Note: Activity courses may be repeated for credit. Students may apply a maximum of eight units for the total degree requirements.
C1. Adapted Body Mechanics (1)
May be repeated with permission of instructor. Medical referrals.
C2. Experimental Physical Education (1)
Participation in a physical education activity for credit and in an experimental
investigation.
C4. Synchroized Swimming (1)
Prerequisite: intermediate swimming skills.
C5. Senior Lifesaving (1)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 450 yd. times swim with max
time of 9:30.
C6. Water Safety Instructor Course (2; not repeatable
for credit)
Prerequisite: current lifesaving certificate. 450 yd. times swim with
max time of 9:00.
C8. Advanced Tennis (1)
Prerequisite: M20, W7, or permission of instructor.
C9. Elementary Gymnastics (1; max total 2)
C11. Elementary Folk Dance (1; not repeatable for credit)
C14. Elementary Social Dancing (1)
C15. Intermediate Social Dancing (1)
Prerequisite: C14 or permission of instructor.
C16. Introduction to Contemporary Dance (1)
C17A. Contemporary Dance Technique (1)
Prerequisite: C16 or permission of instructor.
C17B. Contemporary Dance Technique (1)
Prerequisite: C17A or permission of instructor.
C17C. Contemporary Dance Technique (1)
Prerequisite: C17B or permission of instructor.
C17D. Contemporary Dance Technique (1)
Prerequisite: C17C or permission of instructor.
C21. Elementary Archery (1)
C22. Intermediate Archery (1)
Prerequisite: C21 or permission of instructor.
C24. Elementary Bowling (1)
(Lane rental, $1.45 per week.)
C25. Intermediate Bowling (1)
(Lane rental, $1.45 per week.) Prerequisite: C24 or permission of instructor.
C27. Elementary Ice Skating (1)
(Skate and rink rental, $15 per semester.)
C28. Intermediate Ice Skating (1)
(Skate and rink rental, $15 per semester.) Prerequisite: C27 or permission
of instructor.
C29. Advanced Ice Skating (1)
(Skate and rink rental, $15 per semester.) Prerequisite: C28 or permission
of instructor.
C31. Elementary Badminton (1)
C32. Intermediate Badminton (1)
Prerequisite: C31, M34, or W31 or permission of instructor.
C37. Intermediate Golf (1)
Prerequisite: M25, W36, or permission of instructor.(Greens charge.)
C39. Jogging (1)
C40. Elementary Skiing (2; not repeatable for credit)
Limited to novice skiers. (Resort rental charge.)
C41. Elementary Sailing (2; not repeatable for credit)
C42. Skin and Scuba Diving (2; not repeatable for
credit)
(Equipment and field trip expense, $20 per semester.) Prerequisite:
permission of instructor.
C43. Elementary Western Riding (1)
(Stable charge, $45 per semester.) Prerequisite: permission of instructor.
Limited to novice riders.
C45. Elementary Fencing (1; max total 2)
C52. Intermediate American Dance (1)
Prerequisite: C11.
C53. Intermediate International Dance (1)
Prerequisite: C11.
C55. Elementary Modern Jazz Dance (1; max total 2)
C56. Intermediate Modern Jazz Dance (2)
Prerequisite: C55 or 58 or permission of instructor.
C58. Elementary Ballet (1)
C59. Intermediate Ballet (2; max total 8)
Prerequisite: C58 or permission of instructor.
C67. Volleyball (1; max total 2)
C80. Synchronized Swim Show Production (2; max total
8)
Prerequisite: C4 or permission of instructor.
M1. Group Games (1)
Archery, badminton, handball
M2. Group Games (1)
M3. Soccer (1)
M7. Basketball (1)
M10. Elementary Swimming (1; max total 2)
M11. Intermediate Swimming (1)
Prerequisite: M10 or permission of instructor.
M13. Elementary Boxing (1)
M16. ElementaryWrestling (1; max total 2)
M18. Intermediate Wrestling (1)
Prerequisite: M16 o r permission of instructor.
M19. Elementary Wrestling Tennis (1; max total 2)
M20. Intermediate Tennis (1)
Prerequisite: M19 or permission of instructor.
M21. Advanced Tennis (1)
Prerequisite: M20 or permission of instructor.
M22. Elementary Handball (1; max total 2)
M23. Intermediate Handball (1)
Prerequisite: M22 or permission of instructor.
M24. Advanced Handball (1)
Prerequisite: M23 or permission of instructor.
M25. Elementary Golf (1; max total 2)
M28. ElementaryArchery (1; max total 2)
M29. Elementary Paddleball (1)
M31. Elementary Gymnastics (1)
M32. Intermediate Gymnastics (1)
M34. Badminton (1; max total 2)
M35. Intermediate Badminton (1)
Prerequisite: M34 or permission of instructor.
M37. Elementary Volleyball (1; max total 2)
M38. Intermediate Volleyball (1)
Prerequisite: M37 or permission of instructor.
M40. Body Building (1; max total 2)
M41. Body Building (1)
Prerequisite: M40 or permission of instructor.
M45. Self Defense (1)
Intercollegiate -- Coeducational (PE)
(Courses may be repeated.)
SC2. Badminton (1)
SM12. Baseball (1)
SM13. Baketball (1)
SM14. Cross Country (1)
SM15. Football (1)
SM16. Golf (1)
SM19. Swimming (1)
SM20. Tennis (1)
SM21. Track and Field (1)
SM23. Soccer (1)
SM24. Water Polo (1)
SM25. Wrestling (1)
SW3. Basketball (1)
SW5. Golf (1)
SW6. Swimming (1)
SW7. Tennis (1)
SW9. Volleyball (1)
W1. Elementary Swimming (1)
For nonswimmers.
W2. Low Intermediate Swimming (1)
Prerequisite: W1 or permission of instructor.
W3. High Intermediate Swimming (1)
Prerequisite: W2 or permission of instructor.
W6. Elementary Tennis (1; max total 2)
W7. Intermediate Tennis (1)
Prerequisite: W6 or permission of instructor.
W10. Intermediate Gymnastics (1)
W21. Elementary Archery (1; max total 2)
W26. Conditioning Exercises and Figure Control (1)
W28. Movement Fundamentals (1; not repeatable for credit)
W29. Elementary Racketball (1)
W31. Elementary Badminton (1; max total 2)
W33. Elementary Track and Field (1)
W36. Elementary Golf (1)
W46. Soccer, Hockey, or Flag Football (1)
W48. Volleyball, Basketball, or Softball (1)
C, M, W, SC< SM, SW Upper-Division Activity Courses
Physical Education (P E)
11A. Officiating Volleyball (1)
Not open to students with credit in PE 111A. Prerequisite: experience
in volleyball. Rules, officiating techniques, practice in officiating. Students
may elect to take national theoretical (50¢) and practical ($l.00)
examinations given by the San Joaquin Hoard of Women Officials.
11B. Officiating Basketball (1)
Not open to students with credit in PE 111A. Prerequisite: experience
in basektball. Rules, officiating techniques, practice in officiating. Students
may elect to take national theoretical (50¢) and practical ($l.00)
examinations given by the San Joaquin Hoard of Women Officials.
30. Foundations of Physical Education (2)
Coeducational. History and foundations of the physical education program
in secondary schools; personal, social, and professional Requirements; demands
on the physical education teacher.
31. Motor Learning (2)
Coeducational. Study and experience in selected aspects of human motor
performance; laws of physics, rhythmical analysis and individual patterns
of learning.
35A. Theory and Analysis of Team Sports (2)
Men only. Limited to physical education and recreation majors and minors.
Analysis and practice of skills. (l lecture, 2 lab hours)
35B. Theory and Analysis of Combatives (2)
Men only. Limited to physical education and recreation administration majors
and minors. Analysis and practice of skills. (l lecture, 2 lab hours)
35C. Theory and Analysis of Gymnastics (2)
Men only. Limited to physical education and recreation administration majors
and minors. Analysis and practice of skills. (l lecture, 2 lab hours)
44. Instructional Laboratory I (1)
Limited to physical education major students. Designed to provide an opportunity
to work in an instructional situation.
