Physical Education
86 courses · Lake Tahoe Community College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Winter 2027 · Spring 2027
PEF 100C Beginning Core Training and Cardiovascular Fitness
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to improve the beginning students' cardiorespiratory fitness as well as build core stabilization muscles. Students will discover how ball training provides an effective means for building core strength. Primary focus will be on development of the stabilizing muscles that are critical to posture and performance and their relationship to daily activities and cycling. Balance awareness and proprioception training will be introduced. Half of the class time will be devoted to cardiorespiratory training utilizing indoor cycling. Core stabilization, postural and kinesthetic awareness, will be emphasized both on and off the bike. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 100CA Intermediate Core Training and Cardiovascular Fitness
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to improve the intermediate students' cardiorespiratory fitness as well as core stabilization. Ball training will provide a challenging venue to improve their strength and core stabilization. Students will challenge postural stabilization and core strength while training the upper and lower body. Proprioception training will be applied to new exercises to further challenge the intermediate student. Half of the class time will be devoted to cardiorespiratory training utilizing indoor cycling. Core stabilization, postural and kinesthetic awareness, and proprioception awareness will be trained while on and off the bike. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 100CB Advanced Core Training and Cardiovascular Fitness
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to improve the advanced students' cardiorespiratory fitness as well as improve core stabilization. Students will discover how ball training provides an effective means for challenging and maximizing their athletic potential. Students will develop the stabilizing muscles that are critical in posture and performance as they relate to daily function and cycling. Students will learn safe and effective exercises to challenge postural stabilization and core strength while training the upper and lower body. Balance awareness and proprioception training will be performed at an advanced level. Half of the class time will be devoted to cardiorespiratory training while using the core musculature required for rigorous cycling. Core stabilization, postural and kinesthetic awareness, and proprioception awareness will be utilized while cycling on the bike. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 100G Beginning Flexibility and Stress Reduction
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This beginning course is designed for students who want to learn stretching techniques for improved daily function, to improve their flexibility, joint range of motion and posture while practicing stress reduction techniques. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 100GA Intermediate Flexibility and Stress Reduction
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This intermediate course builds on the beginning course as students learn stretching types and techniques to increase joint range of motion as well as facilitated stretching sequences. Stress reduction, visualization, and meditation will be practiced as they apply to exercise and everyday activities. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 100GB Advanced Flexibility and Stress Reduction
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This advanced course builds on flexibility concepts incorporating proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching and compensatory patterns of muscle contraction to improve their overall joint mobility and posture. Continued guided meditation, visualization and breath techniques to to elicit a relaxation response and reduce stress related illness and injury. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101A Body Blast: Beginning
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for the beginning fitness enthusiast. The course will focus on foundational strength training methods utilizing dumbbells, sport cords, and therabands. This course will enhance overall muscle tone and strength. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101AA Body Blast: Intermediate
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for the intermediate fitness enthusiast who chooses a more challenging strength and cardiovascular workout. The student will use heavier weights, utilizing multi-joint and single-joint exercises. Dumbbells, sports cords, and therabands will be incorporated into the workout. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101AB Body Blast: Advanced
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for the advanced student who desires aggressive strength and aerobic training. Concepts will include eccentric training, proprioceptive training, high intensity aerobic, and core development for maximum athletic or individual performance. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101B Beginning Cardiovascular Body Sculpting
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is for the beginning student who would like to build cardiovascular fitness and learn a strength training program. The student will improve cardiovascular fitness and muscle tone. Students will also increase flexibility by simple stretching movements. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101BA Intermediate Cardiovascular Body Sculpting
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is for the intermediate student who would like to increase cardiovascular fitness as well as muscle hypertrophy using steps and heavier resistance equipment. Flexibility will be increased by using various flexibility techniques, as well as increasing cardiovascular endurance. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101BB Advanced Cardiovascular Body Sculpting
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for the advanced student who has an aerobic base and is familiar with strength training methods. This course will teach advanced strength training techniques which will incorporate the eccentric and concentric concepts of muscle training. Cardiovascular training will consist of endurance and interval training to improve performance in various heart zones during aerobic and anaerobic activities. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101C People on Weights: Beginning
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a group personal training workout designed for the student who would like to learn strength training techniques and concepts. This course will introduce simple strength training exercises using dumbbells, sport-cords and therabands. Included in this course will be flexibility and postural training. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101CA People on Weights: Intermediate
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for the intermediate student who is familiar with strength training concepts and techniques. The student will be introduced to various resistance training systems as well as functional training. Students will be utilizing heavier resistance equipment during workouts. Postural and balance concepts will be introduced during the workout. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101CB People on Weights: Advanced
