# Kinesiology and Athletics (KINF) courses Antelope Valley College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 61 courses Source: https://avc.elumenapp.com/catalog/2026-27/department/kinesiology "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027. ### KINF 100 — Adaptive Physical Education - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) - May be repeated 3 times (R3) The course is designed for the student who may be confined in the type and amount of activity because of physical limitation. The student’s program is individually tailored to meet the student’s need. The student develops the program in consultation with the instructor and the student’s physician or therapist. ### KINF 104 — Beginning Kettlebell Training - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course is designed for the student who wishes to learn the basic skills and techniques of kettlebell training. The student will be required to learn the fundamental concepts of kettlebell training, design and implement a kettlebell program. The course will also cover the proper warm-up and safety techniques that are necessary when in a weight room and moving kettlebells. ### KINF 105 — Intermediate Kettlebell Training - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance by utilizing Kettlebells. The students will participate in activities both as a class and individually to achieve the goals the students have set for themselves utilizing the Kettlebell. Intensity levels can be modified based on the students level of fitness ### KINF 107 — Beginning Weight Lifting - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/kinf.md); Spring 2027, 7 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course is designed for the student who wishes to learn the basic skills and techniques of weight lifting. The student will be required to learn how to design and implement a weight lifting program. The course will also cover the proper warm-up and safety techniques that are necessary when in the weight room. ### KINF 108 — Intermediate Weight Lifting - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/kinf.md); Spring 2027, 7 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance by utilizing both weight training and cardiovascular training. The students will participate in activities both as a class and individually to achieve the goals that they set for themselves utilizing all equipment available. Intensity levels can be modified to accommodate all levels of fitness. ### KINF 109 — Beginning Spinning for Fitness - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Geared towards improving one's cardiovascular fitness and muscular strength through a spinning program on a stationary bike. Program covers two basic types of terrain: flat roads and hills through changes in resistance and positions. ### KINF 110 — Intermediate Spinning for Fitness - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Indoor cycling class geared towards improving one's cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance. Designed for individuals looking to improve their basic level of fitness, the course covers intermediate skills and techniques while training at various intensities. ### KINF 111 — Beginning Cardio Boxing - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Using kickboxing fundamentals, provides skills for the development of physical and general health. Program works every major muscle group in the upper and lower body through basic leg movements, such as shuffle, slip, and weave, as well as, arm combinations including the jab, uppercut, hook and cross. ### KINF 112 — Intermediate Cardio Boxing - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) A series of boxing, kickboxing and stretching exercises arranged to music, gradually increasing in tempo as a non-stop 25 to 45-minute program, with 10 to 20 minutes of abdominal work and stretching. Training equipment includes focus mitts, bags and uppercut shields for basic punching and leverage punches. ### KINF 113 — Beginning Body Conditioning Boot Camp - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Provides instruction and opportunities for beginning-level students to develop optimum muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance and flexibility. Emphasis placed on safe and proper technique and body mechanics. ### KINF 114 — Intermediate Body Conditioning Boot Camp - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Significant instruction on strength development techniques such as Reactivation, Kettle Bells, Swiss Balls, Dumb bells and Stable Surface (ground) exercises. Specifically designed for the conditioned student. ### KINF 115 — Beginning Fast-Pitch Softball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Designed for the beginning level player with emphasis on recreational play, strategy, and rules. Course Content will emphasize beginning softball skills and techniques. The beginning level of instruction will require a minimum level of physical condition on the part of the student. ### KINF 116 — Intermediate Fast-Pitch Softball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Designed for the intermediate level player with emphasis on competitive play, skills and tactics. Course content will emphasize the techniques and fundamental skills of softball at a higher level. The intermediate level of instruction will require a moderate/high level of physical condition on the part of the student. ### KINF 120 — Beginning Life Fitness Center Training - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course is an open-entry course designed for the beginner level to increase cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility through the use of circuit training. A required orientation includes performing an individualized fitness assessment, learning guidelines on assessing fitness, training a wellness information on-line, and discussing how to train safely and efficiently using state of the art equipment. Adaptive physical education advisory: This class has been designated as appropriate for students who will require adaptive physical education. ### KINF 121 — Intermediate Life Fitness Center Training - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course is an open-entry course designed for the intermediate level to increase cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility through the use of circuit training. A required orientation includes performing an individualized fitness assessment, learning guidelines on assessing fitness, training a wellness information on-line, and discussing how to train safely and efficiently