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KINESIOLOGY 183
144
BASEBALL THEORY
2.0 Units
KIN 144 covers the basic theoretical founda-
tions of the sport of baseball. Note: KIN 144
is recommended for kinesiology majors.
Lecture 2 hours. Recommended Prepara-
tion: Knowledge of Baseball fundamentals.
Course Typically Offered: Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU, UC, USC
146
ADVANCED BASEBALL THEORY
2.0 Units
KIN 146 covers advanced theory and strate-
gies used in the sport of baseball. Note: KIN
146 is recommended for Kinesiology majors
and students planning to participate in
varsity baseball for a second year. Lecture 2
hours. Prerequisite: KIN 144. Course Typi-
cally Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC
151
APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE
4.0 Units
KIN 151 introduces the student to the
fundamental scientific concepts applicable to
exercise and physical fitness. Areas of study
include: functional anatomy, kinesiology,
biomechanics and exercise physiology. The
acute and chronic effects of exercise will
be addressed with practical applications
to fitness programming and instruction.
Course is designed to prepare student for
the scientific content requirements that are
common to the certified personal trainer
(CPT) and group fitness instructor (GFI)
exams offered by several national certifica-
tion agencies. Note: This course is designed
as a part of the Fitness Specialist Certificate and error correction, lifestyle coaching skills or gerontology. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory
curriculum. Note: Students who successfully
completed HLTH 117 prior to Spring 2016 will
not receive credit for completion of KIN 151.
Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recom-
mended Preparation: BIOL 115 or equivalent,
eligibility for ENGL 101 or equivalent.
152
EXERCISE PSYCHOLOGY
2.0 Units
KIN 152 explores cognitive behavior modi-
fication techniques which may be used to
promote the adoption of and adherence
to a regular exercise routine. Theoretical
methods are studied and applied to practi-
cal exercise programming situations. Factors
directly affecting the decision to perform
exercise, including external barriers and
reinforcements and behavioral tendencies,
are investigated. Lecture 2 hours. Recom-
mended Preparation: Eligibility for ENGL
101 or equivalent.
2 0 2 0 – 2 0 2 1 C ATA L O G • G L E N DA L E C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E
155
FOUNDATIONS FOR GROUP
EXERCISE INSTRUCTION
3.0 Units
KIN 155 covers the theory and practice of
designing and leading group exercise classes.
This course covers critical competencies
required for students interested in taking the
certified Group Exercise Instructor (GEI) or
Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) exams offered
by several national certification agencies.
The foundations for group exercise instruc-
tion include: health risk stratification and
fitness assessment, group exercise session
design, effective demonstration, delivery
and motivation, specialized group exercise
certifications and considerations for special
populations. Note: This course is designed
as a part of the Fitness Instructor Program
curriculum. Note: Students who success-
fully completed HLTH 118 prior to Spring
2016 will not receive credit for completion
of KIN 155. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3
hours. Recommended Preparation: BIOL
115 or equivalent; ENGL 120 or equivalent;
KIN 167 or 168 or equivalent.
156
FOUNDATIONS FOR PERSONAL
FITNESS TRAINING
4.0 Units
KIN 156 covers the theory and practice of
individualized exercise prescription for
personal training. The course covers critical
competencies required for students inter-
ested in taking the certified personal trainer
(CPT) exams offered by several national
certification agencies. The foundations for
personal training include: exercise science
review, health risk stratification, fitness
assessment, fitness program and session
design, proper execution of exercises, cuing
and considerations for special populations.
The lab provides students practical applica-
tion of knowledge and skills in personal
training. Note: This course is designed as
a part of the Fitness Instructor Program
curriculum. Note: Students who success-
fully completed PE 119 prior to spring 2016
will receive a maximum of 1.0 unit of credit
for completion of KIN 156. Lecture 3 hours/
Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Prepa-
ration: BIOL 115 or equivalent, eligibility
for ENGL 101 or equivalent, KIN 166, 167, or
168 or equivalent and KIN 151 or equivalent.
157
PREVENTION AND CARE OF
ATHLETIC INJURIES
3.0 Units
KIN 157 is open to those individuals who
are interested in the prevention, care and
treatment of sport(s) injuries. The course
covers the responsibilities of the athletic
trainer, emergency procedures, mechanisms,
characteristics and evaluation of sport inju-
ries as well as their acute care. This course
provides an in-depth examination of selected
topics in sports medicine and a thorough
knowledge of the prevention and care of
injuries commonly occurring during physi-
cal activity. Note: Students who successfully
completed HLTH 110 prior to spring 2016 will
not receive credit for completion of KIN 157.
Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours. Prerequi-
site: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
158
FITNESS TRAINING FOR SPECIAL
POPULATIONS
4.0 Units
KIN 158 provides instruction and practical
application of personal and group fitness
training techniques for special popula-
tions including; older adults, persons with
disabilities, persons with musculoskeletal
disorders, and persons with chronic diseases.
Evidence-based protocols, adaptations of
activities, contraindications, and effective
fitness programming will be emphasized.
Psychosocial issues related to aging, disease
and disability will also be addressed, as well
as effective methods for communication,
demonstration, and creating an accessible
environment. This course is recommended
for students interested in pursuing careers in
physical education, kinesiology, fitness train-
ing, physical therapy, occupational therapy
3 hours. Prerequisite: None.
167
WEIGHT TRAINING AND
CONDITIONING I
1.5 Units
KIN 167 is an introduction to basic weight
training which introduces theories of proper
body alignment and basic movement prin-
ciples during activities of daily life, work, and
light physical activity. Instruction includes
choosing appropriate resistance exercises
for major muscle groups and designing a
resistance and cardiovascular program to
meet health-related fitness goals. Preven-
tion and correction of postural problems
is emphasized. Lecture/Demonstration 1.5
hours. Recommended Corequisite: PE 101
or PE 102 or PE 103 or PE 104 or ATHPE
100. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC