Las Positas College | Summer/Fall 2023 Class Schedule

66 FALL 2023 925.424.1000 | [email protected] FALL 2023 - COURSE LISTINGS Please refer to the online schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section details and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. KIN WTW1 WOMENS WEIGHT TRAINING 1 1.0 Units This specialized course will provide an orientation to the basic weight training machines available in gyms/clubs and proper gym etiquette, a study of the basic musculoskeletal anatomy and kinesiology of the female body, present the fundamental tenets of weight training, discuss how to maintain healthy body composition, and information on designing a weight training program to achieve attainable personal goals. Pre/ Post Fitness Assessments will be conducted to establish a baseline of fitness and a measuring instrument for improvement toward weight training goals Through proper education and implementation of sound weight training principles, the female student will be able to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout various stages of life. KIN WTW2 WOMENS WEIGHT TRAINING 2 1.0 Units Women’s Weight Training 2 is a continuation course to Women’s Weight Training 1. Students will increase muscular strength and/or muscular endurance using weight machines, free weights, and body weight exercises. Implementation of program design and goal setting will be included. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN WTW1 with a minimum grade of C. KIN YO1 YOGA 1 1.0 Units This is an introductory course exploring the principles of Hatha Yoga and how they apply to achieving lifetime fitness. Emphasis is on developing awareness of body alignment, balance, and flexibility through a series of exercises and poses. Breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation techniques are learned and practiced throughout the course. KIN YO2 YOGA 2 1.0 Units This is an intermediate Hatha Yoga course that emphasizes intense stretching, balancing, and building of muscular strength. A series of poses and breathing techniques will be practiced in order to create a more strenuous yoga experience. Emphasis will be on the principles of healthy living, along with proper posture, relaxation and meditation techniques. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN YO1 with a minimum grade of C KIN YO3 YOGA 3 1.0 Units This is an intermediate/advanced Hatha Yoga course that introduces the student to a variety of Yoga styles and meditation practices. Gentle, Restorative, and Vinyasa Yoga along with various meditation techniques will be practiced, improving concentration, physical endurance, flexibility, balance, and posture. The course integrates intermediate breathing techniques to deepen the level of introspection in both poses and meditation. Basic Sanskrit terminology will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on mindfulness and strengthening the mind/body connection. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN YO1 and KIN YO2 with a minimum grade of C KIN YO4 YOGA 4 1.0 Units This course introduces the student to the advanced practice of Yoga and meditation. Students learn the practice of vigorous Vinyasa flow to improve concentration, physical endurance, flexibility, balance and posture. This course integrates Yoga philosophy and advanced breathing techniques to deepen the mind/body connection and reduce stress. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN YO1 and KIN YO2 with a minimum grade of C 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. 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 GF4 GOLF 4 1.0 Units This course will provide elite golfers with a detailed technical appreciation of the game. Furthermore, a psychological analysis of self-efficacy, arousal regulation, concentration and focus will be applied to golf. 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 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, health/wellness education, and behavior modification. Students’ fitness will be tested at the beginning and at the beginning and at the end of the semester to determine if the student achieved their goals. KIN VB1 VOLLEYBALL BEGINNING 1.0 Units Provides instruction on the individual and team skills and strategies of volleyball. KIN VB2 VOLLEYBALL INTERMEDIATE 1.0 Units This is a course designed and developed for the intermediate level volleyball player. It is a continuation of beginning volleyball with an emphasis in executing the fundamental skills and techniques of power volleyball at a higher level. This course differs from beginning volleyball in that set patterns and systems of offense and defense are used in a team strategy. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN VB1 with a minimum grade of C BEFORE ENROLLING student should have proficiency in the skills of passing and setting. KIN VB3 VOLLEYBALL ADVANCED 1.0 Units Advanced techniques of volleyball with emphasis on competitive play. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN VB2 with a minimum grade of C KIN WT1 WEIGHT TRAINING 1 1.0 Units This course provides an introduction to weight training. Students will learn how to improve muscle strength and muscle endurance through the correct application of basic weight training principles. KIN WT2 WEIGHT TRAINING 2 1.0 Units Weight Training 2 is a continuation course to the Basic course WTW1. The Principles of Training, Level 2 terminology and weight training biomechanics will be presented. Level 2 programs and possible variations will be applied in the prescription of the personal weight training program. The course will incorporate lectures on possible injuries and prevention in a more advanced weight training setting. Implementation of goal setting, tracking, analyzing, progressing individual programs will be included. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN WT1 with a minimum grade of C

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