Exercise Science
158 courses · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
EXSC 122A Cardio Zumba I
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
This course is an introduction to Cardio Zumba that incorporates several latin styles of dance including but not limited to merengue, salsa, cumbia and reggaeton. Emphasis is placed on fundamental Zumba technique, vocabulary and fitness concepts. This course is designed for all students interested in Zumba as a cardiovascular, movement-oriented sport, as well as students majoring in kinesiology.
EXSC 122B Cardio Zumba II
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 48-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 122A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the second course in Cardio Zumba. This level will ask students to increase the intensity of movement, including higher impact. Students will use additional arm and hip variations with new steps. Rhythm styles will expand to include Cha Cha, Mambo, Pop, Soca, Bollywood and Samba. This course is designed for students interested in Zumba as a cardiovascular, movement-oriented sport, as well as those majoring in kinesiology.
EXSC 123 Adapted Physical Fitness
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is designed for students with disabilities to provide opportunities for exercise and activities to improve cardiorespiratory endurance, flexibility, muscular endurance, strength, stress management, and coordination. Activities can include walking, dance, rhythm activities, wheelchair pushing, jogging, relaxation training, and exercises for joint mobility.
EXSC 124A Core and Cardio Fitness I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course provides students with introductory level knowledge and practice in attaining and maintaining core and cardio fitness levels. Instruction emphasizes cardiovascular fitness as well as core fitness through individual and circuit training. This course is the first in a series of four core and cardio fitness courses. It is intended for students seeking to develop introductory physical fitness habits or Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 124B Core and Cardio Fitness II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 124A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides introductory level students with beginning knowledge and practice in attaining and maintaining core and cardio fitness levels. Instruction emphasizes beginning cardiovascular fitness as well as core fitness through individual and circuit training. Other topics include a variety of core fitness tests, stability ball exercise routines, and beginning level aerobic and core conditioning program design. This course is the second in a series of four core and cardio fitness courses. It is intended for students seeking to develop beginning physical fitness habits or Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 124C Core and Cardio Fitness III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 124B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides beginning level students with intermediate knowledge and practice in attaining and maintaining core and cardio fitness levels. Instruction emphasizes intermediate cardiovascular fitness as well as core fitness through individual and circuit training. Other topics include fitness level assessment and conditioning for the treadmill; continuous, interval, and fartlek aerobic conditioning elements; beginning plyometric exercises; coronal and oblique plane movements; and clinical evaluations such as blood pressure and blood lipid tests. This course is the third in a series of four core and cardio fitness courses. It is intended for students seeking to develop intermediate physical fitness habits or Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 124D Core and Cardio Fitness IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 124C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides intermediate students with advanced knowledge and practice in attaining and maintaining core and cardio fitness levels. Instruction emphasizes advanced cardiovascular fitness as well as core fitness through individual and circuit training. Other topics include core and cardio fitness assessment data comparison; advanced core fitness assessments including plyometric tests; cardiovascular interval and sprint training; advanced plyometric training involving lateral movement; dietary analysis; and identification and incorporation of dietary modifications. This course is the fourth in a series of four core and cardio fitness courses. It is intended for students seeking to develop advanced physical fitness habits or Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 125A Aerobic Dance I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is an introduction to all forms of Aerobic Dance and movement. Emphasis is placed on fundamental Aerobic Dance technique, vocabulary, and performance concepts. This course is the first in a series of four aerobic dance courses. It is designed for all students interested in Aerobics as a cardiovascular, movement-oriented sport.
EXSC 125B Aerobic Dance II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 125A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides students with knowledge and practice in beginning Aerobic Dance principles. Emphasis is placed on beginning Aerobic Dance technique, vocabulary, strength, and performance concepts. Other topics include Cardio Latin dance rhythms and styles, additional dance vocabulary, expanded use of weights, and sports nutrition. This course is the second in a series of four aerobic dance courses. It is designed for all students interested in Aerobics as a cardiovascular, movement-oriented sport.
EXSC 125C Aerobic Dance III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 125B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides students with knowledge and practice in intermediate level, complex forms of Aerobic Dance, its variations, and directional changes. Cardio Kickboxing technique and plyometric moves are added for a diverse, dynamic workout. Emphasis is placed on intermediate level Aerobic Dance technique, vocabulary, and performance concepts. This course is the third in a series of four aerobic dance courses. It is designed for all students interested in Aerobics as a cardiovascular, movement-oriented sport, and who have taken the beginning level version of this class.
EXSC 125D Aerobic Dance IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 125C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides students with knowledge and practice in complex forms of advanced Aerobic Dance and its variations, such as Cardio Latin dance, Cardio Kickboxing, and Cardio Hip Hop styles and rhythms. Emphasis is placed on advanced levels of Aerobic Dance technique, vocabulary, and performance concepts. Other topics include advanced principles of body alignment such as movement combinations and jumps; advanced level plies such as sliding and jumping; and plyometrics. This course is the fourth in a series of four aerobic dance courses. It is designed for all students interested in Aerobics as a cardiovascular, movement-oriented sport, and who have taken the intermediate level version of this class.
EXSC 126A Cardio Conditioning I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course provides instruction in the basic skills necessary to improve aerobic fitness, cardiovascular health, muscular endurance/strength, and static flexibility. Topics include fitness terminology, identifying individual fitness level and areas to improve, basic exercise programming, proper warm up/cool down and resting/exercise heart rate. This class is designed for students interested in a healthy lifestyle as well as kinesiology majors.
EXSC 126B Cardio Conditioning II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 126A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction in exercise programming through moderately intense activities including cross training, basic boxing, plyometrics, speed and agility, core stability, dynamic flexibility and nutrition. This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to continue the fundamental principles of physical fitness and their impact on life-long health and wellness. This class is designed for students interested in a healthy lifestyle as well as Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 126C Cardio Conditioning III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 126B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to develop and implement a personalized fitness plan to help them pursue their lifelong commitment to life-long health and wellness. Topics include goal setting, training zones, and body specific training principles through moderate/highly intense activities. This class is designed for students interested in a healthy lifestyle as well as Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 126D Cardio Conditioning IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 126C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the fourth in a series of Cardio Conditioning courses. Students develop, analyze and implement advanced group fitness plans. Topics include agility and jump training, running, sports cross training, advanced core training, stress management and nutrition. Data gathering and assessment methods are also covered. This class is designed for students interested in a healthy lifestyle as well as Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 127A Cardio Kickboxing I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This is the first in a series of cardio kickboxing courses. This course is an introduction to cardiorespiratory fitness combined with basic non-contact kickboxing techniques, practices, and principles. Instruction includes basic upper body punching functions, basic kick techniques, and basic combination series of both upper body and lower body kickboxing routines. This class is designed for those who want to increase cardiovascular fitness using cardio kickboxing and who are interested in understanding the importance of the fitness aspect of their life.