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for the student who would like an aggressive and challenging workout. Circuit training, functional training, and core/balance training will be included in this strength training workout. Advanced training concepts will be used including eccentric, super-setting, circuit and compound resistance training systems. Hypertrophy and increased athleticism will be a benefit of this advanced course. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101F Interval Training: Beginning
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for the beginning student who would like to participate in a simple interval training workout to enhance cardiovascular and muscular strength. Beginning interval training concepts will be used during the workout. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101FA Interval Training: Intermediate
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides the intermediate student a structured physical conditioning program designed to increase cardio-respiratory fitness as well as improve muscular strength through an interval training concept. The intervals utilized in this class are for students who have already achieved a beginning level of fitness and can benefit from a more intense level of training. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101FB Interval Training: Advanced
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to enhance performance of the student practicing overload principles and advanced interval training techniques. Students will participate in a structured physical conditioning program designed to increase cardio-respiratory fitness as well as improve muscular strength. The intervals utilized in this class are for conditioned students who have already achieved an intermediate level of fitness and can benefit from a highly intense level of interval training. Tabata training may be utilized. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101H Balance and Stability Exercise (B.A.S.E.)
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to increase students' balance and stability as well as core/postural strength. This course will focus on simple balance/core exercises using a stability ball. Strength training will be introduced using hand weights, sport-cords, and bands. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101HA Intermediate Balance and Stability Exercise (B.A.S.E.)
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for the student who is familiar with stability exercises and seeks to further their knowledge using theraball and balance exercises. This course will focus on increasing strength in postural and core muscles. Heavier resistance tools will be utilized for increased hypertrophy. Balance will be challenged using intermediate balance concepts. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 101HB Advanced Balance and Stability Exercise (B.A.S.E.)
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for the advanced student seeking to further their core strength using a stability ball. This course will benefit athletes who participate in specific sports. Students will learn postural sensory systems and how they relate to balance and stability. Advanced balance and core exercises/concepts will be taught. Students will increase their postural and core strength as well as their proprioception/balance for their sporting activities. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 103A Boot Camp (A)
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an intensive, results-oriented conditioning program that combines high-powered cardiovascular moves, interval training, weight training and weight work with sports and military drills. Each session trains the entire body, head to toe, and helps the student develop functional conditioning in an outdoor environment. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 103B Boot Camp (B)
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an intensive, results-oriented conditioning program that combines high-powered cardiovascular moves, interval training, weight training and weight work with sports and military drills. Each session trains the entire body, head to toe, and helps the student develop functional conditioning in an outdoor environment. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 104F Circuit Training 1
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides an introductory level, instructor led, structured circuit training program.
PEF 104G Circuit Training 2
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides a beginning-intermediate level, instructor led, structured circuit training program.
PEF 118A Badminton 1
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses the fundamental skills and techniques for the grip, serve, clear, drive, and net drop. Additional emphasis includes badminton terminology, etiquette, equipment, and scoring rules. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 118B Badminton 2
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 118A or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course reviews the fundamental skills of badminton and builds on intermediate skills for smashes, back court drops, and smash blocks. Additional emphasis will includes rules and basic positioning for single and doubles team play. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 118C Badminton 3
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 118A or PEF 118B or equivalent
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses advanced shot flight patterns and selections. Additional emphasis will be on singles and doubles court strategy and footwork. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 118D Badminton 4
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 118A or PEF 118B or PEF 118C or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses offensive and defensive strategies and tactics that relate to singles and doubles game play. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 118E Badminton 5
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 118C or PEF 118D or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course identifies game play management and personal stroke mechanics via the use of video analysis feedback. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 118F Badminton 6
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 118D or PEF 118E or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a competitive tournament style game play class. Singles and doubles competitive play will be utilized with emphasis on refining game management skills and abilities. Assessment of personal game playing characteristics will be addressed. This course addresses the basic fundamental skills and techniques for the grip, serve, clear, drive, and net drop. Additional emphasis includes badminton terminology, etiquette, equipment, and scoring rules. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 120A Weight Training 1
- Units
- 0.75
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lab weekly, 30 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students will develop and practice an introductory level weight training program that is tailored to their goals. This course also introduces weight training principles. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 120B Weight Training 2
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students will develop and practice a beginning-intermediate level weight training program that is tailored to their goals. This course also examines health benefits of weight training. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 120C Weight Training 3
- Units
- 1.25
- Hours
- 4 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students will develop and practice an intermediate level weight training program that is tailored to their goals. This course also focuses on guidelines for designing weight training programs. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 121A Cardiovascular Conditioning 1
- Units
- 0.75
- Hours
- 2.5 hours lab weekly, 30 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students will develop and practice an introductory level cardiovascular exercise program that is tailored to their goals. This course also introduces cardiovascular conditioning principles. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 121B Cardiovascular Conditioning 2
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students will develop and practice a beginning level cardiovascular exercise program that is tailored to their goals. This course also introduces cardiovascular conditioning principles. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 121C Cardiovascular Conditioning 3
- Units
- 1.25
- Hours
- 4 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course students will develop and practice an intermediate level cardiovascular exercise program that is tailored to their goals. This course also focuses on the design of cardiovascular conditioning programs. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 123A Basketball 1
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces techniques of basketball including shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, and rebounding. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 123B Basketball 2
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers techniques of basketball including beginning level shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, and rebounding. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 123C Basketball 3
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers techniques of basketball including beginning-intermediate level shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, and rebounding. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 123D Basketball 4
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers techniques of basketball including intermediate level shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, and rebounding. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 123E Basketball 5
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers techniques of basketball including intermediate-advanced level shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, and rebounding. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 123F Basketball 6
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course covers techniques of basketball including advanced shooting, passing, dribbling, defense, and rebounding. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 124A Volleyball 1
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses the fundamental skills and techniques for the volleyball forearm pass, set, serve, spike and block. Additional emphasis includes beginner level game play that applies the basic etiquette, rules, strategies, and scoring in volleyball. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 124B Volleyball 2
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 124A or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course reviews and builds upon the fundamental skills through court coverage drills and game play. Additional emphasis includes beginning level volleyball related physical fitness development. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 124C Volleyball 3
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Prerequisite
- PEF 124A or PEF 124B course or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses the intermediate level skills of the volley, forearm pass, set, serve, spike and block. Additional emphasis includes the application of team building skills development through skills and game play. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 124D Volleyball 4
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 124A or PEF 124B or PEF 124C or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course reviews and builds upon the intermediate level volleyball skills through advanced court coverage skills and game play. Additional emphasis includes intermediate level volleyball related physical fitness and development. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 124E Volleyball 5
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 124C or PEF 124D or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses the advanced level skills of the volley, forearm pass, set, serve, spike and block during drills and game play. Additional emphasis includes advanced level volleyball related physical fitness and development. Video analysis will be used for the breakdown of skills and techniques. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 124F Volleyball 6
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 124D or PEF 124E or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course reviews and builds upon the advanced level volleyball skills through court coverage drills and game play. Major emphasis will be on tactics and strategies related to tournament level competition. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 125A Golf 1
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses the fundamental skills and techniques for the golf setup, putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing. Additional emphasis includes golf terminology and etiquette. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 125B Golf 2
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 125A or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course reviews the fundamental skills of golf and builds on the mechanics for putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing. Additional emphasis includes rules of the game. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 125C Golf 3
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 125A or PEF 125B or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course builds on one's mechanics for putting, chipping, pitching, and full swing. Theories related to each of these skills will be addressed. Additional swing mechanics include sand play. Advanced golf rules, definitions, and terminology will be emphasized. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 125D Golf 4
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 125A or PEF 125B or PEF 125C or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course continues to build on setup and swing mechanics for putting, chipping, pitching, and full-swing. It also addresses equipment makeup, technology, club selection and utilization. Additional emphasis will be on ball flight laws as it relates to player mis-hits and shot shaping. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 125E Golf 5
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 0.5 hours lecture weekly, 1.5 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 125A or PEF 125B or PEF 125C or PEF 125D or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course identifies course management strategies for putting, chipping, pitching, driving, approach shots, and sand play. Additional emphasis will be placed on video analysis of one's personal swing mechanics in order to fine tune the movement. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 125F Golf 6
- Units
- 0.75
- Hours
