Kinesiology / Physical Education

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Class Schedule

Program	Type	Total Units
Kinesiology for Transfer	AA-T	60 Units

Program	Type	Total Units
Physical Education	AA	60 Units

Overview

To succeed in kinesiology and physical education students should be interested in the benefits and processes related to fitness and physical activity. Students will need to develop strong critical thinking skills in order to think critically about the role of activity as a means to promote health and well-being. Students enrolled in the Kinesiology/Physical Education Program at Skyline College can expect to learn about how physical activity affects the human body both mentally and physically.

Skyline College offers a wide variety of classes including classes in Adaptive Physical Education (ADAP), Fitness (FITN), Individual Sports (INDV), Team Sports (TEAM), Kinesiology (KINE), and Physical Education (PE) that satisfy General Education requirements. The College also offers two Associate Degrees for Transfer in Kinesiology and one Associate Degree in Physical Education.

Career Outlook

The study of kinesiology and physical education may be used as the basis for a variety of careers which include athletic trainers, choreographer, coach, athletic director, corrective therapist, personal trainer, physical therapist, recreational specialist, or teacher to name a few.

Demand and salary expectations vary widely across this career spectrum. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, athletic trainers in California make an average of $62,710 per year, and physical therapists make an average of $103,510 per year.

Upon completion of the program students will be able to:

ADAP

• Demonstrate increased muscular strength and endurance, or in the presence of a degenerative disease process, demonstrate either maintained or slowed degradation of muscular strength and endurance in areas where given the "normal" course of the disease, decreased muscle strength and endurance would be expected

COMB

• Demonstrate improvement in areas of fitness as measured by the division Physical Education Evaluation Program (PEEP)
• Demonstrate the fundamental skills, knowledge, etiquette and vocabulary used in the practice and performance of combative activities
• Recognize the importance of, and practice, participating in regular moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day

FITN

• Demonstrate improvement in areas of fitness as measured by the division Physical Education Evaluation Program (PEEP)
• Recognize the importance of, and practice, participating in regular moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day
• Identify and assess their current fitness level; alter or modify specific wellness or fitness practices in order to improve body composition/flexibility/cardiovascular fitness/muscular endurance/muscular strength

INDV

• Identify and assess their current fitness level; alter or modify specific wellness or fitness practices in order to improve body composition/flexibility/cardiovascular fitness/muscular endurance/muscular strength related to performance
• Recognize the importance of, and practice, participating in regular moderate physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day
• Demonstrate and apply the fundamental skills, knowledge, etiquette and vocabulary used in the practice and performance of individual activities

PE / KINE

• Identify risk factors for heart disease and stroke, and apply general fitness/wellness principles to minimize risk
• Critically analyze anatomical and physiological factors in the development of exercise prescription, prevention and rehabilitation programs designed to meet individual goals and circumstances
• Identify career and / or educational options in physical education, and formulate an action plan to successfully pursue and attain those options
• Demonstrate an understanding of the historical, social and psychological aspects of activity and sport in the context of society

TEAM

• Demonstrate improvement in areas of fitness as measured by the division Physical Education Evaluation Program (PEEP)
• Demonstrate the fundamental skills, knowledge, etiquette and vocabulary used in the practice and performance of team activities
• Develop individual and team offensive / defensive programs applicable to specific goals, evaluate various techniques for effectiveness, demonstrate skills at an advanced level and apply concepts into practice

VARS

• Demonstrate an expert knowledge of the strategies and skills of the sport; use critical thinking skills to apply this knowledge to a competitive situation in order to contend to the best of one's ability against outside opponents
• Embody the traits of good sportsmanship and a sense of team in both competition and practice; and demonstrate commitment to academic achievement through work ethic developed in practice and competition