EXSC 127B Cardio Kickboxing II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 127A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the second in a series of cardio kickboxing courses. This course covers cardiorespiratory fitness combined with basic non-contact kickboxing techniques, practices, and principles. Instruction includes cardio kickboxing techniques, basic terminology, nutrition, and routine guidelines. This class is designed for those who want to increase cardiovascular fitness and who are interested in understanding the importance of the fitness aspect of their life.
EXSC 127C Cardio Kickboxing III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 127B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent Basic Cardio Kickboxing
This is the third in a series of cardio kickboxing courses. This course covers cardiorespiratory fitness combined with intermediate non-contact kickboxing techniques, practices, and principles. Instruction includes intermediate cardio kickboxing techniques, basic terminology, nutrition, and routine guidelines. This class is designed for those who want to increase cardiovascular fitness and who are interested in understanding the importance of the fitness aspect of their life and learn how to create a nutrition and intermediate fitness routine.
EXSC 127D Cardio Kickboxing IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 127C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the fourth in a series of cardio kickboxing courses. This course covers cardiorespiratory fitness combined with advanced kickboxing techniques, practices, and principles. Instruction includes advanced non-contact cardio kickboxing techniques, terminology, nutrition, and routine guidelines. This class is designed for those who want to increase cardiovascular fitness and who are interested in understanding the importance of the fitness aspect of their life and learn how to create a nutrition and fitness routine.
EXSC 129A Step Aerobics I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This is the first in a series of step aerobics courses. Step aerobics is a rigorous exercise course designed to increase both the fitness levels of participating students and their understanding of what constitutes a safe and effective exercise program. This course is an introduction to cardiorespiratory fitness combined with basic step aerobic techniques, practices, and principles. Instruction includes basic step aerobic techniques and combination series of 8 count step movement routines. Instruction includes a balanced exercise program of basic step aerobics, toning, stretching, and relaxation along with discussion of related health topics. This course is designed for students pursuing a kinesiology major and those interested in increasing their cardiovascular fitness.
EXSC 129B Step Aerobics II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 129A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the second in a series of step aerobics courses. Step aerobics is a rigorous exercise course designed to increase both the fitness levels of participating students and their understanding of what constitutes a safe and effective exercise program. Instruction includes a balanced exercise program of basic step routines with power alternatives, toning, stretching, and relaxation along with discussion of related health topics. This course is designed for students pursuing a kinesiology major and those interested in increasing their cardiovascular fitness and for those who are interested in creating their own basic fitness programs.
EXSC 129C Step Aerobics III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 129B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the third in a series of step aerobics courses. Step aerobics is a rigorous exercise course designed to increase both the fitness levels of participating students and their understanding of what constitutes a safe and effective exercise program. Instruction includes a balanced exercise program of power step aerobic movements with combinations, toning, stretching, and relaxation along with discussion of related health topics. This class will teach the students how to design their own fitness program. This course is designed for students pursuing a kinesiology major and those interested in increasing their cardiovascular fitness.
EXSC 129D Step Aerobics IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 129C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the fourth in a series of step aerobics courses. Step aerobics is a rigorous exercise course designed to increase both the fitness levels of participating students and their understanding of what constitutes a safe and effective exercise program. Instruction includes a balanced exercise program of advanced step aerobic combinations, toning, stretching, and relaxation along with discussion of related health topics. This course is designed for students pursuing a kinesiology major and those interested in increasing their cardiovascular fitness and who are interested in creating fitness and choreographed routines.
EXSC 130A Indoor Cycling I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is the first in a series of Indoor Cycling courses. Emphasis is placed on instruction in the basic fundamentals necessary to improve indoor cycling techniques and improve cardiovascular/aerobic fitness. Topics includes cycling terminology and ergonomics, overall fitness evaluation, various indoor cycling exercise regimens, and goal setting programs for individual health and fitness benefits. This class is designed for students interested in cardiovascular fitness improvement through indoor cycling (spinning).
EXSC 130B Indoor Cycling II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 130A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second in a series of Indoor Cycling courses. Emphasis is placed on beginning to intermediate cycling techniques, heart rate calculations, fitness evaluations, and cardiovascular training and program design. Beginning level principles of physiology are explored including how to train to elicit a desired physiological response. This class is designed for students interested in aerobic fitness improvement through indoor cycling as well as Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 130C Indoor Cycling III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 130B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third in a series of Indoor Cycling courses. Emphasis is based on intermediate to advanced cycling techniques, interval training, power cycling, and intermediate workload training. Intermediate level principles of physiology are explored including how to train within a workload range and why. This class is designed for students interested in aerobic fitness improvement through indoor cycling as well as Exercise Science or related majors.
EXSC 130D Indoor Cycling IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 130C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the fourth course in a series of Indoor Cycling courses. Emphasis is placed on advanced cycling techniques, advanced interval training, advanced power cycling and advanced workload training. Advanced principles of physiology are explored including how to train within a workload and why. This class is designed for students interested in aerobic fitness improvement through advanced indoor cycling as well as Exercise Science or related majors.
EXSC 134 Adapted Weight Training
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is designed for students with disabilities as an introduction to progressive resistance training. Emphasis is placed on developing cardiorespiratory and muscle endurance, muscle strength and flexibility and a healthy body composition through individualized safe and beneficial exercise programming. The course includes exercises that focus on relaxation, joint mobility, body maintenance, and activities for daily living. A physician's medical release is required.
EXSC 135A Individual Conditioning I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course provides individually programmed instruction in the fundamental skills and techniques of strength training and aerobic activity. The positive impact of physical education on health and wellness is explored and emphasized. This course is of particular interest to students wishing to enter the fields of sports medicine and athletics, as well as to students seeking to improve overall fitness.
EXSC 135B Individual Conditioning II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 135A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides individually programmed instruction in the beginning level skills of the 5 components of fitness. Students learn proper body mechanics for basic movement patterns utilizing a variety of different training modalities. Beginning level principles of physiology is explored including how to train to elicit a desired physiological response.
EXSC 135C Individual Conditioning III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 135B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides individually programmed instruction in the intermediate principles of the 5 components of fitness. Students learn basic anatomy and build upon the principles of physiology learned in previous levels of this course to create both individual workouts and a long term workout plan to meet individualized conditioning goals.
EXSC 135D Individual Conditioning IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 135C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides individually programmed instruction in the advanced principles of the 5 components of fitness. Students learn how to instruct others in proper movement patterns and body mechanics for several strength training and cardiovascular training modalities. Students utilize their knowledge of the advanced principles of anatomy and physiology to create a workout plan for another individual, identifying modifications, and variations of exercises depending on the unique needs of the subject they are designing a workout for.
