Physical Education
43 courses · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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PE 106 Sports Officiating
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
An introduction to the basic principles of sports officiating with emphasis on the following sports: baseball/softball, basketball, football, soccer and volleyball. Includes application of contest rules, officiating mechanics, officiating styles, and professional responsibilities applicable to each sport covered. Students will learn about ethical considerations, effective communication, decision making skills, and conflict resolution, as they relate to professional officiating.
PE 118 Indoor Cycling
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- NA
Indoor cycling techniques to improve cardio-respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Emphasis will be on improving overall fitness and endurance through a low-impact activity utilizing stationary bicycles, and auditory and visual cues.
PE 119 Intermediate Indoor Cycling
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for students with prior indoor cycling experience who have completed a beginning class or demonstrate equivalent skill. Students will advance their cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and cycling techniques through structured workouts on Schwinn stationary bikes. Emphasis is on proper riding form, cadence, resistance control, heart rate training, and cycling drills. Class formats include interval training, endurance rides, hill climbs, speed work, and rhythm-based rides, with attention to safety and injury prevention.
PE 120 Beginning & Intermediate Swimming
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introduction to swimming, mastering the skills of the crawl stroke and elementary backstroke, and learning personal safety skills such as floating, treading water, and elementary forms of rescue.
PE 121 Swim Fitness Lab
- Units
- 1
- Advisory
- PE 120
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Designed to permit students to develop skills and improve and maintain overall physical fitness and cardiovascular conditioning in a low impact aquatic environment with flexible scheduling. Students may not be concurrently enrolled in PE 122.
PE 122 Swim Fitness Lab
- Units
- 0.5
- Advisory
- PE 120
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Designed to permit students to develop skills and improve and maintain overall physical fitness and cardiovascular conditioning in a low impact aquatic environment with flexible scheduling. Students may not be concurrently enrolled in PE 121.
PE 123 Aerobic Swim
- Units
- 1
- Advisory
- PE 120
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course familiarizes the student with the concepts of aerobic fitness, aerobic fitness evaluation, and swimming as an alternative aerobic conditioning program. Students will tailor an aerobic swim fitness program to meet their own needs with the goal of improving and maintaining their level of aerobic fitness. Students will learn how to take and use their heart rate as an indicator for evaluating and monitoring their level of aerobic fitness and their progress towards aerobic fitness. Specifically students will learn how to take and evaluate the three important stages of heart rate, resting heart rate (RHR), target or training heart rate (THR), and recovery heart rate.
PE 124 Advanced Swimming
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course continues instruction and practice in Advance Swimming. This course emphasizes mastering the advanced skills of all the advanced swimming modalities - freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. Advanced swimmers will learn and develop endurance and safety skills to swim longer distances.
PE 128 Sport Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Transfers to
- CSU
Designed to provide mental and psychological considerations as they relate to sport and exercise. Students will learn how various subjects impact the participation in and execution of sport in both individual and team settings. Subjects such as leadership and communication, goal setting, anxiety, violence, team cohesion, burnout, and drug abuse will be discussed.
PE 130 Self Defense
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Affords all students the opportunity to become proficient in basic self-defense skills. Instruction in both physical and mental skills regarding methods and techniques for providing personal safety and defending oneself. Defensive and offensive tactics will be presented in the areas of movement, leverage, striking, and the utilization of various objects. Does not require any prior martial arts training.
PE 132 Cardio Kickboxing
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Emphasizes aerobic and strength conditioning through martial art movements. An aerobic exercise program that improves endurance, strength, and flexibility by using kickboxing movements. It involves a variety of punching and kicking movements focusing in the mirror and then on the workout bag. The high intensity, low impact activity accommodates most students at all fitness levels.
PE 133 Beginning Yoga Fitness
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Fundamentals of physical yoga at a beginning level, which focus on breathing, posture, and the development of the connection between the mind and muscles of the body.
