Varsity Intercollegiate Athletics
See also “Kinesiology/Physical Education” (KIN/PE) and “Professional Courses in Kinesiology/Physical Education” (PRO CR). Athletic courses provide an opportunity for inter-conference, invitational, sectional or state involvement at a high level of mental and physical competition. Athletic excellence is stressed throughout. One repeat of each varsity sport is allowed. Maximum credit for UC transfer for any or all of these courses combined is four units.
VAR PE 9V | Varsity Basketball for MenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This basketball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate basketball. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
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VAR PE 9W | Varsity Basketball for WomenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity basketball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in women’s intercollegiate basketball. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 10V | Varsity Basketball for Off-Season Skill TrainingUnits: 1Transfer: UC, CSU This basketball course is intended for high-level skill development for the intercollegiate basketball team in the off-season. The course stresses advanced basketball skill development tailored for the upcoming intercollegiate basketball competition season. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club, high school, or a college team is preferred. |
VAR PE 11A | In-Season Intercollegiate Strength and ConditioningUnits: 1Transfer: UC, CSU Students will be instructed in sport specific strength and conditioning protocols geared towards maintaining physical athletic qualities such muscular strength and power. There will also be an emphasis on recovery techniques. This in-season physical preparation course is recommended for those students participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. |
VAR PE 11B | Off-Season Intercollegiate Strength and ConditioningUnits: 1Transfer: UC, CSU Students will be instructed in sport specific strength and conditioning protocols related to improving muscular strength, power, agility, and speed. This off-season physical preparation course is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. |
VAR PE 11C | Intersession Intercollegiate Strength and ConditioningUnits: 1Transfer: UC, CSU This course covers sport specific strength and conditioning protocols related to improving conditioning, muscular strength, power, agility, and speed. This physical preparation course is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. |
VAR PE 14V | Varsity Cross Country for MenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This cross country course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate cross country. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 14W | Varsity Cross Country for WomenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This cross country course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate cross country. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 20V | Advanced Football for MenUnits: 1Transfer: UC, CSU This course is designed with an emphasis on a high level of competition among students with previous experience in competitive football. The course stresses the development of advanced skills and strategies for competitive intercollegiate football. |
VAR PE 21V | Varsity Football for MenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU The varsity football course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate football. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and conference games as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 43V | Varsity Soccer for MenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity soccer course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate soccer. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 43W | Varsity Soccer for WomenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity soccer course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate soccer. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 45W | Varsity Softball for WomenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity softball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate softball. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 48V | Varsity Swimming and Diving for MenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity swimming and diving course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate swimming and diving. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 48W | Varsity Swimming and Diving for WomenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity swimming and diving course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate swimming and diving. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 50V | Varsity Water Polo for MenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity water polo course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in men’s intercollegiate water polo. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 50W | Varsity Water Polo for WomenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity water polo course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in women’s intercollegiate water polo. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 54W | Varsity Tennis for WomenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity tennis course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate tennis. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 56V | Varsity Track and Field for MenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity track and field course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate track and field. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 56W | Varsity Track and Field for WomenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity track and field course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in women’s intercollegiate track and field. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 57V | Varsity Volleyball for MenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity volleyball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in men’s intercollegiate volleyball. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 57W | Varsity Volleyball for WomenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU This varsity volleyball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in women’s intercollegiate volleyball. The course is in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This class is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 59W | Varsity Beach Volleyball for WomenUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU The varsity beach volleyball course provides a consistent laboratory for the development and enhancement of the skills required to participate in intercollegiate athletics. The course is to be arranged in conjunction with regular season practice and competitions as scheduled by the local and state community college athletics organizations. This course is recommended for those students that plan on participating on the intercollegiate varsity team. Previous experience on a club or high school team is preferred. One repeat is allowed. Must be enrolled in at least 12 units, including this course. |
VAR PE 60 | Conditioning for Intercollegiate SportUnits: 1Transfer: UC, CSU This conditioning course provides a consistent laboratory for sport specific training and conditioning related to intercollegiate athletics participation. Emphasis is on individual and team activities that contribute to advancement in their designated sport. |
VAR PE 61 | Skills Training for Intercollegiate SportUnits: 1Transfer: CSU This athletic skills training course provides a consistent laboratory for sport specific techniques, skills and necessary conditioning to improve student-athletes for intercollegiate participation. Emphasis is on individual and team skills development when intercollegiate competition is not possible. |
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies
Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies is an interdisciplinary field of inquiry analyzing structures of power, especially as they are grounded in gender, race, sexuality, ethnicity, nationality, ability, and other sources of inequalities. The students who enroll in these courses gain the opportunity to understand how social forces, organized around the central concept of gender, shape both themselves as individuals and the world around them. Students have the opportunity to attain a fuller understanding of human behavior, culture, and society made possible by investigating women’s lives, as well as the lives of other marginalized groups, and acquaint themselves with the experience of subordinate genders of various economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds.
WGS 8 | Women in the EconomyUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship
This course applies economic theory to study women’s decisions regarding labor force participation, unpaid household production, and marriage and fertility. Other topics to be considered include: the gender wage gap, women’s educational attainment, and economic differences for women across race, socioeconomic status, and marital status. WGS 8 is the same course as ECON 8. Students may earn credit for one but not both. |
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WGS 10 | Introduction to Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU C-ID: SJS 120. IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship
Formerly WOM ST 10. Introduction to the study of women and men in society, covering comparative issues of social, political, and economic position in the workplace, family, cultural institutions; historical basis of gender based subordination; the female experience; the male experience; relations between women and men; intersections of ethnicity/race, class, sexuality and gender; violence against women; cultural images of women and men; social roles of women and men, LGBTQ identities and movements for social change. |
WGS 20 | Gender, Feminisms, and Social Movements: A Global ApproachUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship
Formerly WOM ST 20. This course introduces and utilizes feminist theories to examine salient issues that women confront around the world and the variant movements of resistance and social change spurred by these issues. The course includes an examination of both historical and contemporary women’s activism around the globe, including feminist movements that focus on political, economic, cultural, and environmental change, as well as an assessment of the impact of globalization on women’s lives. Particular attention may be given to Third World women, poor women, women of color, immigrant women, incarcerated women, women and war, women with disabilities, and queer people. |
WGS 30 | Women, Gender, and Sexuality in Popular CultureUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship
Formerly WOM ST 30. This course utilizes the lens of feminist theories to critically analyze how popular culture constructs gender and sexuality and how these constructions become cultural norms and values. Employing feminist theories and feminist analysis, this course examines the relationship between women, gender, sexuality and popular culture. Students will examine historical and contemporary images and roles of women in popular culture (including print, film, television, music, advertising, and consumerism) and situate these images and roles within changing socio-historical, political, and economic contexts. The intersection of gender, race, class, and sexual orientation is examined throughout the course and the relationship between popular culture and feminist movements is emphasized. |
WGS 40 | Introduction to LGBTQ StudiesUnits: 3Transfer: UC, CSU C-ID: SJS 130. IGETC AREA 4 (Social & Behavioral Sciences) Satisfies Global Citizenship This introductory course examines a broad range of contemporary and historical gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer issues in various contexts, such as social, scientific and cultural contexts. |
WGS 88A | Independent Studies in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesUnits: 1Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
WGS 88B | Independent Studies in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesUnits: 2Transfer: CSU Please see “Independent Studies” section. |
WGS 90A | Internship in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesUnits: 1Transfer: CSU Please see “Internships” section. |
WGS 90B | Internship in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality StudiesUnits: 2Transfer: CSU Please see “Internships” section. |
Zoology
Please see listing under “Biological Sciences.”