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DEPARTMENTAL COURSE SYLLABUS TEMPLATE The mission of the Kinesiology Department is to promote the goal of health and total well-being to its students through the dissemination of knowledge primarily through one-hour activity courses related to physical fitness, lifetime sports and dance. Additionally, the department provides theory courses for the initial training of educators and provides service to the community. Students who are potential educators should confer with the Teaching Academy at San Antonio College in order to understand its relationship with the department. A degree from many senior colleges requires four semesters of Kinesiology activity courses for graduation. A student should confer with the senior college of their choice about graduation requirements. An Associates degree from San Antonio College requires two different one-hour activity courses for graduation. The Kinesiology Department offers: 1. Activity courses in relation to physical fitness, lifetime sports and dance. Recreational use of the facilities is limited. See department schedule for more information. Intramural sports activities are offered through the Student Activities Department. NOTE: It is the responsibility of every student to confer with the four-year university to which he/she plans to transfer to ensure that courses taken at San Antonio College are transferable and will apply to the appropriate degree. You must have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to view and download, click on each of the Syllabus links. Click here to download Adobe Acrobat. Then, install the program before opening any of our syllabi. SECTION # followed by the COURSE NAME followed by (semester hours, lecture hours, laboratory hours) followed by the course description and prerequisites. Kinesiology Courses: KINE 1100 Adaptive Physical Conditioning(1-1-2) Adaptive Physical Conditioning is concerned with the capacities and limitations of those with special needs, disabilities, or those who have suffered impairments. This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and control of body fat. Activities include use of aerobic machines, and stretching exercises. Appropriate individualized exercise prescriptions may help students correct physical conditions that can be improved upon through regular exercise, and assist each student to achieve the highest level of fitness within his or her capabilities. Students will learn how to develop a personal exercise program based on intensity, duration, and frequency of exercise, suited to his or her abilities and interests. KINE 1101 Indoor Cycling (1-1-2) Indoor Cycling is an introduction to group cycling within a high-intensity cardiovascular workout setting, providing information to improve current health and fitness levels through cycling and cultivating participation in an exercise program. This course is designed to facilitate development of cardiovascular endurance training through participation on specially built cycles. KINE 1103 Fitness Yoga (1-1-2) This course is designed for fitness enthusiasts who want a workout as well as receiving all the benefits of traditional yoga. Students will strengthen and stretch muscles while improving flexibility , body alignment, and breathing techniques. KINE 1104 Physical Conditioning (1-1-2) This course emphasizes the development of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and control of body fat through the use of aerobic activities and strength training. Typical activities include circuit training, use of aerobic machines, weight machines and stretching exercises. Discussion of nutritional guidelines is also included. The basic fundamentals of golf, including grip, putting, chipping, pitching, and a full approach shot are the focus of this course. Play will include a par three golf course. This course is offered off campus and requires an additional fee. KINE 1106 Beginning Weight Training (1-1-2) This course emphasizes the development of muscular strength and endurance through the use of free weights and weight machines. Typical activities includes, a circuit training routine, which works all major muscle groups of the body. Principles of strength training, safety guidelines and various training techniques presented. This course is a continuation of KINE 1106 with the presentation of more intense and advanced weight training techniques. KINE 1108 Cardio Boot Camp (1-1-2) This advanced course of physical conditioning combines high energy cardiorespiratory activity with military-style physical training to improve muscular endurance, develop increased levels of cardiorespiratory fitness, promote flexibility and reduce total body fat. The class format will consist of intense outdoor training with vigorous circuit, interval and cross training regimens that include jogging, sprinting, agility drills and basic training style calisthenic activities. KINE 1109 Cardio Kickboxing (1-1-2) This course is designed to improve cardiorespiratory fitness, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition through the use of combined kickboxing and aerobic activity. Hand weight, jump ropes and traditional floor work routines will be included in regular, circuit, and interval workouts. Concepts of exercise and proper nutrition for a lifetime of health and weight management will also be discussed. This course provides instruction in the basic fundamentals of movement and simple offense and defense with foil, as well as explanation of rules for foiling fencing. This course is a continuation of KINE 1110, which provides intermediate levels of fencing technique and introduces basic fundamentals of directing and judging fencing. KINE 1112 Intermediate Fitness Yoga (1-1-2) A continuation of KINE 1103 This course provides expanded studies of Beginning Fitness Yoga. Students will increase their understanding of yoga concepts, be introduced to more challenging asanas (postures), inversions, and more comprehensive pranayama (breath) study. KINE 1113 Basketball (1-1-2) This course provides for further development of basketball skills including shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding. Basic offensive and defensive strategies, will be included as well as the rules of the game. This course is an introduction to jogging as a way to develop and maintain cardiovascular and aerobic fitness. Course content includes mechanics of efficient jogging, presentation of different training systems, safety concerns, information related to community "fun runs" and information related to the prevention and care of common jogging injuries. This course is an introduction to the skills of tennis including forehand, backhand, serving and net volley. It introduces the basic rules, as well as singles and doubles strategies. Court etiquette is also taught. This course provides for further development of beginning skills and introduces more advanced game strategies. This course is designed to allow students to develop the basic skills, learn the rules, and utilize basic offensive and defensive systems of volleyball play. This course provides intermediate level volleyball skills with the emphasis on offensive and defensive systems of play. Emphasis will be placed on team play and applying the rules of the game. This course provides instruction in the rules and strategies for singles and doubles in Racquetball. A continuation of KINE 1119. Provides intermediate level of racquetball shots and technique. KINE 1121 Self Defense (1-1-2) This course will focus primarily on developing the skills, both physical and mental, that will allow you to effectively defend yourself regardless of the situation you may be in. KINE 1125 Camping and Backpacking (Formerly PHED 1270) (1-1-2) Instruction and participation in basic backpacking and camping. Safety and proper equipment selection and use will be stressed. This course is designed for the non-swimmer or novice. Instruction is provided in the front crawl, elementary backstroke, jumping, diving, deep water skills and basic water safety. This course includes instruction beyond the beginning swimming level. Instruction is in the front crawl, sidestroke, breaststroke, butterfly and elementary backstroke. Further development of deep water safety and basic self-lifesaving skills are presented. This course will prepare students for aquatic conditioning and lifeguard training. This course offers different training systems which may improve technique and physical fitness through lap swimming. It is designed for the post-beginning swimmer. This course (Formerly PHED1135) is a continuation of PHED 1133. Emphasis is on swimming 50 yards crawl, 200 yards crawl and 500 yards crawl within the minimum standard for American Red Cross Lifeguard training courses. This course provides an invigorating aerobic fitness activity in a heated swimming pool. This activity promotes cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and reduce body fat through movement activities in the water. It is a "non-impact" form of exercise which is excellent for those who want to cross train or for those who suffer from arthritis or other joint discomfort. No swimming skills are required. KINE 1138 Step Aerobics(1-1-2) This course is designed to improve cardiorespiratory endurance and assist in the reduction of body fat using step, double step, step-interval and quad-step type workouts set to contemporary music. Students will use hand weights, body bars, bands, flexiballs and other related resistance training techniques to improve muscular strength and endurance. Discussion of nutritional guidelines will also be included to assist students in gaining useful knowledge for a lifetime of weight control management. KINE 1139 Cardio Combo(1-1-2) This course combines hi-lo impact dance aerobics, step aerobics, cardio kickboxing and circuit/interval type workouts to promote cardiorespiratory endurance and assist in the reduction of body fat. Students will use hand weights, body bars, bands, flexiballs and other related resistance training techniques to improve muscular strength and endurance. Discussion of nutritional guidelines will also be included to assist students in gaining useful knowledge for a lifetime of weight control management. KINE 1140 Hi-Lo Aerobic Dancing (1-1-2) This course is designed to increase cardiorespiratory endurance and reduce body fat through controlled impact aerobic dance style movements set to contemporary music. Muscular strength and endurance will be improved by the use of body bars, free weights, resistance balls, bands and other related resistance techniques. Flexibility will be improved by stretching exercises. Discussion of nutritional guidelines will also be included to assist students in gaining useful knowledge for a lifetime of weight control management. KINE 1144 Tai Chi (1-1-2) This course will teach Tai Chi Chuan according to the principles of the Traditional Yang Family Style. Students will also learn its history, philosophy and how to practice. Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan is a centuries old Chinese discipline that is designed for health, relaxation, meditation, self-defense, and self-cultivation. This course is for students that have completed course KINE 1144 (Beginning Tai Chi) and want to further their progress in the 103 posture form of the Yang Family. This course will give a brief review of the first section of the 103 posture form and then continue with the postures that follow. Students will gain a better understanding of the mind/body connection, body alignment and relaxation. They will gain more physical strength and flexibility. Information will be given to help students better understand the 10 principles of the Yang Family Style of TCC, Chi/ energy and the benefits of conscious, relaxed movement. KINE 1150 Fitness Walking (Formerly PHED 1171) This course is designed to teach the novice exerciser the necessary skills and concepts for a lifetime of walking enjoyment. Students will be taught the proper techniques and body mechanics of efficient walking patterns and will be introduced to the components of health related fitness and contemporary concepts of wellness. Students will learn how to monitor and record their efforts and progress and how to build a personal fitness plan