Note: Activity courses may be repeated for credit. Students may apply
a maximum of eight units for the total degree requirements.
Aquatics (PE AC)
101. Advanced Lifesaving (2)
Prerequisite: 500-yard swim in 10 minutes or less.
102. Snorkeling (1; not repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite: 200-yard swim.
103. Swim for Fitness (1)
Prerequisite: intermediate swim ability.
104. Swimming for Beginners (1)
105. Synchroized Swimming (1)
Prerequisite: intermediate swimming skills.
106. Synchroized Swim Show Production (2; max total 8)
Prerequisite: synchronized swimming experience.
107. Water Safety Instructor Course
(2; not repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite: 500-yard swim in 10 minutes or less; current advanced lifesaving
certification.
111B. Folk Dance (1)
112A. Social Dance (1)
112B. Social Dance (1)
113A. Square Dance (1; not repeatable for credit)
113B. Square Dance (1)
117B. Archery (1)
119A. Badminton (1)
119B. Badminton (1)
119C. Badminton (1)
120. Bicycling (2)
Introduction to bicycling as a lifetime sport. Bicycle selection, care,
and maintenance. Traffic laws and bicycle safety. Student must provide own
10-speed bicycle. Two all-day rides on Saturday. Medical clearance required.
121. Body Building (1)
(Former PE AC 121)
122A. Bowling (1)
(Approximate course fee, $20)
122B. Bowling (1)
(Approximate course fee, $20)
124. Conditioning Exercises and Aerobics (1)
127A. Fencing (1)
127B. Fencing (1)
130A. Golf (1)
130B. Golf (1)
131A. Gymnastics -- Men (1)
131B. Gymnastics -- Men (1)
132A. Gymnastics -- Women (1)
132B. Gymnastics -- Women (1)
134. Handball (1)
137A. Ice Skating (1)
(Approximate course fee, $35)
137B. Ice Skating (1)
(Approximate course fee, $35)
139. Jogging (1)
140A. Karate (1)
Japanese style of Shotokan Karate.
140B. Karate (1)
Japanese style of Shotokan Karate.
141. Mountaineering - Basic (2; not repeatable for credit)
(Approximate course fee, $50)
146A. Racquetball (1)
146B. Racquetball (1)
148. Sailing (2)
(Approximate course fee, $35)
150. Self-defense (1)
151. Self-defense for Women (1)
152. Skiing (2)
Limited to novice skiers. (Approximate course fee, $50)
154A. Tennis (1)
154B. Tennis (1)
154C. Tennis (1)
154D. Tennis (1)
157. Western Riding (1)
Limited to novice riders. (Approximate course fee, $85)
158. Wrestling (1)
160. Yoga-Hatha (1)
168. Soccer (1)
171A. Volleyball (1)
171B. Volleyball (1)
171C. Volleyball (1)
U.S.V.B.A. rules will be followed.
173. Volleyball, Basketball, or Softball (1)
110. Women in Sport (3)
(Same as WS 110). Role of women in athletics with emphasis on history and
current events; inquiry into the development and perpetuation of female
stereotypes in sport.
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 or Softball (1)
Prerequisite: experience in baseball or softball. Analysis and interpretation
of rules for baseball or softball; procedures, mechanics, and practice in
officiating. (1-2 hour lecture/lab)
112E. Officiating Volleyball (1)
Prerequisite: experience in volleyball. Rules, officiating techniques, and
practice in officiating. (1-2 hour lecture/lab)
115A. Theory and Analysis of Modern Dance (3)
Prerequisite: Dance 116. Practice and analysis o! 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)
115D. Theory and Analysis of Gymnastics (3)
Prerequisite: gymnastics skill tests. Analysis of skill performance, theory
of progressions, class organization, spotting techniques, development of
routines, legal aspects, and safety. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
115K. Theory and Analysis of Fitness,
Figure Control, and Personal Defense for Women (3)
Study and practice of the skills, knowledge, and techniques involved in
the development of programs of fitness, figure control, and personal defense.
(2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
125A. Coaching Football (3)
Principles underlying participation in competitive football.
125B. Coaching Basketball (3)
Principles underlying participation in competitive basketball.
125C. Coaching Track and Field (3)
Principles underlying participation in competitive track and field.
125D. Coaching Baseball (3)
Principles underlying participation in competitive baseball.
135B. Theory and Analysis of Wrestling and Combative Activities (3)
Rules, philosophy, scoring, training, skill analysis, and progression in
wrestling and other combative activities. Analysis and practice of skills.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
135D. Theory and Analysis of Conditioning (2)
Prerequisite: Phy 33. Study, practice, and analysis of conditioning
apparatus and exercise programs. (Two 2 lecture-labs)
135E. Theory and Analysis of Basketball/Flag Football/Softball (3)
Prerequisite: skill tests in basketball, flag football, and softball. Analysis
and performance of skills and strategies. Theory of skill progressions,
class organization, officiating, and evaluation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
135F. Theory and Analysis of Flag Football/Field Hocky (3)
Analysis and performance of skills and strategies. Theory of skill progressions,
class organization, officiating, and evaluation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
135H. Theory and Analysis of Soccer/Volleyball (3)
Prerequisite: volleyball skill test. Analysis and performance of skills
and strategies. Theory of skill progressions, class organization, officiating,
and evaluation. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
144. Instructional Laboratory (1)
Limited to major students. Designed to provide an opportunity to work in
an instructional situation.
145A. Theory and Analysis of Aquatics (3)
Prerequisite: aquatics skill test. Study and practice of varied levels of
swim strokes; elements of diving; skills basic to lifesaving; skill progression;
water polo, scuba diving, synchronized swimming, training for competition,
basic elements of adapted aquatics. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
145B. Theory and Analysis of Tennis/Badminton (3)
Prerequisite: tennis skill test. Study and practice of strokes and tactics;
rules; history; skill progression for various levels. (2 lecture, 2 lab
hours)
145C. Theory and Analysis of Golf/Archery (3)
Prerequisite: golf skill test. Study and practice of values and fundamentals
in golf and archery. Organization and conduct in physical education programs.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
145D. Theory and Analysis of Folk, Square, and Social Dance (3)
Prerequisite: folk dance skill test. Analysis and practice of basic skills
of folk, square, and social dance. Development of understanding and appreciation
of these forms of dance in various cultures. Study and practice of leadership
skills in recreational dance. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
146. Movement Education Clinic for Educationally Handicapped Children
(3; max total 9; repeatable for credit)
Clinical experience in diagnosis and evaluation of movement skills and needs
of educationally handicapped children followed by individual prescriptive
program development and instruction. Experience to include program planning,
execution, and ongoing evaluation.
147. Physical Growth and Development (3)
Prerequisite: PhyAn 33. Physical growth and development from prenatal period
through old age with emphasis on motor development.
150. Perceptual Motor Development (3)
Prerequisite: P E 147. The study of perceptual motor development, with consideration
of the organization and integration of sensory information and motor response
and the theoretical approaches to developmental programs.
152A. Physical Education for Children (3)
Theory, analysis, and study of movement experiences, skills, and materials
appropriate for children. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
152B. Development of Movement Programs for Children (3)
Prerequisites: PE 152A, Dance 160. Development and administration of movement
program for children, assessment of these programs, application of teaching
strategies through internship experiences, class organization intramural
and special activities and playground planning. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours
lab) (Former PE 151B)
153. Principles of Physical Education: Philosophical, Psychological,
and Sociological (3)
Prerequisites: P E 30, 31. Examination of personal and cultural experiences
in creative and competitive sport, exercise and dance events from philosophical,
psychological, and sociological perspectives.
156A. Kinesiology (3)
Prerequisites: PhyAn 33 or 64-65; P E 31. Human movement: biological and
mechanical bases, application of skeletomuscular considerations and principles
of mechanics to human movements.
156B. Physiology of Exercise (3)
Prerequisites: PhyAn 33 or 64-65, P E 31, and FScN 54 or 147. 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.
157A. Adapted Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: P E 156A. The design, implementation, and evaluation of individually
prescribed adapted physical education programs for the handicapped in school
and special settings. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
157B. Prescriptive Teaching in Adapted Physical Education (2)
Prerequisites: P E 157A, P E 159B. The design, implementation, and evaluation
of individually prescribed adapted physical education programs for the handicapped
in school and special settings. (1 lecture, 2 lab hours)
158A. Physical Education for the Severely Handicapped (2)
The study of motor, behavioral, and learning characteristics of the severely
handicapped and the development of appropriate movement and sports activities.
158B. Physical Education for the Orthopedically Handicapped (2)
The study of motor, behavioral, and learning characteristics of the orthopedically
handicapped and the development of appropriate movement and sports activities.
159A. Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (3)
Prerequisite: P E 30. The study of the selection, construction, evaluation,
and administration of both norm referenced and criterion referenced tests
for use in judging various aspects of physical performance and knowledge.
The application of electronic word processing, statistical methodology,
and the interpretation of statistics.
159B. Sensory Motor Evaluation (2)
Prerequisites: P E 150, P E 159A. The study of evaluation methods and tests
used to appraise sensory-motor functioning, and the application or adaptation
of these devices to fit specific populations.
162. Coaching Concepts (3)
Current problems of coaches in the school setting; techniques of motivation,
organization, and public relations. (Spring only)
180T. Topics in Physical Education and Sport (1-3; max total 12)
Topics relating to analysis, performance, theory, current trends, and research
in human movement specific to motor learning in programs of physical education
and sport not available through current curricula offerings for the undergraduate
or graduate student.
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)