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PROGRAMS / COURSE DESCRIPTION<br />
Individualized fitness program designed for those with<br />
limitations. An individualized fitness program designed<br />
to maintain or increase current fitness level. Activities<br />
include postural skills, elements of fitness, relaxation<br />
and body concepts. Repetition of the course enhances<br />
or maintains current movement of fitness level.<br />
APE 166 ADAPTED CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING<br />
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU (No<br />
prerequisite. Grade Option) This course may be taken<br />
four times.<br />
This course is designed to meet the needs of students<br />
with disabilities who require restricted or modified<br />
activities. Individualized cardiovascular exercise<br />
programs will be performed by students with instruction<br />
covering the elements of physical fitness. Emphasis will<br />
be placed on cardiovascular training principles and<br />
techniques.<br />
APE 167 ADAPTED WEIGHT TRAINING<br />
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU (No<br />
prerequisite. Grade Option) This course may be taken<br />
four times.<br />
This course is designed to meet the needs of students<br />
with disabilities who require restricted or modified<br />
activities. Individualized exercise programs will be<br />
performed by students with instruction covering the<br />
elements of physical fitness through weight training.<br />
Emphasis will be placed on principles and techniques.<br />
APE 169 ADAPTED CARDIAC REHABILITATION<br />
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU (No<br />
prerequisite. Grade Option) This course may be taken<br />
four times.<br />
This course is designed to meet the needs of students<br />
with disabilities/special needs who require restricted or<br />
modified activities pertaining to the heart. Individualized<br />
exercise programs for cardiac rehab students will be<br />
performed with instruction covering the elements of<br />
cardiovascular fitness. Emphasis will be placed on the<br />
special needs of this population.<br />
APE 183 ADAPTED WALKING FOR FUN FITNESS<br />
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU (No<br />
prerequisite. Grade Option) This course may be taken<br />
four times.<br />
This course is designed to meet the needs of students<br />
who require restricted or modified activities.<br />
Individualized cardiovascular exercise programs will be<br />
performed by students with instruction covering the<br />
elements of physical fitness. Emphasis will be placed on<br />
cardiovascular training principles and techniques<br />
through walking.<br />
APE 185 ADAPTED SPORTS AND GAMES<br />
Units: 1.0 - 48-54 hours laboratory. CSU (No<br />
prerequisite. Grade Option) This course may be taken<br />
four times.<br />
The adapted sports and games course is designed to<br />
develop students gross motor skills and to facilitate their<br />
participation in life-long activities enhancing improved<br />
fitness, self-esteem, and social interaction. Activities<br />
include but are not limited to bowling, softball, and<br />
frisbee. Fitness, rules, and sportsmanship will also be<br />
discussed.<br />
PHYSICAL SCIENCES<br />
General Physical Sciences includes a number of<br />
scientific courses which often encompass a number of<br />
related disciplines. They are intended to serve as<br />
introductory level general education courses while also<br />
providing a basis for future, more advanced study in<br />
each of their respective fields.<br />
Career Opportunities<br />
(May require advanced degree)<br />
Astronomer<br />
Geologist<br />
Meteorologist<br />
Oceanographer<br />
Degrees and Certificates Awarded<br />
Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts<br />
Associate in Science, Math/Science<br />
Associate Degree<br />
No associate degree offered with a major in Physical<br />
Sciences. Physical Science courses may be used to<br />
fulfill requirements for an Associate in Science degree<br />
with a major in Math/Science. See Math/Science for<br />
degree requirements for this major. PSCI 138<br />
(Cooperative Education) may be used for Elective<br />
credit, but may not be used to fulfill major requirements.<br />
Transfer<br />
To pursue a bachelor’s degree in this field, here is a<br />
school that has a program that might interest you. For<br />
the most up-to-date information on this program and<br />
others, visit www.assist.org. Please stop by the<br />
Transfer Center in Building 55 or make an appointment<br />
with a counselor if you have questions.<br />
• University of California, Riverside<br />
Physical Sciences major<br />
PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSES<br />
PSCI 101 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE<br />
Units: 3.0 - 48-54 hours lecture. CSU, UC (UC credit<br />
limitation). (No prerequisite)<br />
PHYSICAL SCIENCES<br />
2012-2013 <strong>Victor</strong> <strong>Valley</strong> <strong>College</strong> Catalog 287