EXSC 136A Off-Season Conditioning for Sport I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is designed to enhance the physical and mental skills needed to participate in intercollegiate sports activities. Emphasis is placed on weight training, running, skill development games, and individual development for sport. When this course is offered for one unit the additional time is utilized in the practice and perfection of individual sport-specific skills. This course is intended for intercollegiate athletes.
EXSC 136B Off-Season Conditioning for Sport II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 136A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides intercollegiate athletes with individually programmed coaching in the fundamental skills of sports-specific training and aerobic conditioning. Through progressive inquiry and practice, students demonstrate more advanced levels of athletic performance. When this course is offered for one unit the additional time is utilized in the development and implementation of sport-specific exercise programs. This course is intended for intercollegiate athletes.
EXSC 139A Weight Training I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This is the first in a series of progressive resistance training courses. Instruction includes proper methods of weight training, use of weight training machines, cardio exercise equipment, lifting of free weights, and warm up/cool down. Instruction also includes charting exercises, introduction to major muscle groups and the weight training exercises to improve strength and range of motion. This class is designed for students interested in a healthy lifestyle as well as exercise science majors.
EXSC 139B Weight Training II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 139A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the second in a series of progressive resistance training courses. Emphasis is placed on alternative training methods including circuit and interval training, hill climbing, and fat burning. This course includes basic nutrition to help build muscle and/or reduce body weight utilized in student development of a personal fitness program. This class is designed for students interested in a healthy lifestyle as well as exercise science majors.
EXSC 139C Weight Training III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 139B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the third in a series of progressive resistance training courses. Emphasis is placed on the use of the weight training machines, cardio exercise equipment, and Olympic lifts. This course covers alternate methods of resistance training including medicine balls, plyo balls, bosu balls, elastic cords, and TRX belts. This class is designed for students interested in a healthy lifestyle as well as exercise science majors.
EXSC 139D Weight Training IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 139C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the fourth in a series of progressive resistance training courses. This course covers the proper use of weight lifting machines, cardio exercise equipment, and alternate methods of resistance training and lifting of free weights. This class is designed for students interested in a healthy lifestyle as well as exercise science majors.
EXSC 141A Total Body Conditioning I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is the first in a series of total body conditioning courses. Emphasis is placed on developing proper training techniques necessary to improve muscular strength and endurance using compound and accessory exercises in rapid sequence. Topics will include identification of major movement patterns and modifications based on ability levels, basic strength exercises for muscle groups with emphasis on the core, and safety practices. When this course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time is utilized for skill development. This course is designed for kinesiology majors and all students interested in improving fitness.
EXSC 141B Total Body Conditioning II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 141A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second in a series of total body conditioning courses. Emphasis is placed on improving muscular strength and endurance and cardiorespiratory endurance using compound and accessory exercises and cardiorespiratory intervals in rapid sequence. Topics will include identification of muscle groups used in single and multi-joint movement exercises, intermediate strength exercises for muscle groups with emphasis on functional exercises, and use of appropriate modifications for varying ability levels. When this course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time is utilized for skill development. This course is designed for kinesiology majors and all students interested in improving fitness.
EXSC 141C Total Body Conditioning III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 141B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third in a series of total body conditioning courses. Emphasis is placed on improving muscular strength and endurance and cardiorespiratory endurance using compound and accessory exercises and cardiorespiratory intervals in rapid sequence. Topics will include understanding of advanced exercise techniques, advanced strength and plyometric exercises for muscle groups with emphasis on functional exercises. When this course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time is utilized for skill development. This course is designed for kinesiology majors and all students interested in improving fitness.
EXSC 142 Hiking for Fitness I- Fundamentals
- Units
- 0.5-2
- Hours
- 24-108 hours lab
This course provides instruction in the fundamental skills required for hiking. Emphasis is placed on proper warm-up and warm down, walking form and injury prevention and treatment. This course is intended for all students interested in fundamental hiking and personal fitness. When this course is offered for one or two units, the additional time is utilized for skill development in the group hiking leadership.
EXSC 143A Outdoor Cycling Level I
- Units
- 0.5-2
- Hours
- 24-108 hours lab
This course provides instruction in the skills required for outdoor cycling. Emphasis is placed on proper warm-up and warm-down, cycling form on flat terrain, and changing flat tires. Students design a personal fitness plan around outdoor cycling. This course is intended for all students interested in cycling and personal fitness.
EXSC 143B Outdoor Cycling Level II
- Units
- 1-2
- Hours
- 48-108 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 143A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction in the skills required for outdoor cycling. Emphasis is placed on proper warm-up and warm-down, cycling form, building endurance, ascending and descending hills, and bicycle maintenance. Students design a personal fitness plan around outdoor cycling. This course is intended for all students interested in cycling and personal fitness.
EXSC 144A Fitness Walking I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course introduces students to various walking techniques and basic principles of aerobic and cardiovascular health. It is intended for Kinesiology majors and all students interested in a healthy lifestyle.
EXSC 144B Fitness Walking II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 144A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This beginning-level course covers the principles of aerobic and cardiovascular health through various walking techniques. Instruction in fitness principles, stress reduction, weight management, and heart health are also covered. This course is intended for Kinesiology majors and all students interested in a healthy lifestyle.
EXSC 144C Fitness Walking III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 144B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This intermediate-level course covers the principles of aerobic and cardiovascular health through various walking techniques. Students design basic walking programs that include walking frequency, duration, intensity, and mode. Instruction in fitness principles, stress reduction, weight management, heart health, individual training zones, and fitness assessments are also covered. This course is intended for Kinesiology majors and all students interested in a healthy lifestyle.
EXSC 144D Fitness Walking IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 144C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This advanced-level course covers the principles of aerobic and cardiovascular health through various walking techniques. Students design individualized warm-up, walking, and cool-down programs and calculate and employ individual target heart rate zones for weight management and cardiovascular endurance. Instruction in fitness principles, stress reduction, weight management, heart health, individual training zones, fitness assessments, and lifestyle changes are also covered. This course is intended for Kinesiology majors and all students interested in a healthy lifestyle.
EXSC 145A Yoga I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This is the first of four levels of classes relating to yoga. This course is an introduction to fundamental yoga practices and principles. Instruction includes learning the fundamentals of yoga postures. The students will also gain a fundamental understanding of the practices of relaxation techniques and breathing practices. This course is designed for students who want to increase health, longevity and who are interested in understanding the importance of the fitness aspect of their life.
EXSC 145B Yoga II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 145A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the second of four levels of classes relating to yoga. This course is an introduction to fundamentals of basic yoga practices and principles. Instruction includes basic yoga postures, guided relaxations, and breathing practices, as well as some basic stress reduction techniques. This course is designed for students interested in utilizing basic yoga and stress reduction techniques to help increase their health and longevity.
