teach basic running, throwing and passing skills and provide for team competition. This will also give students knowledge and practice in the offensive and defensive strategies involved in the game of soccer.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-025B
  • Intermediate Soccer
  • Credit(s) 1

Intermediate Soccer
PE 025B is designed to teach intermediate skills, strategy and team play.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-025C
  • Intermediate Soccer
  • Credit(s) 1

Intermediate Soccer
PE 025B is designed to teach intermediate skills, strategy and team play.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-029A
  • Intro. Intercoll. Volleyball
  • Credit(s) 3

Introductory Intercollegiate Volleyball
PE 029A is designed to provide competition in volleyball at the community college level. Intercollegiate volleyball will develop intermediate and advanced techniques and knowledge with an emphasis on the individual as well as team skills involved in the game.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
Medical approval from a licensed
Transfers to:
CSU
  • PE-032
  • Fundamentals of Basketball
  • Credit(s) 1

Fundamentals of Basketball
PE 032 is designed to provide instruction and practice in the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, passing, shooting and rules, etc. The course also includes instruction on how to improve skills necessary for students to participate in recreational basketball. May be taken three times for credit.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-036
  • Men's Intercollegiate Soccer
  • Credit(s) 3

Men's Intercollegiate Soccer
PE 036 provide student athletes the opportunity to compete on a men's soccer team at the intercollegiate level. PE 36 will provide student athletes an opportunity to develop individual and team skills through the use of intermediate and advanced techniques and knowledge. Student athletes will learn to master soccer and strategies against an opponent while developing mental and physical maturity. Students will compete against the college teams in the area.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
Medical approval from a licensed
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-040
  • Intro to Physical Education
  • Credit(s) 3

Introduction to Physical Education
PE 040 is designed to introduce the student to the study of personal, social, and professional aspects of modern physical education. Focus is on history, trends, opportunities and problems associated with the profession.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-044
  • Fundamentals of Wrestling
  • Credit(s) 1

Fundamentals of Wrestling
PE 044 is designed to provide instruction and practice in the fundamentals of wrestling: including takedowns, escapes, reversals, pinning, combinations, riding, defensive skills, and knowledge of and interpretation of the official rules of wrestling.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-045
  • Coaching Team Sports
  • Credit(s) 3

Coaching Team Sports
PE 045 provides students the foundational knowledge necessary to prepare them to move into the professional area of an athletic coach and advance career opportunities.

Class Hours:
54 Lecture
Advisory(s):
ENG 051A
Transfers to:
CSU
  • PE-045B
  • Theory of Volleyball
  • Credit(s) 1

Theory of Volleyball
PE 045B is designed to present a study of the fundamental theories and techniques of the game of volleyball.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Transfers to:
CSU
  • PE-046A
  • Theory of Golf
  • Credit(s) 1

Theory of Golf
PE 046A is a study and analysis of competitive golf. Emphasis on swing mechanics, course management, rules of golf, mental techniques and practice regimens. Designed for students with previous golf xperience and/or the desire to coach golf at any level.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-046B
  • Theory of Cross Country
  • Credit(s) 1

Theory of Cross Country
PE 046B is a study and analysis of competitive cross country. Emphasis on technique of running. Designed for students with previous cross country experience and/or the desire to coach cross country at any level.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-047
  • Fundamental of Soccer
  • Credit(s) 1

Fundamentals of Soccer
PE 047 is designed to provide instruction and practice in the fundamentals of soccer including dribbling, passing, shooting, defense, etc. The course also includes instruction on how to improve skills necessary for students to participate in recreational soccer. May be taken three times for credit.

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-048
  • Community First Aid & Safety
  • Credit(s) 1

Community First Aid and Safety
PE 048 the content and activities included in this course will prepare the student to recognize emergencies and make appropriate decisions regarding care. Each section teaches the necessary skills the citizen responder will need to act as the first link in the emergency medical services (EMS) system chain. Students who complete the course will receive American Red Cross Certificates in Adult, Child and Infant CPR as well as First Aid and Disease Transmission (OSHA).

Class Hours:
18 Lecture
P/NP
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • PE-35A
  • Theory of Soccer
  • Credit(s) 1

Theory of Soccer
Study and analysis of competitive soccer. Emphasis on defense, offense, individual and team skill development, rules, game preparation and strategy, origin and development of the game, terminology, mental attitude, and develop good nutrition habits. Designed for students with previous soccer experience and/or the desire to coach soccer at any level. (AA, CSU, UC)

Class Hours:
9 Lecture | 27 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU