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This course provides an emphasis on playing rounds at local golf courses, types of competition, and the where-to-go and what-to-do of golf.

This course is designed to help students improve their golf skills so they can compete at the tournament level. The course will include improving students’ knowledge of rules, swing techniques, and course playing strategies.

Formerly KIN PE 19E.

This course is designed to introduce the student to Pilates’ mat technique of exercise. Pilates is a unique method of body control and conditioning. It consists of stretching and strengthening the muscles, while improving flexibility and balance.

Students should have previous Pilates experience before enrolling in this class.

This course is an intermediate level Pilates class, building on the Basic/Essential Pilates level and applying the principles to an intermediate Matwork class. Students will be introduced to more challenging variations of the 30 Basic Exercises and new intermediate exercises

Students should have previous Pilates experience before enrolling in this class.

This course is an advanced level Pilates class. Students will build on the intermediate level exercises and move into the full Pilates Advanced Repertoire.

*Maximum UC credit for KIN PE 2, 3, PRO CR 3, 4, 6A, 6B, 7, 8, 9, 29A, 29B combined is 8 units.

This is an introduction to the principles of Exercise Physiology. The course will explore topics related to exercise and human performance. These topics will include but are not limited to: physiological functions of human body systems at rest and during movement, energy transfer and utilization, nutrition for sport performance, and measurement of human performance as it relates to body composition, exercise training, and adaptation.

Students enrolling in this course should have some recent experience in science.

This course is designed as an introduction to traditional karate. The program focuses on the cultural and self-defense aspects of the art as it was originally taught. The style is fluid, mobile, and emphasizes grabbing, striking, and kicking. Students work on conditioning, partner work, solo forms (kata), and learning the traditions and etiquette of the martial art.

• Advisory: KIN PE 34A or equivalent experience.

This is an intermediate level course in traditional karate. Multi-step techniques, movement fluidity, and controlled one-on-one combat scenarios are emphasized. Power generation through breathing techniques and meditation is introduced at this level. Students learn traditional kata forms of “Seisan” and “Ananku”. In additional to the Okinawan history of karate, global scale history of the martial arts is discussed.

• Advisory: KIN PE 34B or equivalent experience.

This is an advanced intermediate level course in traditional karate. Advanced techniques and movements not covered in the beginning and intermediate classes are introduced. Power generation through breathing techniques, whole body movement fluidity, and meditation is emphasized at a more advanced level than KIN PE 34B. Students learn advanced timing for traditional kata forms of “Seisan” and “Ananku”, and some students are introduced to the kata “Wansu”. Specific history associated with students’ direct Okinawan karate lineage is discussed.

• Advisory: KIN PE 34B or equivalent experience.

This is an advanced level course in traditional karate. Techniques and movement introduced in previous courses are further refined and effective self-defense application of these techniques are studied. Personalized kata training and interpretation is emphasized and may involve study of forms including, but not limited to, “Passai”, “Gojushiho”, “Chinto”, and/or “Kusanku”. Meditation training and research into various lineages of the martial arts are required.

This course is designed as an introduction to traditional Wushu Taolu. The class focuses on the form’s basic movements (stances, kicks, punches, balances and sweeps) based on aggregate categories of traditional Chinese martial arts styles. Students will work on conditioning, solo forms (routines) and learning traditions and etiquette of the martial art. This course emphasizes techniques and does not involve physical contact.

This is an intermediate level course in traditional Wushu Taolu. Multi-step techniques and jumps are emphasized. Students will learn the traditional Wushu routine (20 forms). Students will work on physical conditioning for Wushu, solo forms (routines), and learn the traditions, etiquette, and history of the martial art.

This course examines the connection between the mental and physical aspects of competition and ways to enhance or improve performance. Psychological practices such as: stress reduction, goal-oriented imagery and positive visualization will be implemented with physical training methods to improve overall performance.

This course involves both lecture and physical activity.

This course provides knowledge of the laws relating to self-defense, basics of anatomy as applied to defense techniques, and physical techniques that are effective in self-defense. It also looks at violence in everyday life and how healthy masculinity can address the prevalence of violence, anger management, self-control, and bullying.

This course provides knowledge of the laws relating to self defense, basics of anatomy as applied to defense techniques, and physical techniques that are effective in self defense.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basics of soccer and the rules of the game. Students will participate in soccer drills/activities to learn and improve their skills, with an emphasis on the technical side of the game.

This course is designed to build on the skills developed in beginning soccer. It will review and improve the basic skills of the sport as well as introduce more technical skills and intricacies of the game. Students will participate in soccer drilling, training and play with an emphasis on the technical side of the game.

This course is a continuation of the introductory soccer course with an emphasis placed on advanced technical skills and an introduction to team tactics and systems of play.

This course offers competitive soccer for the most advanced students. Students will be able to improve their technical skills as well as improve their team play. Classes will be run similar to team practices with physical training and competitive drilling and play.

This course is designed for individuals who have not played organized softball. Basics for throwing, fielding, hitting, and base running are covered.