PE 134 Martial Arts Techniques
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Introduction to basic techniques from over 10 different martial arts systems. Discussion of characteristics of each style, as well as physical and mental attributes of those likely to excel within each system. This non-sparring exercise program will improve reflexes, coordination, strength, flexibility, balance, and muscle tone. Techniques will be practiced in the mirror and on work-out bags. Designed to accommodate most students of various fitness levels.
PE 135 Intermediate Yoga Fitness
- Units
- 1
- Advisory
- PE 133
- Transfers to
- CSU
Continued instruction and practice in intermediate-based yoga poses designed to enhance strength, flexibility, balance and focus. Emphasis on safety, proper body alignment, improved posture, and developing breathing techniques that encourage mind-body integration and relaxation response.
PE 136 Intermediate Self Defense
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Continued instruction and practice in Self Defense at an Intermediate level. Affords all students the opportunity to become proficient in basic to intermediate self-defense skills. Instruction in both physical and mental skills regarding methods and techniques for providing personal safety and defending oneself. Defensive and offensive tactics will be presented in the areas of movement, leverage, striking, and the utilization of various objects. Does not require any prior martial arts training.
PE 137 Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Continued instruction and practice in Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing. This course emphasizes continued improve cardiovascular and muscular physical strength conditioning and flexibility through martial art and kickboxing movements at an intermediate and more develop skill level.
PE 140 Physical Fitness Laboratory
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Designed to permit students to build muscle mass and strength, as well as develop overall physical fitness and cardiovascular conditioning. Provides students with the opportunity to utilize sophisticated conditioning equipment to accomplish their individual conditioning goals. Three hours per week with flexible hours. Students may not be concurrently enrolled in PE 141.
PE 141 Physical Fitness Laboratory
- Units
- 0.5
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Designed to permit students to build muscle mass and strength, as well as develop overall physical fitness and cardiovascular conditioning. Provides students with the opportunity to utilize sophisticated conditioning equipment to accomplish their individualized conditioning goals. Two hours per week with flexible hours. Students may not be concurrently enrolled in PE 140.
PE 142 Low Impact Conditioning Exercises
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Provides ways for students to improve fitness level by using principles of cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, strength, coordination, and endurance training. Special attention is given to proper motion, but not required for participation.
PE 143 Step Aerobics
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
An aerobic exercise program that improves aerobic conditioning, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance by utilizing a platform for stepping up and down. Includes a variety of stepping routines and strength training exercises in controlled rhythmic patterns set to music. The complete high intensity low impact balanced aerobic activity accommodates students at all fitness levels.
PE 146 Strength and Flexibility
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Designed to improve body alignment, flexibility and tone, and to strengthen problem areas, i.e. back, knees, and abdominals, through the use of various exercise equipment and a variety of stretching and strength exercises. Students learn a basic strength-fitness exercise program.
PE 147 Intermediate Strength and Flexibility
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- n/a
Designed to improve body alignment, flexibility and tone, and to strengthen problem areas, i.e. back, knees, and abdominals, through the use of various exercise equipment and a variety of stretching and strength exercises. Students learn an intermediate strength-fitness exercise program.
PE 149 Cooperative Work Experience: Occupational
- Units
- 1-8
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised employment extending classroom-based learning to an on-the-job learning environment relating to the student's career and educational goals. In addition, these work experiences improve the student's basic work skills and professional competencies by creating career awareness, improving work habits, and fostering positive workplace attitudes.
PE 154 Jogging/Walking
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
In this course, students improve cardiovascular and muscular physical fitness levels and flexibility by learning the concepts and principles and applying the techniques associated with walking and jogging.
PE 155 Intermediate Jogging/Walking
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
In this course, students will continue to improve cardiovascular and muscular physical fitness levels and flexibility at the intermediate level by furthering their learning of the concepts and principles and applying these techniques associated with walking and jogging at a more developed skill level.
PE 156 Beginning Golf
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
Introduction to golf, elementary golf skills, the values and challenge of the game. Emphasis on developing a sound, repeating one-piece golf swing. Range practice.
PE 158 Intermediate Golf
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for students with prior experience in golf who have completed a beginning golf course or demonstrated equivalent golfing skills. The emphasis is on improving swing mechanics, course strategy, short game techniques, and understanding golf etiquette. Instruction includes practice on the driving range and putting green, with course play as available.
PE 160 Tennis
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Designed to equip the student with the necessary knowledge and skills to become proficient enough to enjoy the game of tennis and participate at the beginning level. Fundamental strokes and strategy will be stressed.
PE 162 Intermediate Tennis
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Continued instruction and practice in Intermediate Tennis. This course is designed to equip the student with the necessary knowledge and intermediate skills to become a more proficient, confident and consistent player while enjoying the game of tennis and participating at the intermediate level. Fundamental strokes and strategy will be stressed.
PE 164 Soccer
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Designed to prepare students to learn soccer and the rules of soccer. Fundamentals, strategy, and techniques will be stressed.
PE 166 Intermediate Soccer
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course is designed for students with prior soccer experience who want to advance their technical skills, tactical understanding, and physical fitness. Emphasis is placed on ball control, passing, receiving, shooting, offensive and defensive strategies, and effective teamwork. Students will develop cardiorespiratory endurance, agility, and speed while deepening their appreciation of the sport. This course will also highlight sportsmanship, communication, and competitive play in a supportive environment.
PE 167 Basketball
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course stresses the development of the fundamental skills, basic team offense and defense, and physical conditioning.
PE 169 Intermediate Basketball
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course stresses the continued instruction, practice and development of the fundamental skills, team offense and defense, and physical conditioning at an intermediate level. This course emphasizes continued improve cardiovascular, muscular physical strength conditioning, and flexibility at an intermediate and more develop skill level.
PE 170 Softball
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed to provide the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to successfully participate in the game of softball.
PE 172 Volleyball
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed to give instruction and practice in the fundamental skills basic to successful performance in volleyball. Rules and offensive and defensive formation will be included.
PE 173 Intermediate Volleyball
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed to give continued instruction and practice in fundamental volleyball skills basic to successful performance at an intermediate level. Volleyball rules and offensive and defensive formation will be included at an intermediate level.
PE 177 Pickleball
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This outdoor pickleball course incorporates techniques and skills necessary to learn the sport and provides opportunities to play the sport.Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong (table tennis). This course will promote and improve cardiovascular health and fitness, muscular strength, and endurance.
PE 178 Intermediate Pickleball
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course continues instruction and practice in outdoor pickleball and incorporates techniques and skills in pickleball at an intermediate level. This course will continue to improve cardiovascular, muscular physical fitness, strength and endurance benefits.
PE 179 Experimental Courses in Physical Education
- Units
- 1-10
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- NA
Course designed to test new curriculum in physical education before adopting it as part of an academic program.
PE 179F Pickleball Activity Lab
- Units
- 1
- Transfers to
- CSU
This outdoor pickleball activity class will incorporate techniques and skills necessary to learn the sport and provide the opportunity to play the sport. The activity will improve cardiorespiratory fitness and endurance.
PE 189 Independent Projects
- Units
- 1-3
- Transfers to
- CSU
Courses for students capable of independent work who demonstrate the need or desire for additional study beyond the regular curriculum. Enrollment allows students to pursue activities such as directed field experience, research, or development of skills and competencies under faculty advisement and supervision. Independent projects may be earned in most disciplines. Students wishing to enroll in Independent Projects should contact the appropriate Academic Dean, or an instructor identified in the class schedule. If the project proposed is acceptable to that instructor, a contract will be developed. All contracts for these classes must be completed and approved by the appropriate dean before the last day of enrollment. Units are awarded depending upon satisfactory performance and the amount of time committed by the student to the course. Allowable units vary according to discipline, and are based on the following formula: 1 unit - 48 hours per semester 2 units - 96 hours per semester 3 units - 144 hours per semester
PE 199 Special Topics in Physical Education
- Units
- 1-3
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- NA
Provides an opportunity to explore particular aspects of the discipline which are not covered in detail in the existing program.
PE 379 Experimental Courses in Physical Education
- Units
- 1-10
- C-ID
- NA
Courses designed in physical education to test new curriculum before adopting it as part of a new program.