Noncredit Kinesiology
6 courses · Palomar College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
N KINE 900 Active Fitness for Older Adults
- Hours
- 32.00-54.00 hours lab
A low impact aerobic exercise program designed specifically for the adult student. Exercises incorporate gentle but effective movements to increase endurance, flexibility, agility, strength, and muscle tone. Stretch bands and weights may be incorporated into the course. The course may be adapted for individuals with physical challenges.
N KINE 906 Hatha Yoga for Older Adults
- Hours
- 32.00-54.00 hours lab
Designed for older adults, this course will allow the individual to progress from beginner to advanced status. Yoga integrates static and dynamic physical postures with mental discipline to achieve greater well-being. Students will increase strength, flexibility, and balance; decrease mental and physical stress; and improve circulation throughout the body.
N KINE 981A Beginning Adapted Aquatics
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
Introduction to basic aquatics skills with an emphasis on safety and increasing comfort in an aquatic environment. Skills adapted to the individual student's disability.
N KINE 981B Intermediate Adapted Aquatics
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
Emphasis on building aquatic skills, cardiovascular conditioning, strength, balance, and coordination through the use of swim aids and stroke techniques modified for individual student's disability.
N KINE 982 Adapted Weight Training
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
Resistance activities designed to meet specific needs of the student with a disability. Development and maintenance of a level of strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance in order to facilitate independence of movement and rehabilitation of specific muscle groups.
N KINE 984 Adapted Body Conditioning
- Hours
- 48.00-54.00 hours lab
Training to increase endurance, flexibility, and strength. Emphasis on individual fitness profile.