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

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FITN 332 (C) STRETCHING AND FLEXIBILITY (.5 or 1)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 or 48 lab hours/semester.This <strong>course</strong> is designed to help condition and tone thebody, to increase circulation and flexibility, and to improvetotal body functions through the use of proper breathingtechniques, stretching and selected postures. This <strong>course</strong>will also help decrease the level of stress through meditationand relaxation exercises. May be repeated for credita maximum of three times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).FITN 334 (C) YOGA (.5 or 1)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 or 48 lab hours/semester.A <strong>course</strong> designed to educate the student in HathaYoga. A fitness <strong>course</strong> using yoga postures to increaseflexibility, strength and endurance; improve balance, postureand breathing; and teach relaxation techniques. This<strong>course</strong> is appropriate for all ages and abilities. May berepeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfercredit: UC; CSU (E2).FITN 335 (C) PILATES (.5 or 1)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 or 48 lab hours/semester.Pilates method exercise is a form of isometric exercisethat simultaneously stretches, strengthens, tones andaligns the body while eliminating excess tension andstrain on the joints. Pilates is designed to improve posture,coordination and balance; build strength; increaseflexibility and agility; and provide a refreshing mind-bodyworkout. May be repeated for credit a maximum of threetimes. Transfer credit: UC, CSU (E2).FITN 336 (C) YOGA FOR FITNESS AND WELLNESS(.5 or 1 or 2)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24, 48 or 96 lab hours/semester. Recom mended:Successful completion of FITN 334 or equivalent.Intermediate level Hatha Yoga postures designed toimprove general fitness and wellness. Students will use avariety of asanas to improve muscular strength, muscularendurance, flexibility, and body composition. In addition,relaxation techniques will be stressed as a method forreducing stress and promoting wellness. The historicalroots and philosophy of yoga will also be covered. May berepeated for credit a maximum of three times. Transfercredit: UC; CSU (E2).KINESIOLOGY (FITNESS – INDIVIDUAL SPORTS)FITN 400 (C) FITNESS ACADEMY (1-3)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 48-144 lab hours/semester.Various fitness activities will be employed by the studentsto raise their individual fitness levels. Assessmentsof the students’ fitness levels will be made once they havecompleted a series of fitness tests. From the results ofthese tests, personal exercise regimens will be preparedfor each student. Students must meet with the instructorfor orientation. May be repeated for credit a maximum ofthree times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).Individual Sports (INDV)INDV 101, 105 (C) ARCHERY, BEGINNING AND INTER-MEDIATE (.5 or 1)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 or 48 lab hours/semester. Prerequisite:INDV 105 – INDV 101 or equivalent.Beginning – Fundamentals of target archery; individualand team competition. Study of rules, scoring terminologyand care and selection of archery equipment. Transfercredit: UC; CSU (E2).Intermediate – Continued instruction in techniques(with increasing distances), games and competitions,team and individual competition. May be repeated twicefor credit. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).INDV 121, 125 (C) BADMINTON, BEGINNING ANDADVANCED (.5 or 1)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 or 48 lab hours/semester. Recommended:Advanced – INDV 121 or equivalent.Beginning – Rules and strategies of badminton; fundamentalsof grip, strokes, footwork and court coverage,drills and competition, testing program, tournaments insingles and doubles. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).Advanced – Emphasis on strategy, tactics, footwork,doubles team work, and singles game. May be repeatedtwice for credit. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).INDV 126 (C) COED CLUB BADMINTON (.5 or 1)(Pass/No Pass or letter grade.)Minimum of 24 or 48 lab hours/semester. Prerequisite:INDV 121 or equivalent.Coed class which prepares students for badmintoncompetition through drills and physical training; in classcompetition. May be repeated for credit a maximum ofthree times. Transfer credit: UC; CSU (E2).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 u199

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