Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22

PE 135
Volleyball
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
Instruction will be centered upon improving
proficiency on the development of
basic volleyball skills with an emphasis on
setting, digging, serving, spiking and team
strategies. Development of offensive and
defensive strategies for doubles, 3 on 3,
on 4. This course may be taken four
times. 18 lecture hours, 18 lab hours.
CSU;UC
PE 136
Water Polo
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Must have at least one
of the following: Intermediate Swimming,
Red Cross Intermediate Swimming
Card or Lifeguard Training.
Basic instruction will be given in the fundamental
skills of water polo. Instruction
will emphasize passing, shooting, dribbling,
conditioning, game strategy, and
terminology. The course will include
aquatic drills, scrimmages, and appropriate
learning activities for the intermediate
and advanced swimmer. This course may
be taken four times. 18 lecture hours, 18
lab hours. CSU;UC
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Physical Education
Aquatic Courses
PE 141
Lifeguard Training
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Swim 300 yards continuously.
Starting in the water, swim
20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke,
surface dive 7-10 feet, retrieve
a 10 lb. object, return to the
surface, swim 20 yards back to the
starting point with the object and
exit the water without using a ladder
or steps, within 1 minute, 40 seconds.
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course is designed to develop and
perfect the basic swimming strokes
needed to successfully execute the various
lifesaving skills, as well as improve general
skills and proficiency in the water. Upon
completion of the course a student who
successfully passes written and practical
exams will be eligible to be certified for an
American Red Cross Lifesaving and the
American Red Cross CPR for the professional
Rescuer Cards. 18 lecture hours, 18
lab hours. CSU;UC
PE 142
Swimming-Beginning
1 Unit
This course provides basic instruction and
practice in the fundamental elements of
swimming including beginning diving and
water safety instruction. The class is designed
to develop proficiency in the basic
strokes needed to meet the prerequisites
for the senior lifesaving and water safety
instruction course. 18 lecture hours, 18
lab hours. CSU;UC
PE 143
Swimming - Intermediate/Advanced
1 Unit
Prerequisite: Beginning swimming,
or demonstrate swimming skills
needed to perform at intermediate
level instruction.
This course is designed to develop knowledge
and skill in competitive swimming
strokes. Swimming strokes to be taught
are the American crawl, back stroke,
breast stroke, and dolphin butterfly. The
class will emphasize the development of
cardiovascular aerobic conditioning. This
course may be taken four times. 18 lecture
hours, 18 lab hours. CSU;UC
PE 144
Water Safety Instructor
10 Units Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course provides an opportunity for
the student to qualify for the American
Red Cross Safety Instructor Certificate.
The class is designed to teach the student
how to teach swimming on all levels as
well as basic and advanced life saving.
This class does not meet the requirements
for P.E. activity classes. 18 lecture hours,
18 lab hours. CSU;UC
Physical Education
Fitness Courses
PE 145
Strength Training, Balance, and
Agility
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by level.
Designed to introduce students to proprioceptive
training. Proprioceptive training
can improve balance, core strength, quickness,
and agility and reduce the risk of injury.
This type of training can benefit all
movements performed in our daily life, not
just those dealing with sports or athletic
movements. This course may be taken
four times. 18 lecture hours, 18 lab hours.
CSU;UC
PE 146
Water Exercise
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
This class is designed to develop strength,
flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and
coordination through water exercises. This
class will help develop better posture and
appearance through better understanding
of body exercises and movement through
performance. This course may be taken
four times. 18 lecture hours, 18 lab hours.
CSU;UC
PE 147
Swimming for Cardiovascular Improvement
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course will emphasize swimming for
health and physical fitness. The class is
designed to decrease the risk of coronary
heart disorders by increasing heart efficiency,
vital lung capacity, and the knowledge
of each through the use of aerobic
and anaerobic conditioning. Participating
adults and others seeking a fitness program
may expect to improve their overall
fitness level through aquatic training. This
course may be taken four times. 9 lecture
hours, 27 lab hours. CSU;UC
PE 148
Adapted Aquatic Exercises
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Designed for the student with a physical
disability who is unable to participate in
regular physical education classes. A medical
doctor's written prescription of exercise
limitations is required. This course
may be taken unlimited times with instructors
permission. 18 lecture hours, 36 lab
hours. CSU;UC
PE 150
Adapted Physical Education
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Physician's written diagnosis
of physical disability and exercise
limitations.
Designed for the student with a physical
disability who is unable to participate in
regular physical education classes. A medical
doctor's written prescription of exercise
limitations is required. This course
may be taken unlimited times with the instructor's
permission.. 18 lecture hours, 36
lab hours. CSU;UC
PE 151
Body Conditioning
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This course will include general conditioning
exercises, aerobic exercises, and exercises
to develop flexibility and strength.
This course may be taken four times with
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