EXSC 145C Yoga III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 145B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the third of four levels of classes relating to yoga. This course will cover intermediate yoga practices and principles including some intermediate inversions. Instruction includes intermediate yoga postures, guided relaxations, basic inversions, breathing practices, and basic partner yoga as well as stress reduction techniques and nutritional analysis. This course is designed for students interested in learning about both fitness and nutrition. The students will utilize intermediate yoga to help increase their health and longevity.
EXSC 145D Yoga IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 145C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the fourth of four levels of classes relating to yoga. This course will cover advanced yoga practices and principles. Instruction includes advanced yoga postures, guided relaxations, inversions, breathing practices, and partner yoga as well as stress reduction techniques and nutritional analysis. This course is designed for students interested in developing their own workout regime utilizing advanced yoga to help increase their health and longevity.
EXSC 147A Kickboxing I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This is the first in a series of kickboxing courses. Topics include fundamental kickboxing terminology, safety, physical fitness, and controlled sparring. Emphasis is placed on single strike upper body kickboxing combinations. This course is intended for all students interested in fundamental level kickboxing.
EXSC 147B Kickboxing II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 147A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the second in a series of kickboxing courses. Topics include beginning kickboxing terminology, safety, physical fitness, and controlled sparring. Emphasis is placed on double strike kickboxing combinations that include the lower body. This course is intended for all students interested in beginning level kickboxing.
EXSC 147C Kickboxing III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 147B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the third in a series of kickboxing courses. Topics include intermediate kickboxing terminology, safety, physical fitness, and controlled sparring. Emphasis is placed on triple strike kickboxing combinations that include the full body. This course is intended for all students interested in intermediate level kickboxing.
EXSC 147D Kickboxing IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 147C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the fourth in a series of kickboxing courses. Topics include advanced kickboxing terminology, safety, physical fitness, and controlled sparring. Emphasis is placed on four strike kickboxing combinations that include the full body. This course is intended for all students interested in advanced level kickboxing.
EXSC 148A Mixed Martial Arts I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This is the first in a series of mixed martial arts exercise courses. Emphasis is placed on fundamental mixed martial arts terminology, safety, self-defense, etiquette, punches, blocks, strikes, kicks, stances, pressure points, and forms. This course is intended for all students interested in fundamentals techniques including but not limited to Thai-boxing, judo, jiu jitsu, and boxing as referenced by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation organization.
EXSC 148B Mixed Martial Arts II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 148A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the second in a series of mixed martial arts exercise courses. Emphasis is placed on beginning mixed martial arts terminology, safety, self-defense, etiquette, punches, blocks, strikes, kicks, stances, pressure points, and forms. This course is intended for all students interested in beginning techniques including but not limited to Thai-boxing, judo, jiu jitsu, and boxing as referenced by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation organization.
EXSC 148C Mixed Martial Arts III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 148B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the third in a series of mixed martial arts exercise courses. Emphasis is placed on intermediate mixed martial arts terminology, safety, self-defense, etiquette, punches, blocks, strikes, kicks, stances, pressure points, and forms. This course is intended for all students interested in intermediate techniques including but not limited to Thai-boxing, judo, jiu jitsu, and boxing as referenced by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation organization.
EXSC 148D Mixed Martial Arts IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 148C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the fourth in a series of mixed martial arts exercise courses. Emphasis is placed on advanced mixed martial arts terminology, safety, self-defense, etiquette, punches, blocks, strikes, kicks, stances, pressure points, and forms. This course is intended for all students interested in advanced techniques including but not limited to Thai-boxing, judo, jiu jitsu, and boxing as referenced by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation organization.
EXSC 154A Badminton I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is the first in a series of four badminton courses. This course provides instruction and court experience in the skills, strategies and rules necessary to play badminton at the novice level. Instruction includes the basic strokes, vocabulary and sportsmanship. This course is intended for novice level badminton players.
EXSC 154B Badminton II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 154A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second in a series of four badminton courses. Emphasis is placed on beginning level skills, shots, serves, footwork and strategies. This course is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the game of badminton into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 154C Badminton III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 154B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third in a series of four badminton courses. Emphasis is placed on intermediate level skills, shots, serves, footwork and strategies for singles and doubles play. This course is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the game of badminton into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 154D Badminton IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 154C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the fourth in a series of four badminton courses. Emphasis is placed on advanced level skills, and strategies for singles and doubles tournament play. This course is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the game of badminton into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 156A Baseball I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is designed to introduce the student to the game of baseball at the college level. Emphasis is placed on fielding ground balls, base running, outfield play, and the techniques and practice of bunting, including the sacrifice bunt, drag bunt, and push bunt. Topics also include the history of baseball, rules, terminology, safety procedures, values, and etiquette. This course is intended for novice level baseball players.
EXSC 156B Baseball II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 156A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This beginning level course in baseball is designed to continue the skill development in baseball and to introduce students to the concepts of wellness and a healthy lifestyle through baseball activities. Emphasis is placed on the batting stance and batters swing techniques, including balance, base, front side direction, contact position, and vision. Topics include ball flight, pitch selection, location recognition, count management, body weight transition, and contact point. Baseball fitness is included and encompasses cardio conditioning, plyometrics, and stretching as they pertain to the sport. This course is intended for intermediate level baseball players.
EXSC 156C Baseball III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 156B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This intermediate-advanced level course in baseball provides instruction and practice in specialty defense such as bunt coverages, cuts and relays, first and third situations, and pick-off plays. Students practice and analyze specialty defensive situations to improve overall defensive awareness on the baseball field and to become a more well-rounded defensive player. Topics include terminology, pre-pitch preparation, foot work, body position before and during game play, and the fundamentals of playing catch. Baseball fitness includes cardio conditioning, plyometrics, and stretching as they pertain to the sport. This course is intended for intermediate-advanced level baseball players.
EXSC 156D Baseball IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 156C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This advanced level course in baseball is designed for students to apply both offensive and defensive baseball skills in competition. Emphasis is placed on instruction and practice in game situations through inner squad games arranged between teams made up of class members. The mental aspect of the game is explored and applied throughout the course. This course is intended for advanced baseball players.
EXSC 158A Basketball I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is the first in a series of four basketball courses. This course introduces students to the game of basketball. Instruction includes basic individual offensive and defensive fundamental skills, history of the game, terminology, rules, etiquette, proper warm-up and cool down and safety. Emphasis is placed on games using less than full teams and half court situations. This course is designed for anyone who has an interest in playing basketball.
EXSC 158B Basketball II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 158A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second in a series of four basketball courses. This course provides students the opportunity to improve individual beginning skills and introduces individual offensive moves and team concepts. Topics include transition basketball, team offense and defense as well as theories of basketball conditioning. Emphasis is placed on 5 -5 play and full court situations and strategies of team play. This class is designed for those with a basic knowledge and ability to play basketball.
