E-mail: jon.spaventa@parec.ucsb.edu
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Director: Jon A. Spaventa

Faculty

Mircea Badulescu, M.A., Institute of Physical Education and Sport, Bucharest, Romania, Lecturer (intercollegiate gymnastics)

Duncan Blair, M.Ed., University of Missouri, Lecturer (basketball, swimming, tennis, weight training)

Robert Brontsema, M.A., Azusa Pacific University, Azusa, Lecturer (baseball, softball, weight training)

Susan Ceriale, M.A., California State University, San Diego, Lecturer (first aid/CPR, exercise physiology, wellness/fitness administration)

Judith E. Dale, M.A., UC Santa Barbara, Lecturer (recreation administration, officiating, sports sociology)

Alfred J. Ferrer, M.A., California State University, Chico, Lecturer (athletic administration, baseball, weight training, sport management, athletic coaching minor)

Mark S. French, M.A., University of the Pacific, Lecturer (basketball, weight training)

Art R. Gilbert, M.A., UC Santa Barbara, Lecturer (nutrition, exercise physiology, wellness and fitness administration, exercise and health science minor)

Kathleen M. Gregory, B.A., California State University, Los Angeles, Lecturer (badminton, volleyball)

Wayne N. Horodowich, M.S., University of Oregon, Lecturer (leadership training/team building, adventure program administration)

Bobbi L. Houghton, M.S., UC Los Angeles, Lecturer (first aid/CPR, lifeguarding, Water Safety Instructor)

Peter A. Kirkwood, B.A., California State University, Bakersfield, Lecturer (tennis, weight training)

Paul K. Lee, B.A., California State University, Fresno, Lecturer (recreational sports administration)

Debra Miles-Dutton, B.A., UC Santa Barbara, Lecturer (aqua aerobics, aquatics administration)

Richard C. Powell, M.S., California State University, San Diego, Lecturer (first aid/CPR, substance abuse, tennis, triathlon)

Kenneth A. Preston, M.S., California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, Lecturer (golf, tennis, volleyball)

James A. Romeo, M.Ed., Springfield College, Lecturer (applied kinesiology, medical aspects, sport management minor)

Jon A. Spaventa, M.Ed., Springfield College, Lecturer (administration, movement education, sport psychology)

Peter J. Schroeder, M.A., University of the Pacific, Lecturer (sport psychology, sport sociology, sport administration, introduction to exercise and sport)

Kymberly Williams-Evans, M.A., UC Santa Barbara, Lecturer (fitness instruction minor)

Gregg Wilson, M.A., UC Berkeley, Lecturer (aquatics, swimming)

Emeriti Faculty

Arthur J. Aldritt, M.A., UC Berkeley, Supervisor Emeritus

Marian Anderson, Supervisor Emerita

Newell D. Breyfogle, M.A., University of Iowa, Supervisor Emeritus

Willard M. Hammer, Ed.D., University of Oregon, Supervisor Emeritus

Mayville S. Kelliher, Ed.D., University of Oregon, Supervisor Emeritus

F. Patricia Stock, M.S., University of Oregon, Supervisor Emerita

Basic instruction ("1-" physical activities courses) is offered at the elementary, intermediate and advanced levels. Courses range in scope from a fitness related emphasis-aerobics, jogging, swimming and weight training-to individual and team sports such as basketball, golf, tennis and volleyball. Courses in the "1-" series with the "Intercollegiate" designation in the title may be repeated up to 12 times for a total of 6 units. No more than 6 units of "1-" courses may be counted toward degree requirements.

A physical examination performed by a private physician is recommended for any student intending to enroll in physical activities courses.

Fines are imposed by the department for failure to return equipment or clothing on or before the date posted for such return at the end of each quarter, and for failure to close out lockers at the end of each quarter.

The minor in physical education features four individual program tracks each consisting of a varying amount of upper-division coursework. The program prepares students for advanced studies in related disciplines as well as career opportunities in the expanding fields of athletic coaching, exercise and health science, fitness instruction and sport management.

Students interested in a physical education minor should consult the appropriate advisor by contacting the Physical Activities Department Office.

