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263 295 PHYSICS
TENNIS III WALKING FOR HEALTH AND
1.0 Unit FITNESS I 101
PE 263 off ers instruction and practice in 1.0 Unit PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS AND
ENGINEERS: A
advanced tennis techniques, strategy, PE 295 is an introduction to the benefi ts of 5.0 Units
conditioning, and preparation for tourna- an organized walking program. The class
ment play. The emphasis is on providing the provides the student with various methods PHY 101 is the fi rst course in a three-semester
student with several advanced techniques to of walking to achieve whole-body fi tness, sequence intended for students majoring in
utilize during match and tournament play. fl exibility, and increased cardio-vascular engineering and the physical sciences. The
The course off ers students the opportunity to health effi ciency. The course also discusses course covers topics in classical mechan-
improve their level of play through various methods of using walking as a form of ics, including motion, kinematics, forces,
advanced drills and techniques that build on weight control and stress management in work, energy, momentum, angular motion,
fundamental and intermediate skills. Labo- addition to achieving a healthful life style. static equilibrium, and Newtonian gravity.
ratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 262. Course This class is ideal for the student wishing a Vectors and derivatives are used extensively
Typically Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer low-impact aerobic work-out. Laboratory 3 throughout the course. Computers and
Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Tennis Family) hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically numerical techniques are used extensively
Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, in the laboratory component of the course.
274 UC, USC. (Motor Performance Family) Lecture 4 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prereq-
VOLLEYBALL I uisite: MATH 103, MATH 104 (may be taken
1.0 Unit 296 concurrently). Recommended Preparation:
PE 274 teaches the beginning concepts of WALKING FOR HEALTH AND high school physics. Course Typically
volleyball in a recreational environment. FITNESS II Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU,
Instruction includes six basic skills of volley- 1.0 Unit UC, USC. (C-ID PHYS 205)
ball: passing, setting, hitting, serving, block- PE 296 builds on the fundamentals of a 101H
ing and individual defense. Students learn fi tness walking program. Fitness walking HONORS PHYSICS FOR SCIENTISTS
the fundamental history, rules, etiquette, and techniques include: building cardiovascular AND ENGINEERS: A
safe play pertaining to volleyball. Laboratory and muscular endurance, utilizing walking 5.0 Units
3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typi- for weight loss and training to complete a
cally Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: 5-10K walk/run race. This course also covers PHY 101H is the fi rst course in a three-semes-
CSU, UC, USC. (Volleyball Family) injury prevention, recovery, pacing and ter sequence intended for students majoring
intensity. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: in engineering and the physical sciences. The
275 PE 295. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC. (Motor course covers topics in classical mechan-
VOLLEYBALL II Performance Family) ics, including motion, kinematics, forces,
1.0 Unit work, energy, momentum, angular motion,
PE 275 off ers instruction and practice in 297 static equilibrium, and Newtonian gravity.
intermediate volleyball techniques and team WALKING FOR HEALTH AND Vectors and derivatives are used extensively
concepts in a recreational environment. This FITNESS III throughout the course. Computers and
course builds upon the application of basic 1.0 Unit numerical techniques are used extensively
skills, team play, and off ensive and defen- PE 297 builds on intermediate level fi tness in the laboratory component of the course.
sive fundamentals learned in PE 274. Rules, walking skills. Advanced skills used to The honors course will be enhanced in one
volleyball etiquette, and team strategies are achieve higher fi tness levels are introduced or more of the following ways: 1. Readings
major components of this course. Laboratory such as: race-walking, hiking and transition- from Principia, Newton’s original formula-
3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 274. Course Typi- ing from walking to running. This course tion of mechanics; 2. A written paper and an
cally Off ered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: also covers advanced strategies for improv- oral presentation on topics in contemporary
CSU, UC, USC. (Volleyball Family) ing cardiorespiratory and muscular fi tness, mechanics such as gyroscopic stability,
as well as recovery and prevention of injuries G.P.S. systems, and celestial mechanics; 3.
276 and overtraining syndrome. Laboratory 3 Advanced homework problem sets. Lecture
VOLLEYBALL III hours. Prerequisite: PE 296. Transfer Credit: 4 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
1.0 Unit
CSU, UC. (Motor Performance Family) MATH 103, MATH 104 (may be taken concur-
PE 276 teaches advanced concepts of volley- rently). Recommended Preparation: high
ball in a recreational environment. The main PHYSICAL SCIENCE school physics. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC,
goal is to provide the student with continued USC. (C-ID PHYS 205)
advancement in volleyball while incorporat- 131
ing a better understating of teamwork and GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE
communication. The course emphasizes 4.0 Units
principles relating to advanced individual PHSCI 131 is designed to give a cultural
skills, theory, tactics, rules, and strategy. appreciation of the scientifi c method and an
Team competition is a major component elementary working knowledge of the fi elds
of this course. Laboratory 3 hours. Prereq- studied. Emphasis is placed on the scientifi c
uisite: PE 275. Course Typically Off ered: theories. The course is an integrated survey
Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. of physics and chemistry with applications
(Volleyball Family) from planetary and space sciences. Elemen-
tary mathematical concepts are introduced
as required. Lecture 4 hours/Laboratory 2
hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC.

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