45A. Theory and Analysis of Aquatics (2)
Coeducational. Limited to physical education and recreation administration
majors and minors. Prerequisite: intermediate skill. Study and practice
of beginner's skills and swimming strokes; elements of diving and skills
basic to lifesaving; skill progression for various levels; water polo, scuba
diving. (Two 2-hour labs)
45B. Theory and Analysis of Racquet Sports (2)
Coeducational. Limited to physical education and recreation administration
majors and minors. Prerequisite: intermediate skill. Study and practice
of strokes and tactics; rules; history; skill progression for various levels.
(Two 2-hour labs)
45C. Theory and Analysis of Golf and Archery (2)
Coeducational. Limited to physical education and recreation majors and minors.
Prerequisite: M25 or W36. Study and practice of values and fundamentals
in golf and archery; organization and conduct in the secondary school physical
education program. (Two 2-hour labs)
45D. Theory and Analysis of Polk, Square and Social Dance (2)
Coeducational. Limited to physical education and recreation administration
majors and minors. Prerequisite: C11A. Study and practice of elementary
leadership in folk, square, and social dance. (Two 2-hour labs)
59. Music as Dance Accompaniment (3)
Coeducational. Kinds of accompaniment: live and recorded music, percussion
scores, spoken word. Student selection and preparation of accompaniment:
dance technique and composition.
63. Dance Performance (2; max total 8)
(Same as PE 163) Coeducational. Students with fewer than 43 units register
for PE 63; those with more than 45 units register for PE 163. Prerequisite:
CI7A, PE 65A, B, or C, or permission of instructor. Croup laboratory experience
in presentation of major productions For public performance.
65A. Elementary Dance Composition: Musical Forms (2)
(Former PE 65) Coeducational. Prerequisite: C16 or 116 and CI7A or B concurrently.
Exploration of composition through musical forms with emphasis on increasing
ability to use original movement.
65B. Elementary Dance Composition: Modern Forms (2)
(Former PE 65) Coeducational. Prerequisite: C16 or 116 and CI7A or B concurrently.
A continuing study of dance with emphasis on pre-classic forms and improvisations.
70T. Studies in Dance (3; max total 12 if no topic repeated) (Same
as PE 170T)
Coeducational. Students with fewer than 60 units register for PE 70T; those
with more than 60 units register for PE 170T. Prerequisite: permission of
instructor. Topics may include the repertory of Doris Humphrey, Jose Limon,
Martha Graham, and others.
106. Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2)
Designed for prospective coaches, trainers, health and physical educators;
to aid in the recognition, evaluation, and care of athletic injuries. Techniques
in taping, prevention, and rehabilitation of injuries.
107. Field Work in Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (1-2; max
total 6)
Prerequisites: P E 106A. May be taken concurrently with 106B. Practical
experience in the field of athletic training.
108. Organization of Intramural Sports-Recreational Games (2)
For physical education and recreation administration majors. Organization,
administration, and motivation of a program of intramural activities in
secondary schools.
111A. Officiating Volleyball (1)
Not open to students with credit in PE 111A. Prerequisite: experience
in volleyball. Rules, officiating techniques, practice in officiating. Students
may elect to take national theoretical (50¢) and practical ($l.00)
examinations given by the San Joaquin Hoard of Women Officials. (2 1-hour
lecture labs)
111B. Officiating Basketball (1)
Not open to students with credit in PE 111A. Prerequisite: experience
in basektball. Rules, officiating techniques, practice in officiating. Students
may elect to take national theoretical (50¢) and practical ($l.00)
examinations given by the San Joaquin Hoard of Women Officials. (2 1-hour
lecture labs)
112A. Officiating Football (1)
Prerequisite: varsity squad experience in football. Analysis and interpretation
of football rules; procedures, mechanics, and practice in officiating. (1-2
hour lecture/lab)
112B. Officiating Basketball (1)
Prerequisite: experience in basketball. Analysis and interpretation of basketball
rules; procedures, mechanics, and practice in officiating. (1-2 hour lecture/lab)
112C. Officiating Track and Field (1)
Analysis and interpretation of rules for track; procedures, mechanics, and
practice in officiating. (1-2 hour lecture/lab)
112D. Officiating Baseball (1)
Prerequisite: experience in baseball. Analysis and interpretation of rules
for baseball; procedures, mechanics, and practice in officiating. (1-2 hour
lecture/lab)
115A. Theory and Analysis of Modern Dance (2)
Prerequisite: C16. Practice and analysis of body movement in dance: rhythmic,
space and quality elements. Practice in planning and presenting teaching
techniques, movement progressions, and group studies; elementary composition;
brief history of dance; introduction to aesthetics. (2 hours lecture, 2
hours lab)
115B. Theory and Analysis of Team Sports I (2)
Women only. Emphasis on the performance, presentation and analysis of techniques
and strategies of basketball, softball, and volleyball.
