Course Descriptions AS Degree (2019-2010)

KPEA 100A BEGINNING PHYSICAL FITNESS LAB
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces beginning physical fitness principles and applications to develop and encourage positive habits in a personalized exercise program. Offered pass/no pass only.

KPEA 100B ADVANCED PHYSICAL FITNESS LAB
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Presents advanced techniques in a laboratory physical fitness course designed to develop and encourage life long positive attitudes and habits in a personalized exercise program. Offered pass/no pass only.

KPEA 101A BEGINNING WEIGHT TRAINING
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Presents beginning level instruction in weight training, emphasizing lifting and training techniques, basic nutrition, and wellness concepts.

KPEA 101B ADVANCED WEIGHT TRAINING
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Recommended Preparation: KPEA-101A, KPEI-153 or equivalent physical preparation.
Advanced methods of physical conditioning and fitness program design, including principles of explosive training like Olympic lifts, plyometrics, balance training, speed development and functional flexibility training.

KPEA 102 RUNNING FOR FITNESS
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Presents the principles and theories of aerobic, and cardiovascular training. Strength, flexibility, and jogging/running programs will be emphasized.

Sports Medicine student getting hand wrap therapy.

KPEA 103 CARDIO CROSS-TRAINING
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

A group exercise class focusing on improvement of cardiovascular and muscular fitness. Various training methods such as step aerobics, kick boxing, plyometrics, muscle sculpting, and core training are included. Proper form, exercise technique, and safety are addressed for all training modes. Basic anatomy and physiology of human conditioning will also be discussed.

KPEA 105 STEP AEROBICS
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Provides group cardiovascular conditioning utilizing a
step platform.

KPEA 107 STRETCHING FOR FLEXIBILITY AND RELAXATION
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces stretching exercises that enhance flexibility,
reduce muscle tension, and promote relaxation; styles
may include yoga, pilates and others.

KPEA 125 WALKING FOR FITNESS
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Focuses on improving cardio-respiratory endurance
through a safe and effective walking exercise program.

KPEA 145A BEGINNING BASEBALL
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces the fundamentals of baseball, including the
skills and mechanics of throwing, hitting, and catching,
as well as overall gamesmanship.

KPEA 145B INTERMEDIATE BASEBALL
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Designed to enable students to become proficient in the
intermediate skills of baseball, emphasizing play and
strategy.

Sports Medicine instructor working with students in physical therapy.

KPEA 150A BEGINNING BASKETBALL
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces the basic fundamentals of basketball.

KPEA 150B INTERMEDIATE BASKETBALL
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Provides the intermediate skills of basketball.

KPEA 150C ADVANCED BASKETBALL
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Recommended preparation: KPEA-150B
Presents the advanced skills of basketball.

Sports Medicine student working in physical therapy.

KPEA 165A BEGINNING GOLF
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces the fundamentals of golf including stance, grip, swing, putting, rules of golf, and overall gamesmanship.

KPEA 165B INTERMEDIATE GOLF
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Recommended Preparation: KPEA-165A
Develops intermediate level golf skills emphasizing the techniques and tactics for long irons and woods.

KPEA 165C ADVANCED GOLF
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Recommended Preparation: KPEA-165B
Develops advanced skills including course management, match and stroke play strategies, and club selection.

KPEA 170A BEGINNING SOCCER
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces the techniques of the sport of soccer for the beginning level player, emphasizing recreation play, strategy and rules.

KPEA 170B INTERMEDIATE SOCCER
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Develops intermediate-level soccer skills, emphasizing intermediate/advanced play, strategy and rules.

KPEA 175A BEGINNING SOFTBALL
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces the fundamentals of softball, including the rules and mechanics of throwing, hitting, and catching, and overall gamesmanship.

KPEA 175B INTERMEDIATE SOFTBALL
2.0 units | UC:CSU 108.00 hours lab

Designed to enable students to become proficient in the intermediate skills of softball with emphasis on play and strategy. Progressive instruction includes hitting, fielding, throwing and catching, including weight training and conditioning. A lead-up class for intercollegiate softball.

KPEA 180A BEGINNING SWIMMING
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces beginning swimming skills, emphasizing water safety.

Sports Medicine student getting heat blanket physical therapy.

KPEA 180B INTERMEDIATE SWIMMING
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Develops intermediate swim skills, emphasizing the four competitive swim strokes. Speed and endurance will be emphasized in a training environment.

KPEA 185A BEGINNING TENNIS
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces rules, methods, techniques and basic fundamentals for the beginning tennis player.

KPEA 185B INTERMEDIATE TENNIS
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Develops intermediate tennis skills emphasizing play and strategy.

KPEA 185C ADVANCED TENNIS
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Presents advanced tennis skills with highly competitive game playing, including attacking ground strokes, quick volleys, offensive overheads, serves, service returns and power ground strokes.

KPEA 195A BEGINNING VOLLEYBALL
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces the fundamentals of volleyball, including rules, serving, setting, passing, attacking, blocking, digging and overall gamesmanship.

KPEA 195B INTERMEDIATE VOLLEYBALL
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Introduces intermediate volleyball skills and strategies, including jump-serving, the quick attack, 6-2 and 5-1 offensive systems, and rotational defense.

KPEA 195C ADVANCED VOLLEYBALL
1.0 unit | UC:CSU 54.00 hours lab

Recommended Preparation: KPEA-195B
Introduces advanced skills including the quick attack, jump serving, and strategies associated with the game of volleyball at an advanced/competitive level.