Kinesiology
15 courses · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
KIN C100 Introduction to Kinesiology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
- C-ID
- KIN 100
Formerly: KIN C202. An introduction to the study of human movement, including its role in daily life, its place in higher education, and professional career opportunities in areas related to sport, movement, exercise, and fitness. Students will examine the multiple ways of knowing and studying human movement with a focus on the sub disciplines within Kinesiology.
KIN C101 Personal Fitness and Wellness
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers the principles of fitness, the benefits of physical activity, and the skills to develop an individualized program of exercise, fitness, stress control, and body weight management for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Enrollment Limitation: PE C101; students who complete KIN C101 may not enroll in or receive credit for PE C101.
KIN C115 Tai Chi
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
A Chinese art of gentle movement that teaches coordination of mind, emotions, and body harmonized in a unity through physical action. A focus on movement, balance, and concentration for greater health and well-being. Enrollment Limitation: PE C115; students who complete KIN C115 may not enroll in or receive credit for PE C115.
KIN C116 Tai Chi Intermediate
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
A Chinese art of movement that teaches coordination of mind, emotions, and body harmonized in a unity through physical action. An intermediate level of Tai Chi skills including movement, balance, and concentration. Enrollment Limitation: PE C116; students who complete KIN C116 may not enroll in or receive credit for PE C116.
KIN C118 Introduction to Yoga
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
An overview course in yoga, the integrated study of health and movement. It includes breathing techniques, yoga postures, meditation and relaxation. Emphasis is on practicing the principles of breathing and deep relaxation to reduce stress as well as practicing the postures to improve flexibility, balance, and strength. Enrollment Limitation: PE C118; students who complete KIN C118 may not enroll in or receive credit for PE C118.
KIN C119 Hatha Yoga
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Designed to teach a variety of yoga postures. Breathing, concentration/meditation, and relaxation techniques will be presented as a method of personal development encompassing body, mind, and spirit. Enrollment Limitation: PE C119; students who complete KIN C119 may not enroll in or receive credit for PE C119.
KIN C121 Power Yoga
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Power Yoga is an ancient Eastern practice, connecting movement using mind, body, and breathing practice. The course focuses on dynamic movement to keep the body strong, flexible, and relaxed. Enrollment Limitation: PE C121; students who complete KIN C121 may not enroll in or receive credit for PE C121.
KIN C125 Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course examines how psychological factors influence sports, athletic performance, exercise, and physical activity. Key topics include psychological characteristics of and for performance, motivation, exercise and health psychology, and skill acquisition. Enrollment Limitation: PSYC C125; students who complete KIN C125 may not enroll in or receive credit for PSYC C125.
KIN C126 Relaxation Movements
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
The students will participate in a variety of techniques from various Eastern healing traditions, which can include Hatha Yoga, Qigong, and Taiji (Tai Chi), that are designed to improve quality of life on all levels-physical, emotional, and spiritual. Techniques on breathing, concentration/meditation, self-massage, gentle flowing movement, strength poses, and relaxation will be presented. Enrollment Limitation: PE C126; students who complete KIN C126 may not enroll in or receive credit for PE C126.
KIN C169 Self Defense Arts
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
The student will participate in and sample a variety of techniques from various Martial Arts, which can include Aikido, Judo, Karate, and Hawaiian Lua, that are designed to increase self-awareness, confidence, and assertiveness when faced with a physical confrontation. The Laws of Self-Defense will also be covered in the course. Enrollment Limitation: PE C169; students who complete KIN C169 may not enroll in or receive credit for PE C169.
KIN C190 Physiology of Exercise
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- BIOL C102.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Formerly: PE C190. This course introduces the basic principles of exercise physiology as it relates to human movement and functions of the cardiovascular-respiratory, metabolic, endocrine and neuromuscular systems in response to exercise conditioning. Additional emphasis will be placed on the performance enhancement techniques and physiological responses to variable environmental conditions.
KIN C201 Fitness for Life
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
Application of principles of human anatomy, physiology, nutrition, and behavior change to the development of exercise programs for health and fitness. Enrollment Limitation: PE C201; students who complete KIN C201 may not enroll in or receive credit for PE C201.
KIN C289 Exercise Testing and Prescription
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 lecture hours
- Advisory
- KIN C190 and BIOL C102.
- Transfers to
- CSU
Formerly: PE C189 / PE C289. Prepares students to use a variety of screening methods to analyze the fitness level and risk factors of implementing an individual exercise program. The course will include the application of health behavior modification theories, strategies for determining individual expectations, and appropriate fitness goals to optimize adherence to an exercise plan. Students will be able to design and implement exercise programs for specific client needs (e.g., specific sports, performance, lifestyle, functional, balance, agility, aerobic, and anaerobic) as well as for some special populations.
KIN C033N Injury Prevention for Esports
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This course examines the physical injuries that esports players may develop while gaming. Students will learn about extremity disorders, overuse injuries, the ergonomics of a proper gaming setup, and simple exercises to minimize physical injury. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.
KIN C034N Psychology for Esports
- Hours
- 18 lecture hours
This course examines how psychological factors, such as stress, performance anxiety, communication, and team dynamics affect gaming performance. This course will help give players the tools to minimize the psychological barriers associated with gaming. Noncredit. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE.