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Courses listed below are in alphabetical order.

HEALTH 102
102
STANDARD FIRST AID AND CPR
3.0 Units
HLTH 102 covers the proper care for emergencies involving adults, children and infants. Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until advanced medical help arrives. The course includes first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), injury management, and disease transmission prevention. This course meets the requirements of the American Red Cross for certification in First Aid/CPR/AED school and community. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Winter/Spring/Summer/Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (C-ID KIN 100)

KINESIOLOGY

151
APPLIED EXERCISE SCIENCE
4.0 Units
KIN 151 introduces the student to the fundamental scientific concepts applicable to exercise and physical fitness. Areas of study include: functional anatomy, kinesiology, biomechanics and exercise physiology, and the course addresses acute and chronic effects of exercise with practical applications to fitness programming and instruction. This course also prepares students for the scientific content requirements that are common to the certified personal trainer (CPT) and group fitness instructor (GFI) exams offered by several national certification agencies. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ABSE 186, ABSE 187, or ESL 151 and BIOL 115. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC

155
FOUNDATIONS FOR GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTION
3.0 Units
KIN 155 covers the theory and practice of designing and leading group exercise classes. This course covers critical competencies required for students interested in taking the certified Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) exams offered by several national certification agencies. The foundations for group exercise instruction include: safety and risk management, group exercise session design, effective demonstration, delivery and motivation, specialized group exercise certifications, and considerations for participant needs. The course also cover emerging group fitness formats, virtual group fitness and creating inclusive group exercise classes. Lab includes practical experience leading group exercise sessions. Lecture 2 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: KIN 167, BIOL 115, and ABSE 186, ABSE 187, or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU

156
FOUNDATIONS FOR PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING
4.0 Units
KIN 156 covers the theory and practice of individualized exercise prescription for personal training. The course covers critical competencies required for students interested in taking the certified personal trainer (CPT) exams offered by several national certification agencies. The foundations for personal training include: exercise science review, health risk stratification, fitness assessment, fitness program and session design, proper execution of exercises, technique cuing and error correction, lifestyle coaching skills and considerations for special populations. The lab provides students practical application of knowledge and skills in personal training. Lecture 3 hours/Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: BIOL 115 and KIN 167, KIN 168, or KIN 151, and ABSE 186, ABSE 187, or ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU

167
WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING I
1.5 Units
KIN 167 introduces students to resistance training and functional fitness in the gym. This course emphasizes safety and proper form for lifting weights, exercises to promote healthy posture, and injury prevention strategies. Students will design their own resistance and cardiovascular program to meet health-related fitness goals. Lecture/Demonstration 1.5 hours. Recommended Corequisite: PE 101, PE 102, PE 103, PE 104, or ATHPE 100. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

168
WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING II
1.5 Units
KIN 168 builds on basic exercise principles and introduces intermediate training for skill-related fitness goals. This course applies foundational principles of fitness to training for speed, power, agility, coordination, balance and reaction time, as well as conditioning for sports. Students will be introduced to proper technique for high-intensity intervals, plyometrics, and Olympic lifts, as well as training with novel implements such as resistance bands, kettlebells and medicine balls. Lecture/Demonstration 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: KIN 167 (KIN 167 may be taken concurrently). Recommended Corequisite: PE 101, PE 102, PE 103, or PE 104. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

Select one course from the following: (2-4 units)
Courses listed below are in alphabetical order.

Business Administration
158
RUN YOUR OWN BUSINESS
3.0 Units
BUSAD 158 covers the process of planning, organizing, and managing a small business. Topics include developing a business plan, forming and marketing a small business, legal aspects of business ownership, accounting, budgeting, financing, and risk management. The skills taught in this course help individuals start new ventures as well as aid existing business owners to plan their growth. Note: this course may not be taken for credit by student who have completed ENTRE 103. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: BUSAD 101. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU

ENTREPRENEURSHIP
101
CREATE YOUR OWN BUSINESS
2.0 Units
ENTRE 101 explains the role of entrepreneurial businesses in the United States and the impact on our national and global economy. The course evaluates the skills and commitment necessary to successfully operate an entrepreneurial venture. Additionally, ENTRE 101 reviews the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship as a career choice as well as entrance strategies to accomplish such a choice. Lecture 2 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000E or ESL 151. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU

102
GROW YOUR OWN BUSINESS
3.0 Units
ENTRE 102 is an introduction to innovation in its true economic and social context by studying the unlimited opportunities that an entrepreneurial mindset can provide. Students study the skills, attitudes, and behaviors that successful entrepreneurs have historically possessed, as well as the issues, circumstances, and obstacles that shaped their time. Additionally, students analyze modern day successful entrepreneurs who faced hardship and adversity by embracing an entrepreneurial mindset. The characteristics of the entrepreneurial mindset will be dissected and applied to the student's own mindset and entrepreneurial potential. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000E or ESL 141. Transfer Credit: CSU

HEALTH
128
NUTRITION FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS AND DISEASE PREVENTION
3.0 Units
HLTH 128 examines the relationship between nutrition, physical fitness and disease risk in various populations. The impact of food choices on body physiology is explored as it pertains to disease risk and exercise performance. The process of metabolism as a means toward energy production for physical activity and weight management is discussed. Other topics covered include specifics of nutrition labeling, eating disorders, body composition, fitness guidelines, and ergogenic aids. Lecture 3 hours. Recommended preparation: BIOL 115 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

KINESIOLOGY
157
PREVENTION AND CARE OF ATHLETIC INJURIES
3.0 Units
KIN 157 introduces common sports injuries, and how athletic trainers work to prevent and treat them. Students will learn the responsibilities of the athletic trainer, emergency procedures, sports-injury mechanisms, evaluation and care of sport injuries including taping and wrapping techniques. This course is recommended for kinesiology majors and those interested in athletic training as a career. Lecture/Demonstration 3 hours. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

Select two courses from the following (2-3 units)
(KIN 50 may be taken twice)

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

101
WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
1.0 to 3.0 Units
CO ED 101 is the structured supervised internship or job opportunity for employment on or off- campus under the guidance of a counseling faculty member. It is designed to provide students with appropriate preparation and hands-on work experience. The purpose of this class is to enhance students' knowledge, skill levels, and professional competency in their targeted career. Note: (1) Students may earn up to twelve semester units through general and occupational work experience, with limitations. (2) Students must secure job placement and then may register for this course by obtaining a permission number from the Cooperative Education instructor. Students must attend a mandatory orientation session with the instructor. (3) Concurrent enrollment in 7 units, including Cooperative Education. Laboratory 3.5-9.5 hours. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 7 units, including Cooperative Education. Recommended Preparation: ESL 151. Transfer Credit: CSU

DANCE

101
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE
1.5 Units
DANCE 101 provides students with a basic understanding of dance as a performing art form. Students will participate in movement exercises and explore dance concepts and skills including aspects of individual and group dynamics and use of space. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cultural Dance Family)

124
HIP-HOP I
1.5 Units
DANCE 124 provides students with practical experience in current hip-hop techniques, such as popping, locking, and ticking. Through exercise and discussion students will learn coordination, strength, cardiovascular fitness, and the rhythm necessary to meet the demands of high intensity performance skills in popular street dance trends. Students are also encouraged to develop individual interpretation and personal style indigenous to this dance form. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (American Vernacular Dance Family)

127
SALSA I
1.5 Units
DANCE 127 provides students with practical experience in beginning salsa dance. Through discussion and movement, students will learn coordination, rhythm, and partnering skills. Students learn beginning salsa moves and patterns. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cultural Dance Family)

128
MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE
1.5 Units
DANCE 128 provides students with beginning level practical experience in Belly Dance and a selection of related ethnic dance forms originating in Armenia, Egypt, Morocco, Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan. Through discussion, study, and demonstration of the movement vocabulary, students will learn basic technical and interpretational skills. The course includes an introductory exploration of the historical and cultural context of the selected dances. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cultural Dance Family)

129
HIP-HOP II
1.5 Units
DANCE 129 provides further opportunities to extend students' knowledge of popular dance culture. Students will learn intermediate and advanced Hip-Hop techniques to meet the demands for dance in video and dance clubs today. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: DANCE 124 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (American Vernacular Dance Family)

133
SALSA II
1.5 Units
DANCE 133 provides students with practical experience in intermediate salsa dance. Through discussion and movement, students will learn the development of coordination, rhythm, and partnering skills. Students learn intermediate salsa moves and patterns to meet the demands for dance in the commercial industry and in dance clubs today. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: DANCE 127 or equivalent or by audition. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cultural Dance Family)