- 0.25 hours lecture weekly, 1.75 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 125D and PEF 125E or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an on-course golf playing management class. Individual and team type games will be utilized with emphasis on refining one's game management skills and abilities. Assessment of personal golf playing characteristics will be addressed. Note: Typical week - one day is for working on skills, the other day is a 9 hole on-course play. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 126A Pickleball 1
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the game of pickleball. Grip, stance, footwork, and shot-making will be introduced. Etiquette and rules will be covered. The course includes game play and instructional drills. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 126B Pickleball 2
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the basic techniques for the game of pickleball. Shot-making and tactics will be introduced. The course includes game play and instructional drills. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 126C Pickleball 3
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course includes beginning/intermediate shot-making techniques for the game of pickleball. Forehand and backhand ground strokes and volleys will be emphasized. The course includes game play and instructional drills. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 126D Pickleball 4
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course includes intermediate shot-making techniques for the game of pickleball. Volleys, dinks, and deep serves will be emphasized. The course includes game play and instructional drills. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 126E Pickleball 5
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course includes intermediate/advanced shot-making techniques for the game of pickleball. Diagonal dinks and the third shot drop will be emphasized. The course includes game play and instructional drills. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 126F Pickleball 6
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course includes advanced shot-making techniques for the game of pickleball. The course includes game play and instructional drills. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 135A Indoor Soccer
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to acquaint students with the basic skills, rules, and techniques required of indoor soccer. Instruction covering fundamental ball skills and techniques, ball movement, and defensive and offensive principles will be included. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 135F Soccer 1
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses the fundamental skills and techniques for push pass, trapping, dribbling, throw-ins and tackling. Additional emphasis includes terminology, etiquette, sportsmanship, and field space. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 135G Soccer 2
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 135F or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course reviews the fundamental skills addressed in Soccer 1. Intermediate skills and techniques for chipping, crossing, shooting,and heading will be addressed. Additional emphasis includes rules of the game. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 135H Soccer 3
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 135F or PEF 135G or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses team systems of play. Advanced skills in shooting, heading, goalkeeping, and set plays will be addressed. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 135J Soccer 4
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 135G or PEF 135H or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses different styles of international play. Individual and team attacking and defensive styles will be addressed. Additional emphasis will look at national and cultural heritages and their influence on the world game. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 135K Soccer 5
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 135H or PEF 135J or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course addresses personal shot making abilities and team game tactics and strategies and includes the use of video analysis. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 135L Soccer 6
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 3 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 135J or PEF 135K or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is a competitive tournament style game play class. Emphasis is on refining one's game management skills and abilities. Individual playing characteristics will also be addressed. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 135M Futsal
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Futsal is a variant of association football/soccer. The surface, ball, and rules differences create an emphasis on improvisation, creativity, and technique as well as ball control and passing in small spaces. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 136E Sand Volleyball: Competitive
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 0.25 hours lecture weekly, 0.75 hours lab weekly, 12 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for experienced volleyball players to enhance their skills and abilities in advanced sand volleyball techniques and game strategies. Analysis and application of team positioning, play passing and setting, and offensive and defensive sets will be covered. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 140A Hatha Yoga: Beginning
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces students to the science and practice of Hatha Yoga. This includes posture training and exercises designed to achieve strength, flexibility and proper body alignment. Emphasis will also be placed on meditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques for reduction of stress and tension. Special focus will be placed on methods to incorporate these tools into all areas of daily life. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 140B Hatha Yoga: Intermediate
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 140A or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
In this course, students will have the opportunity to further their knowledge and learn more intermediate techniques of yoga. More challenging postures and exercises designed to increase strength, flexibility and stamina will be presented. Emphasis will be on fine-tuning proper body alignment, along with variations and modifications for safety. Intermediate meditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques for reduction of stress and tension will also be offered. Special focus will be placed on methods to further integrate these tools into all areas of daily life. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 140C Ashtanga Yoga: Beginning
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 140A or PEF 140B or PEF 140E or PEF 140F or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the student to the science and practice of the Ashtanga Primary Series of Yoga. Emphasis will be placed on practicing the postures (asanas) correctly, along with breathing techniques specific to this style of yoga. Sanskrit as well as English asana names will be presented. The course is designed to help the student increase strength, stamina, flexibility, and balance while developing the ability to stay calm in challenging or potentially stressful situations. The course will explore the philosophy of the traditional eight limbs of Ashtanga Yoga and how they might be applied to a modern, western lifestyle. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 140D Ashtanga Yoga: Intermediate
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Advisory
- PEF 140C or equivalent.
