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2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

 

Activity/Physical Education Classes

The Department of Kinesiology  identifies the following courses as “activity classes”. DANC 154A  and DANC 154B  may also be used to satisfy the requirements in the Kinesiology, BS  and Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, BS . 
  

  • KIN 1 - Adapted Physical Activities

    1 unit(s)
    Structured individualized physical activities to enhance physical/motor fitness and develop an active, health-oriented lifestyle for students unable to participate in the general activity program.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Repeatable for credit with instructor consent.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 2A - Beginning Swimming

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed for the non-swimmer and beginning swimmer. It is assumed that all students enrolled in the class have had little or no experience in learning the basic skills of swimming. The course is designed to instruct the student in the basic skills necessary to enable him/her to swim safely in deep water. There are no prerequisites for the course.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 2B - Intermediate Swimming

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have satisfactorily completed the skills involved in beginning swimming.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 2C - Advanced Swimming

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to refine and extend the development of advanced skills in swimming.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Intermediate level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 3 - Water Polo

    1 unit(s)
    Fundamental skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and knowledge necessary to safely and correctly play water polo.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level swimming proficiency.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 7 - Mexican Folklorico Dance

    1 unit(s)
    Introduction to Mexican Folklorico Dance. Focus is on the development of fundamental Mexican Folk dance skills and knowledge.  Review of the interrelationship of dance culture to origins, holidays, people, and historical context.  Students learn danzas & Mestizo dances from various states and regions of Mexico (e.g. Veracruz Huasteca, Tamaulipas Norte) and indigenous community (e.g. Oaxaca Mixe) dance categories.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 4 units.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with CCS 7 . Chicana Chicano Studies is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 8 - Skin and SCUBA Diving

    2 unit(s)
    Both skin and SCUBA diving skills for enjoyment and to understand dangers connected with the sport. Only one unit can be applied for the physical education graduation requirement.

    Misc/Lab: Lecture 1 hour/activity 3 hours.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 2C  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 6 Adventure


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  • Sailing Class Video

    KIN 9A - Beginning Sailing

    1 unit(s)
    Basic skills and safety knowledge in small boats for those with little or no sailing experience.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Student must be able to swim 100 yards without stopping, tread water for 5 minutes, and exit from an overturned dinghy. Students will be tested for this in the SPX pool.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 6 Adventure


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  • Kayaking Class Video

    KIN 10A - Beginning Kayaking

    1 unit(s)
    Beginning skills and knowledge for those with little or no experience of flat water kayaking. The emphasis will be on safe operation at all times.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Students must be able to swim 100 yards without stopping, tread water for 5 minutes, and exit from an overturned kayak. Students will be tested for this in the SPX pool.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 6 Adventure


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  • Rowing Class Video

    KIN 11A - Beginning Rowing

    1 unit(s)
    Basic skills and knowledge for those with little or no experience of sweep rowing or sculling. Initial classes will be on indoor rowing machines, then eight-oared boats will be used. Students will learn both how to row and how to cox; improvement of strength / fitness is central.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Swim 100 yards without stopping; thread water for 5 minutes; don lifejacket in the water. Tested in pool.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 13A - Beginning Rugby

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to familiarize the student with the rules, skills and basic concepts of modern Rugby Union Football. The class will equip the student to be an informed rugby spectator and/ or participant.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 14A - Beginning Volleyball

    1 unit(s)
    This course provides the student with the opportunity to learn and develop the basic rules and skills of volleyball, the 6-6 offense and the defense against the 6-6 offense.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 14B - Intermediate Volleyball

    1 unit(s)
    This course provides the intermediate student with the opportunity to refine and perfect the basic volleyball skills and to master individual positions when using the 6-2 offense and the defense against the offense.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 14C - Advanced Volleyball

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to teach advanced skills, principles and techniques necessary and fundamental to understanding and playing volleyball.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Intermediate level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • Basketball Class Video