Undergraduate Program

Minor--Physical Education--Athletic Coaching

The athletic coaching minor is designed for students who wish to coach at the elementary, secondary, collegiate, or club level. The curriculum includes the scientific, social, and technical aspects of the profession. The minor offers students a diversity of coaching opportunities and options.

All courses to be applied to the minor must be completed on a letter-grade basis. This includes both courses offered in physical activities and those offered by other departments and applied to the minor.

Preparation for the minor. EEMB 25 and EEMB 25L or MCDB 25 and MCDB 25L or PAA 47.

Upper-division minor. Twenty-six units, distributed as follows: Advanced Physical Activities 101, 130, 131, 149, 150, 180; one course from the Advanced Physical Activities 170 series (3 units).

Note: Substitutions and waivers are subject to approval by the chair of the department. Please see Academic Minors for special conditions governing minors in the College of Letters and Science.

Minor--Physical Education--Fitness Instruction

The fitness instruction minor is for students who wish to become personal trainers or group fitness instructors. This comprehensive program includes theoretical, training, and practical components. Students elect to pursue either a personal training emphasis, a group instruction emphasis, or both. Students completing the minor will be prepared to lead exercise in a range of health and fitness settings working with individual clients or a group.

All courses to be applied to the minor must be completed on a letter-grade basis. Students must complete all core classes and courses in the chosen emphasis. This stipulation includes courses for the minor offered in both physical activities and other departments. Upper-division units total 21 for the group emphasis and 24 for the personal training emphasis.

Preparation for the minor. Group Instruction. Advanced Physical Activities 3, Physical Activities 1-10, Physical Activities 1-43, MCDB 25 or EEMB 25, and MCDB 25L or EEMB 25L or PAA 47.

Upper-division minor. Twenty-one units, distributed among the following: Advanced Physical Activities 101, 149, 150, 175A, 176, 181.

Preparation for the minor. Personal Training. Advanced Physical Activities 3, Physical Activities 1-43, MCDB 25 or EEMB 25, and MCDB 25L or EEMB 25L or PAA 47.

Upper-division minor. Twenty-three units, distributed among the following: Advanced Physical Activities 101, 101L, 131, 149, 150, 176, 184.

Note: Substitutions and waivers are subject to approval by the chair of the department. Please see Academic Minors for special conditions governing minors in the College of Letters and Science.

Minor--Physical Education--Exercise and Health Science

The exercise and health science minor explores the physiological changes produced by exercise and the ways in which they contribute to health and the reduction of disease and stress. This minor is for individuals interested in corporate wellness, health promotion, and fitness.

All courses to be applied to the minor must be completed on a letter-grade basis. This includes both courses offered in physical activities and those offered by other departments and applied to the minor.

Preparation for the minor. Advanced Physical Activities 3 and 4A, MCDB 25 and MCDB 25L or EEMB 25 and EEMB 25L or PAA 47.

Upper-division minor. Twenty-four units, distributed as follows: Advanced Physical Activities 100, 101, 101L, 131, 149, 150, 182.

Note: Substitutions and waivers are subject to approval by the chair of the department. Please see Academic Minors for special conditions governing minors in the College of Letters and Science.

Minor--Physical Education--Sport Management

The sport management minor provides students with the administrative and managerial theory and skills preparing them for either graduate study or entry into the workplace. Coursework includes but is not limited to the study of current issues and future trends in the field.

All courses to be applied to the minor must be completed on a letter-grade basis. This includes both courses offered in physical activities and those offered by other departments and applied to the minor.

Preparation for the minor. Communication 1, Economics 3A, and one course from the following: Communication 87, PSTAT 5A, 5E, 5S, or Psychology 5.

Upper-division minor. Twenty units, distributed as follows: Advanced Physical Activities 100*, 130, 131*, 132*, 140, 160. (Recommended: Advanced Physical Activities 183.) * Must choose two of the three marked by asterisk.

Note: Substitutions and waivers are subject to approval by the chair of the department. Please see Academic Minors for special conditions governing minors in the College of Letters and Science.

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Lower Division

• A level courses cover elementary skills and strategies and provide basic information.
• B level courses cover intermediate skills and strategies and provide more detailed information.
• C level courses cover advanced skills, strategies, and concepts.

