# Kinesiology Activities (KNAC) courses Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 31 courses Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/36813/36822/36875 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### KNAC 098 — Topics - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - (Pass/No Pass Only) Specialized activities courses on topics related to special needs of Kinesiology students. ### KNAC 107A — Beginning Badminton - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/knac.md) This course is designed to introduce students to a racket sport, the sport of badminton. Emphasis is placed on the proper technique of the basic skills required in badminton, rules, scoring, and safety. Instruction and practice will include the proper grip, under-hand serve, drives, clears, drops, and smashes. This course is offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 107B — Intermediate Badminton - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 107A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/knac.md) This course is designed to review and solidify the basic techniques and rules associated with the game of badminton. Emphasis is placed on proper footwork and the technical aspects associated with the game. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 107C — Advanced Badminton - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 107B - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/knac.md) This course is designed to review and solidify the proper footwork and intermediate techniques associated with the game of badminton. Emphasis is placed on tactical game awareness of both singles and doubles play. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 123 — Personal Fitness Training - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 4 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/knac.md); Spring 2027, 5 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/knac.md) Activity course designed to assist students in mastering effective lifestyles, and nutritional, cardiovascular, and resistance training techniques crucial for personal fitness and personal growth. Goal setting and motivation, time management, stress management, as well as development of an individual fitness routine and execution of that routine are the primary topics. ### KNAC 140A — Beginning Karate - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course is designed to offer instruction in the Japanese art of Karate for beginning level students. Basic movements such as stances, blocking, kicking and striking are taught. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 150A — Beginning Hatha Yoga - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/knac.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/knac.md) This course is designed as an introduction to the practice of Hatha Yoga. Emphasis will be placed on proper breathing techniques and learning basis yoga postures. These postures are designed to improve muscle tone and flexibility, as well as helping with breath control, relaxation, and unity of mind, body, and spirit. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 155A — Beginning Self-Defense - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/knac.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/knac.md) Instruction in personal safety and self-protection including the effective use of hands, knees, elbows, feet, and the mind. Proficiency with everyday objects such as weapons and defense against common street weapons is also stressed. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 160A — Beginning Tennis - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - A combination of KNAC 160A and KNAC 169B may be taken a maximum of four enrollments. Instruction and practice in the fundamental skills basic to the successful performance of tennis. These skills include grip and body mechanics involved with the forehand, backhand, serve, lob, smash, and net play. Etiquettes, court strategy, and rules will be covered in singles and doubles play. Tournament play will be introduced. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 169A — Beginning Wrestling - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Fundamentals of wrestling skills and techniques. Take-downs, escape, analysis of opponents strengths and weaknesses will be considered. Student will master rules, regulations, and ethics of the activity. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 169B — Intermediate Wrestling - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 169A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Intermediate wrestling skills and techniques. Appropriate conditioning for wrestling competitive is developed. Fundamental skills are reviewed then focus shifts toward developing proficient intermediate skills such as striking, kicking, blocking, and grapling. ### KNAC 170A — Beginning Yoga - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/knac.md); Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/knac.md) This course is designed to increase flexibility and core muscle strength as a way of improving and enhancing physical and mental alertness through beginning yoga postures. Emphasis will be placed on mind body preparation and the proper technique necessary to perform these prostures. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 200A — Beginning Intramural-Basketball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This class is designed to introduce/better acquaint students to the game of basketball. Emphasis is placed on rules, techniques, safety, and improving performance. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 200B — Intermediate Intramural Sports- Basketball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 200A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This class is designed to provide students with an opportunity to participate and compete against classmates in the sport of basketball. Instruction focuses on improving performance in all aspects of the game of basketball: defense, offense, strategies, and special situations. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 200C — Advanced Intramural Basketball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 200B - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This class is designed to provide students with an opportunity to participate and compete against classmates in the sport of basketball. Instruction focuses on improving performance in all aspects of the game of basketball: advanced defense, advanced offense, advanced strategies, and special situations associated with the game of basketball. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 211A — Beginning Baseball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Beginning fundamentals of fielding, throwing and hitting. Includes play situations with an emphasis on team offensive and defensive strategy. This course is offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 211B — Intermediate Baseball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 211A With a grade of "C" or better - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Intermediate fundamentals designed to help prepare the student for baseball competition. Students will learn offensive skills, defensive skills, and communication under competitive game conditions. This course is offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 220A — Beginning Basketball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/knac.md) Co-educational team sport activity which provides basic skills and techniques are refined at the beginner level. Rules, game strategies, and competitive activities are included. This course will be offered as a half-unit or one-unit course and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 220B — Intermediate Basketball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 220A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/knac.md) Co-educational team sport activity which provides intermediate instruction in the techniques, tactics and strategies associated with competitive basketball. Special emphasis placed on individual drills and skills such as catching, dribbling, passing, shooting, offensive and defensive strategies are utilized as well as competitive play situations. This course will be offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 220C — Advanced Basketball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 220B - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/knac.md) Co-educational team sport activity for students with advanced skills. Review of basic fundamental skills and emphasis on advanced development of skills and strategies associated with competitive basketball. This course will be offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 226A — Beginning Water Polo - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Advisory:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: Students must be able to swim and be comfortable exercising in deep water. - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Instruction and experience in the fundamentals and strategies of water polo. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 230A — Beginning Flag Football - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This is a physical activity course designed to provide instruction and practice in the basic skills, techniques, fundamentals, strategies, and rules of the game of flag football. These activities are based on a beginning level. This course will be offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 260A — Beginning Soccer - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/knac.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/knac.md) This course is an introduction to the beginning skills and rules associated with the sport of soccer. Emphasis will be placed on the proper technique used for these beginning skills as well as FIFA Laws of the Game. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 260B — Intermediate Soccer - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 260A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/knac.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/knac.md) This course is designed to review and solidify the proper techniques associated with outdoor soccer and FIFA Laws of the Game. The intermediate skills necessary as well as the tactical aspects of the game will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on improving the students technical abilities and tactical team formations used in the game of soccer. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 260C — Advanced Soccer - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 260B - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/fall-2026/knac.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/santa-ana-college/schedule/spring-2027/knac.md) This course is designed to review and solidify the proper techniques associated with intermediate level outdoor soccer as well at the tactical aspects that were introduced. Emphasis will be placed on complete technical and tactical match preparedness and awareness. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 265A — Beginning Indoor Soccer - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course in an introduction to the beginning skills and rules associated with the sport of indoor soccer. Emphasis will be placed on the proper technique used for these beginning skills as well as the rules of the game. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 265B — Intermediate Indoor Soccer - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 265A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course is designed to review and solidify the proper techniques and rules associated with the game of soccer (indoor). The intermediate skills necessary as well as the tactical aspects of the game will be introduced. Emphasis will be placed on improving the students technical abilities and tactical team formations used in the game of soccer (indoor). This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 265C — Advanced Indoor Soccer - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Prerequisite:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 265B - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules This course is designed to review and solidify the proper techniques associated with intermediate level indoor soccer as well as the tactical aspects that were introduced. Emphasis will be placed on complete technical and tactical match preparedness and awareness. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 270A — Beginning Softball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Fundamentals of fielding, throwing, hitting, and base running. Includes play situations and an emphasis on team offensive and defensive strategy. This course will be offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 290A — Beginning Volleyball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules Instruction and practice in fundamental skills techniques, strategies, basic rules, team offense and defense, and team concepts of Volleyball. This course is offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated. ### KNAC 290B — Intermediate Volleyball - **Units:** 0.5-1 - **Hours:** 27-54 Lab - **Advisory:** Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAC 290A - **Transfers to:** CSU, UC - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules An intermediate volleyball activities course. Emphasis will be placed on intermediate technical skill development, offensive and defensive systems analysis, and sport specific physical fitness assessment and conditioning activities. This course will be offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated.