Kinesiology
77 courses · Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
KIN 1 Introduction to Kinesiology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- KIN 100
This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. An overview of the importance of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology will be discussed along with career opportunities in the areas of teaching, coaching, allied health, and fitness professions. (C-ID KIN 100).
KIN 2 Introduction to Coaching
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course examines and discusses academic, professional, and standard requirements of the coaching profession. Students will be expected to focus upon and understand the discipline and breadth of the coaching profession. Topics include philosophies, goals, objectives, ethical standards, desired qualities, and current professional issues.
KIN 4 Sports in Film
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Examines American sports history, the portrayal of sport, and the contributions made by members representing various gender, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds as depicted through sports-related films. Topics will cover how representative films’ artistic freedom enhance the telling of the story without changing the narrative. The culture, gender, historical context, and socio-economic circumstances will be analyzed through a sports lens.
KIN 5 Sports Officiating
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will introduce the student to the structure and application of sports officiating. Emphasis will be placed on specific rules governing different sports. Topics will include enforcement, etiquette, and ethics in officiating athletic contests. Students will apply topics learned in lecture to officiate simulated athletic contests.
KIN 6 Sports Fitness and Nutrition
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course examines essential principles of a proper exercise and diet program needed to maintain healthy sports fitness and nutrition levels. Students will study athletic performance, exercise recovery, food quality, general health, motivation, energy transfer, and the relationship between nutrition and performance.
KIN 7 Introduction to Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the prevention, evaluation, and treatment of athletic injuries. Students will learn rehabilitation and management skills, emergency procedures, sports psychology, musculoskeletal anatomy, therapeutic modalities, and various taping/wrapping techniques. The course is designed to expose students to sports medicine career fields such as strength and conditioning, physical therapy, orthopedic medicine, and athletic training.
KIN 9 Introduction to Personal Fitness Training
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 51 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course examines the academic and professional requirements for personal fitness training. Students will become familiar with anatomy and physiology, fitness evaluations, weight room program design, and nutrition. Philosophies, goals, objectives, and occupational ethics will be discussed and examined and practical skills will be demonstrated.
KIN 11 First Aid and CPR
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 42.5 hours lecture, 25.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- KIN 101
This course involves the theory and detailed demonstration of the first aid care of the injured. The student will learn to assess a victim’s condition and incorporate proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and AED certification(s) will be granted upon successful completion of requirements. (C-ID KIN 101).
KIN 12A Theory of Baseball I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate baseball
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of baseball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of baseball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level.
KIN 12B Theory of Baseball II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of baseball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of baseball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level.
KIN 13A Theory of Basketball I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate basketball
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of basketball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of basketball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level.
KIN 13B Theory of Basketball II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of basketball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of basketball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level.
KIN 14A Theory of Cross Country I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate cross country
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of cross country as the sport has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of cross country, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level.
KIN 14B Theory of Cross Country II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of cross country as the sport has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of cross country, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level.
KIN 15A Theory of Football I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate football
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of football as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of football, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level.
KIN 15B Theory of Football II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of football as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of football, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level.
KIN 17A Theory of Soccer I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate soccer
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of soccer as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of soccer, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level.
KIN 17B Theory of Soccer II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of soccer as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of soccer, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level.
KIN 18A Theory of Softball I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate softball
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of softball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of softball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level.
KIN 18B Theory of Softball II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of softball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of softball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level.
KIN 19A Theory of Track and Field I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate track and field
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of track and field as the sport has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of track and field, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level.
KIN 19B Theory of Track and Field II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of track and field as the sport has developed and is played at secondary, community college, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of track and field, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level.
KIN 20A Theory of Volleyball I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate volleyball
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the basic techniques and strategies of volleyball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of volleyball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at a basic level.
KIN 20B Theory of Volleyball II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the intermediate techniques and strategies of volleyball as the game has developed and is played at secondary, intercollegiate, and professional levels. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of volleyball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level.
KIN 21A Theory of Beach Volleyball I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate beach volleyball
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to cover theoretical concepts necessary for successful participation in beach volleyball. Topics covered include mechanical analysis of fundamentals in beach volleyball, strategic offensive and defensive play, etiquette, rules, and officiating. This course is designed for students competing on the intercollegiate beach volleyball team and those interested in the sport of beach volleyball.
