# Exercise Science (EXSC) courses

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 187 courses

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

### EXSC 110A — Surfing I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 113A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: Health and Safety. Students will need to demonstrate the ability to swim in an ocean environment prior to being allowed to participate in ocean activities.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This is the first of four courses in surfing. Topics include historical perspective of surfing, ocean safety, surfing equipment, surfing etiquette, and surfing fundamentals. This course is designed for students interested in the Aquatics Certificate of Achievement, kinesiology majors or those that want to learn about surfing.

### EXSC 110B — Surfing II

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 110A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and EXSC 113A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: Health and Safety. Students will need to demonstrate the ability to swim in an ocean environment prior to being allowed to participate in ocean activities.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This is the second of four courses in surfing. Topics include surfing fitness and conditioning, advanced wave selection, intermediate wave riding techniques and basic beach first aid. This course is designed for students interested in the Aquatics Certificate of Achievement, kinesiology majors or those that want to learn about surfing.

### EXSC 110C — Surfing III

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 110B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and EXSC 113A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: Health and Safety. Students will need to demonstrate the ability to swim in an ocean environment prior to being allowed to participate in ocean activities.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This is the third of four courses in surfing. Topics include advantages of surfing, advanced paddling techniques and advanced riding techniques. This course will also cover environmental issues as they pertain to the ocean and surfing. This course is designed for students interested in the Aquatics Certificate of Achievement, kinesiology majors or those that want to learn about surfing.

### EXSC 110D — Surfing IV

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 110C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and EXSC 113A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: Health and Safety. Students will need to demonstrate the ability to swim in an ocean environment prior to being allowed to participate in ocean activities.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This is the fourth of four courses in surfing. Topics include rescue techniques, surfboard repair, surf trip planning and advanced paddling and riding techniques. This course is designed for students interested in the Aquatics Certificate of Achievement, kinesiology majors or those that want to learn about surfing.

### EXSC 112 — Adapted Swimming

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: A physician's medical release form is required.
- This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 181A.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is designed for students with disabilities to learn how to swim through modified swimming strokes based on their abilities. Emphasis is placed on practice in the fundamental swimming strokes and aquatic conditioning, including water safety skills. Stroke analysis, conditioning and endurance is stressed in the progression of the class. When this course is offered for three hours a week, the additional time is utilized for enhanced musculo-skeletal and cardio-vascular fitness development.

### EXSC 113A — Swimming I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 155 or PHYE 155W
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the first in a series of swimming courses. Emphasis is placed on fundamental swimming technique and water safety skills. This is an entry level course for novice swimmers. When this course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time is utilized for skill development.

### EXSC 113B — Swimming II

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 113A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 155X
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the second in a series of swimming courses. Emphasis is placed on the development of swimming strokes, open turns, entering the water, and aquatic emergency situations. This course is intended for beginning level swimmers with some aquatic experience. When this course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time is utilized for skill development.

### EXSC 113C — Swimming III

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 113A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and EXSC 113B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 155Y
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the third in a series of swimming courses. Emphasis is placed on intermediate swim stroke development, open turns, head first water entry, and pool and open water emergency response. This course is intended for intermediate level swimmers. When this course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time is utilized for skill development.

### EXSC 113D — Swimming IV

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 113B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent and EXSC 113C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 155Z.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the fourth in a series of swimming courses. Emphasis is placed on advanced swimming techniques, turns, finishes, and racing starts, swim propulsion and drag theories, and aquatic survival and safety skills. This course is intended for advanced swimmers. When this course is offered for three hours per week, the additional time is utilized for skill development.

### EXSC 114A — Aquatic Fitness I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 106
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the first in a series of four aquatic fitness courses. This course is an introduction to cardiovascular fitness through aquatic activities. Topics include aquatic fitness testing, timed swims, proper warm-up and cool-down, principles of swimming propulsion, and introductory safety. This course is intended for those starting at an entry level of cardiovascular fitness.

### EXSC 114B — Aquatic Fitness II

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 114A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the second in a series of four aquatic fitness courses. This course provides instruction and conditioning for various beginning level aquatic activities. Topics include beginning personal aquatic workout design and implementation, aquatic interval training, heart rate monitoring, using a pace clock, and safety concerns and techniques. This course is intended for those starting at a beginning level of cardiovascular fitness.