around walking. KINE 1153 Lifeguard Training (Formerly PHED 1132) (1-1-2) Prerequisite: Must be 15 years of age. Swim 500 yards continuously, using these strokes in the following order: Adobe Acrobat Syllabus | MSWORD Syllabus | Rich Text Format (rtf) Syllabus | HTML Format This course provides training in lifeguarding, rescue skills and first aid. The American Red Cross certifications of "Lifeguard Training", "Waterfront Lifeguarding", "Standard First Aid", "CPR for the Professional Rescuer", "Preventing Disease Transmission", "Oxygen Administration", and Automated External Defibrillation", are awarded to those who pass certification tests. Those who receive certifications are qualified to work as lifeguards at many swimming pools, water parks and waterfront swimming areas. KINE 1238 Concepts of Physical Fitness and Wellness (2-1-2) Concepts of Physical Fitness and Wellness is an introduction to core concepts through identifying individual current health and fitness levels, providing information to improve and maintain optimal health and fitness, cultivating participation in a exercise and nutritional program. This course is designed to facilitate development of the physical fitness and healthy behavior. Topics to be discussed include cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, designing personalized fitness programs, nutrition, weight management, stress, cardiovascular health, cancer, substance use and abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and wellness for life. This course contains a periodic exercise component. KINE 1301 Foundations of Physical Education (3-3-0) This course is designed to introduce the student to the discipline of Kinesiology and Physical Education. An introduction to the current concepts, scientific foundation, philosophy, ethics, sociology, and history of Kinesiology will be explored. This is a Writing Intensive Course. This course is designed to teach the importance of healthy lifestyle choices in determining one's current and future levels of wellness. Emphasis will be on prevention via proactive behaviors in regard to chronic disease management while topics such as physical fitness, cardiovascular disease risk reduction, proper nutrition, weight control, diabetes, cancer prevention, substance abuse control, preventing domestic violence, developing healthy relationships, and stress and anger management will be discussed. This course is designed to provide the citizen responder with the knowledge and skills necessary in an emergency to help sustain life, reduce pain, and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until professional medical help arrives. American Red Cross certification may be earned in First-Aid Responding to Emergencies. This certification will include adult, infant and child CPR. DANC 1110 Tap I (Formerly KINE 1148) (1-1-2) An introductions to tap dance techniques emphasizing fundamentals of body placement, vocabulary, and styles in tap. Students will develop tap combinations to enhance technical skills, memory, and performance qualities. DANC 1128 Ballroom I (Formerly KINE 1128) (1-1-2) This course is an introduction to American social ballroom dancing. Basics in Waltz, Foxtrot, Rumba, Cha Cha, Tango and Swing will be presented. Emphasis is placed on foot work, lead/follow, timing/rhythm, styling and the blending of movements. DANC 1129 Ballroom II (Formerly KINE 1129) (1-1-2) prerequisite of DANC 1128 or consent of instructor This course is a continuation of DANC 1128. Emphasis is placed on alignment, partnering skills, rhythmical analysis, and increased knowledge of patterns and variations. DANC 1141 Ballet I (Formerly KINE 1142) (1-1-2) This is a course in classical ballet techniques: bar work, center floor, allegro, adagio, turning. Correct body alignment and use of ballet terminology is included. One hour of lecture and two hours of activities per week are required. This course provides expanded studies of beginning Ballet. DANC 1145 Modern Dance I (Formerly KINE 1145) (1-1-2) The techniques and theory of fundamental body movements used in dance. Dance composition, self-confidence, poise, grace, ease of movement, and a broad cultural background of dance as an art form. This course is a continuation of DANC 1145. Intermediate levels of dance technique, composition and repertoire are included. Jazz dance styles and techniques which improve strength, flexibility, and coordination using current music and movement trends. Students will work on dance combinations to improve technical skills, memory and performance qualities. DANC 1151 Dance Performance (Formerly KINE 1160) (1-1-2) prerequisite of DANC 1147 or 1145 or consent of instructor The purpose of this course is to expose dancers to the process involved in becoming as educated performer. Students will be provided the opportunity to experience the mechanics of auditions, rehearsal, backstage production, and presentation as a performance group. DANC 1152 Dance Performance II (Formerly KINE 1161) (1-1-2) prerequisite of DANC 1151 The purpose of this course is to provide opportunities for dancers to become involved in the process of becoming and educated performer. Students will be provided the opportunity to experience the mechanics of auditions, rehearsal, backstage production, and presentation as a performance group. Students will mentor DANC 1151. DANC 1153 Flamenco Dance I (1-1-2) The purpose of this course is tol introduce students to beginning principles of Flamenco movements to include “Compas” in a variety of Flamenco forms, “Palmas” or hand Clapping, “Taconeo” Footwork to develop strength and speed, “Braceo” Hand and arm movements to Flamenco, and the use of castanets. DANC 2151 Dance Performance III (1-1-2) prerequisite of DANC 1151 and 1152 or consent of instructor This course is a continuation of DANC 1152. The purpose of this course is to expose dancers to the process involved in becoming an educated performer. Students will be provided the opportunity to experience the mechanics of auditions, rehearsal, backstage production, and presentation as a performance group. New choreography will be covered each time the course is taught. |