KIN 21B Theory of Beach Volleyball II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 34 hours lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers intermediate theoretical concepts necessary for successful participation in beach volleyball. Topics include advanced team strategies, beach volleyball conditioning methods and techniques, goal development for game play, and leadership qualities for successful beach volleyball play. Emphasis will be placed on the mental aspect of volleyball, team play, biomechanics, and film study at an intermediate level.
KIN 23 Weight Training I
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental techniques of weight training. Students will engage in individualized exercise programs with emphasis placed on the development of muscle strength, muscle endurance and flexibility. Instruction will include identification and proper technique for lifts specific to muscle groups to ensure safe fitness training.
KIN 24 Weight Training II
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course builds upon the foundation of basic weight training by examining different styles and muscle specificity to individualized programs. Components of fitness will be emphasized including muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Students will learn weight training guidelines for general fitness, sport performance, and bodybuilding.
KIN 25 Olympic Weightlifting
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of competitive Olympic Weightlifting. Proper technique and timing will be emphasized for two competitive lifts/events, the Clean and Jerk and the Snatch. Integrating the Olympic Lifts and their variations into fitness and sport specific training protocols will be a primary focus of the course.
KIN 27 Core Crossfit Training
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the proper exercise techniques and principles to improve core strength, posture, flexibility, speed, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. This course will include a variety of exercises designed to strengthen the core muscle groups. The main tools used in this course will include stability balls, kettlebells, dumbbells, jump ropes, resistance bands, and body weight.
KIN 28 Plyometric Training
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of plyometric training. Students will learn to distribute power to increase speed, flexibility and agility. Additional instruction will be given on explosive ways to change direction and speed. This course will help guide students to build basic sport specific plyometric training drills and program.
KIN 31 Quickfits
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to effective body shaping strategies that can be completed in short intervals. These exercises are designed for individuals with a busy lifestyle and can be performed with simple equipment. Students will learn proper body position and alignment, exercises that isolate and overload targeted muscle groups, and compound muscle movements.
KIN 38 Ballroom Dance I
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to ballroom dance as a social and recreational activity, with the goals of building confidence and leading to an active lifestyle. Emphasis will be placed on basic skills and information such as partnering, alignment, safety, footwork, and technique. Additionally, students will learn the history, culture, and etiquette associated with various ballroom dances.
KIN 39 Ballroom Dance II
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a continuation of Ballroom Dance I, emphasizing style and techniques. This course will also introduce the concepts of musicality, choreography and student creativity with focus on intermediate dance and social skills.
KIN 40 Jazz Dance I
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction centered upon improving the knowledge and physical techniques of jazz dance. The course will identify jazz dance styles: lyrical, contemporary, and character/musical theater. Basic jazz dance techniques, choreography, and vocabulary will be applied and practiced.
KIN 41 Gentle Yoga
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the art and practice of gentle yoga, using postures which are gentle in nature and allow a vast majority of the population to perform them. The course includes an introduction to modified physical postures (asana) which stretch and move the spine and limbs as well as basic breathing techniques (pranayama), which refers to the expansion of the breath. Students will learn relaxation techniques for decreasing stress and physical discomfort.
KIN 42 Yoga I
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the fundamental principles of yoga. Students will learn basic poses (asana), basic breathing techniques (pranayama), and relaxation techniques. Students will also develop knowledge of personal restraints (yamas) and meditation (dhyana).
KIN 43 Yoga II
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a continuation of Yoga I. Students will learn a progression of yoga postures (asanas) and intermediate level asanas. Breathing techniques (pranayama) will accompany each posture learned in this course. Emphasis is placed upon a deeper understanding of yoga philosophy.
KIN 44 Jazz Dance II
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a continuation of Jazz Dance with an emphasis on more complex steps, dance combinations, terminology, music, style and techniques. Areas of emphasis will include intermediate concepts of styles, vocabulary, body alignment and choreography. The works of professional choreographers in addition to general concepts and skills throughout the course will be used to inform the creation of unique choreography in a solo or duet form.
KIN 45 Pilates
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the fundamental skills of Pilates. Pilates is a mind-body form of exercise that enhances overall health and fitness. Students will learn the principles of Pilates and the basic and progressive Pilates movements. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the muscles that are used for specific movements and how to activate the muscles needed to properly perform these movements.
KIN 47 Stress Management Techniques and Exercise
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides experiential instruction in personal stress management, with a focus on physical techniques and exercise for relaxation. Students will learn a variety of stress management skills to address personal, social, and environmental stressors. Students will learn to differentiate between and control different stress types for balance in life.
