Physical Education
21 courses · Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
PE G103 Exercise For Healthy Living
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 lecture hours
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in any Physical Education activity class (see list in the catalog - CSU General Education, Area E).
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
The intent of this course is to expose students to a broad range of information related to understanding personal fitness and health. This course will offer students a well rounded examination of lifestyle components elemental to lifelong healthy living. Students will explore a variety of personal choice options for developing and maintaining lifetime wellness from physiological, psychological and sociological perspectives. This course encourages students to participate in a wide variety of physical activities. It provides a comprehensive understanding of elements for successful participation in a variety of physical activities.
PE G105 Adapted Strength And Fitness
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Prerequisite
- Instructor permission.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This is a physical fitness class consisting of cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strength, endurance, and proper use of weight machines, wheelchair accessible nautilus machines, and free weights in the fitness lab. The purpose of strength training is to improve an individual’s strength, stability, and coordination. Each student will be evaluated and an individual exercise plan will be developed. At the end of the class, each student will be experienced in individual and group physical activity. Students will be able to apply knowledge to improve quality of life by increasing, strength, stability, coordination and increasing knowledge of life-long fitness and activity.
PE G110 Swimming For Fitness
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed for swimmers with intermediate skills. The swimmer will be introduced to the latest techniques and methods for cardiovascular conditioning through swimming.
PE G111 Swimming
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course will provide swimming instruction and practice in basics of freestyle, breast stroke, and backstroke, as well as breathing skills, while improving cardiovascular endurance.
PE G126 Pickleball
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed for students to learn the fundamentals and skills of pickleball, which is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. This course includes lifelong wellness concepts.
PE G128 Intermediate Pickleball
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
Formerly: PE G127. This course will cover the intermediate aspects of pickleball, which is a combination of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. Emphasis on strategies, strokes, spins, and shot placement. This course is designed for students who possess fundamental pickleball skills. Transfer credit: CSU; Credit Limitation: Any or all of these ATHL, DANC, PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.
PE G130 Yoga
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed for students who are interested in learning and practicing basic yoga techniques such as breathing techniques, postures, meditation, and relaxation. Students will learn about the techniques of yoga and how to implement those practices into their daily life.
PE G132 Pilates For Fitness
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed for students who are interested in increasing their flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination. The course will include mat work, using the principles of Pilates to focus on exercise to improve body alignment, strength, flexibility control and coordination. Students will also learn how each of the specific exercises will benefit their physical and mental health.
PE G133 Intermediate Yoga
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27, 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed for students with previous yoga experience who are interested in expanding their yoga practice through breathing techniques, postures, meditation, and relaxation. Students will learn about the techniques of yoga and how to implement those practices into their daily life.
PE G150 Badminton
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 36 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed for badminton players seeking instruction and practice in the fundamental skills to successful performance in badminton. Students will refine their technical skills, tactical awareness, and strategic decision-making.
PE G166 Weight Training Level 1
- Units
- 0.5-2
- Hours
- 27-108 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Formerly: Circuit Weight Training. This course is designed for students interested in learning a basic level of weight lifting techniques. Students will use these techniques and their understanding of basic anatomy to increase their strength and mobility to reach their fitness goals.
PE G167 Super Circuit Training Advanced
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
The super circuit physical training program provides the student a combination of strength training with an emphasis on cardio-vascular conditioning for a total body workout. The super circuit is an accelerated circuit training program.
PE G173 Introduction To Weight Training
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 9 lecture hours; 27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
A course designed for men and women to help beginners learn how muscles work, proper lifting techniques, safety factors, diet, and how to develop a program to meet specific needs.
PE G178 Cardiovascular Laboratory
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
The cardiovascular lab course is designed for those people who desire a cardiovascular workout using a combination of stationary bikes, treadmills, elliptical, and rowing machines. This is suited for men and women of all age groups who are interested in achieving a maximal level of cardiovascular fitness.
PE G181 Muscular Strength Training
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed to provide students instruction and training to develop strength and muscle tone. Students will design a systematic training regime using weight machines and 'free weights' (bar bells and dumb bells). This class is suited for healthy students of all ages and experience levels.
PE G186 Activities - Basketball
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
This course is designed to provide students with instruction and practice in the basic and fundamental skills needed to successfully performance in this basketball.
PE G192 Soccer 1
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Formerly: Soccer. This course provides an introduction to the fundamental techniques and tactics of soccer. Students will learn the basic skills required to play soccer at a beginning level, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending. UC credit limitations: ATHL and PE Activity courses combined: maximum credit, 4 units.
PE G193 Soccer 2
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Advisory
- PE G192.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is tailored for intermediate soccer players, focusing on intermediate techniques, strategies, and match analysis. Building on the skills learned in Soccer 1, students will delve into intermediate tactical concepts, game analysis, and player development. Through detailed tactical discussions, match analysis sessions, and practical exercises, students will deepen their understanding of the game and devise strategies for success on the field. Additionally, the course will address fitness and health-related topics to promote and sustain a wellness lifestyle.
PE G196 Sand Volleyball
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 4.5-9 lecture hours; 13.5-27 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC (with credit limitation)
Participation and instruction of all facets of sand volleyball, from fundamentals skills through strategies and techniques.
PE G197 Track and Field 1
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides an introduction to the fundamental techniques and tactics of track and field. Students will learn the basic skills required to participate in track and field events at a beginning level, including sprinting, hurdling, jumping, and throwing events.
PE G199 Track and Field 2
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 lab hours
- Transfers to
- CSU
This course provides advanced training techniques for sprints, distance running, jumps, and throws while developing strength, speed, endurance, and agility. The curriculum includes race strategy, biomechanics, injury prevention, and mental preparation. Athletes will also analyze performance metrics and receive personalized coaching to refine techniques.