Las Positas College • Spring 2021

45 SPRING 2021 925.424.1000 | [email protected] SPRING 2021 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. KIN FG1 FOOTGOLF 1 1.0 Units This is an introductory course to the sport of Footgolf. Footgolf is a combination of the popular sports of soccer and golf. On a shortened golf course, players kick a regulation size 5 soccer ball into a large hole in as few shots as possible. This course will focus on the history, rules, and the etiquette of the sport and how to apply putting techniques effectively. The course will be offered on campus and at a local golf course. Students will be charged a minimal fee each time they use the Footgolf course. KIN FJW1 FITNESS JOGWALK 1 1.0 Units This course is an introduction to a cardiovascular activity that will benefit anyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Individualized walking programs are designed to promote general overall fitness. Jogging and walking skills will be improved through the practice of effective and technically correct movement patterns. KIN FJW2 FITNESS JOGWALK 2 1.0 Units This is a progressive continuation course to Fitness Jog Walk 1. The proper technique and fundamental principles of training for this activity will be reviewed. Basic exercise physiology will be discussed. The student will be given training regimens to increase their pace, speed, distance and endurance for middle distances i.e.) 5K - 10K. Nutritional requirements and dietary advice will be presented. Training logs will be used to document performance. Pre and post walk/jog assessments will be done to establish a baseline of conditioning and reflect increases in performance. Strongly Recommended: KIN FJW1 with a minimum grade of C KIN FJW3 FITNESS JOGWALK 3 1.0 Units This is a progressive continuation course to Fitness Jog Walk 2. The course will continue to enhance one’s knowledge of using walking/jogging in competition, whether it be cross country events, local race events, fun runs or competitive recreational events. Emphasis will be on speed work, terrain training, endurance development and training for varying outdoor weather conditions. The physiological and psychological aspects of competitive activity is presented. Training regimens and performances will be documented in logs for assessment and training adjustments. Nutritional and treatment of typical chronic orthopedic injuries will be discussed. Extracurricular and off campus events will be encouraged. Strongly Recommended: KIN FJW2 with a minimum grade of C KIN FJW4 FITNESS JOGWALK 4 1.0 Units This is a progressive continuation course to Fitness Jog Walk 3. This course focuses on walking and/or jogging to enhance one’s cardiovascular fitness, body composition, and overall general health. This course is ideal for the general population to begin or continue a lifetime of exercise. Walking/Jogging techniques, training intensity assessment, methods for improvement and personal programs will be provided during the course. With consistent practice and implementing sound fitness principles provided by this course, one will benefit from participation. Proper jog/walk technique, progressive training programs, nutrition, hydration, and injury prevention will be addressed. Strongly Recommended: KIN FJW3 with a minimum grade of C KIN GBW1 GUTS AND BUTTSWORKOUT 1 1.0 Units This course will focus on improving muscle strength and endurance of the abdominals, gluteals, quadriceps, and hamstrings. Functional exercises such as squats, lunges and planks will be utilized. KIN GBW2 GUTS AND BUTTSWORKOUT 2 1.0 Units This course will focus on strengthening the core and glute muscles. Students will learn how to use equipment such as steps, TRX, swiss balls, and dumbbells to increase exercise intensity. Strongly Recommended: KIN GBW1 with a minimum grade of C KIN GF1 GOLF 1 1.0 Units This is an introductory course to the sport of golf. The course will include the rules, regulations and etiquette of golf, the fundamental swing skills for the long and short game and appropriate club selection. Beg-Intermediate and Intermediate players can benefit from the basic instruction to improve their skill set through the art of practice on the range. The course will be offered at a local golf range and student will be charged a minimal fee for bucket of balls to be used. KIN GF2 GOLF 2 1.0 Units For students who possess the rudimentary skills of golf and aim to improve those abilities. Students will hone their putting, short game, mid-long iron play and driving capabilities. The course is offered at a local driving range who will charge a minimal fee for practice balls. KIN GF3 GOLF 3 1.0 Units Advanced technical aspects of golf match play will be included. Additionally, psychological skills for the elite golfer will be incorporated including visualization, pre-shot routines, relaxation methods and self-talk strategies. KIN PF PERSONAL FITNESS 1.0 Units An independent, self-paced, personal activity program planned and implemented in conjunction with student goals. Based on goals and results of a fitness assessment and health risk appraisal, an individualized program is developed through personal counseling. Programs can include a physical assessment profile, a health risk appraisal, an individualized exercise/activity program, nutrition counseling, health/wellness education, and behavior modification. The student is required to meet with the instructor on campus at the beginning and end of the semester. This is a hybrid class in which the students are assessed and there is a lecture component in the beginning of the class. At the end Scan here to visit the current Spring 2021 class schedule online.