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Skyline College Catalog 2011-2012 Program & course descriptions ...

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Fitness (FITN)FITN 106 (C) VARSITY CONDITIONING(.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2)Minimum of 24 class hours for each .5 unit plus 16 hoursby arrangement for classes less than or equal to 1.0 unitand 32 hours by arrangement for classes greater than1.0 unit.Intended for out-of-season varsity athletes to providefitness and strength programs that will prepare them forintercollegiate competition. May include strength, cardiovascular,agility, speed and sport specific training. May berepeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfercredit: UC; CSU (E2).FITN 107 (C) INTERCOLLEGIATE FITNESS(.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24, 48, 72 or 96 lab hours/semester plus 16hours by arrangement/semester for classes less than orequal to 1.0 unit and 32 hours by arrangement/semesterfor classes greater than 1.0 unit.Intended for in-season varsity athletes to maintainfitness during their intercollegiate season. Strength training,cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, injury prevention,psychological preparation and nutrition will beemphasized. May be repeated for credit a maximum ofthree times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU.FITN 110 (C) ADULT CONDITIONING (.5 or 1 or 2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 lab hours for each .5 unit.Designed to introduce students to various modes ofphysical activities such as stretching, walking and jogging,weight training and informal games for the developmentof their personal fitness programs. May be repeatedfor credit a maximum of three times. Transfer credit: UC;CSU (E2).FITN 112 (C) CROSS TRAINING (.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 lab hours for each .5 unit.Designed to incorporate strength training and fitnessconcepts for overall body conditioning using a variety offitness activities that may include Spinning, weight trainingor resistance exercise, yoga, pilates, hiking, running,and/or fitness walking. Students will improve fitnesslevels, increase strength and flexibility, and lose body fatwhile participating in a variety of fitness activities. May berepeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfercredit: UC; CSU (E2).KINESIOLOGY (FITNESS)FITN 116 (C) BODY CONDITIONING(.5 or 1 or 1.5 or 2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 lab hours for each .5 unitInstruction and personal fitness program development.Emphasis on various stretching and flexibility methods,the design of individual strength programs, and latestinformation of scientific application to developing aerobicfitness and wellness. May be repeated for credit a maximumof three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).FITN 160 (W) WOMEN’S CONDITIONING (.5 or 1)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 or 48 lab hours/semester.Study and practice of movements to develop orimprove individual physical fitness. Exercises range frommild to vigorous. Individual fitness programs will be developed.Endurance activities are stressed. Emphasis onunderstanding the needs and benefits of regular and continuingexercise. May be repeated for credit a maximum ofthree times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).FITN 166 (C) GOLF FITNESS (.5 or 1)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 or 48 lab hours/semester.Intended for golfers of all ages and fitness levels.Students will increase strength, flexibility and cardio vascularfitness levels in activities and exercises gearedtoward improving golf performance. Individualized programswill be created. May be repeated a maximum ofthree times for credit. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).FITN 182 (C) INTRODUCTION TO TAI CHI(.5 or 1 or 2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24, 48 or 96 lab hours/semester.An introduction to Tai Chi as an internal martial artusing flowing, circular movements to generate power andenergy, such that “soft” is able to overcome “hard.”Students will learn the 37-posture Yange style short formto enhance balance, posture, concentration, circulation,and relaxation. May be repeated for credit a maximum ofthree times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).FITN 199 (C) INTERACTIVE CARDIOVASCULARFITNESS (2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 16 lecture hours and 48 lab hours/semester.A fitness <strong>course</strong> utilizing technology to verify performancevia self-reported cardiovascular exercise, assignments,testing and discussion. Students will learn toimprove fitness through the use of cardiovascular exercise.Students are required to have an iPod Nano andNike+ iPod Sport Kit or Nike+ Sportband. May berepeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfercredit: UC; CSU.C O U R S E D E S C R I P T I O N S2 011 – 2 012 C ATA L O G w w w. S k y l i n e C o l l e g e . e d u197

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