2012 Catalog PDF - Feather River College

Course Listings
HES 174 INTERMEDIATE LIFE 0.5-6 UNITS
HOURS: 1.5-18 LAB LONG FITNESS CSU, UC
In keeping with the primary purpose of wellness, this course is designed to provide insight relative to the values
derived by enriching the quality of our lives. Further, it includes the mechanisms for identifying individual needs and
providing the means for measurement and improvement of lifestyles to reach a higher level of well being. This course
provides a personalized approach to assess and prescribe the necessary programs to improve the components of
physical fitness and wellness. These skills will be taught through sport, such as volleyball, swimming, aerobic dancing,
water aerobics, tae bo, weight training, yoga, sports massage, racquetball, kickboxing, etc. The use of the school and
community facilities and equipment will enhance the students’ awareness of options for different activities.
HES 175 BEGINNING GOLF ACADEMY 1 UNIT
HOURS: 9 LEC; 27 LAB
CSU, UC
This short term course will offer the individual student the opportunity to learn the basic fundamental skills necessary
to play the game of golf.
HES 176 ADVANCED LIFE LONG FITNESS 0.5-6 UNITS
HOURS: 1.5-18 LAB
CSU, UC
In keeping with the primary purpose of wellness, this course is designed to provide insight relative to the values
derived by enriching the quality of our lives. Further, it includes the mechanisms for identifying individual needs and
providing the means for measurement and improvement of lifestyles to reach a higher level of well being. This course
provides a personalized approach to assess and prescribe the necessary programs to improve the components of
physical fitness and wellness. These skills will be taught through sport, such as volleyball, swimming, aerobic dancing,
water aerobics, tae bo, weight training, yoga, sports massage, racquetball, kickboxing, etc. The use of the school and
community facilities and equipment will enhance the students’ awareness of options for different activities.
HES 178 THEORY OF INTERCOLLEGIATE 1 UNIT
HOURS: 3 LAB MEN’s FOOTBALL CSU
A course that covers all aspects of the theory of men’s football, 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.
HES 182 BALLROOM DANCE: SWING 0.5-1 UNIT
HOURS: 0.5 LEC; 1.5 LAB
CSU, UC
Designed to introduce students to various styles of swing as a ballroom dance through developing an understanding
of its history, music, rhythms, techniques and fundamental social aspects. Basic dance floor etiquette and partner
dancing “do’s and don’ts” will be covered. Students may participate in field trips.
HES 183 INTERMEDIATE BALLROOM DANCE: 0.5-1 UNIT
HOURS: 0.5 LEC; 1.5 LAB SWING CSU, UC
This course is designed to educate students on specific techniques used to develop muscular strength and muscular
endurance while maintaining a safe environment. Students will also be responsible for tracking their progress
through the course in relation to their individual training goals.
HES 184 BASIC BALLROOM DANCE 0.5-1 UNIT
HOURS: 0.5 LEC; 1.5 LAB
CSU, UC
Designed to introduce students to a selection of various ballroom dances through developing an understanding of
their history, music, rhythms, techniques and fundamental social aspects. Basic to advanced steps in: fox trot, waltz,
tango, rumba, cha-cha, samba, mambo, salsa, country western, and selected novelty dances may be covered as well
as dance floor etiquette. Students may participate in field trips.
HES 192 BEGINNING YOGA 0.5-1 UNIT
HOURS: 1.5-3 LAB
CSU, UC
Introduction to basic Hatha yoga postures. Study and practice of exercises for self-awareness, breathing, relaxation,
visualization, and meditation.
HES 194 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 UNITS
HOURS: 3 LEC
CSU
Foundations and philosophies of physical education including professional requirements, fields of study for majors,
legal liabilities, public relations, and teaching principles.
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