using state of the art equipment. Adaptive physical education advisory: This class has been designated as appropriate for students who will require adaptive physical education. ### KINF 122 — Beginning Basketball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Beginning skills and techniques of basketball will be taught in the course. An emphasis will be placed on learning beginning strategy and teamwork. The student will learn the rules, theory, and philosophy of intercollegiate basketball ### KINF 123 — Intermediate Basketball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Intermediate skills and techniques of basketball will be taught in the course. An emphasis will be placed on learning intermediate strategy and teamwork. The student will learn the rules, theory, and philosophy of intercollegiate basketball ### KINF 130 — Physical Conditioning - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance by utilizing both weight training and cardiovascular training. The students will participate in activities both as a class and individually to achieve the goals that they set for themselves utilizing all equipment available. Intensity levels can be modified to accommodate all levels of fitness. ### KINF 132 — Aerobic Conditioning - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) The student will be taught the fundamentals of running, breathing, and timing. The emphasis of the program will be aerobic conditioning through walking, jogging, and running. The student will be introduced to various types of wearing apparel and shoes. Students will experience running on various surfaces and varying degrees of stress. The prevention, care, and treatment of injuries indigenous to running will be presented. Advanced runners will learn about race strategies. Lastly, safety factors related to running will be taught. BEFORE ENROLLING student must be in fair physical condition without severe medical disabilities. ### KINF 135 — Beginning Fire Agility - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course introduces the principles that allow the student to build on the specific skills required to successfully pass the CPAT and other physical agility firefighting tests. Emphasis is on beginning fitness training techniques. Non-Fire Technology students are also welcome. ### KINF 136 — Intermediate Fire Agility - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course introduces the principles that allow the student to build on the specific skills required to successfully pass the CPAT and other physical agility firefighting tests. Emphasis is on intermediate fitness training techniques. Non-Fire Technology students are also welcome. ### KINF 140 — Beginning Golf - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) The course will emphasize the fundamentals and techniques of leisure golf. It will stress rules, regulations and vocabulary as well as etiquette. ### KINF 141 — Intermediate Golf - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) The course will emphasize the fundamentals and techniques of leisure golf. It will stress rules, regulations and vocabulary as well as etiquette. ### KINF 144 — Hatha Yoga - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/kinf.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Hatha Yoga practice builds physical and mental awareness and offers a platform to achieve stress relief. Asanas (postures), pranayama (breath work) and meditation are performed with attention given to individual alignment needs and building mind/body connectivity in an effort to bring wellness to the practitioner. Strength, endurance, flexibility and balance are also achieved through regular practice. ### KINF 145 — Gentle Chair Yoga - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Gentle Chair Yoga is designed as a holistic practice for folks who desire an accessible, adaptive yoga program. Whether for injury recovery, stress management, personal needs, or a desire to start a yoga practice that offers accessibility, this class offers various yogic techniques to folks from all walks of life. In this class, you will learn to mobilize your body within your range of ability, build strength, learn pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation techniques to suit your lifestyle and elicit an overall sense of relaxation and wellbeing. No yoga experience necessary. ### KINF 146 — Yoga for Athletes - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Yoga for Athletes incorporates various yogic practices including asana (postures), pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation to prepare and maintain a healthy, integral and focused approach to various movement needs (athletics, dance, etc.). Students will learn and utilize these practices to aid in improvement of concentration, physical endurance, flexibility, balance and alignment. Students will also learn and use various tools for stress relief, injury prevention and active recovery. Previous yoga experience is recommended, but not required. ### KINF 150 — Beginning Soccer - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Designed for the beginning level player with emphasis on recreational play, strategy, and rules. Course content will emphasize beginning soccer skills and techniques. The beginning level of instruction will require a minimal level of physical condition on the part of the student. ### KINF 151 — Intermediate Soccer - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Designed for the intermediate level player with emphasis on competitive play, skills, and tactics. Course content will emphasize soccer tactics, scrimmages, and soccer specific activities while refining intermediate technical skills. The intermediate level of instruction will require a moderate/high level of physical condition on the part of the student. ### KINF 160 — Beginning Tennis - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Introduction to the basic skills and rules of tennis. Includes forehand, backhand, serve, and volley. Also includes strategy, etiquette, selection of equipment, and general rules for playing singles and doubles. ### KINF 161 — Intermediate Tennis - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Refinement of tennis skills for the developing player. Includes forehand drive, backhand drive, service, volley, drop shot, overheads, strategies, and analysis of opponent's game. ### KINF 162 — Beginning Pickleball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Introduction to the basic skills and rules of pickleball. Includes forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Also