EXSC 158C Basketball III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 158B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third in a series of four basketball courses. This course provides students the opportunity to improve individual intermediate skills through self analysis of strengths and weaknesses and introduces full court pressure play. Students are expected to write programs to improve individual skills. Topics include full court zone and man pressure, full court offense and specialty plays. Emphasis is placed on skill work drills, 5-5 play and full court situations. This class is designed for those that have above an intermediate knowledge and skill level in basketball.
EXSC 158D Basketball IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 158C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the fourth in a series of four basketball courses. This course provides students the opportunity to develop technical skills necessary to coach the game of basketball and stresses the development of advanced skills and team play. Topics include analysis of team play, writing a practice plan, how to scout an opponent and evaluation of individual play. Emphasis is placed on skill work drills and full court tournament play. This class is designed for those that have an intermediate knowledge of basketball and possess an advanced skill level.
EXSC 166A Golf I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course provides golf instruction and practice. Emphasis is placed on the fundamentals of the grip, stance, alignment, and the techniques and practice of the short game strokes of pitching, chipping and putting. Topics include the rules, terminology, safety procedures, values, etiquette, equipment, and history of golf. This course is designed for all students interested in playing golf as part of a fitness lifestyle or kinesiology majors.
EXSC 166B Golf II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 166A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides golf instruction and practice. Emphasis is placed on techniques of the full swing with irons, hybrids, fairway metals and drivers. Topics include golf fitness, stretching and the principles of warm-up as well as golf club selection and use. This course is designed for all students interested in playing golf as part of a fitness lifestyle or kinesiology majors.
EXSC 166C Golf III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 166B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides golf instruction and practice. Emphasis is placed on specialty shots, such as sand, side hill and up and down hill lies. The fundamental errors in golf are analyzed to correct individual errors focusing on swing techniques and the mental approach to the game. Topics include the laws of ball flight, the swing plane, and wise use of practice time. This course is designed for all students interested in playing golf as part of a fitness lifestyle and kinesiology majors.
EXSC 166D Golf IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 166C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides golf instruction and practice. Emphasis is placed on playing strategies, analysis of golf rounds for strengths and weaknesses, student analysis of several different golf swings, and the handicap system. Stroke and Match plays are arranged between class members to develop playing strategies in competition. This course is designed for all students interested in playing golf as part of a fitness lifestyle and kinesiology majors.
EXSC 174A Soccer I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course provides instruction in basic soccer skill technique, strategies, etiquette and rules necessary to play soccer at the novice level. Topics include basic dribbling, heading and collection with the soccer ball. Students also define, apply and interpret the basic rules and safety procedures within the game of soccer. This class is designed for students interested in an active lifestyle as well as for Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 174B Soccer II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 174A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction in soccer technique, tactics, and physical skills necessary to play soccer at the beginning level. Topics include dribbling skills including scissors and Matthews moves, passing techniques and turning while collecting a soccer ball. Students also define and apply methods of scoring, set pieces and principles of team defense within the game of soccer. This class is designed for students interested in an active lifestyle as well as Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 174C Soccer III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 174B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction in individual soccer techniques, tactics, and physical skills necessary to play soccer at the intermediate level. Topics include shooting from both close and far distances, lofted passing techniques and offensive heading of the soccer ball. Students also define, apply and interpret methods of creating space, both offensively and defensively as an individual player. This class is designed for students interested in an active lifestyle as well as Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 174D Soccer IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 174C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction in team soccer techniques, tactics, physical skills, etiquette, and rules necessary to play soccer at the advanced level. Topics include building the offensive through the back, playing through the midfield and attacking from the central and flank positions. Students also define and apply methods of zonal defending and defending various systems of play as a team. This class is designed for students interested in an active lifestyle as well as Kinesiology majors.
EXSC 176A Softball I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is the first in a series of four softball courses. This course provides instruction to develop the fundamental skills of throwing, catching, running, hitting, and rules of play of softball as well as individual and team skill development and strategies involved in competitive game situations. This course is intended for all students interested in softball.
EXSC 176B Softball II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 176A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second in a series of four softball courses. This course provides instruction to continue the development of the beginning skills of throwing, catching, running, hitting, and rules of play of softball as well as individual and team skill development and strategies involved in competitive game situations. This course is intended for all students interested in softball.
EXSC 176C Softball III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 176B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third in a series of four softball courses. This course provides instruction to develop the intermediate skills of throwing, catching, running, hitting, and rules of play of softball, as well as, individual and team skill development and strategies involved in competitive game situations. This course is intended for all students interested in softball.
EXSC 176D Softball IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 176C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the fourth in a series of four softball courses. This course provides instruction to develop the advanced skills of throwing, catching, running, hitting and rules of play of softball, as well as, advanced individual and team skill development and strategies involved in competitive game situations. This course is intended for all students interested in softball.
EXSC 178A Tennis I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is the first in a series of four courses in tennis. Emphasis is placed on introductory level skills, strokes, strategies, rules and etiquette. This course is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the game of tennis into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 178B Tennis II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 178A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second in a series of four courses in tennis. Emphasis is placed on beginning level skills, strokes, strategies, rules and etiquette as they relate to tournament play. This course is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the game of tennis into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 178C Tennis III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 178B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third in a series of four courses in tennis. Emphasis is placed on intermediate level skills, strokes, strategies, rules and etiquette as they relate to league and tournament play. This course is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the game of tennis into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 178D Tennis IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 178C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the fourth in a series of four courses in tennis. Emphasis is placed on advanced skills, strokes, strategies, rules and etiquette as they relate to singles and doubles tournament play. This course is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the game of tennis into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 179A Pickleball I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is an introduction to the sport of pickleball. Emphasis is placed on the fundamental pickleball techniques, rules and etiquette needed to play pickleball with no prior experience. When the course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time is utilized for stroke development and application of strategies in playing situations. This course is designed for kinesiology majors and all students interested in the sport of pickleball.
EXSC 179B Pickleball II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 179A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction and on-court experience in the skills, strategies, rules and etiquette necessary to play pickleball at a beginner level, including both singles and doubles. No prior experience is required, although a background in other racquet sports such as tennis, racquetball or badminton is helpful. When the course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time is utilized for stroke development and application of strategies in playing situations. This course is designed for kinesiology majors and all students interested in the sport of pickleball.
EXSC 179C Pickleball III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 179B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction and on-court experience in the skills strategies, rules and etiquette necessary to play pickleball at an intermediate level, including both singles and doubles. Completion of Pickleball I or II is not required, but recommended. A background in other racquet sports such as tennis, racquetball or badminton is helpful. When the course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time utilized for stroke development and application of strategies in playing situations.
