2011 General CataloG & announCement of Courses - Ventura College

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Proficiency Award
FITNESS SPECIALIST
(Awarded by the Physical Education Department)
REQUIRED COURSES: Units
HED V92 First Aid, Safety and CPR 2
HED V97 Fundamentals of Nutrition and Fitness 3
PE V43 Aerobic and Strength Training:
Cross-Training for Fitness 1-1.5
PE V100 Personal Fitness Training Certification 3
PE V101 Exercise Prescription for the
Personal Trainer 2
REQUIRED ADDITIONAL COURSES:
Select one (1) of the following courses:
HED V73 Introduction to Holistic Health and Healing 3
HED V94 The Trainer and Athletic Injuries 3
Select one (1) of the following courses:
EAC V21 Weight Training and Conditioning: Adaptive 1-1.5
PE V06 Swimming for Conditioning 1-1.5
PE V37 Running for Fitness 1-1.5
PE V41 Weight Training and Conditioning 1-1.5
PE V45 Bicycle Conditioning: Spinning 1-1.5
PE V46 Conditioning: Designed for Women 1-1.5
PE V47 Aerobic Conditioning 1-1.5
PE V48 Step Aerobics 1-1.5
PE V49 Aerobic Kickboxing 1-1.5
PE V74 Power Body Building for Intercollegiate
Athletes 1-1.5
15 - 16
For other course descriptions, see
Educational Assistance Center and Health Education
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PE V01 - SWIMMING FOR THE NONSWIMMER - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course introduces the basic elements of swimming skills and
safety practices. Topics include water safety procedures, floating
on back and on front, front and back kick, arm movements, and an
introduction to the front crawl, back crawl, and the elementary back
stroke.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 1. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V02 - SWIMMING: BEGINNING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: 20 yards continuous swim on stomach
and 20 yards continuous swim on back
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To instruct the student in four basic strokes; to develop the ability
to survive in deep water; and to develop cardiovascular endurance.
PE V02, V03 & V04 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 2.
Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
PE V03 - SWIMMING: INTERMEDIATE - 1-1.5 Units
Prerequisite: PE V02 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
To perfect the five basic strokes in swimming; to expand the
knowledge and use of survival techniques and safety; and to develop
cardiovascular endurance.
PE V02, V03 & V04 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 3. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
PE V04 - SWIMMING: ADVANCED - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V03 or equivalent skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to instruct students in the basic
swimming strokes at the demonstration level. Students will develop
additional swimming strokes, learn water safety techniques, and
maintain a high level of cardiovascular endurance.
PE V02, V03 & V04 may be taken in any combination for a
maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 4. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit
limitations - see counselor.
PE V06 - SWIMMING FOR CONDITIONING - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V03 or demonstrated swimming
proficiency
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to instruct students to withstand a
systematic, vigorous training schedule which will result in the
development and maintenance of vital processes required for
physical fitness. Endurance training and stroke proficiency will be
stressed.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 6. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V07 - LAP SWIMMING - 1 Unit
Recommended preparation: PE V02 or equivalent skills
Hours: 3 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to meet the specific needs of extended
practice in the water medium by those students who have become
proficient in basic swimming strokes and are unable to reach their
goals with our present course offerings.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 7. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V09 - WATER POLO - 1-1.5 Units
Recommended preparation: PE V02 or equivalent swimming skills
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course is designed to instruct students in the philosophy and
strategy of water polo, beginning with the fundamentals of the game
and progressing to team play, both offense and defense.
May be taken for a maximum of 4 times. Formerly PE 9. Transfer
credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations - see counselor.
PE V12 - WATER AEROBICS - 1-1.5 Units
Hours: .5-1 lecture, 1.5-2 laboratory weekly
This course provides an exercise program of aerobic conditioning
and muscular endurance performed in shallow water. It is a low
impact workout that uses the resistance of water to improve the
physical condition of students of all ages and fitness levels.
PE V12 & V47 may be taken in any combination for a maximum of
4 times. Formerly PE 12. Transfer credit: CSU; UC; credit limitations
- see counselor.
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