2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
HES 135 ADVANCED SPORTS CONDITIONING 1 UNIT
HOURS: 5 FIELD
CSU, UC
Class designed to maximize athletic performance. All phases of strength and power are progressed using strength,
agility, balance, plyometric and speed training techniques. Progression of exercises will be based upon performance
assessments after completion of intermediate sport conditioning class.
HES 139 ASIAN MARTIAL ARTS- 1 UNIT
HOURS: 3 LAB WEAPONS CSU
Throughout history, weapons have been used as an extension of the body. The study of martial arts enables one to
become prepared physically and mentally for challenges that arise in life. The use of traditional weapons expands
upon these principles. The student will learn the historical context of weapons from various Asian countries including:
the bo, escrima, shinai, broad sword, fai-gi, bokken, naginata, and many others. The student will learn techniques for
the proper use of these weapons in two- person routines and for executing attacking and defensive moves. Students
will become proficient in the use of several weapons, with a more in-depth study and focus on a particular weapon
that will change each semester.
HES 141 PRINCIPLES OF 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC FITNESS & PERFORMANCE CSU
Through lecture and discussion the class will explore the physiological, psychological, and sociological values of
fitness and principles of performance training. The student will study and implement the guidelines on how to
commence or maintain a program of a healthy and enjoyable exercise program. The student will participate in fitness
assessment, and exercise prescription. Other topics of study will include exercise and the environment, exercise for
diverse populations, and sport nutrition.
HES 143 PRINCIPLES OF PERFORMANCE 0.5-1 UNIT
HOURS: 2.5-5 FIELD LAB CSU
Course related to the continuation of teaching fundamentals, and implementation of plays.
HES 150 INTRAMURALS 0.5-1 UNIT
HOURS: 3 LAB
CSU, UC
A variety of courses including both individual and team sports.
HES 151 ExTRAMURAL ULTMATE DISC .05-1 UNIT
HOURS: 1.5-3 LAB
CSU, UC
Regional tournament team play. Instruction in advanced skills of Ultimate Disc. Focusing on conditioning for
advanced tournament play.
HES 157 SPORTS OFFICIATING 3 UNITS
HOURS: 1 LEC; 6 LAB
CSU
Covers current officiating topics with emphasis on basic concepts of officiating. Sports addressed include volleyball,
basketball, football, baseball, softball, and floor hockey. This course will focus on the organization and techniques of
officiating sports. Comprehensive instruction in rules, officiating techniques, scoring, and practical lab experience.
HES 159 THEORY OF INTERCOLLEGIATE 1 UNIT
HOURS: 3 LAB MEN’s SOCCER CSU
A course that covers all aspects of the theory of men’s soccer, emphasizing the philosophical foundations and history
of the game, sports nutrition, healthy living, perfecting form and technique, and offensive and defensive strategies,
and opponent scouting and evaluation
HES160 PSYCHOLOGY OF COACHING 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU
Designed to examine the various aspects of interpersonal behavior and motivational psychology as it pertains to
coaching athletes, including: philosophy of coaching, motivation, leadership, anxiety, and stress, self-perception,
aggression, and social influence.
HES 161 THEORY OF INTERCOLLEGIATE 1 UNIT
HOURS 3 LAB WOMEN’s SOCCER CSU
A course that covers all aspects of the theory of women’s soccer, emphasizing the philosophical foundations and
history of the game, sports nutrition, healthy living, perfecting form and technique, and offensive and defensive
strategies, and opponent scouting and evaluation.
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