EXSC 179D Pickleball IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 179C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction and on-court experience in the skills, strategies, rules and etiquette necessary to play pickleball at an advanced level, including both singles and doubles. Completion of Pickleball 3 is highly recommended. A background in other racquet sports such as tennis, racquetball or badminton is helpful. When the course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time is utilized for stroke development and application of strategies in playing situations, including tournaments. This course is designed for kinesiology majors and all students interested in the sport of pickleball.
EXSC 180A Track and Field I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is designed as an introduction to the fundamentals of track and field. Emphasis is placed on safety, form and techniques related to throwing, jumping and running events. This course is intended for anyone interested in track and field or Kinesiology Majors.
EXSC 180B Track and Field II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 180A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction and practice in advanced beginner skills and techniques of all track and field events. Emphasis is placed on creating a conditioning program involving event-specific running and event technique and drills. This course is intended for anyone interested in track and field or those majoring in kinesiology.
EXSC 180C Track and Field III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 180B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction and practice in intermediate skills and techniques of all track and field events. Emphasis is placed on creating a conditioning program involving event-specific running and event technique and drills. This course is intended for anyone interested in track and field or those majoring in kinesiology.
EXSC 180D Track and Field IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 180C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course provides instruction and practice in advanced skills and techniques of all track and field events. Emphasis is placed on creating a conditioning program involving event-specific running and event technique and drills. This course is intended for anyone interested in track and field or those majoring in kinesiology.
EXSC 182A Volleyball I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course is the first of four courses in volleyball. Emphasis is placed on introductory level skills, basic rules, strategies and etiquette. This course is intended for Kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the sport of volleyball into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 182B Volleyball II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 182A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
The course is the second of four courses in volleyball. Emphasis is placed on beginning level skills and offensive and defensive systems as they relate to team play. This course is intended for Kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the sport of volleyball into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 182C Volleyball III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 182B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the third of four courses in volleyball. Emphasis is placed on intermediate level individual offensive and defensive skills. Topics include offensive team systems and options, and defensive theory and team systems as they relate to league play. This course is intended for Kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the sport of volleyball into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 182D Volleyball IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 182C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the fourth of four courses in volleyball. Emphasis is placed on advanced level individual offensive and defensive skills. Topics include diversified offensive and defensive team systems as they relate to intercollegiate and international level volleyball. This course is intended for Kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the sport of volleyball into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 183A Beach Volleyball I
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
This course if the first of four courses in beach volleyball. Emphasis is placed on volleyball terminology, introductory level skills, improvement of cardiovascular/aerobic fitness, basic rules, safety procedures, strategies and etiquette. This course is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the sport of beach volleyball into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 183B Beach Volleyball II
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 183A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is the second of four courses in beach volleyball. Emphasis is placed on beginning level skills and offensive and defensive systems as they relate to team play. This course is intended for Kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the sport of volleyball into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 183C Beach Volleyball III
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 183B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the third of four courses in beach volleyball. Topics include intermediate skill development, introduction to plyometric training, team strategies on offense and defense. This course is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the sport of beach volleyball into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 183D Beach Volleyball IV
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 24-54 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 183C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the fourth of four courses in beach volleyball. Topics include advanced skill development, introduction to plyometric training, team strategies on offense and defense. This course is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in incorporating the sport of beach volleyball into an active lifestyle.
EXSC 200 Intercollegiate Badminton I
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 154A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or previous competitive badminton experience
This is a course for students competing in their first intercollegiate badminton season. The course is offered in the spring semester and may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.
EXSC 201 Intercollegiate Badminton II
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 200 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is a course for students competing in their second intercollegiate badminton season. The course is offered in the spring semester and may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.
EXSC 202 Intercollegiate Baseball I
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 230A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is intended for the first season of intercollegiate competition. Baseball skills and game strategies are at a more advanced level of participation than those of an introductory course in baseball. This course may be taken two times for credit.
EXSC 203 Intercollegiate Baseball II
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 230B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is intended for the second season of intercollegiate competition. Baseball skills and game strategies are at the advanced levels of participation. This course may be taken two times for credit.
EXSC 204 Intercollegiate Basketball I
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
This course is intended for the first season of intercollegiate competition. Basketball skills and game strategies are at a more advanced level of participation than those of an introductory course in basketball. This course may be taken two times for credit.
EXSC 205 Intercollegiate Basketball II
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 204 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is intended for the second season of intercollegiate competition. Basketball skills and game strategies are at the advanced levels of participation. This course may be taken two times for credit.
EXSC 206 Intercollegiate Cross-Country I
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
This course is for students participating in their first season of intercollegiate cross-country competition. This course may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.
EXSC 207 Intercollegiate Cross Country II
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
This course is for students participating in their second season of intercollegiate cross-country competition. This course may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.
EXSC 214 Intercollegiate Soccer I
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
This is a course in which students competing in their first intercollegiate soccer season learn and practice the techniques and strategies necessary for successful participation. The topics covered are fundamental through advanced skills as well as offensive and defensive strategies. This course is offered separately for men and women in the fall semester. This course may be taken two times for credit.
EXSC 215 Intercollegiate Soccer II
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 234B
This is a course in which students competing in their second intercollegiate soccer season of competition learn and practice the techniques and strategies necessary for successful participation. Those topics covered are fundamental through advanced soccer skills and both offensive and defensive strategies. This course is offered separately for both men and women in the Fall semester. This course may be taken two times for credit.
EXSC 216 Intercollegiate Softball I
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
This course is designed for students competing in their first intercollegiate softball season. Students will learn and practice the techniques and strategies necessary for successful participation. Those topics covered are fundamental through advanced softball skills and offensive and defensive strategies. Students must demonstrate increased softball skill proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition. This course may be taken two times for credit.
EXSC 217 Intercollegiate Softball II
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
This course is designed for students competing in their second intercollegiate softball season. Students will learn and practice the techniques and strategies necessary for successful participation. Those topics covered are fundamental through advanced softball skills and offensive and defensive strategies. Students must demonstrate increased softball skill proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition. This course may be taken two times for credit.
EXSC 220 Intercollegiate Tennis I
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 178D with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent or previous competitive tennis experience
This is a course for students competing in their first intercollegiate tennis season. This course is offered in the spring semester for men and women and may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.
EXSC 221 Intercollegiate Tennis II
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 220 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is a course for students competing in their second intercollegiate tennis season. This course is offered in the spring semester for men and women and may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.
EXSC 222 Intercollegiate Track and Field I
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
This course is for students competing in their first season of intercollegiate track and field. This course may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.
EXSC 223 Intercollegiate Track and Field II
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
This course is for students competing in their second season of intercollegiate track and field. This course may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.
EXSC 224 Intercollegiate Volleyball I
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
This is the first course in intercollegiate volleyball competition. Topics include analyses of team offensive and defensive systems. This course is designed to prepare advanced volleyball students for intercollegiate competition. This course is offered in the fall and spring semester and may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.