1-2. Intercollegiate Baseball
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-4A-B. Badminton
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-5B. Baseball
(1/2) Staff
Intermediate baseball.

1-5C. Advanced Baseball
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreation skills.

1-6A-B. Basketball
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-6C. Advanced Basketball
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreation skills.

$ 1-7A-B. Boating and Sailing
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

$ 1-9A. Bowling
(1/2) Staff
Elementary bowling.

$ 1-9B. Intermediate Bowling
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreation skills.

1-10A. Elementary Aerobic and Fitness Conditioning
(1/2) Staff
Introduction to a variety of fitness training techniques that address aerobic conditioning, muscular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility.

1-10B. Intermediate Aerobic and Fitness Conditioning
(1/2) Staff
Presentation and practice of a variety of fitness training techniques (high/low impact, step and resistance training) addressing aerobic conditioning, muscular strength and muscular endurance.

1-10C. Advanced Aerobic and Fitness Conditioning
(1/2) Staff
An advanced level course including high/low impact, step, resistance and anaerobic training techniques. Cross-training, injury prevention and body alignment principles will be accentuated.

1-11. Intercollegiate Basketball
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

$ 1-13A. Fencing
(1/2) Staff
Elementary fencing.

$ 1-13A. Fencing
(1/2) Staff
Elementary fencing.

$ 1-13B. Intermediate Fencing
(1/2) Staff
Students obtain the basic techniques and theory fundamental to fencing. Satisfactory progress allows advancement to the advanced class.

$ 1-13C. Advanced Fencing
(1/2) Staff
Utilized basic fundamental and techniques in acquiring advanced skills of fencing.

1-14. Intercollegiate Cross Country
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-16A Elementary Ballroom Dance
(1/2) Staff
Introduction to a variety of movement skills and sequences necessary to perform the foxtrot, swing, tango, waltz, mambo, salsa, and other popular social dances.

1-16B. Intermediate Ballroom Dance
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve upon the variety and sequences necessary to perform the foxtrot, swing, tango, waltz, mambo, salsa, and other popular social dances.

1-16C. Advanced Ballroom Dance
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve upon the variety and sequences necessary to perform the foxtrot, swing, tango, waltz, mambo, salsa, and other popular social dances.

$ 1-18D. Theatrical Fencing
(1/2) Staff

1-22. Intercollegiate Golf
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-23. Intercollegiate Gymnastics
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

$ 1-24A-B. Golf
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-25A-B. Tumbling and Free Exercise
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-25C. Advanced Tumbling and Free Exercise
(1/2) Staff
Affords a working knowledge of tumbling skills at an advanced level.

1-26A-B. Gymnastics Apparatus
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

$ 1-29A-B. Racquetball
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

$ 1-29C. Advanced Racquetball
(1/2) Staff
Provides student the opportunity to compete in advanced raquetball, improve their physical condition, and refine their skills through vigorous training and neuromuscular development.

1-30A-B. Soccer
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-31A-B. Softball
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-31C. Advanced Softball
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreation skills.

1-32. Intercollegiate Softball
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-33. Intercollegiate Swimming
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-34A-B. Swimming
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-35A. Elementary Synchronized Swimming
(1/2) Staff
This course provides students the opportunity to learn the skills essential to the successful completion of a synchronized swimming routine. Introduction to routine composition, music selection principles and governing body rules and regulations.

1-36. Jogging Fitness
(1/2) Staff

1-37. Intercollegiate Tennis
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

$ 1-38A-B. Tennis
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

$ 1-38C. Advanced Tennis
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreation skills.

$ 1-38D. Tournament Tennis
(1/2) Staff
May be repeated for credit up to 6 units.
Emphasizes the development of advanced skills and strategies in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles tournament competitions.

1-40A-B-C. Volleyball
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate
C. Advanced

1-41A-B. Water Polo
(1/2-1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-41C. Advanced Water Polo
(1/2) Staff
Provides students with the opportunity to improve their basic physical condition, secure useful neuromuscular development, and gain recreation skills.

1-42. Intercollegiate Track and Field
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-43A. Beginning Weight Training
(1/2) Staff
A course designed for the general college population introducing and supporting concepts, principles and proper techniques of conditioning with an emphasis on strength training.

1-43B. Intermediate Weight Training
(1/2) Staff
A course emphasizing advanced concepts, principles and proper techniques of conditioning with an emphasis on strength training.

1-43D. Conditioning/Weight Training
(1/2) Staff
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.
Designed for members of intercollegiate teams who wish to develop and maintain a base level of physical fitness particular to their activity.

1-43E. Weight Training for Women
(1/2) Staff
Designed to improve women's muscular endurance and strength through proper utilization of strength training equipment and other forms of resistance training. Emphasis on anatomical considerations, physical capabilities and individual goals.

1-45. Intercollegiate Water Polo
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-47. Intercollegiate Volleyball
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-48. Intercollegiate Soccer
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of coach.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units.

1-49A. Springboard Diving
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Elementary.

1-57A. "Touch" Rugby
(1/2-1/2-1/2) Staff
Elementary.

1-59A-B. Aqua Aerobics
(1/2) Staff
A. Elementary
B. Intermediate

1-99. Lifetime Activities Interest Class
(1/2) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Enrollment not to exceed two sections of 1-99 per quarter. May be repeated to maximum of 6 units. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
This class makes it possible for a student to take instruction beyond the elementary, intermediate, and advanced levels of any Physical Activities 1-class.

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Lower Division

2. Substance Abuse
(3) Powell
An overview course designed to introduce students to physiological, psychological, and social ramifications of alcohol and drug abuse. Topics such as peer pressure, psychosocial stress, abuse patterns, intervention programs, drug testing, and utilization of local agencies will be discussed.

3. Nutrition for Health
(3) Gilbert
An examination of the interdependent relationships between diet, health and disease. Basic nutrition principles, food selection, proper diet and lifetime health habits are emphasized.

4A. Life Fitness
(2) Gilbert
A progressive series of classes designed to provide a basic understanding of health and fitness. Theoretical frameworks and fitness related activities will be pursued at each course level.

$ 5A. First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
(3) Powell, Ceriale, Houghton
The course develops the knowledge for prevention and the skills necessary for administering immediate care to victims of accidents or sudden illness occurring in home and outdoor environments. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and personal safety are emphasized. Successful completion may lead to standard first aid and personal safety and CPR certification.

6A-B. Personal Defense
(2-2) Ornelas
Prerequisite: Physical Activities 6A is prerequisite to 6B.
A course designed primarily for but not limited to women. Emphasis will be placed on self defense techniques, skills, and "rules of avoidance and safety."

7. Leadership and Team Building: Theory and Practice
(2) Horodowich
Introduction to experiential education using a traditional Ropes Challenge Course and group initiatives as the medium. Team building, personal awareness and goal setting skills are developed; overcoming fears, mutual support, and trust are fostered through a supportive yet challenging environment.

8. Multi-Event Endurance Training: Theory and Practice
(2) Powell
Recommended preparation: students must have ability to swim, bike, and run.
An opportunity to learn theory and practice methods required of a competitive triathlete. Emphasis on training techniques, injury prevention and mental preparation for competition.

30A-B-C. Appreciation of Sports
(2-2-2) Dale
Lecture, demonstrations, and selected learning experiences for the general university student leading to an understanding and appreciation of athletics and recreational sports.

32E. Principles of Officiating
(2) Dale
The course focuses on the principles, standards, techniques, and rules of officiating intramural sports. Successful completion may lead to certification for officiating UCSB intramurals.

32F. Principles of Officiating
(2) Dale
The principles, standards, techniques, and rules for officiating team and individual sports popular in the fall.

32W. Principles of Officiating
(2) Dale
The principles, standards, techniques, and rules for officiating team and individual sports popular in the winter.

47. Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System
(4) Staff
The study of the structure and function of the musculoskeletal system. Focuses on identifying specific structures and their characteristics within the musculoskeletal system as well as providing an overview of connective tissue and the articular system.

$ 48. Lifeguard Training and Basic Rescue/Water Safety
(2) Houghton
Prerequisite: Advanced Swimming Proficiency Test.
Successful completion of the course may lead to the American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate.