    KIN 15A - Beginning Basketball

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to assist students in the development of fundamental skills necessary for effective involvement in playing the game of basketball.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 15B - Intermediate Basketball

    1 unit(s)
    This course provides the intermediate student with the opportunity to refine and perfect basic basketball skills.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 16A - Beginning Team Handball

    1 unit(s)
    Development of beginning team handball skills. Knowledge and skills commensurate with playing beginning team handball. Improves the health-related components of fitness through a variety of drills and plays. Also provides an overall historical background of the sport of team handball.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 18A - Beginning Handball

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental handball skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette and sportsmanship, rules, and their application in beginning games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 18B - Intermediate Handball

    1 unit(s)
    Course focuses on improving the quality of fundamental handball skills, learning intermediate handball skills/drills and application, developing intermediate handball tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in different formats.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 19A - Beginning Soccer

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to introduce students to the game of soccer, and to provide students with the fundamental ability and knowledge needed to enjoy this game as players and as spectators.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 19B - Intermediate Soccer

    1 unit(s)
    Designed for students with previous soccer experience to refine technical skills, enhance offensive and defensive tactical awareness, learn various strategy and game philosophies, and improve conditioning. Develop a greater understanding of the rules of the game with an emphasis on the application of skills and strategy in game play.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 19A  (or equivalent) or Instructor Consent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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  • KIN 20A - Beginning Badminton

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental badminton skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette, rules, and their application in single and double games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 20B - Intermediate Badminton

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental badminton skills, learning intermediate badminton skills and their application, developing intermediate badminton tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in elimination, round robin, and team competitions.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU beginning badminton class or have equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 20C - Advanced Badminton

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental and intermediate badminton skills, learning advanced skills and their application, developing advanced badminton tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing high level games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU intermediate class or show equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 21A - Beginning Tennis

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the game of tennis. Students will be given a chance to learn through lecture, demonstration, drilling and match play.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 21B - Intermediate Tennis

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental tennis skills, learning intermediate tennis skills and drills and application, developing intermediate tennis tactics and strategies, establishing proper manners, and playing more effective single and double games in elimination, round robin, and team competitions.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU beginning class or have equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 21C - Advanced Tennis

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on improving the quality (power, speed, control, and placement) of basic and intermediate tennis skills, learning advanced skills and their application, developing advanced tennis tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing high level games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU intermediate class or have equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 22A - Beginning Racquetball

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental racquetball skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette, rules, and their application in single and double games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 22B - Intermediate Racquetball

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental racquetball skills, learning intermediate racquetball skills/drills and application, developing intermediate racquetball tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in different formats.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU beginning class or have equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 23A - Beginning Archery

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic skills and concepts, provides the opportunity to learn, practice and analyze correct shooting form and to participate in a variety of archery tournaments.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 23B - Intermediate Archery

    1 unit(s)
    This course builds upon beginning level skills and knowledge and provides the opportunity to shoot a variety of different archery rounds.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 24A - Beginning Bowling

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to give students an understanding of the sport of bowling and develop fundamental bowling skills.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 24B - Intermediate Bowling

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have satisfactorily completed the skills in beginning bowling. The course will add more advanced theory and techniques.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 24C - Advanced Bowling

    1 unit(s)
    Designed for students who are skilled bowlers. A brief review of bowling fundamentals and principles will be followed by in depth lectures on application of principles. Drills will be used to improve skills.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 24B  and a bowling average of 150 or better; alternative would be “scratch” league or a low handicap league plus instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 25A - Beginning Golf

    1 unit(s)
    Designed for those who have never played golf or who have played very little and have had no basic formal instruction. Provides the student with a sound set of fundamentals to prepare for further instruction, if desired.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 25B - Intermediate Golf

    1 unit(s)
    Development of intermediate golf skills and knowledge with a focus on technique that facilitates the acquisition of consistent intermediate level performance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 25A  or equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 27A - Beginning Table Tennis

