# Physical Education Fitness: Non-Credit (PEFI) courses

College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog · 4 courses

Source: https://siskiyous.elumenapp.com/catalog/cos26-27catalog/pefinc

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027.

### PEFI 0519 — Lifelong Fitness

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 10 hours lab weekly, 180 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 11 sections (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/pefi.md); Winter 2027, 2 sections (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/winter-2027/pefi.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/pefi.md)

This physical fitness exercise course is designed to develop and encourage positive attitudes and habits with regard to cardiovascular efficiency, body composition, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Students will explore and participate in exercises designed to increase movement and physical strength using the basic mechanics of endurance and flexibility.

### PEFI 0525 — Mat Pilates

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/fall-2026/pefi.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/college-of-the-siskiyous/schedule/spring-2027/pefi.md)
- Fees: None (Materials fee)

Mat Pilates is designed to teach foundational principles, progressive workouts, and the integration of mindfulness through movement. The course is designed for all levels, fostering a nuanced understanding of Pilates emphasizing adaptability with modifications for accessibility. The course applies the symbiotic relationship between mind and body, promoting mental clarity, stress reduction, and holistic wellness. Pilates is focused on functional training and sustainable strength, and the movement exploration supports strength and flexible longevity.

### PEFI 0530 — Hatha Yoga for Older Adults

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 2 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This physical fitness class is designed for the older adult and offers instruction in movement to maintain and increase range of motion, build muscle strength, maintain coordination, flexibility, memory, and balance.

### PEFI 1035 — Physical Fitness Lab

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 3 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules

This course is designed to provide students with the principles and methodologies necessary to developing and maintaining personal fitness. The concepts of physical fitness: cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition will be examined. Fitness assessments will be used to examine fitness levels and develop a fitness plan. Risk factors for cardiovascular disease will also be examined. Participation in a weekly fitness program is required.