Kinesiology
59 courses · Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026
KIN 100 Introduction to Kinesiology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. An overview of the importance of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology will be discussed along with career opportunities in the areas of teaching, coaching, allied health, and fitness professions.
KIN 101 First Aid and CPR
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The theory and detailed demonstration of first aid care for the injured, centered on assessing a victim’s condition and incorporating proper treatment. Standard first aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification(s) will be granted upon successful completion of the requirements.
KIN 102 Nutrition and Fitness
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An applied nutrition course designed to help improve the nutrition and health of active individuals. The course focuses on the prevention of disease, weight control, and improved physical and mental performance.
KIN 104 Healthful Living
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A comprehensive look at factors that impact people’s health, longevity, and lifetime wellness. Areas covered will be personal fitness, nutrition, drugs, alcohol and tobacco, AIDS and sexually transmitted diseases, and degenerative diseases including cancer, heart disease, strokes, and diabetes.
KIN 109 Sport in US Society
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A comprehensive look at sport in US society and how various, ethnic and minority groups have influenced sport at the local, state and national levels. The influences of other cultures outside of the US will be reviewed and analyzed. A review of sport history will be conducted with communication and media influences also examined.
KIN 110 Women's Health Issues
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to address health concepts as they apply to women. The topics range from personal fitness and nutrition habits to substance abuse; female reproductive structure and function; intimate and abusive relationships; disease transmission, prevention and aging.
KIN 111 Sports Psychology
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU
An academic and practical examination of the psychological aspects of sport. Specific methods will be taught to enhance athletic performance through mental preparation and practice.
KIN 119 Personal Fitness Evaluation
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Personal evaluation of your fitness level. Each student completes appointments that evaluate flexibility, strength, blood pressure, body composition, pulmonary function, resting electrocardiogram, and a graded exercise test. Students are required to record 24 hours of instructor supervised exercise. Designed for healthy individuals with no heart problems.
KIN 121A Basic Step Aerobics
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An aerobic exercise program that improves flexibility, aerobic conditioning, muscular strength and endurance by utilizing a platform for stepping up and down. Includes a variety of stepping routines and upper body strength training exercises in controlled rhythmic patterns set to music.
KIN 125A Basic Cardio Kickboxing
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A series of combative boxing and kickboxing maneuvers designed to improve muscle tone, cardiovascular endurance, and self defense.
KIN 125B Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This intermediate level Cardio Boxing class will emphasize combative maneuvers that will enhance the cardiovascular fitness level as well as the personal safety of the students at an enhanced level of instruction.
KIN 125C Advanced Cardio Kickboxing
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
The advanced level Cardio Kickboxing class will emphasize high intensity cardiovascular endurance and martial arts skills through dynamic techniques.
KIN 126A Basic Spin
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will be guided through workout phases on the bike with a basic introduction to warm ups, up-tempo cadences, sprints, climbs and cool downs.
KIN 126B Intermediate Spin
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Students will be guided through intermediate level spin routines that challenge the cardiovascular and muscular endurance through varying cadence, resistance, and revolutions per minute (RPMs) set to up-tempo music.
KIN 127A Basic Yoga
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This basic yoga class is an exercise program that emphasizes the practice of postures that strengthen the body, improve flexibility and create a feeling of well-being.
KIN 127B Intermediate Yoga
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This intermediate level yoga class is an exercise program that emphasizes the practice of postures that strengthen the body, improve flexibility and create a feeling of well-being.
KIN 127C Advanced Yoga
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This advanced yoga class is an exercise program that emphasizes the practice of postures that strengthen the body, improve flexibility and create a feeling of well-being.
KIN 128A Basic Tai Chi
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed to give instruction in the ancient Chinese art of Tai Chi. Students will learn movement patterns designed to generate, circulate and harmonize internal energy flows for mental and physical health enhancement.
KIN 140A Basic Circuit Weight Training
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the basic principles related to the acquisition of muscular strength and endurance. Students will explore training techniques through the use of body weight and light weight equipment. Instruction is provided in the areas of functional fitness and the physiological adaptation process that occurs as a result of circuit training.
KIN 140B Intermediate Circuit Weight Training
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students with prior resistance training experience. Principles and training techniques for the development of muscle tone, muscle strength, and muscular endurance will be taught, as well as the use of weightbearing exercises to promote cardiovascular health benefits. Students will utilize weights, variable resistance machines, and other resistance equipment to advance their total body fitness.
KIN 140C Advanced Circuit Weight Training
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students possessing advanced knowledge and experience with resistance training exercises. Students will utilize weights, variable resistance machines, and a wide variety of weight-bearing activities and equipment to perform high intensity exercise. Muscular development will be achieved through implementation of a resistance training program built upon advanced modes of training and the principles of exercise physiology.
KIN 146B Intermediate Strength Training
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This high intensity strength training course is designed for students who possess significant experience in the use of free weight equipment. Students will apply proper weight lifting techniques and training periodization to develop muscular strength and power through the use of dumbbells and Olympic bar weights. Instruction is provided in advanced strength training theory.
KIN 146C Advanced Strength Training
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course is designed for students with advanced knowledge and extensive experience in free weight strength training. Instruction will focus on training methods applicable to multi-joint powerlifting, Olympic lifting, and sport strength and conditioning. Students will develop individualized workout programs that emphasize the development of muscular strength, power, agility, and explosiveness.
KIN 160A Basic Basketball
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
To introduce and establish basketball fundamentals with a view to encouraging life-time fitness.
KIN 160B Intermediate Basketball
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate level course to further develop passing, dribbling and various types of shooting. Emphasis will be placed on small group defense, small group offense, rules, special situations and strategies.
