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