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course furthers the study and practice of the Ashtanga Primary Series of Yoga. This is a specific sequence of poses that takes a minimum of one-hour and forty-five minutes to complete. Shorter variations of the sequence will also be presented to support consistent home practice. Focus will be placed on learning the poses and sequence of the second half of the series, and practicing the entire series while fine tuning proper body alignment and breathing. This practice is designed to further develop strength, flexibility, stamina, and concentration. Emphasis will also be placed on intermediate meditation, breathing, and relaxation techniques for reduction of stress and tension. Special focus will be placed on methods to further integrate these tools into all areas of daily life. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 140E Vinyasa Yoga: Beginning
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the student to the practice of Vinyasa style yoga. The practice links yoga poses in a series of movements that are synchronized with the breath. Vinyasa offers an ever-changing variety of poses, sequences, and pace designed to reduce stress while increasing muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility. Attention will be placed on transitions between poses, proper body alignment, and pose modifications while maintaining consistent breath. Emphasis will also be placed on meditation, relaxation, and breathing techniques for reduction of stress and tension. Special focus will be placed on methods to incorporate these tools in all areas of daily life. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 140F Vinyasa Yoga: Intermediate
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course furthers the study and practice of Vinyasa style yoga and introduces intermediate poses. The practice links yoga poses in a series of movements that are synchronized with the breath. Intermediate Vinyasa offers an ever-changing variety of poses and sequences designed to further reduce stress while advancing muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility. Attention will be focused on transitions between poses, proper body alignment, and pose modifications while maintaining consistent breath. Emphasis will also be placed on intermediate meditation, relaxation, and breathing techniques for reduction of stress and tension. Special focus will be placed on methods to incorporate these tools in all areas of daily life. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 143B Stretching and Relaxation Techniques
- Units
- 1.75
- Hours
- 1 hours lecture weekly, 2.25 hours lab weekly, 39 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students who want to learn about, practice, and improve their flexibility and stress management skills by participating in guided stretching and relaxation programs. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 144A Functional Training 1
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 2 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides basic instruction and practice with exercises to enhance performance in sports and physical activity. Introductory functional strength exercises incorporating balance and proprioception will be tailored to the individual student. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 144B Functional Training 2
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides intermediate instruction and practice with exercises to enhance performance in sports and physical activity. Intermediate functional strength exercises incorporating balance and proprioception will be tailored to the individual student. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 144C Functional Training 3
- Units
- 1.25
- Hours
- 4 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides advanced instruction and practice with exercises to enhance performance in sports and physical activity. Advanced functional strength exercises incorporating balance and proprioception will be tailored to the individual student. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 145A Post-Physical Therapy Conditioning
- Units
- 0.5
- Hours
- 2 hours lab weekly, 24 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides introductory level individualized exercise prescription and guidance for individuals seeking improved function, fitness, or performance after sustaining an injury. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 145B Post-Physical Therapy Conditioning 2
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 3 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides intermediate level individualized exercise prescription and guidance for individuals seeking improved function, fitness, or performance after sustaining an injury. *UC unit/course limit
PEF 145C Post-Physical Therapy Conditioning 3
- Units
- 1.25
- Hours
- 4 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course provides advanced level individualized exercise prescription and guidance for individuals seeking improved function, fitness, or performance after sustaining an injury.
PEF 550 Fitness for Life (Adult Wellness)
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 0.25 hours lecture weekly, 4.25 hours lab weekly, 54 contact hours total
- Advisory
- If certain medical conditions exist, a physician’s note may be required.
This course provides an instructor-led, structured, physical conditioning program specifically designed for the older adult. Emphasis is on flexibility, range of motion movement exercises, upper and lower body strengthening, and cardiovascular wellness. Individualized instructional programming is utilized.
PEF 551 Fitness for Life (Adult Wellness II)
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 0.25 hours lecture weekly, 2.75 hours lab weekly, 36 contact hours total
- Advisory
- If certain medical conditions exist, a physician’s note may be required.
This course provides an instructor-led, structured, physical conditioning program specifically designed for the older adult. Emphasis is on flexibility, range of motion movement exercises, upper and lower body strengthening, and cardiovascular wellness. Individualized instructional programming is utilized.
PEF 552 Wellness and Health for the Older Adult
- Units
- 0
- Hours
- 4 hours lab weekly, 48 contact hours total
This course covers wellness and health for older adults. The course includes nutrition, stress management, disease prevention and management, and physical conditioning programs specifically designed for the older adult. Personalized wellness and health programs will be designed and implemented.