EXSC 225 Intercollegiate Volleyball II
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 224 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the second course in intercollegiate volleyball competition. This course is offered in the fall and spring semester and may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.
EXSC 228A Intercollegiate Beach Volleyball I
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
This course is designed for students participating in intercollegiate beach volleyball competitions. Topics include techniques of beach volleyball, individual and team offensive tactics, individual and team defensive tactics, and rules of play. This course is designed to improve student proficiency and skill level with each repetition and may be taken two times for credit.
EXSC 228B Intercollegiate Beach Volleyball II
- Units
- 2-3.5
- Hours
- 96 - 175 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 228A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is designed for students participating in intercollegiate beach volleyball competitions. Topics include advanced techniques of beach volleyball, advanced individual and team offensive tactics, advanced individual and team defensive tactics, and further study in rules of play. This course is designed to improve student proficiency and skill level with each repetition and may be taken two times for credit.
EXSC 229A Theories and Strategies of Badminton I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
This is the first in a series of two courses that explore the theories and strategies of badminton. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical concepts necessary for successful participation in intercollegiate badminton. Topics include mechanical analysis of fundamentals through advanced badminton skills, offensive/defensive strategies, statistics, rules, and officiating. This course is designed for first year intercollegiate badminton student athletes.
EXSC 229B Theories and Strategies of Badminton II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 229A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This is the second in a series of two courses that explores the theories and strategies of badminton. Emphasis is placed on advanced theoretical concepts for successful participation in intercollegiate badminton. Topics include mechanical analysis of advanced badminton strokes and placement of shots, advanced movement, performance factors, and options for continuing badminton participation post community college. This course is designed second year intercollegiate badminton student athletes.
EXSC 230A Theories and Strategies of Baseball I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 202 or EXSC 203
This course provides instruction to develop the fundamental skills of throwing, catching, running, hitting, and the rules of NCAA baseball as well as strategies used during game competition. Sport specific speed and strength development is emphasized. This course is intended for intercollegiate baseball players only.
EXSC 230B Theories and Strategies of Baseball II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 230A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 202 or EXSC 203
This is the second course in Theories and Strategies of Baseball. Course emphasis is on advanced skills, strategy, tactics, rules officiating, and organizational procedures in baseball. This course is intended for intercollegiate baseball players.
EXSC 231A Theories and Strategies of Basketball I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
This course covers the theoretical concepts necessary for students to compete successfully in their first intercollegiate basketball season. Topics include rules, game strategies, history, and game preparation. The physiological requirements for the intercollegiate athlete and importance of nutritional components for optimal performance are emphasized. Separate sections of this course are offered for men and women. The course is intended for intercollegiate athletes.
EXSC 231B Theories and Strategies of Basketball II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 231A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 205
This course covers advanced theoretical concepts and techniques for intercollegiate basketball competition. Topics include advanced team strategies, efficient basketball conditioning techniques, goals for game preparation, and leadership qualities for basketball. Concepts of team building and social skills necessary for success at the intercollegiate level are also emphasized. Separate sections of this course are offered for men and women. The course is intended for intercollegiate athletes.
EXSC 232A Professional Activities/Cross Country I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 206 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course introduces students to the development of skills for cross country running as well as biomechanics, exercise physiology, workout design, scouting, and procedures for administrating a college cross country meet. The course is designed for students who are participating in this sport and for those who may be interested in coaching cross country teams.
EXSC 232B Professional Activities/Cross Country II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 207 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course covers the development of advanced skills in cross country running, including techniques of biomechanics, exercise physiology, workout design, and scouting. Emphasis is placed on procedures for administering college cross country meets and coaching techniques. This course is designed for second-year students who are participating in this sport and for those who are interested in coaching cross-country teams.
EXSC 234A Theories and Strategies of Soccer I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
This course covers the theoretical concepts necessary for students to compete successfully in their first intercollegiate soccer season. Topics include mechanical analysis of fundamental through advanced soccer skills, offensive and defensive strategies, statistics, rules, and officiating. Separate sections of this course are offered for men's soccer and women's soccer. The course is intended for intercollegiate athletes.
EXSC 234B Theories and Strategies of Soccer II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
This course covers advanced theoretical concepts and techniques for intercollegiate soccer competition. Topics include advanced team strategies, efficient conditioning techniques, goals for game preparation, and leadership qualities. Concepts for team building and social skills necessary for success at the intercollegiate level are emphasized. Separate sections of this course are offered for men's soccer and women's soccer. The course is intended for intercollegiate athletes.
EXSC 235A Theories and Strategies of Softball I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 216
This course explores a variety of softball strategies and techniques focusing on the development of offensive and defensive strategies, rules, officiating, video review, and mechanical analysis of fundamentals through advanced softball skills. The course is open to students interested in participating in intercollegiate softball or kinesiology majors.
EXSC 235B Theories and Strategies of Softball II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 217
This course develops both mental and physical competency with emphasis on advanced skill, mechanics, rules, offensive and defensive strategies, officiating, facilities, video review, organizational procedures and physiological aspects of the game as they relate to college softball. The course is open to students interested intercollegiate softball and kinesiology majors.
EXSC 236A Theories and Strategies of Beach Volleyball I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 228A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course covers theoretical concepts necessary for successful participation in beach volleyball. Topics covered include mechanical analysis of fundamentals through advanced beach volleyball skills, offensive/defensive strategies, court etiquette, rules and officiating. This course is designed for students competing on the intercollegiate beach volleyball team and those interested in the sport of beach volleyball.
EXSC 236B Theories and Strategies of Beach Volleyball II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 228B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course covers advanced theoretical concepts necessary for successful participation in beach volleyball. Topics include advanced team strategies, efficient beach volleyball conditioning techniques, goals for game preparation, and leadership qualities for beach volleyball. Concepts of team building and social skills necessary for success at the intercollegiate level are also emphasized. This course is designed for students competing on the intercollegiate beach volleyball team and those interested in the sport of beach volleyball.
EXSC 237A Theories and Strategies of Tennis I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
This is the first in a series of two courses that explore the theories and strategies of tennis. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical concepts necessary for successful participation in intercollegiate tennis. Topics include the match format and rules of community college tennis, mechanical analysis of fundamental through advanced tennis skills, offensive and defensive tactics and strategies, statistics, and etiquette. This course is designed for first year intercollegiate tennis student athletes.
EXSC 237B Theories and Strategies of Tennis II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 237A
This is the second in a series of courses that explore the theories and strategies of tennis. Emphasis is placed on the advanced theoretical concepts and practical skills necessary for successful participation in Intercollegiate Tennis. Topics covered include mechanical analysis of advanced tennis skills, advanced ball control, advanced offensive and defensive strategies and tactics, rules, etiquette and statistics. This course is designed for second year intercollegiate tennis student athletes.