includes, strategy, etiquette, selection of equipment, and general rules for playing singles and doubles. ### KINF 163 — Intermediate Pickleball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Refinement of pickleball skills for the developing player. Includes forehand drive, backhand drive, service, service return, drop shot, overheads, strategies, and analysis of opponent's game. ### KINF 170 — Beginning Walking for Fitness - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Introduces basic fitness concepts to improve each individual's physical health and general well being with walking strategies. Geared to all ages and is concerned with aspects of cardiovascular health and weight control. Emphasis placed on building endurance and strength through walking as well as proper preparation. ### KINF 171 — Intermediate Walking for Fitness - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Designed for students of intermediate fitness levels to continue improving and maintaining each individual's physical health, general well being and flexibility with walking strategies. Geared to all ages and is concerned with aspects of cardiovascular health and weight control. Emphasis placed on increased distance and varying surfaces while walking. ### KINF 172 — Beginning Jogging for Fitness - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Designed for students of beginning fitness levels who would like to enhance and improve their cardiovascular fitness and flexibility with jogging strategies. Jogging techniques will be utilized in establishing programs designed to promote improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition. Geared to all ages and is concerned with aspects of cardiovascular health and weight control. Emphasis placed on building endurance and strength through jogging as well as proper preparation. ### KINF 173 — Intermediate Jogging for Fitness - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Designed for students of beginning fitness levels who would like to enhance and improve their cardiovascular fitness and flexibility with jogging strategies. Jogging techniques will be utilized in establishing programs designed to promote improvements in cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition. Geared to all ages and is concerned with aspects of cardiovascular health and weight control. Emphasis placed on building endurance and strength through jogging as well as proper preparation. ### KINF 180 — Beginning Volleyball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) A beginning course that introduces the student to the basic vocabulary, performance fundamental skills and playing techniques of power volleyball. ### KINF 181 — Intermediate Volleyball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) 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. BEFORE ENROLLING student should have proficiency in the skills of passing and setting. ### KINF 190 — Beginning Swimming for Non-swimmers - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) An introduction to the basic skills of swimming for those who have no or very little skill in the water, including lack of comfort in the water, including deep water. The course will focus on the American Red Cross Swimming Levels one through four including the six beginning swimming strokes: freestyle; backstroke; elementary backstroke; breaststroke; sidestroke; and inverted breaststroke. Safety skills such as floating, gliding, changing direction, treading, and a entries dive will be covered. ### KINF 191 — Beginning Swimming - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) A re-introduction to the basic skills of swimming for the student who is completely comfortable in the water, including deep water, but has little or no formal training in swimming. The course will focus on the American Red Cross Swimming Levels two through five including the six beginning swimming strokes: freestyle; backstroke; elementary backstroke; breaststroke; sidestroke; and inverted breaststroke. Safety skills such as floating, gliding, changing direction, treading, and entries will be covered. ### KINF 192 — Intermediate Swimming - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on enrollment: Complete a 100 yard swim test or have completed KINF 190. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Continuation of skills of swimming for those at an intermediate level. The course will focus on the American Red Cross Swimming Levels four through six with the introduction to the butterfly and breast strokes, along with intermediate water entries and safety skills. ### KINF 193 — Beginning Water Aerobics - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This is an entry level course in low-impact water aerobics. The instruction and class activity leads to cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility and increased physical endurance and will be executed in water. The exercise will be choreographed to music and demonstrated with voice instruction. There will be variation of movement and tempo in the exercises. The buoyancy and resistance of water will be considered in the design of the routines. ### KINF 194 — Intermediate Water Aerobics - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This is an intermediate course in low-impact water aerobics. The instruction and class activity leads to increased cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, flexibility and increased physical endurance and will be executed in water. ### KINF 195 — Beginning Fitness Swimming - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Limitation on enrollment: Student should be able to successfully complete a 100 yard continuous swim. - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Student will learn to set up a swimming program to build physical fitness. The student will be instructed on how to improve the swim strokes he/she possesses. The basis of the program will be aerobic conditioning. ### KINF 196 — Intermediate Fitness Swimming - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Students will learn to set up intermediate swimming programs to build physical fitness. Concentration will be on proper use of sprint and endurance training, as well as muscle use for building fitness. ### KINF 204 — Advanced Kettlebell Training - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course will focus on the advanced movements of Kettlebell movements, implementation and integration of Kettlebell exercised into a traditional exercise routine. The students will participate in activities both as an individual and class to achieve the goals the students