KIN 163A Basic Indoor Soccer
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A basic level soccer course to develop fundamental soccer skills in an indoor facility.
KIN 166A Basic Flag Football
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An introductory course to establish basic flag football fundamentals and rules with a view to encouraging life-time fitness.
KIN 168A Basic Volleyball
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course introduces the fundamental strategies and skills of volleyball, including setting, passing, spiking, blocking and serving, as well as the beginning concepts of team and tournament play.
KIN 168B Intermediate Volleyball
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An intermediate volleyball class to improve volleyball skills, in the areas of passing, setting, hitting, serving and blocking, as well as basic offensive and defensive systems of play. The course includes discussions of rules and strategy.
KIN 170A Basic Golf
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
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.
KIN 185A Basic Swimming
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introductory basic swimming skills, with an emphasis on water safety.
KIN 185B Intermediate Swimming
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Intermediate swim skills, emphasizing the four competitive swim strokes. Speed and endurance swimming will also be emphasized in a training environment.
KIN 185C Advanced Swimming
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Advanced swim skills developed with emphasis on the five competitive swim strokes. Advanced speed and endurance training will be emphasized in a training environment.
KIN 189A Basic Aqua Aerobics
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A class designed to improve muscle tone, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance through exercises using water as a means of resistance.
KIN 200 Conditioning for Athletes-Men
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An instructor supervised exercise program designed for athletes who participate in men’s sports. Emphasis will be on the development of speed, endurance, flexibility, and strength.
KIN 201 Conditioning for Athletes-Co-Ed
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An instructor supervised exercise program designed for athletes who participate in sports. Emphasis will be on the development of speed, endurance, flexibility, and strength.
KIN 202 Conditioning for Athletes-Women
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
An instructor supervised exercise program designed for athletes who participate in women’s sports. Emphasis will be on the development of speed, endurance, flexibility, and strength.
KIN 203 Speed and Agility-Men
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This class is designed for male athletes to increase running speed. This class includes instruction on linear speed, non-linear speed, and jumping ability using state of the art plyometric training and speed specific training tools.
KIN 204 Speed and Agility-Women
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This class is designed for female athletes to increase running speed. This class includes instruction on linear speed, non-linear speed, and jumping ability using state of the art plyometric training and speed specific training tools.
KIN 240 Basketball Team- Men
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level competitive program in Basketball for male athletes with exceptional athletic talent. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility requirements and pass a health screening prior to competing.
KIN 241 Basketball Team- Women
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level competitive program in Basketball for female athletes with exceptional athletic talent. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility requirements and pass a health screening prior to competing.
KIN 242 Basketball Team Off-Season Men
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level, competitive practice and skills program in basketball for male students with exceptional athletic talent.
KIN 244 Theory of Basketball
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A general overview of rules, regulations, strategies, techniques, skill evaluation, mental preparation, conditioning, and history of the game in order to understand, play, and enjoy basketball.
KIN 245 Volleyball Team- Men
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level competitive program in Volleyball for male athletes with exceptional athletic talent. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility requirements and pass a health screening prior to competing.
KIN 246 Volleyball Team- Women
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level competitive program in Volleyball for female athletes with exceptional athletic talent. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility requirements and pass a health screening prior to competing.
KIN 247 Volleyball Team Off-Season - Men
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level, competitive practice and skills program in volleyball for male students with exceptional athletic talent.
KIN 248 Volleyball Team Off-Season - Women
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level, competitive practice and skills program in volleyball for female students with exceptional athletic talent.
KIN 249 Beach Volleyball Team - Women
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level competitive intercollegiate Beach Volleyball program for female athletes with exceptional talent. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility requirements and pass a health screening prior to competing.
KIN 255 Cross Country Team-Men
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level, competitive program for male students with exceptional cross country talent. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility requirements and pass a health screening prior to participation.
KIN 256 Cross Country Team-Women
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level, competitive program for female students with exceptional cross country talent. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility requirements and pass a health screening prior to participation.
KIN 257 Cross Country Team-Off Season
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
This course teaches the fundamental principles and techniques of efficient, high intensity distance running. The course helps develop and improve physical fitness and performance in terms of both running endurance and running speed. Optional field trips may be offered.
KIN 270 Soccer Team- Men
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level, competitive program in soccer for male athletes with exceptional athletic talent. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility requirements and pass a health screening prior to participation.
KIN 271 Soccer Team- Women
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level, competitive program in soccer for female athletes with exceptional athletic talent. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility requirements and pass a health screening prior to participation.
KIN 272 Soccer Team Off Season-Men
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level, competitive practice and skills program in soccer for male students with exceptional athletic talent.
KIN 273 Soccer Team Off Season-Women
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level, competitive practice and skills program in soccer for female students with exceptional athletic talent.
KIN 274 Theory of Soccer
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A general overview of the history of the game, its rules, tactics, techniques, conditioning and overall preparation to understand, play and enjoy soccer.
KIN 281 Softball Team-Women
- Units
- 3
- Hours
- 162 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A high-level, competitive program in softball for female student athletes with exceptional athletic talent. Students must meet California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) eligibility requirements and pass a health screening prior to participation.
KIN 283 Softball Team Off Season-Women
- Units
- 1
- Hours
- 54 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Basic skills and fundamentals of catching, throwing, pitching, hitting and base running will be covered. Offensive and defensive techniques and strategies will be practiced.
KIN 284 Theory of Softball
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 36 contact hours total
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
A general overview of rules, regulations, strategies, mental preparation, skill evaluation and the history of the sport of softball.