EXSC 239A Theories and Strategies of Intercollegiate Volleyball I
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 224 or EXSC 225
This is a course in which students competing in their first intercollegiate volleyball season learn the theoretical concepts necessary for successful participation. Topics covered include mechanical analysis of fundamentals through advanced volleyball skills, offensive/defensive strategies, statistics, rules, and officiating.
EXSC 239B Theories and Strategies of Intercollegiate Volleyball II
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 239A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 225
This is a course in which students competing in their second intercollegiate volleyball season learn the theoretical concepts necessary for successful participation. Topics covered include officiating, statistics, concepts for team building, goals for game preparation, leadership, and social skills for success at the intercollegiate level.
EXSC 240 Physical Education in the Elementary Schools
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 40 - 45 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
This course includes a brief study of the growth, development, and characteristics of the elementary school child. The elements of written lesson plans, units, evaluations, and various forms of testing are covered. The teaching of fundamental skills, rhythms, dance, and games based on sound physiological principles for this age group is emphasized. The positive impact of physical education on health and wellness, in addition to, academic achievement is explored. Students gain knowledge and understanding of the physiological and sociological effects of alcohol, narcotics, drugs, and tobacco and of ways to identify, refer, and support students and their families who may be at risk of physical, psychological, emotional, or social health problems. Actual teaching situations are experienced in the lab sessions. This course is designed to fulfill lower division preparation for the kinesiology major or for students interested in elementary education.
EXSC 241B Introduction to Kinesiology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This introductory course covers the professional career options, history, basic philosophy, and principles of kinesiology. Other topics include current and emerging issues in foods and nutrition. This course is intended for Kinesiology majors or anyone exploring opportunities in the fields of health, wellness, physical activity, nutrition, or sport.
EXSC 242B Care and Prevention of Injuries
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course covers the theory and practice of emergency field care and basic athletic first aid. Topics include prevention and care of common athletic injuries, bandaging and/or taping techniques. This course is designed for students interested in athletic training, coaching of sports and majoring in Physical Education, Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
EXSC 270 Exercise Science Internship / Work Experience
- Units
- 1-4
- Hours
- 54 - 216 hours other
This course provides on-the-job learning experience for students employed in an exercise science-related job or internship. Students develop workplace competencies, critical thinking skills, and problem solving abilities through the creation, and achievement of job-related behavioral learning objectives. This course may be taken up to four times. One unit of credit may be earned for every 54 hours of work experience. A maximum of fourteen credit hours for all work experience subject areas may be earned during one enrollment period. This course is intended for students majoring in exercise science or those interested in the fitness, health, and wellness industry. This includes but is not limited to the fields of personal training, physical therapy, strength and conditioning, health and wellness coaching, and yoga teaching.
EXSC 280 Applied Exercise Physiology
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture
This course is an introduction to how the body functions under conditions of exercise stress and how fitness behaviors affect health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on muscular, cardiorespiratory, and other physiological processes that occur as a result of exercise conditioning, as well as their effects on disease risk. This course is intended for students seeking certification as personal trainers.
EXSC 281 Applied Kinesiology
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture
This course is a study of movement as it relates to exercise under both normal and injury conditions. Students learn the practical implications of exercise on bones, joints, nerves, and muscles. Emphasis is placed on applying body alignment, range of motion, stabilization, and acceleration principles to the development of exercise programs. This course is intended for students seeking certification as personal trainers.
EXSC 282 Techniques of Weight Training
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture
This course is an introduction to teaching techniques in weight training. Topics include anatomy, physiology, training sequences, equipment options, safety factors, and contraindications. This course is intended for students seeking certification as personal trainers.
EXSC 283 Exercise and Fitness Assessment
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
This course prepares students to assess and evaluate exercise and fitness parameters. Topics include the measurement and evaluation of cardiorespiratory endurance; muscular strength and endurance; flexibility; body fat; pulmonary function; and blood pressure. Emphasis is placed on determining the appropriate test, conducting the test, interpreting the results, and creating an exercise program. This course is intended for students seeking certification as personal trainers.
EXSC 284 Fitness and Sports Nutrition
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture
This course covers the basic principles of nutrition and the ramifications on sports activities. Topics include general nutrition, nutritional considerations for optimal sports performance, and weight control. This course is intended for students seeking certification as personal trainers.
EXSC 285 Exercise for Special Populations
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture
This course presents exercise implications for special populations related to age, medical condition, and level of fitness. Emphasis is placed on cardiac conditions; diabetes; obesity; physical disabilities; Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS); asthma; and sensory impairments. Issues and barriers to exercise are included for each of the following groups: seniors; children; athletes; the mentally impaired; and pregnant and postpartum women. This course is intended for students seeking certification as personal trainers.
EXSC 286 Techniques of Exercise Leadership
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 28 - 31.5 hours lecture/12-13.5 hours lab
This course provides students with the principles and techniques involved in developing a personal trainer/client relationship. Emphasis is placed on client assessment, communication skills, program design, exercise adherence, teaching strategies, and professional responsibility and liability. This course is intended for students seeking certification as personal trainers.
EXSC 288 Personal Training Professional Preparation
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 16 - 18 hours lecture
- Advisory
- Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 270
This course is designed to provide students in the Personal Trainer Certificate Program with practical experience in the field of exercise and fitness. Emphasis is placed on participant screening, evaluation, and exercise program design; self- marketing; trainer/client relationships; and professional responsibility in a fitness setting.
EXSC 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course is for students who wish to conduct additional research, a special project, or learning activities in the field of exercise science. It is not intended to replace an existing course in the discipline. In this course students will have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analysis, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals.
EXSC 294 Health and Wellness Coaching
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 48 - 54 hours lecture
This course provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required to be a health and wellness coach. Emphasis is placed on effective coach-to-client communication techniques, rapport building, motivational interviewing, and behavior change theories. This course is intended for students who are preparing for the American Council on Exercise’s (ACE) Health Coach Certification and/or the National Board for Health and Wellness Coaching's National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) exam.
EXSC 392A Special Topics in Sports Theory and Training I
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 8 - 18 hours lecture/24-108 hours lab
This beginning-level course provides students the opportunity to develop theoretical understanding and individual training in a specific sport. Theories, principles, and techniques are taught for a variety of different sports that may vary from term to term. Sports focus areas for each section are listed in the class schedule.
EXSC 392B Special Topics in Sports Theory and Training II
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 8 - 18 hours lecture/24-108 hours lab
- Advisory
- EXSC 392A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This intermediate-level course provides students the opportunity to develop additional theoretical understanding and individual training in a specific sport. Theories, principles, and techniques are taught for a variety of different sports that may vary from term to term. Sports focus areas for each section are listed in the class schedule.