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental table tennis skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette, rules, and their application of in single and double games.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 27B - Intermediate Table Tennis

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental table tennis skills, learning intermediate table tennis skills and drills and their application, developing intermediate tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in elimination, round robin, and team competitions.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Completed SJSU beginning class or have equivalent skills/knowledge.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 28A - Beginning Gymnastics

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to develop the student’s awareness and performance of basic skills in gymnastics.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 29 - Cardio Kickboxing

    1 unit(s)
    Cardio Kickboxing is a non-contact aerobic conditioning activity combining punches, kicks, traditional aerobic skills, and fitness activities. The course is designed to enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 30 - Pilates

    1 unit(s)
    Pilates employs an established exercise protocol designed to develop core strength, flexibility, posture, and range of motion. The course covers the fundamentals of a Pilates workout with an emphasis on breathing, alignment, neutral spine, and core stability.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • Body Sculpting Class Video

    KIN 31 - Body Sculpting

    1 unit(s)
    Body sculpting employs exercise augmented with moderate weights to enhance fitness. The course is designed to improve muscle tone and endurance, flexibility, balance, and core stability.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 32 - Aerobics

    1 unit(s)
    Aerobics incorporates exercise and music, using large, continuous, rhythmic movements to elevate the heart rate and produce a training effect. The course is designed to improve muscle tone and enhance cardiorespiratory endurance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 33 - Advanced Aerobic Activities

    1 unit(s)
    Aerobic activities incorporating high intensity interval training, circuit training, cardio kickboxing, power step, and resistance training. This course is designed to enhance cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 32  or KIN 34  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 34 - Step Training

    1 unit(s)
    Step training is a low-impact aerobic conditioning activity designed to enhance cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 35A - Beginning Weight Training

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed to teach the basic concepts of weight training for muscular strength and endurance. Its goal is to provide students with knowledge about the principles involved in weight training and the health-related components of fitness through a variety of exercises.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 35B - Intermediate Weight Training

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed for individuals with prior training experience and involves higher level exercises. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of machine as well as free weight exercises and will then design a program based on individual needs.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 35C - Advanced Weight Training

    1 unit(s)
    This course is designed for students who have had prior class experience in resistive exercise training. Students who have not taken these classes must demonstrate adequate knowledge of lifting technique, terminology and weight room etiquette.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Intermediate level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 36 - Conditioning through Cross Training

    1 unit(s)
    Designed to teach basic concepts of health and fitness by using a variety of exercise modalities to increase cardiovascular fitness and improve full-body strength and power. Students will acquire knowledge about the principles involved with cardiovascular fitness, physical conditioning, and the health and skill related components of physical fitness.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 37 - Fitness Walking

    1 unit(s)
    Fitness walking is a low-impact conditioning activity designed to develop cardiovascular fitness.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 40A - Topics in Modern Dance I

    2 unit(s)
    Training experience in the field of beginning modern dance with varied topics. Can be repeated when topic changes.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 4 hours.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 40A . Music and Dance is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 41A - Topics in Ballet I

    2 unit(s)
    Training experience in the field of beginning ballet dance with varied topics. Can be repeated when topic changes.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 4 hours.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 41A . Music and Dance is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 42A - Topics in Jazz Dance I

    2 unit(s)
    Training experience in the field of beginning Jazz dance with varied topics. Can be repeated when topic changes.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 4 hours.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 42A . Music and Dance is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 45A - Beginning Lindy Hop and Night Club Swing

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental Swing dance skills and knowledge. Steps, technique, and styling will be drawn from Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Street Swing, Jive and Triple-Time Swing dances.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 45A . Kinesiology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • Social Dance Class Video

    KIN 46A - Beginning Social Dance

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental social dance skills and knowledge. Dances will be selected from the American Smooth (e.g. Waltz, Tango), American Rhythm (e.g. Rumba, Cha Cha) and night club (e.g. Hustle, West Coast Swing) dance categories.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 46A . Kinesiology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 46B - Intermediate Social Dance