### EXSC 114C — Aquatic Fitness III

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 114B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the third in a series of four aquatic fitness courses. This course provides instruction and conditioning for various intermediate level aquatic activities. Topics include analysis of personal health and lifestyle, intermediate level workout design, goal setting and motivation, body specific training for an aquatic environment, individual aquatic activities, and intermediate training types and safety concerns. This course is intended for those starting at an intermediate level of cardiovascular fitness.

### EXSC 114D — Aquatic Fitness IV

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 114C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the fourth in a series of four aquatic fitness courses. This course provides instruction and conditioning for various advanced aquatic activities. Topics include components of aquatic fitness, advanced workout design, aquatic training for specific races, strokes and events, aquatic training with advanced equipment, advanced aquatic conditioning terminology and nutrition and hydration principles. This course is intended for those starting at an advanced level of cardiovascular fitness.

### EXSC 116A — Stand Up Paddle Boarding

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 48-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 113A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: Health and Safety. Students will need to demonstrate the ability to swim at the first class meeting on the water.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This is the first of two courses to provide instruction in water paddling. Emphasis for this course is Stand Up Paddle Boarding. Topics include paddling equipment, etiquette, safety in a water environment and paddling techniques. This course is designed for those students that are interested in the Certificate of Achievement in Aquatics, kinesiology majors or the sport of Stand Up Paddle Boarding.

### EXSC 116B — Kayaking

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 48-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 113A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: Health and Safety. Students will need to demonstrate the ability to swim at the first class meeting on the water.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This is the second of two courses to provide instruction in water paddling. Emphasis for this course is kayaking . Topics include paddling equipment, etiquette, safety in a water environment and paddling techniques. This course is designed for those students that are interested in the Certificate of Achievement in Aquatics, kinesiology majors or the sport of kayaking.

### EXSC 118 — Lifeguard Training

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 40 - 45 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 139.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course gives the most current instruction in the American Red Cross lifeguard training techniques and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation/automated external defibrillation (CPR/AED) skills required to gain eligibility for a lifeguarding position. Upon successful completion, students earn certifications for American Red Cross Lifeguard Training and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer. Adequate swimming skills are necessary. Students may petition to re-enroll in the course to renew certifications. This course is of interest to students who wish to earn the American Red Cross certifications necessary for employment as a lifeguard and those interested in the Aquatics Certificate of Achievement.

### EXSC 119 — Water Safety Instructor

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 40 - 45 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 164.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course gives the most current instruction in the American Red Cross (ARC) Water Safety Instructor (WSI) course. Upon successful completion, students earn WSI certification, which enables them to teach the Learn to Swim programs of the American Red Cross. Adequate swimming skills are necessary at the Learn to Swim Level 4. Students may petition to re-enroll in the course to renew certifications. This course is of interest to students who wish to earn the American Red Cross certifications necessary for employment as a swimming instructor and those interested in the Aquatics Certificate of Achievement.

### EXSC 122A — Cardio Zumba I

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 48-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 124A — Core and Cardio Fitness I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 153 or PHYE 153W
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 153X
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 153Y
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 153Z
- Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 103 or PHYE 103W
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 103X
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 103Y
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 103Z
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 123 or 123W.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 123X.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 123Y.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 123Z.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 130A — Indoor Cycling I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: A physician's medical release form is required.
- This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 182
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 132 or PHYE 132W.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 132X.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 132Y.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 132Z
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 191 or PHYE 165
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 165 or PHYE 191.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 7 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 11 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 166 or PHYE 166W.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 7 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 11 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 166X
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 7 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 11 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 166Y.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 7 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 11 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 166Z.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 140A — Boot Camp I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course provides students with introductory level instruction in fundamental skills related to core strength, stability, and performance. Topics include physical readiness testing, proper exercise technique, and fundamental core and strength training. This course is the first in a series of four boot camp physical training courses. It is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in comprehensive physical fitness training.

### EXSC 140B — Boot Camp II

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 140A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course provides introductory students with beginning level instruction in fundamental skills related to core and unilateral strength, stability, and performance. Topics include core stability, targeted functional training. This course is the second in a series of four boot camp physical training courses. It is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in comprehensive physical fitness training.

