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210 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
160
PHOTOSHOP
3.0 Units
PHOTO 160 introduces students to basic
imaging techniques using Photoshop, an
industry standard graphics software and
image editor. Students will work with tools,
layers, adjustments, and layer masks to create
graphics, enhance images, and composite.
Students create projects using course infor-
mation. Note: Photography majors should
enroll in PHOTO 130 rather than PHOTO
160. Note: This course may not be taken by
students who have completed PHOTO 121
prior to Fall 2019. Lecture 2.5 hours/Labora-
tory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer
Credit: CSU
170
FIELD STUDIES IN PHOTOGRAPHY
1.0 to 3.0 Units
PHOTO 170 provides students with hands-
on experience photographing in the field.
Students will travel and study in the United
States at the student’s own expense. Each
course offering will concentrate on a specific
target area, chosen for its cultural or social
significance. Each student will create an indi-
vidual project that relates to each site, under
the direction of a Glendale Community
College Photography instructor. Note: This
course may be taken 4 times; a maximum of
12 units may be earned. Each repetition must
be in a different area of the United States.
Lecture 0.5-1.5 hours/ Laboratory 1.5-4.5
hours. Prerequisite: PHOTO 101.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Kinesiology Division/Physical Education
Department offers a wide variety of activities to
meet the varied interests of the Glendale College
student. Two units of physical education are
required in order to be eligible for the Associate physical activity;
in Arts and/or the Associate in Science degree.
Students currently enrolled in the Registered
Nursing Program are exempt from the PE gradu-
ation requirement. Individuals may be exempt
from the physical education requirement upon
presentation of evidence that they have a medical
excuse on file.
Intercollegiate athletics courses can be found
under the Athletic Physical Education depart-
ment (ATHPE) in the catalog. Student-athletes
should refer to these courses for participation on to improve their individual and team play with
intercollegiate athletics teams.
Health courses for the graduation requirement
for Health or First Aid can be found in the Health
(HLTH) department in the catalog.
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
Kinesiology theory courses can be found in the
Kinesiology (KIN) department. Kinesiology
majors and Fitness Specialist Certificate students
should consult the KIN AA-T degree model
curriculum and/or the FS Certificate requirements
to determine appropriate courses for the major/
certificate in the Kinesiology (KIN), Physical
Education (PE), Health (HTLH) departments.
It is recommended that a variety of activities be
taken during a student’s attendance at GCC. All
classes are coeducational. There are ten families
within the Physical Education/Kinesiology Divi-
sion (See page 98 for more information on course
families):
Cardio Fitness(PE 101, 102, 103, 104). Cardio-
vascular fitness is a health-related component
of physical movement that is brought about by
sustained physical activity. These courses cover the
relationship between cardiorespiratory endurance
training and the changes that occur with increased
aerobic or anaerobic capacity. The courses also
focus on safety as it relates to physical activity;
Cycling(PE 110, 111, 112).The courses in this
family focus on endurance, strength, intervals, high
intensity (race days) and recovery type exercise.
Cycling involves using a special stationary exercise
bicycle with a weighted flywheel in a classroom
setting. The courses also focus on safety as it relates positive attitudes and habits with regard to
to physical activity;
Basketball(PE 150, 151, 152). The Basketball
Family teaches students of varied abilities to build
aerobic endurance and total body strength while
incorporating strategic plays. They also learn
basic to advanced skills related to individual and
team play. The courses also focus on safety as it
relates to physical activity;
Motor Performance Fitness(PE 108, 180, 181, 182
295, 296, 297). The Motor Performance Fitness
Family teaches students to understand how feed-
back, practice and individual retention leads to
the transfer of motor performance. These courses
require a predetermined goal relating to overall
wellness and fitness. The courses also focus on
safety as it relates to physical activity;
Golf(PE 202, 203, 204). The Golf Family teaches
students of varied abilities to learn basic to
advanced skills related to this individual sport.
The courses also focus on safety as it relates to
Martial Arts(PE 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220,
221). Courses in this family focus on the codified
systems and traditions of combat practices relating
to self-defense, competition, physical health and
fitness, entertainment, as well as mental, physical,
and spiritual development. The courses also focus
on safety as it relates to physical activity;
Racquet (PE, 140, 141, 142, 256, 257, 258, 261,
262, 263, Courses in this family teaches students of
varied abilities basic and intermediate skills related
racquet sports. The courses also focus on safety
as it relates to physical activity;
Soccer/Football(PE 210, 211, 212, 238, 239, 240).
The Soccer/Football Family teaches students the
skills related to these team sports, while incorpo-
rating strategic plays. The courses also focus on
safety as it relates to physical activity;
Volleyball(PE 274, 275, 276). The Volleyball
Family teaches players of varied abilities to learn
basic to advanced skills related to this team sport.
The courses also focus on safety as it relates to
physical activity;
Adapted Physical Education (PE 130, 131, 132,
134, 135). These courses offera variety of activities
that offer a wide range of movement and fitness
based courses designed to meet the needs of students
registered with Disabled Students Programs and
Services (DSPS). The courses in this area will
focus on safety as it relates to physical activity
and adapting physical activities to meet the needs
of students with disabilities.
101
FITNESS LAB I
1.0 to 2.0 Units
PE 101 is an open laboratory physical fitness
course designed to develop and encourage
cardiovascular efficiency, body composition,
muscular strength and endurance, and flex-
ibility. Students are assessed in these areas
and an individual fitness profile is estab-
lished. Fitness activities primarily utilize
exercise equipment organized into an aero-
bic super circuit with additional activities
prescribed in an aerobic machine arena, body
parts weight training area, and flexibility
area. Laboratory 3.0-6.0 hours. Prerequisite:
None. Course Typically Offered: Winter/
Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (Cardio Fitness Family)
102
FITNESS LAB II
1.0 to 2.0 Units
PE 102 is an open laboratory physical fitness
course designed to enhance the student’s
cardiovascular fitness level. The course
emphasizes the development of positive
attitudes and habits with regard to cardio-
vascular efficiency, body composition,
muscular toning, and flexibility. Students
are assessed in these areas and an individual
fitness profile is established. Fitness activi-
ties primarily utilize exercise equipment
which is organized into an aerobic super
circuit. Additional activities are prescribed
in an aerobic machine arena, cross train-
ing area, and a flexibility area. Laboratory
3.0-6.0 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course
Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/
Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cardio
Fitness Family)