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the development of intermediate level social dance skills and knowledge. Dances will be selected from the American Smooth (e.g. Waltz, Tango), American Rhythm (e.g. Rumba, Cha Cha) and night club (e.g. Hustle, West Coast Swing) dance categories.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 46A  or KIN 48A , or equivalent dance experience.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 46B . Kinesiology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 47A - Beginning West Coast Swing

    1 unit(s)
    Designed to improve students’ understanding of West Coast Swing dancing and to improve fundamental dance skills common to the dance.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance


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  • KIN 48A - Beginning Latin Dance

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the development of fundamental Latin dance skills and knowledge. Dances will be selected from the International Latin, American Rhythm (e.g. Rumba, Cha Cha) and night club (e.g. Salsa) dance categories.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 48A . Kinesiology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 48B - Intermediate Latin Dance

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the development of intermediate level latin dance skills and knowledge. Dances will be selected from the International Latin, American Rhythm (e.g. Rumba, Cha Cha) and night club (e.g. Salsa) dance categories.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 46A  or KIN 48A , or equivalent dance experience.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 48B . Kinesiology is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 49A - Topics in Tap Dance I

    1 unit(s)
    Training and experience in the field of beginning tap dance with varied topics. Can be repeated when topic changes.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 3 hours.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 2 units.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 49A . Music and Dance is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 49B - Topics in Tap Dance II

    1 unit(s)
    Training and experience in the field of intermediate tap dance with varied topics. Can be repeated for up to 2 units of credit when topic changes.

    Misc/Lab: Activity 3 hours.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 2 units.

    Prerequisite(s): DANC 49A  (or equivalent).
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance

    Cross-listed with DANC 49B . Music and Dance is responsible for scheduling.


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  • KIN 50 - Tai Chi (Non-Combative)

    1 unit(s)
    Emphasis on knowledge and skill, development of the standard Simplified Tai Chi Form and applications of Tai Chi for life. It is assumed that students enrolled in the class have had little or no experience in Tai Chi.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 51A - Beginning Aikido

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the philosophy, history, and basic skills related to the Japanese-derived martial art of Aikido.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • KIN 51B - Intermediate Aikido

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on the development of intermediate level skills and knowledge related to the Japanese-derived martial art of Aikido. It builds upon the basic movement patterns and falling skills introduced in the beginning class.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 51A  or equivalent Aikido skills and experience.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • KIN 52A - Beginning Judo

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on development the fundamental skills and knowledge related to Judo. Included are basic groundwork and throwing techniques.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • KIN 52B - Intermediate Judo

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on development of intermediate level ground and throwing skills and learning in-depth strategies, philosophy, and culture related to Judo. It builds upon the basic ukemi, newaza, and tachiwaza techniques learned in the beginning class.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 52A  or equivalent judo skills and experience.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • KIN 52C - Competitive Judo

    1 unit(s)
    Prepares students to use Judo techniques in competitive tournaments. The course will offer intermediate and advanced skills (standing, mat and falling techniques) and strategies to improve competitiveness.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 12 units.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 52A  or KIN 52B , and/or instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • KIN 53A - Beginning Karate

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on development of fundamental skills and knowledge related to Karate. Included are basic kicking, punching, and blocking techniques.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • KIN 53B - Intermediate Karate

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on development of intermediate level skills and knowledge related to Karate. It builds upon the fundamental skills and techniques developed in the beginning class.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 53A  or equivalent karate skills and experience.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • KIN 54A - Beginning Tae Kwon Do

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on development of fundamental skills and knowledge related to Tae Kwon Do. Included are basic patterns (poomse), kicking and one-step defenses.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • KIN 54B - Intermediate Tae Kwon Do

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on development of intermediate level skills and knowledge related to Tae Kwon Do. It builds upon the fundamental skills and techniques developed in the beginning Tae Kwon Do class.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): KIN 54A  or equivalent Tae Kwon Do skills and experience.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • Self Defense Class Video