$ 49. Water Safety Instruction and Introduction to Health Services Education
(3) Staff
Includes analysis and performance of swimming skills related to personal and small craft safety; theory and application of methods for organizing and presenting aquatic materials. Satisfactory completion of the course may lead to American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certificate.

$ 50L. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Lab
(1) Staff
Students examine basic concepts and practical techniques of athletic taping, as well as various treatment modalities related to athletic injuries.

51. Introduction to Exercise Science and Sport
(3) Schroeder
Introduction to the field of sport and exercise science. Philosophical and historical foundations are presented. An overview of current and future trends as well as subdisciplines within the field is examined.

98. Reading: Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Students must have a minimum 2.5 grade-point average and have completed 30 units. Optional grading. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Students are limited to 4 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/185/193/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
Critical review and discussions of selected subjects within exercise science, physical education, and sport.

99. Introduction to Research
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Students must have a minimum 3.0 grade-point average. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
Directed study, oriented towards research to be arranged with individual faculty members. Course offers exceptional students an opportunity to participate in a research or laboratory project on an individual or group basis.

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Upper Division

100. Research and Inquiry in Exercise Science and Sport
(4) Schroeder
Designed for students wishing to pursue a graduate degree in any of the sport or exercise sciences. Field specific qualitative and quantitative methods are introduced. The class culminates with students applying these methods in small group research projects.

101. Physiology of Exercise
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: EEMB 25 or MCDB 25 or PAA 47; upper-division standing.
Exploration of acute and chronic human physiological adaptations resulting from exposure to exercise. Examination of the theoretical bases and methodology for creating physiological changes in light of current training methods.

101L Exercise Physiology Laboratory
(1) Staff
Prerequisites: MCDB 25 or EEMB 25 or PAA 47; and PAA 101.
A series of laboratory experiments demonstrating the principles of physiological adaptations to exercise. Instruction in exercise stress testing techniques, body composition, pulmonary functions, electrocardiography, and data analysis.

130. Sport Administration
(4) Ferrer
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Advanced Physical Activities 130A.
An introduction to the basic principles and problems of administering (planning, organizing, leading, and evaluating) athletic and recreational sports programs at the community, high school, collegiate, and professional levels.

131. Sport and Exercise Psychology
(4) Staff, Spaventa
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Advanced Physical Activities 130C.
The scientific study of people and their behavior in sport and exercise settings. Examination of individual and group performance enhancement strategies through application of data, knowledge and skills from psychology and related fields. An overview of the evolving field of sport and exercise psychology is presented.

132. Sport Sociology
(4) Dale, Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
Not open for credit to students who have completed Advanced Physical Activities 130D.
Examination of the issues and impact of sport in various cultures and subcultures within the context of sociology. Study of sport relevant to how it is influenced by and influences the basic institutions of society: family, economics, politics, religion, and education.

136. Movement Education in the Elementary School
(3) Spaventa
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
An analysis and study of the principles and practices of movement education with emphasis on the development of basic movement skills, sport skills, and games. The course also includes examination and construction of curriculum for grades K-6.

140. Sport Management
(4) Ferrer
An overview of professional sport management in North America. The political, historical, social, economic, and cultural impacts are explored. Topics include team management, organizational administration, legal issues, public relations, and facility management.

146AA-ZZ. Special Topics in Health and Sport
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 16 units provided that the letter designations are different.

149. Applied Kinesiology
(4) Staff
Prerequisites: MCDB 25 or EEMB 25 or PAA 47; upper-division standing.
Examination of anatomical and mechanical fundamentals of human movement as they relate to sport and exercise. Includes the study of structure and function of skeletal muscle and physiology of muscle contraction.

150. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: EEMB 25L or MCDB 25L or PAA 47.
A comprehensive overview of basic concepts and techniques associated with prevention, evaluation, treatment and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. Examination of the practical application for prevention and the therapeutic measure relative to sports activities.

151. Advanced Athletic Training
(4) Staff
Prerequisite: PAA 47 or 150 or MCDB 25L or EEMB 25L.
Preparation for advancement in the field of athletic training. Emphasis on the theoretical and clinical application of therapeutic modalities and rehabilitation as applied to athletic injuries. Administrative responsibilities of the athletic trainer will also be addressed.

160. Fiscal/Facility Management
(4) Romeo
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
An investigation of financial processes required to administer the operation of any sport, recreation or athletic program. Management principles involved in planning, developing, operating and maintaining sport and athletic facilites will be addressed.

170A-Q. Techniques and Advanced Analysis of Team Sports
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: upper-division standing.
The technique of teaching individual and team skills of a variety of team sports and advanced analysis of that sport which is essential to a coach of competitive teams at the interscholastic and college level.
A. Football
B. Basketball
C. Baseball
D. Track and Field
E. Water Polo
F. Swimming and Diving
G. Soccer
H. Gymnastics
I. Volleyball
J. Softball
K. Wrestling
L. Racquet Sports
M. Golf
N. Lacrosse
P. Rowing
Q. Rugby

175A. Methods and Principles of Fitness Instruction
(3) Williams-Evans
Prerequisites: MCDB 25 and 25L, or EEMB 25 and 25L, or PAA 47; and, Physical Activities 1-10A or 1-10B or 1-10C; and, PAA 101 and 149.
Training course for students to become qualified fitness instructors. Students analyze, practice, and apply skills necessary for leading individual and group exercise.

176. Methods and Principles of Muscular Fitness Instruction
(3) Staff
Prerequisites: MCDB 25 and 25L, or PAA 47; PAA 101 and 149; Physical Activities 1-43A or 1-43B or 1-43C or 1-43E.
Training to teach muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility classes. Skills and knowledge are applied to the use of free weights, machines, stability balls, bands, gravity, or other resistive equipment. Focus on isolated muscular contraction and extension.

180. Practicum in Athletic Coaching
(3) Staff
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Open only to Physical Education: Athletic Coaching minors.
Required for Physical Education minors in the Athletic Coaching track. Conducting activity classes or coaching athletic teams, under supervision of an experienced instructor or coach.

181. Practicum in Fitness Instruction - Group Training
(3) Williams-Evans
Prerequisites: Advanced Physical Activities 175A and 176.
Final preparation for students pursuing a Fitness Instruction Minor with a group fitness emphasis. Students are involved in supervised internships at clubs, exercise facilities, high schools, and colleges.

182. Practicum in Exercise and Health Science
(3) Gilbert
Prerequisites: Advanced Physical Activities 101L; consent of instructor.
Open only to Physical Education: Exercise and Health minors.
Examination of theoretical knowledge and information applied to the field of health promotion and disease prevention. Introduction to applied techniques and procedures involved in health and fitness testing.

183. Practicum in Sport Management
(3) Romeo
Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
Open only to Physical Education: Sport Management minors.
Provides students with hands on experience in a professional setting which may include: administration, marketing, promotion, budget, personnel, advertising, special events and media relations related work.

184. Practicum in Fitness Instruction - Personal Training
(3) Williams-Evans
Prerequisite: Advanced Physical Activities 176.
Final preparation for Fitness Instruction Minors pursuing a Personal Training emphasis.

193. Internship in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; consent of instructor.
Students must have completed 84 undergraduate units, have a 3.0 grade-point-average, and be enrolled in one of the Physical Education minors. Optional grading. May be repeated for credit to a maximum of 8 units. Students are limited to 4 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/185/193/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
Designed to provide students in the minor with practical experience by working under expert supervision in the field. Internships may be completed in public or private agencies whose focus is exercise, physical education, or sport.

199. Independent Studies in Exercise Science, Physical Education, and Sport
(1-4) Staff
Prerequisites: upper-division standing; consent of instructor.
Students must have completed 84 undergraduate units, have a 3.0 GPA for each of the preceding quarters, and be enrolled in one of the Physical Education minors. Letter grade only. Course may be repeated for credit to a maximum of 10 units. Students are limited to 5 units per quarter and 30 units total in all 98/99/185/193/198/199/199DC/199RA courses combined.
Provides an opportunity for students in the minor to pursue a particular area of interest under the guidance of a selected faculty member. Course culminates in a report summarizing the inquiry.

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