have set for themselves. Intensity levels can be modified based on the students level of fitness. ### KINF 207 — Advanced Weight Training - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/winter-2027/kinf.md); Spring 2027, 7 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course will emphasize the development of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance by utilizing functional strength training exercises and introducing traditional barbell lifting. Students will attain knowledge of designing a program best suited to their needs. ### KINF 215 — Advanced Fast-Pitch Softball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Advanced skills and techniques of fast-pitch softball will be taught in this course. An emphasis will be placed upon learning advanced strategy and teamwork. The student will learn the rules, theory, and philosophy of fast-pitch softball. ### KINF 220 — Advanced Basketball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Advanced skills and techniques of basketball will be taught in the course. An emphasis will be placed upon learning advanced strategy and teamwork. The student will learn rules, theory, and philosophy of intercollegiate basketball. ### KINF 221 — Advanced Life Fitness Center Training - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course is an open-entry course designed for the advanced level to increase cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility through the use of circuit training. A required orientation includes performing an individualized fitness assessment, learning guidelines on assessing fitness, training a wellness information on-line, and discussing how to train safely and efficiently using state of the art equipment. Adaptive physical education advisory: This class has been designated as appropriate for students who will require adaptive physical education. ### KINF 235 — Advanced Fire Agility - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This course introduces the principles that allow the student to build on the specific skills required to successfully pass the CPAT and other physical agility firefighting tests. Emphasis is on advanced fitness training techniques. Non-Fire Technology students are also welcome. ### KINF 240 — Advanced Golf - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Advanced Golf is a continuation of Beginning Golf with achievement of a higher performance level in the basic techniques of golf. It differs from Beginning Golf in that actual competition and advanced levels of strategy are taught and developed. ### KINF 244 — Intermediate/Advanced Hatha Yoga - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Based on the strong vinyasa flow of Ashtanga Yoga, this Intermediate/Advanced Hatha Yoga class is a dynamic, strenuous yoga class which focuses on strength, balance, flexibility and inner focus. This class will include a flowing form of asana (poses) as well as regular practice in forward bends, twists, back bends, inversions and arm balances. This class is not recommended for beginners. Students are advised to have at least one year of regular yoga practice. Participants should be in good physical condition. ### KINF 250 — Advanced Soccer - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) The purpose of this class is to provide instruction in the techniques, tactics and strategies associated with competitive soccer. Special emphasis placed on drills and competitive play situation. ### KINF 260 — Advanced Tennis - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Progressive skill instruction concerned with the development of the advanced tennis player. Emphasis will be on placement of shot, shot combination building from the baseline and net, and footwork. Students will learn to select appropriate tennis equipment and apparel. ### KINF 262 — Advanced Pickleball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Progressive skill instruction concerned with the development of the advanced pickleball player. Emphasis will be on placement of shot, shot combination building from the baseline and kitchen, and footwork. Students will learn to select appropriate pickleball equipment and apparel. ### KINF 270 — Advanced Walking for Fitness - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Designed for students of advanced fitness levels to continue improving and maintaining each individual's physical health and general well being and flexibility with walking strategies. Geared to all ages and is concerned with aspects of cardiovascular health and weight control. Emphasis placed on dealing with difficult surfaces and weather extremes while walking ### KINF 272 — Advanced Jogging for Fitness - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) Designed for students of advanced fitness levels to continue improving and maintaining each individual's physical health and general well being and flexibility with walking strategies. Geared to all ages and is concerned with aspects of cardiovascular health and weight control. Emphasis placed on dealing with difficult surfaces and weather extremes while walking ### KINF 280 — Advanced Volleyball - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/fall-2026/kinf.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/antelope-valley-college/schedule/spring-2027/kinf.md) - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This is a course designed and developed for the advanced level volleyball player. It is a continuation of intermediate volleyball with an emphasis in achievement of a higher performance level in the basic technique of power volleyball. It differs from intermediate volleyball in that set patterns and systems of offense and defense are used in the team strategy as well as the rules and regulations of the NCAA. BEFORE ENROLLING student should have proficiency in the skills of passing and setting. ### KINF 293 — Advanced Water Aerobics - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) This is an advanced course in water aerobics. The instruction and class activity are for high-intensity, advanced aerobic exercises. Additionally, advanced workout formulas and the FITT principle will be examined. ### KINF 295 — Advanced Fitness Swimming - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 lab hours, 54 contact hours total - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules - Applies to the associate degree or certificates (AVC) For students that are setting up advanced swimming programs to build and maintain physical fitness. Concentration will be on using proper training methods for open water and endurance competitions.