115D. Theory and Analysis of Gymnastics (2)
Women only. Prerequisite: C9A. Analysis of skill performance, theory of
progressions, class organization, spotting techniques, development of routines,
legal aspects, and safety. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
115E. Theory and Analysis of Track and Field (2)
Women only. Analysis, performance, and evaluation of track and field events.
Theory of skill progressions, class organization, officiating; planning,
promoting, and conducting track programs and events; purchase and care of
equipment and facilities; conditioning and training principles. (2 hours
lecture, 2 hours lab.)
125A. Theory and Analysis of Football (1)
Men only. Principles underlying participation in competitive football.
125B. Theory and Analysis of Basketball (1)
Men only. Principles underlying participation in competitive basketball.
125C. Theory and Analysis of Track and Field (1)
Men only. Principles underlying participation in competitive track and field.
125D. Theory and Analysis of Baseball (1)
Men only. Principles underlying participation in competitive baseball.
144. Instructional Laboratory II (1)
Coeducational. Limited to major students. Designed to provide an opportunity
to work in an instructional situation.
152. Elementary School Physical Education (3)
Coeducational. Activities, materials, and techniques related to learning
experiences for elementary school children through the medium of human movement.
(Two 2-hour lecture-labs)
153. Proseminar in Principles of Physical Education (3)
Coeducational. Prerequisites: P E 30. Principles basic to sound philosophy
of physical education; appraisal of historical development; relationship
to health education, recreation. and other areas; foundation and functions
of physical education in contemporary American society.
154. Proseminar in Organization and Administration (3)
Coeducational. Prerequisites: P E 30, 153. Organization and administration:
classification, scheduling, planning Facilities for instruction and recreation;
role of the physical education teacher in recreation. equipment, budget,
co-curricular program, student leadership, community relationship. Legal
liabilities.
156A. Kinesiology (3)
Coeducational. Prerequisites: Phy 1, 22, and 23 or equivalent. Human movement:
biological and mechanical bases, application of skeletomuscular considerations
and principles of mechanics to human movements.
156B. Physiology of Exercise (3)
Coeducational. Prerequisites: Phy 22 and 23 or equivalent. Physiologic bases
of movement, work, and exercise; physiologic concepts related to such processes
as respiration, circulation, muscle function, metabolism, heat regulation,
and to their roles in physical activity.
156C. Adapted Physucal Education (3)
Coeducational. Prerequisite: Phy 22 and 23 or equivalent. Anomalies
and physical divergencies among elementary and high school students, their
etiology and consequences; development of special provisions to meet the
needs of atypical students.
159. Tests and Measurements (3)
Coeducational. Prerequisite: P E 30. Scientific testing in physical education;
analysis, study, and construction of tests; diagnosis of physical efficiency
and physiological reactions to exercise, sports, and games.
161. Curriculum and Methods of Physucal Education in Secondary Schools
(2)
Coeducational. Prerequisite: PE 30, 153, and/or concurrently (men) PE l25A-B-C-D,
(women) PE 113A-B-D-E. Principles applied to the teaching-learning process;
organization and observation of physical education activities in secondary
schools; development of physical education programs.
163. Dance Performance (2; max total 8)
See PE 63.
164T. History of Dance (3; max total 12 if no topic repeated)
Coeducational. Evolvement of dance as an art form; cultural implications;
changing concepts in dance style and form. Topics may include the following
periods: Primitive to Renaissance, Baroque to 20th Century, 20th Century.
166A. Intermediate Dance Composition: Theater Forms (2)
Coeducational. Prerequisite: PE 65A, 65B, C17C or 17D concurrently. Choreography
with emphasis on the theatrical environment and contemporary forms. Analysis
of styles and trends of compositional form with experience in development
of individual and group dance studies.
166B. Intermediate Dance Composition: Chance Forms (2)
Coeducational. Prerequisite: PE 65A, 65B, C17C or 17D concurrently. Choreography
with emphasis on the use of chance methods, group compositions, and a synthesis
of previous dance experience.
167. Dance in Education (3)
Coeducational. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Unique potential
found in movement for the development of creativity through the teaching
of dance.
168. Elementary Dance Notation (3)
Coeducational. Designed to study the system of Labanotation. Will include
experience in recording and interpreting dance scores.
170T. Studies in Dance (3; max see PE 70T)
171. Philosophical Bases and Trends in Dance (3)
The elements and principles common to all arts and their relationship to
dance.
172. Dance Therapy (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Dance movement as related to rehabilitation
in a therapeutic setting.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
199. Supervised Work Experience (1-2; max total 4)
Prerequisites: upper-division status, GPA 2.5 last 30 units, permission
of department chair and instructor.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Physical Education (P E)
221. Body Mechanics (3)
Prerequisite: P E 156A. Analysis of posture and body mechanics; methods
and techniques for the examination and treatment of faulty body mechanics
and other anomalies; and exercises for achieving and maintaining correct
body mechanics.
222. Analysis of Athletic Performance (3)
Prerequisite: P E 156A and 156H. Consideration of the factors affecting
performance in various sports. Application of laws of physics, principles
of exercise, physiological and psychological considerations to human performance.
Intensive research in the analysis of sports skills.
223. Scientific Bases of Motor Learning (3)
The psychophysiological study of motor learning and movement behavior. Evolution
of theories and approaches utilized in the study of skill learning, and
the examination of factors which facilitate or deter acquisition. Application
of concepts through extensive laboratory experiences. (2 lecture, 3 lab
hours)
230. Statistical Inference in Physical Education (3)
Theory and nature of statistical inference; study of statistical methodology
relating to the selection of the most appropriate statistical technique,
and the interpretation of findings. Required of all M.A. candidates.
231. Research in Physical Education and Recreation (3)
Seminar in research methods appropriate for physical education, exercise
science, and related professions: use of information retrieval technology;
critiquing, conducting and reporting research. Required of all M.A. candidates.
232. Quantitative Measurement in Exercise Physiology (3)
Prerequisite: PE 156A. Use of instruments and devices for measuring
physiological factors related to exercise. Measurement of these factors
under experimental conditions in the human performance laboratory.
240. Facilities and Equipment in Physical Education (3)
Functional planning of indoor and outdoor facilities for schools and recreation
centers. Design and layout of school physical education-athletic facilities.
Evaluation of school plants in the Fresno and Valley area. Budget considerations
in planning for the purchase of equipment.
241. Administration in Physical Education (3)
Examination of innovative ideas in the fields of education and physical
education which relate 'to physical education administration. Emphasis on
discovering ways to incorporate recent information to establish programs.
242. Program Development in Physical Education (3)
Study of the current education scene to provide students with an understanding
of the role that school physical education plays in today's education. Identification
of sound procedure and practice in organizing and conducting relevant programs
of physical education.
250T. Topics in Physical Education (3; max total 6 if no topic repeated)
Advanced studies in theoretical research in selected topics.
260. Historical Concepts of Physical Education (3)
Interpretation of exercise and sport in western thought and practice, from
3000 B.C. to the present.
261. Philosophical Concepts of Physical Education (3)
Exposure to philosophical thought as conceived by traditional and contemporary
philosophers. Exploration of the techniques utilized to bring specific philosophical
positions to action; examination of relationships between individual philosophies
and philosophies from which current practices and problems in the field
of physical education emerge.
262. Social Implications of Sport (3)
Cultural and social factors related to play, games, and athletic contests;
social parameters in the conduct and management of school athletic programs;
emphasis on research studies.
263. Psychology of Sport (3)
An examination of the concepts in sports psychology, motivational variables,
emotional states and personality variables; mental states, behavioral techniques
and strategies; and issues in sports psychology.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement --Independent Study.
299. Thesis (2-6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Physical Education (P E)
310. Analysis of Team Activities
(1-3; max total 12 if no area repeated)
320. Analysis of Individual Activities
(1-3; max total 12 if no area repeated)