KIN 48 Stretching for Life
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of stretching. This flexibility fitness program, which will improve one’s range of motion and muscular flexibility, helps prevent injuries while increasing one’s total fitness.
KIN 49 Fit Mix
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students will be introduced to the fundamental skills of fitness. The instruction will cover the five components of fitness including cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. The focus of the class will be a mix of beginning exercise programs that will help improve these components of fitness through walking, jogging, interval training, strength bands, stability balls, core and stretching exercises.
KIN 51 Butte Fitness and Wellness Center
- Units
- 0.5-1.5
- Hours
- 25.5-76.5 hours lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides each student with an individualized fitness program. A flexible workout schedule supports each student's academic coursework. The fitness center encourages participation at the student's level of fitness and allows for gradual progress toward a lifetime commitment to fitness and wellness. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 1.50 units to complete the entire curriculum of the course. Pass/No Pass only. Open Entry/Open Exit.
KIN 52 Walking for Fitness
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of walking to improve cardiovascular fitness. Students will learn types of walking, workout strategies, and the components of fitness will be examined.
KIN 53 Jogging/Running for Fitness
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of jogging/running to improve cardiovascular fitness. Students will learn cardiovascular workout strategies, injury prevention, safety factors, health issues and the components of fitness.
KIN 57 Archery
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the basic principles and skills of archery and develops the student's shooting form and marksmanship. Emphasis of instruction will be placed on the fundamentals of target shooting, care of equipment, safety rules, and individual practice.
KIN 58 Badminton
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of badminton. Students will learn all primary shots including serves, overhead shots, underhand shots, and drop shots. Skills, etiquette, court strategy, and rules will be applied through game play.
KIN 59 Pickleball
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Pickleball is a court game/racquet sport that offers an alternative to tennis, badminton, and racquetball with its own unique set of skills and rules. This course provides instruction and match play in the fundamental skills and techniques of pickleball. Emphasis will be placed upon the skills of service, forehand, backhand, and volleys. Court and opponent strategy, etiquette, and basic rules of play will be introduced and practiced through match play.
KIN 60 Bowling
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the basic principles and skills of bowling and develops the student's four step approach, grip, and delivery. Emphasis will be placed on spare and strike position strategies, ball control techniques, and scoring. Students will also learn safety rules, etiquette, and care of equipment for bowling.
KIN 61 Golf
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of golf. Emphasis will be placed on proper grip, stance, swing, rules, and scoring. Students will also learn the etiquette of the game, correct use of various clubs and their flight trajectories.
KIN 63 Track and Field
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course improves knowledge, fitness, and performance specific to Track and Field. Instruction is focused on the proper techniques of stretching, running, speed, agility, and power recruitment. Emphasis will be placed on proper technique for each event to ensure safety for all students.
KIN 64 Baseball
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of baseball, including throwing, catching, batting, and base running. Students will learn about team play and offensive and defensive strategies. Emphasis is placed on skill improvement, team cooperation, and safety procedures. Students will practice skills through game play and structured practice plans.
KIN 65 Soccer
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course improves cardiovascular endurance, strength and game knowledge. Students will learn the basic rules, skills and techniques of soccer. Emphasis will be placed on kicking, dribbling, trapping, heading, passing, and receiving. All skills including offensive and defensive strategies will be learned through live game play.
KIN 66 Softball
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of softball, including catching, throwing, batting, and base running. Students will learn about team play and offensive and defensive strategies. Emphasis is placed on skill improvement, team cooperation, and safety procedures. Students will practice skills through game play and structured practice plans.
KIN 67 Non-Contact Football
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of non-contact football (touch or flag). Skills learned will include blocking, passing, team play, and offensive and defensive strategies. Emphasis is placed on skill improvement, team cooperation, and safety procedures. Students will practice skills through game play and structured practice plans.
KIN 68 Volleyball I
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the six basic skills of volleyball: passing, setting, hitting, serving, blocking, and individual defense. Students will learn history, rules, etiquette, and safe play of volleyball. The elements of team play and game strategies will be identified and introduced.
KIN 69 Volleyball II
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course builds upon the application of basic skills, team play, and offensive and defensive fundamentals learned in level one play. Additionally, rules and etiquette will be applied in structured game play. Team play and strategy are the major focal points in the course. Components of individual play will be emphasized as inherent to team play and strategy.