### EXSC 140C — Boot Camp III

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 140B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course provides students with intermediate level instruction in fundamental skills related to core and unilateral strength, stability, and performance. Topics include core stability and targeted functional training. This course is the third in a series of four boot camp physical training courses. It is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in comprehensive physical fitness training.

### EXSC 140D — Boot Camp IV

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 140C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course provides intermediate students with advanced level instruction in skills related to core and unilateral strength, stability, and performance. Topics include core stability and targeted functional training. This course is the fourth in a series of four boot camp physical training courses. It is intended for kinesiology majors and all students interested in comprehensive physical fitness training.

### EXSC 141A — Total Body Conditioning I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 145A — Yoga I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 168.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 5 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 233.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 232
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 108
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 111.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 112.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 160A — Springboard Diving I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 119.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is an introduction to springboard diving with progressive skill development in performing dives from five different categories. Standardized skill progressions are used for level one dives. This course is intended for all students interested in springboard diving.

### EXSC 160B — Springboard Diving II

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 160A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the beginning level of springboard diving with progressive skill development in performing dives from five different categories. Standardized skill progressions are used for level two forward, backward, inward, reverse and twisting dives with a somersault. This course is intended for all students interested in springboard diving.

### EXSC 160C — Springboard Diving III

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 160B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the intermediate level of springboard diving with progressive skill development in performing dives from five different categories. Standardized skill progressions are used for intermediate level three forward, backward, inward, reverse and twisting dives with one and a half somersaults. This course is intended for all students interested in springboard diving.

### EXSC 160D — Springboard Diving IV

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 160C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the advanced level of springboard diving with progressive skill development in performing dives from five different categories. Standardized skill progressions are used for level four forward, backward, inward, reverse and twisting dives with two and a half to three and a half somersaults. This course is intended for all students interested in springboard diving.

### EXSC 164A — Football I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 125.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This first level of football explores the fundamental skills and techniques for team play including blocking, tackling, passing, catching, running, and offensive and defensive positioning at the college introductory level. Team skills as well as game strategies are covered. This course is intended for all students interested in playing the game of football.

### EXSC 164B — Football II

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 164A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This second level of football explores the beginning skills and techniques for team play emphasizing receiver, running back, linebacker, defensive back, defensive and offensive line drills. Team skills as well as game strategies are covered. This course is intended for all students interested in playing intercollegiate football and kinesiology majors.

### EXSC 164C — Football III

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 164B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This third level of football explores the intermediate skills and techniques for team play emphasizing making adjustments to multiple offensive and defensive schemes. Team skills as well as game strategies are covered. This course is intended for all students interested in playing the game of football or kinesiology majors.

### EXSC 164D — Football IV

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 164C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This fourth level of football explores the advanced skills and techniques for team play emphasizing situational strategies and real time adjustments for offense and defense. Team skills as well as game strategies are covered. This course is intended for all students interested in playing the game of football or kinesiology majors.

### EXSC 166A — Golf I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 126.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 168A — Gymnastics I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 171.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is an introduction to gymnastics with progressive skill development in performing fundamental routines for gymnastic events. Emphasis is placed on gymnastics vocabulary, safety, injury prevention, balance and body alignment. This course is intended for all students interested in gymnastics or those that are kinesiology majors.

### EXSC 168B — Gymnastics II

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 168A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the second of four courses in gymnastics with progressive skill development focusing on beginning routines for gymnastics. Emphasis is placed on gymnastics vocabulary, safety, injury prevention, balance and body alignment. This course is intended for all students interested in gymnastics and for those that are kinesiology majors.

### EXSC 168C — Gymnastics III

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 168B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the third of four courses in gymnastics with progressive skill development focusing on level three routines for multiple apparatuses. Emphasis is placed on gymnastics vocabulary, safety, injury prevention, balance and body alignment. This course is intended for all students interested in gymnastics and kinesiology majors.

### EXSC 168D — Gymnastics IV

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 168C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is the fourth level of gymnastics with progressive skill development in multiple events. Emphasis is placed on the performance of optional routines. This course is intended for all students interested in gymnastics or kinesiology majors.

### EXSC 174A — Soccer I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 149 or PHYE 149W.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 149X.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 149Y.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 149Z.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 151.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 159 and PHYE 159W.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 159X.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 159Y.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 159Z.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 160 or EXSC 180
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 161
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 184A — Water Polo I

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 163
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is an introduction to water polo. Emphasis is placed on fundamental water polo techniques and introductory level skills, including picking up a ball in the water, passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling, and playing in a game. Other topics include introductory level offensive and defensive positioning and movements; team strategies; and rules of play. This course is the first in a series of four water polo courses. It is intended for students interested in the sport of water polo.

### EXSC 184B — Water Polo II

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 184A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course provides beginning level knowledge and practice in the sport of water polo. Emphasis is placed on beginning level water polo techniques and skills, including picking up a ball in the water, passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling, and playing in a game. Other topics include: beginning level offensive and defensive positioning and movements, team strategies and rules of play. This course is the second in a series of four water polo courses. It is intended for students interested in the sport of water polo.

### EXSC 184C — Water Polo III

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 184B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course provides intermediate level knowledge and practice in the sport of water polo. Emphasis is placed on intermediate level water polo techniques and skills, including picking up a ball in the water, passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling, and playing in a game. Other topics include intermediate level offensive and defensive positioning and movements; team strategies; and rules of play. This course is the third in a series of four water polo courses. It is intended for students who have been playing water polo for more than 6 months.

### EXSC 184D — Water Polo IV

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 184C with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course provides students with advanced level knowledge and practice in the sport of water polo. Emphasis is placed on advanced level water polo techniques and skills, including passing, receiving, shooting, dribbling, and playing in a game. Other topics include advanced level offensive and defensive positioning and movements; team strategies; and rules of play. This course is the fourth in a series of four water polo courses. It is intended for students who have been playing water polo for more than 12 months.

### 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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 200
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 201
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 202
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 203
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 204
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 205
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 206
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 207
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 210 — Intercollegiate Football I

- **Units:** 2-3.5
- **Hours:** 96 - 175 hours lab
- **Advisory:** Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 233B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 210
- A physician's medical release form is required.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is designed for students in their first season of intercollegiate football. Topics include fundamental skills of play for offense/defense and special teams. This course may be taken two times for credit.

### EXSC 211 — Intercollegiate Football II

- **Units:** 2-3.5
- **Hours:** 96 - 175 hours lab
- **Advisory:** Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 233B with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 211
- A physician's medical release form is required.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is designed for students in their second season of intercollegiate football. Topics include fundamental skills of play for offense/defense and special teams. This course may be taken two times for credit.

### EXSC 214 — Intercollegiate Soccer I

- **Units:** 2-3.5
- **Hours:** 96 - 175 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 214.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 215
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 217 — Intercollegiate Softball II

- **Units:** 2-3.5
- **Hours:** 96 - 175 hours lab
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 217
- A physician's medical release form is required.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 218 — Intercollegiate Swimming I

- **Units:** 2-3.5
- **Hours:** 96 - 175 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 218
- A physician's medical release form is required.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is designed for students to compete in men's and women's intercollegiate varsity swimming and diving competition. This course may be taken two times for credit. Students must demonstrate increased proficiency and skill attainment with each repetition.

### EXSC 219 — Intercollegiate Swimming II

- **Units:** 2-3.5
- **Hours:** 96 - 175 hours lab
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 219
- A physician's medical release form is required.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is designed for students to compete in a second semester of men's and women's intercollegiate varsity swimming and diving competition. This course 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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 222
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 223.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 224.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 225.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 226 — Intercollegiate Water Polo I

- **Units:** 2-3.5
- **Hours:** 96 - 175 hours lab
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 226.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is designed for men and women participating in intercollegiate water polo competition. Topics include fundamental techniques of water polo, 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. It is intended for intercollegiate athletes.

### EXSC 227 — Intercollegiate Water Polo II

- **Units:** 2-3.5
- **Hours:** 96 - 175 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** EXSC 226 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 227.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is designed for men and women participating in intercollegiate water polo competition. Topics include advanced techniques of water polo, 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. It is intended for intercollegiate athletes.

### EXSC 228A — Intercollegiate Beach Volleyball I

- **Units:** 2-3.5
- **Hours:** 96 - 175 hours lab
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 252A
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 252B.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 251A.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 251B.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 258A
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 258B.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 233A — Theories and Strategies of Intercollegiate Football I

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Advisory:** Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 210
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 250A.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is designed for students competing in their first intercollegiate football season. Emphasis is on theoretical concepts necessary for successful participation. Topics include analysis of fundamentals used on offense/defense, special teams and also strategies, rules, and officiating.

### EXSC 233B — Theories and Strategies of Intercollegiate Football II

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Advisory:** Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 211
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 250B.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course in the theory and strategies of intercollegiate football is offered in the Fall semester and emphasizes advanced game skills, tactics, rules officiating, and organizational procedures. Students develop social skills and team building techniques required for success on the football team. This course is designed for students involved in intercollegiate football.

### EXSC 234A — Theories and Strategies of Soccer I

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 257A
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 257B.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 253A.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 253B.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 238A — Theories and Strategies/Track and Field I

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Advisory:** Concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 222
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 254A.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is a practical application of track and field program management. Emphasis is placed on team development, competition scheduling, site preparation, and teaching the principles of track and field. This course is offered during Spring semester for students enrolled in a first intercollegiate track and field season.

### EXSC 238B — Theories and Strategies/Track and Field II

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Advisory:** EXSC 238A with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent; Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 223 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 254B.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course is an advanced application of track and field program management. Emphasis is placed on skills, tactics, officiating, facilities, video review and organizational procedures for administrating a college track and field meet. This course is offered during the Spring semester for students enrolled in a second intercollegiate track and field season.

### 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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 255A.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 255B.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 240
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 241B.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 242, 242B or EXSC 289
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 243A — Theories and Strategies of Water Polo I

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Advisory:** Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 226 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course covers the theoretical concepts necessary for students to compete successfully in their first intercollegiate water polo 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 water polo athletes.

### EXSC 243B — Theories and Strategies of Water Polo II

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Advisory:** Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 227 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course covers advanced theoretical concepts and techniques for intercollegiate water polo competition. Topics include advanced team strategies, efficient water polo conditioning techniques, goals for game preparation, and leadership qualities for water polo. 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 water polo athletes.

### EXSC 244A — Theories and Strategies of Swimming and Diving I

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Advisory:** Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 218 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course covers the theoretical concepts necessary for students to compete successfully in their first intercollegiate swimming and diving season. Topics covered include rules, history, race tactics, individual and team training and strategies. 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 and students who may be interested in coaching swimming and diving teams.

### EXSC 244B — Theories and Strategies of Swimming and Diving II

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 24 - 27 hours lecture/24-27 hours lab
- **Advisory:** Completion of or concurrent enrollment in: EXSC 219 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course covers advanced theoretical concepts and techniques for intercollegiate swimming and diving competition. Emphasis is placed on team development, competition scheduling, site preparation, and teaching the principles of swimming and diving program management. Topics include advanced team strategies, officiating, facilities, and organizational procedures for administrating a college swimming and diving meet. Concepts of team building, leadership and social skills necessary for success at the intercollegiate level are also emphasized. Separate sections of this course are offered for men and women. This course is designed for second-year students who are participating in this sport and for those who are interested in coaching swimming and diving.

### EXSC 270 — Exercise Science Internship / Work Experience

- **Units:** 1-4
- **Hours:** 54 - 216 hours other
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 270.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 280
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 281
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 282.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 283.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 284.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 285.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 286.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 287, PHYE 288 or EXSC 287.
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Limitation on Enrollment: Obtain Permission Number from Instructor
- This course is not open to students with previous credit for PHYE 290.
- Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

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
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

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 298 — Applications of Health and Wellness Coaching

- **Units:** 0.5-1
- **Hours:** 24-54 hours lab
- **Prerequisite:** EXSC 294 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/fall-2026/exsc.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/san-diego-mesa-college/schedule/spring-2027/exsc.md)
- Grading: Letter Grade Only

This course helps students enhance their coaching skills with practice coaching sessions and instructor feedback. It also covers the ethical and legal implications of health and wellness coaching. This course is designed to provide students in the Health and Wellness Coaching Program with practical experience in the field of wellness coaching.

### EXSC 392A — Special Topics in Sports Theory and Training I

- **Units:** 1-3
- **Hours:** 8 - 18 hours lecture/24-108 hours lab
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

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
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Letter Grade or Pass/No Pass

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.