190
BEGINNING YOGA
1.5 Units
DANCE 190 introduces students to the principles and techniques of yoga. Students will learn yoga positions to facilitate stretching and toning muscles, limbering joints, and aiding spinal alignment. Students will use yoga breathing techniques and meditation exercises to revitalize the body and calm the mind. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

194
PILATES
1.5 Units
DANCE 194 provides students with practical experience in the mat work of the Pilates method of body conditioning. Through demonstration, exercise, and discussion students will learn the development of strength, flexibility, and relaxation techniques. Students will also develop a basic understanding of how to influence and control the body-mind interaction in the area of dance, athletics, and general fitness. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC

KINESIOLOGY 

50
INTERNSHIP IN KINESIOLOGY
1.0 to 3.0 Units
KIN 50 is a discipline-specific course, which allows students to earn from 1-3 units for structured, supervised work on-campus or off-campus in the field of kinesiology under the supervision of a faculty advisor. It is designed to provide students with hands-on, discipline-linked work experience that will extend their knowledge and understanding of career demands in kinesiology. Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Note: This course may be taken four times; a maximum of 12 units may be earned. Students must arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. Laboratory 3-9 hours. Prerequisite: Enrollment in appropriate Kinesiology theory or lab course at GCC. Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

108
GROUP EXERCISE I
1.0 Unit PE 108 offers various modes of moderate-vigorous aerobic exercise set to contemporary music. Course includes instruction on group exercise formats as well as basic physiology, safety protocols and programming of aerobic fitness. Note: Students who have completed PE 164 or DANCE 164 may not receive credit for this course. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Motor Performance Family)

110
INDOOR CYCLING I
1.0 Unit
PE 110 offers instruction in indoor cycling, a low-impact, non-weight-bearing physical activity, enhancing cardiorespiratory and muscular performance, and promoting mental and emotional well being. Various cycling routines are performed on a stationary spinning bicycle accompanied by both auditory and visual cues. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cycling Family)

111
INDOOR CYCLING II
1.0 Unit
PE 111 offers instruction in indoor cycling dealing with basic cardiovascular fitness which is achieved through general cycling, fast cycling, sprints, intervals, and climbing. Cycling safety, bike fit, and heart rate training are incorporated with choreographed workouts. Note: This course may not be taken by students who have completed PE 121 prior to Spring 2016. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 110. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring/Winter. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cycling Family)

131
ADAPTED SELF DEFENSE
1.0 Unit
PE 131 teaches the basics of self-defense training. Instruction includes practice in the fundamental techniques, and the philosophy of self-defense for students with disabilities. Students learn the practice of Tai Chi forms to promote body awareness, motor development and the ability to protect and defend themselves. Note: This course is primarily designed for students who meet Title 5 eligibility requirements for Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS). Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended preparation: PE 134. Note: May be taken 4 times for credit. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Adapted Physical Education)

180
RUNNING AEROBICS I
1.0 Unit
PE 180 teaches the beginning concepts of running aerobics as a life-time activity. Instruction includes training components, heart rate zones, stride technique, and proper alignment. Students learn the fundamental warm-up and cool-down techniques, running health, safety, and physiological and psychological benefits of running. Note: This course may not be taken by students who have completed PE 226 prior to Spring 2016. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Motor Performance Family)

181
RUNNING AEROBICS II
1.0 Unit
PE 181 offers instruction and practice in intermediate running aerobics training. This course builds upon the application of the basic training components, heart rate zones, stride technique, and proper alignment learned in PE 180. Students learn the intermediate training techniques such as tempo runs and hills, design their own training program, and train to compete in 5K road races. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 180. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Motor Performance Family)

220
KICKBOXING I
1.0 Unit PE 220 instructs students in the basics of kickboxing as a martial art, self-defense technique and exercise format to improve physical conditioning. Instruction focuses on achieving safe practice and proper form for fundamental stance, footwork, punches, kicks, knees and elbows, as well as simple combinations. This course utilizes bag-work for conditioning drills, and emphasizes injury prevention. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts Family)

221
KICKBOXING II
1.0 Unit PE 221 builds on the fundamental skills learned in Kickboxing I and introduces the student to intermediate techniques in kickboxing for self-defense, competition and exercise. Instruction focuses on adding power and placement to basic punches, kicks, knees and elbows, as well as adapting to an opponent's movements and evasive techniques. Physical conditioning for injury prevention and performance are emphasized. Students are introduced to focus pads and mitt-work, as well as safe sparring between training partners. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 220. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts Family)