    KIN 55A - Beginning Self-Defense

    1 unit(s)
    This course is focused on development of fundamental skills and knowledge related to self defense. Included are mental and physical self-defense skills and techniques applicable under a variety of conditions.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • KIN 58A - Introductory Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

    1 unit(s)
    Development of the essential skills and principles of Brazilian jiu-jitsu practice.  Included are the basic escapes, sweeps, and submissions from the most common positions.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 1 Combatives


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  • KIN 61A - Beginning Hatha Yoga

    1 unit(s)
    In this course the student will learn the correct movements, postures, and sequence used in traditional Hatha Yoga.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 61B - Intermediate Hatha Yoga

    1 unit(s)
    Further exploration of the theories and practices of Hatha Yoga encompassing the second level series of traditional intermediate Hatha Yoga postures, breathing exercises, and relaxation techniques.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Prerequisite(s): Beginning level or its equivalent.
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 2 Fitness


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  • KIN 62A - Beginning Ice Skating

    1 unit(s)
    A beginning ice skating course that covers the skills identified by the International Ice Skating Association (IISA).

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 4 Individual/Dual


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  • KIN 63A - Beginning Hiking and Backpacking

    1 unit(s)
    An introductory course designed to impact skills such as topographical map reading, navigation and hiking. The emphases is on logistics and operations of adventure excursions and fitness in various wilderness environments.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 6 Adventure


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  • KIN 65A - Beginning Ice Hockey

    1 unit(s)
    Basic skills, techniques, strategies and rules of ice hockey. No previous skating is required but the ability to skate is highly recommended.

    Satisfies PE: Physical Education.

    Grading: Letter Graded

    Note(s): Movement Area 5 Team


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Advertising
  

  • ADV 91 - Introduction to Advertising

    3 unit(s)
    Comprehensive survey of the basic principles of advertising. Topics include: strategic planning, integrated communications, audience targeting, creative strategy, advertising media, social responsibility, advertising ethics, international advertising and current issues in advertising.

    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 92 - International Program Studies

    1-12 unit(s)
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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  • ADV 93 - Design Fundamentals for Advertising 1

    3 unit(s)
    Introduces students to the ideation and design process as it relates to advertising. Students learn design thinking, ideation techniques, print design, screen design, advertising formats and storytelling across media platforms.

    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 94 - Design Fundamentals for Advertising 2

    3 unit(s)
    Introduction to digital video production and editing. Focus on learning how to tell a story by combining video and audio, story boarding, script writing, framing, creating a shot sequence, video editing and special effects using industry-standard software.

    Prerequisite(s): ADV 93  and ADV 91  
    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 95 - Working With Type

    3 unit(s)
    Theory and practice of typography as they apply to graphics, advertising and other areas of visual communication. Through a series of projects students develop a greater sensitivity to typographic details to create successful typographic messages.

    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 116 - Spartan Daily Advertising Staff

    3 unit(s)
    This class constitutes the paid advertising staff of the online and print editions of the Spartan Daily. Students work with clients and handle the newspaper’s advertising sales and production.

    Misc/Lab: Daily lecture and production.

    Prerequisite(s): ADV 91  or instructor consent.
    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 121 - Strategic Planning/Communications

    3 unit(s)
    Tools and frameworks for marketing management and strategic communications, including addressing communication issues such as budgets, coordinating agency functions, and delivering an effective marketing and communications plan.

    Course may be repeated for credit for up to 6 units.

    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 122 - Business-to-Business Advertising

    3 unit(s)
    Principles and practices of developing marketing communications programs and collateral materials for business-to-business products and services; translating technical information into persuasive communications; direct marketing, and other forms of sales support communications.

    Prerequisite(s): ADV 91 .
    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 123 - Broadcast and New Media Advertising

    3 unit(s)
    History, development, and current applications of traditional broadcast advertising, the Internet as an advertising medium, and the implications of emerging new media. Focus is on creative strategy and media strategy.

