Physical Education
9 courses · Coastline College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
PE 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: KIN C101; students who complete PE C101 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN C101.
PE 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: KIN C115; students who complete PE C115 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN C115.
PE 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: KIN C116; students who complete PE C116 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN C116.
PE 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: KIN C118; students who complete PE C118 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN C118.
PE 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: KIN C119; students who complete PE C119 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN C119.
PE 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: KIN C121; students who complete PE C121 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN C121.
PE 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: KIN C126; students who complete PE C126 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN C126.
PE 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: KIN C169; students who complete PE C169 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN C169.
PE 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: KIN C201; students who complete PE C201 may not enroll in or receive credit for KIN C201.