Kinesiology Aerobic Fitness
11 courses · Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
KNAF 098 Topics
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 Lab
Specialized aerobic fitness courses related to the needs of Kinesiology students.
KNAF 140A Beginning Walking/Jogging for Fitness
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course will emphasize cardiovascular walking/jogging for health and fitness for men and women who are interested in instruction and practice in cardiovascular conditioning. The walking/jogging class is designed to decrease the risk of coronary heart disorders by increasing heart efficiency, vital lung capacity, and the knowledge of each through aerobic and anaerobic conditioning. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated.
KNAF 143A Boot Camp Workout
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Instruction in overall fitness development. The program develops overall fitness and challenges students to perform aerobic, anaerobic, strength, plyometric and agility exercises to their individual highest level. It uses a variety of environments (i.e. beach, strength lab, track, field, etc). This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated.
KNAF 144A Beginning Cross Training
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This class will be comprised of aerobic workouts designed to introduce the student to the concept of cross training and trying different work-outs. The class will be divided into sections including walk/jog, step training, cardio boxing, weight training, and flexibility work-outs. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated.
KNAF 146A Beginning Stability Ball
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A core training and strengthening workout using stability balls and free weights (dumbbells) to build core strength and functional fitness. Designed to tone the entire body with special emphasis on progressively improving posture, balance, flexibility, core strength and coordination. This course will be offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated.
KNAF 146B Intermediate Stability Ball Training
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAF 146A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An intermediate core training and strengthening workout using stability balls and free weights (dumbbells) to build core strength and functional fitness. Designed to tone the entire body with special emphasis on progressively improving posture, balance, flexibility, core strength and coordination. This course is offered as a half-unit or one-unit class and may not be repeated.
KNAF 150A Beginning Stretch, Flex and Tone
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A combination of stretching and toning exercises to increase strength, flexibility, and overall body fitness. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated.
KNAF 156A Beginning Cardio Kickboxing
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A series of boxing and kickboxing exercises are arranged to music, gradually increasing in tempo with a greater emphasis on a non-stop 25-30 minute program. Kicks, punches, calisthenics, and rope jumping are combined to elevate heart rate and strengthen all major muscle groups. Students will learn to apply these self-defense techniques on kick pads and focus mitts to improve accuracy and provide resistance for the muscles. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated.
KNAF 156B Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 Lab
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a grade of "C" or better or a Passing grade in: KNAF 156A
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A series of boxing and kickboxing exercises are arranged to music, gradually increasing in tempo with a greater emphasis on a non-stop 25-30 minute program. This class is designed to increaase competence in kicking and punching, calisthenics, and rope jumping in various combinations to improve fitness. Students will further develop intermediate level self-defense techniques on kick pads and focus mitts to improve accuracy and provide resistance for the muscles. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated.
KNAF 157A Beginning Cardio Pump
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Instruction in overall fitness development. This class is designed to incorporate weight lifting into a cardiovascular routine. It develops strength and endurance of all major muscle groups using routines performed to music. This course is offered as a half unit or one unit class and may not be repeated.
KNAF 198 Topics
- Units
- 0.5-1
- Hours
- 27-54 Lab
- Transfers to
- CSU
Specialized aerobic fitness courses on topics related to the needs of Kinesiology students.