    Prerequisite(s): ADV 91 .
    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 125 - Advertising Layout and Production

    3 unit(s)
    Principles of design applied to print advertising; print production theory and practical application. Preparation of layouts and mechanicals utilizing latest computer applications. Instruction in use of type, printing processes, types of paper, uses of color.

    Prerequisite(s): ADV 91 .
    Grading: Letter Graded

    Sustainability Related - SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production 


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  • ADV 126 - Media Planning and Buying

    3 unit(s)
    Theory, evaluation and selection of advertising media for a variety of target audiences; demographics and psychographics. Students plan, buy and measure the success of a real media plan.

    Prerequisite(s): ADV 91  and BUS2 130 .
    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 128 - Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)

    3 unit(s)
    Learn how advertising, public relations, promotions, and marketing all work together to achieve campaign objectives. Strategic planning, budgeting, research, tactics, evaluation, presentation skills and team building.

    Prerequisite(s): Three ADV courses and BUS2 130 .
    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 129 - Advertising Campaign Planning and Management

    3 unit(s)
    Capstone course in which students engage hands-on in the process and methods employed to develop a fully integrated advertising campaign based on the marketing objectives established by a real-world client.

    Prerequisite(s): MCOM 111  or ADV 116 .
    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 130 - Advertising Portfolio 1

    3 unit(s)
    Apply fundamentals of design thinking, teamwork, and various media methods to creating a body of advertising work in the form of a portfolio. Students work on a series of projects and award show briefs in creative teams.

    Prerequisite(s): ADV 91 , ADV 93 , and ADV 94 
    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 131 - Advertising Portfolio 2

    3 unit(s)
    Students enhance portfolios developed in Advertising Portfolio 1 with more award show work and live client projects. Each brief requires development of technical skills across media platforms and production of professional work.

    Prerequisite(s): ADV 91 , ADV 93 , ADV 94 , ADV 130  
    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 132 - UX UI Design for Advertising

    3 unit(s)
    Human centered design process as it pertains to user interaction (UI) and user experience (UX) design. Students conduct basic user research to create personas that guide the development of content strategy, information architecture, feature sets, wireframes and annotations as they pertain to (1) large scale web development and (2) integrated campaign assignments that cover a wide range of interactive platforms.

    Prerequisite(s): ADV 91 , ADV 93 , and ADV 94  
    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • ADV 192 - International Program Studies

    1-6 unit(s)
    Study Abroad and Away transfer credit course. Study Abroad and Away provides students the opportunity to study abroad on long term programs (Exchange Programs, CSU International Programs, and International Student Exchange Programs) and short-term programs (Faculty-Led Programs and Summer School Abroad Programs) for academic credit, offering Alternative Break Programs for cultural immersion, and designing other globally focused opportunities. This course is designated as a placeholder course for Study Abroad and Away programs.

    Grading: Mixed Grading


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Aerospace Engineering
  

  • AE 15 - Air & Space Flight: Past, Present, and Future

    1 unit(s)
    Introduction to the history, basic principles, current and future developments of the aerospace engineering field through projects, guest speakers and field trips.

    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • AE 20 - Computer-Aided Design for Aerospace Engineers

    2 unit(s)
    Introduction to the fundamentals of drafting and computer-aided design with applications in aircraft and spacecraft design.

    Lecture 1 hour/Lab 3 hours

    Grading: Letter Graded


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  • AE 30 - Computer Programming for Aerospace Engineers

    2 unit(s)
    C language: Variables, data types, operators, functions, modular programming, input/output sequence, pointers and memory addressing, external libraries, dynamic memory allocation. MATLAB: Variables, scripts, operations, visualization, plotting and programming. Equation solving and curve fitting. Symbolics, Simulink and I/O building block.

    Lecture 1 hour/Lab 3 hours

    Grading: Letter Graded


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