View the 2010-2011 Catalog (4 MB) - Lake Tahoe Community College
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LTCC CATALOG <strong>2010</strong>-<strong>2011</strong> 197 PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH - THEORYPEH 131 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet <strong>the</strong> needs of students for studies inareas of special interest. Topics and credit will vary from quarter toquarter and will be included under this cover title published in <strong>the</strong>schedule of classes for <strong>the</strong> quarter in which <strong>the</strong> course will be offered.Transfers to CSUPEH 143A STRESS REDUCTION ANDMEDITATION TECHNIQUESLecture 1, Lab 1, Units 1.25This course will present a variety of techniques for stress reduction andrelaxation. These will include study and practice of various culturaltraditions. The latest scientific findings in health enhancement willbe explored.Transfers to CSU, UNRPEH 150A INTRODUCTION TO MASSAGETECHNIQUESLecture 1, Lab 1, Units 1.25This course will provide <strong>the</strong>ory and practical experience in massage<strong>the</strong>rapy methods, procedures, and contraindications. Topicswill include types of massage and <strong>the</strong>ir usage, physiological andpsychological effects of massage, anatomy and physiology, triggerpoints, and massage strokes and <strong>the</strong>ir sequence.PEH 191 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet <strong>the</strong> needs of students for studies inoccupational, technical or college preparatory areas of special interest.Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will beincluded under this cover title published in <strong>the</strong> schedule of classes for<strong>the</strong> quarter in which <strong>the</strong> course will be offered.PEH 231 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specific topicof study. Emphasis is on individualized instruction and studentproject planning. The student must arrange for project and creditapproval by <strong>the</strong> instructor prior to registering for this course.Transfers to CSUPEH 291 SPECIAL PROJECTSUnits 1-4This course is designed for students wishing to pursue a specifictopic of study in occupational, technical or college preparatory areas.Emphasis is placed on individualized instruction and student projectplanning. The student must arrange for project and credit approval by<strong>the</strong> instructor prior to registering for this course.PHYSICAL EDUCATIONTHEORYA.A. DEGREEAn A.A. Degree is offered in <strong>the</strong> field of Physical Education andHealth. For major requirements, see page 74.PET 100 INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE SCIENCELecture 4, Lab 0, Units 4This course introduces students to exercise physiology and itsrelationship to health, fitness, and performance. O<strong>the</strong>r areas introducedinclude motor learning, biomechanics, and exercise psychology.Transfers to CSU, UNR, UCPET 101 EXERCISE PROGRAM DESIGNLecture 2, Lab 0, Units 2In this course, <strong>the</strong> science of exercise program design will be discussed.Physiological adaptations to endurance, resistance, and flexibilitytraining will be introduced as will exercise prescription and teachingcues for fitness instruction.Transfers to CSU, UNRPET 102 CARE AND PREVENTION OF ATHLETICINJURIESLecture 2, Lab 0, Units 2This course provides an overview of <strong>the</strong> skeletal and muscular anatomyand kinesiological principles of movement. The class also introduces <strong>the</strong>mechanisms, signs and symptoms, evaluation, treatment modalities,and prevention activities of sports injuries.Transfers to CSU, UNRPET 103 FITNESS ASSESSMENTLecture 2, Lab 0, Units 2This course is designed for <strong>the</strong> fitness specialist or enthusiastwho is interested in basic fitness tests to evaluate muscle strengthand endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and bodycomposition. Testing standards, protocols, and principles for designingexercise programs will be included.Transfers to CSU, UNRPET 131 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet <strong>the</strong> needs of students for studies inareas of special interest. Topics and credit will vary from quarter toquarter and will be included under this cover title published in <strong>the</strong>schedule of classes for <strong>the</strong> quarter in which <strong>the</strong> course will be offered.Transfers to CSUPET 191 SPECIAL TOPICSUnits 1-4This course is designed to meet <strong>the</strong> needs of students for studies inoccupational, technical or college preparatory areas of special interest.Topics and credits will vary from quarter to quarter and will beincluded under this cover title published in <strong>the</strong> schedule of classes for<strong>the</strong> quarter in which <strong>the</strong> course will be offered.Physical Education/Fitness - Health - Theory