KIN 70 Basketball I
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides students with an introduction to the game of basketball. Specific attention will be focused upon standard rules, sportsmanship, etiquette, offensive and defensive team play, and the application of game strategy. Individual fundamentals will focus on offensive and defensive techniques specific to footwork, ball skills (i.e., shooting, passing, and dribbling), and rebounding.
KIN 71 Basketball II
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course builds upon the application of individual offensive and defensive fundamentals learned in level one play. Team play and strategy are the major focal points in this course. Components of individual play will be emphasized as inherent to team play and strategy.
KIN 73 Self Defense
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the basic skills and knowledge of self defense against physical assault. Emphasis will be placed on the basic techniques of anticipating, avoiding, and protecting oneself from physical attack. Students will also develop a consciousness and knowledge about the legal aspects of self defense.
KIN 74 Boxing
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills and techniques of boxing. Instruction will include the rules, proper stance, footwork, offensive strategies, and defensive strategies. Emphasis will be placed on increasing self confidence, enhancing balance, and improving core strength.
KIN 77 Karate
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills of Karate. Basic moves and techniques for blocking, punching, kicking and sparring will be learned. Students will also learn the philosophy of proper use, attitude, defense techniques, and physical conditioning.
KIN 80 Varsity Baseball
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 153 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate baseball
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate baseball. All varsity sports entail practice and games at designated times. This course may be repeated three times.
KIN 81 Varsity Basketball
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 153 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate basketball
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate basketball. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. This course may be repeated 3 times.
KIN 82 Varsity Cross Country
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 153 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate cross country
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate cross country. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. This course may be repeated 3 times.
KIN 83 Varsity Football
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 153 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate football
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate football. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. This course may be repeated 3 times.
KIN 85 Varsity Soccer
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 153 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate soccer
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate soccer. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. This course may be repeated 3 times.
KIN 86 Varsity Softball
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 153 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate softball
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate softball. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. This course may be repeated 3 times.
KIN 87 Varsity Track and Field
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 153 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate track and field
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate track and field. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. This course may be repeated 3 times.
KIN 88 Varsity Volleyball
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 153 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate volleyball
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students who meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate volleyball. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. This course may be repeated 3 times.
KIN 89 Varsity Beach Volleyball
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 153 hours lab
- Prerequisite
- Must meet the criteria to compete in intercollegiate beach volleyball
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction, training, and practice in the advanced techniques of beach volleyball and the opportunity for intercollegiate competition. Student-athletes will compete against member schools in their designated conference and against other colleges. All varsity sports entail practice at designated times. This course may be repeated three times.
KIN 90 Skill Development for Intercollegiate Athletes
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Prerequisite
- Student-athletes currently participating in Intercollegiate Athletics
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This is a sport-specific skill development course for intercollegiate athletes. Emphasis will be on off-season preparation which includes cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, speed work, plyometric training, and sport-specific activities. This course may be repeated 3 times.
KIN 91 Strength and Conditioning for Intercollegiate Athletes
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 34 hours activity
- Prerequisite
- Student-athletes currently participating in Intercollegiate Athletics
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for intercollegiate athletes. Students will be provided with instruction in sport-specific training techniques with the goal of improving overall muscular strength, endurance, and power. Students will develop and maintain a strength and conditioning program using sport-specific drills and equipment. Key areas of study include anatomy and physiology, applied strength and conditioning, psychology of training, motor control, and the prevention of sports injuries. This course may be repeated 3 times.
KIN 93 Pep Activities
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides instruction in the development and practice of pep activities, including dance, choreography, and routine design. There will be emphasis on safety, performance, and cooperative work with others. Students will be required to attend and perform at athletic events.
KIN 94 Adaptive Physical Education
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 51 hours activity
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to adaptive physical activities that develop strength, cardiovascular endurance, and flexibility. Activity programs will be designed to address individual student need based on physical ability, fitness level, and skill. Individual instruction may include jogging, walking, weight training, biking, aquatics, and flexibility programs.
KIN 95 Special Studies-KIN
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 51-153 hours independent study
- Prerequisite
- Permission of instructor
- Transfers to
- CSU
Supervised study in researching an area in the student's academic major. Any student interested in registering for a Special Studies course should contact a full-time instructor or chair/coordinator in the appropriate area no later than the last day of the tenth week of instruction. Students may not petition for a Special Studies course until they have completed satisfactorily 12 units of study at Butte College. 51-153 hours Independent Study. This course may be repeated to a maximum of 3.00 units to complete the entire curriculum of the course.