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)
128. Fly Casting and Fly Fishing (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)
(Skate and rink rental)
137B. Ice Skating (1)
(Skate and rink rental)
139. Jogging (1)
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. (Resort rental)
154A. Tennis (1)
154B. Tennis (1)
154C. Tennis (1)
154D. Tennis (1)
155. Track and Field (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.
172. Volleyball (1)
173. Volleyball, Basketball, or Softball (1)
Intercollegiate (PE IC)
175. Badminton (2)
176. Baseball (2)
Men only.
177. Basketball (2)
Men only.
178. Basketball (2)
Women only.
180. Cross Country (2)
182. Football (2)
183. Golf (2)
184. Gymnastics (2)
186. Soccer (2)
187. Softball (2)
Women only.
188. Swimming (2)
Men only.
189. Swimming (2)
Women only.
191. Tennis (2)
Men only.
192. Tennis (2)
Women only.
193. Track and Field (2)
196. Volleyball (2)
197. Water Polo (2)
199. Wrestling (2)
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 (2)
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 (2)
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)
115E. Theory and Analysis of Track and Field (2)
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.)
115F. Theory and Analysis of Flag Football/Volleyball (2)
Prerequisite: volleyball skill test. Analysis and performance of skills
and strategies. Theory of skill progressions, class organization, officiating
and evaluation. (two 2-hour lecture/labs)
115J. Theory and Analysis of Soccer/Softball (2)
Prerequisite: skill test. Analysis and performance of skills and strategies.
Theory of skill progressions, class organization, officiating and evaluation.
(two 2-hour lecture/labs)
115K. Theory and Analysis of Fitness,
Figure Control, and Personal Defense for Women (2)
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. Theory and Analysis of Football (1)
Principles underlying participation in competitive football.
125B. Theory and Analysis of Basketball (1)
Principles underlying participation in competitive basketball.
125C. Theory and Analysis of Track and Field (1)
Principles underlying participation in competitive track and field.
125D. Theory and Analysis of Baseball (1)
Principles underlying participation in competitive baseball.
135A. Theory and Analysis of Team Sports (2)
Analysis and practice of skills of volleyball, soccer, and softball. Theory
of skill progressions, class organization, evaluation. (two 2-hour lecture/labs)
135B. Theory and Analysis of Wrestling and Combative Activities (2)
Rules, philosophy, scoring, training, skill analysis, and progression in
wrestling and other combative activities. Analysis and practice of skills.
(2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
135C. Theory and Analysis of Gymnastics (2)
Prerequisite: gymnastics skill test, Analysis and practice of skills
used in tumbling, on apparatus and trampoline. (two 2-hour lecture-labs)
135D. Theory and Analysis of Conditioning (2)
Prerequisite: Phy 33. Study, practice, and analysis of conditioning
apparatus and exercise programs. (Two 2 lecture-labs)
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 (2)
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 (2)
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 (2)
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. Study and practice of elementary leadership
in folk, square, and social dance.(Two 2 lecture-labs)
146. Movement Education Practicum and Clinical Experience
with Educationally Handicapped Children
(3; max total 9; repeatable for credit)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 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: Phy 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.
151A. Movement Activities for Children (3)
Prerequisites; P E 31, P E 147. An in-depth study of activities to develop
the fundamental movements involving body awareness, spatial awareness, and
qualities of movement; basic skills and rhythms; self testing and gymnastics
activities; adaptation of games and development of creative equipment. (2
hours lecture, 2 hours lab)
151B. Development of Movement Program for Children (3)
Prerequisites: P E 151A, 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)
152. Physical Education for Children (3)
Theory, analysis, and study of movement experiences, skills, and materials
appropriate for children. (2 lecture, 2 lab hours)
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: Phy 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: Phy 33 or 64-65, P E 31, and F Sci 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)
159A. Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education (2)
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)
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)
Dance (Dance)
116. Introduction to Modern Dance (1)
Basic technique, improvisation, and composition. Moving through space, energy,
and time with focus on varying internal and external stimuli as impetus
for movement. (Former C16)
117A. Modern Dance Technique (1; max total 2)
Basic aspect of modern dance technique. Emphasis on importance of breath,
body alignment, and rhythmic coordination; total movement awareness.
117B. Modern Dance Technique (1; max total 2)
Beginning-intermediate level study of movement fundamentals, locomotor activities,
and expressive qualities; development of balance, strength, breath coordination,
and technical ability.
117C. Modern Dance Technique (2; max total 6)
Intermediate level of modern dance technique; center practice and locomotor
movement, stress on increased movement awareness through individual technical
development and personal expression.
117D. Modern Dance Technique (2; max total 12)
Advanced level in modern dance technique; elements of alignment, flexibility,
strength, rhythm, and energy flow. Exposure to techniques of Limon, Nikolais,
Humphrey, Graham, and others.
155A. Modern Jazz Dance (1)
Prerequisite: Dance 116 or 158A. Rhythmic and stylistic devices of jazz
and rock movement using modern dance technique as a movement foundation.
155B. Modern Jazz Technique (1)
An in-depth study of jazz dance techniques and different jazz idioms; emphasis
on individual style, freedom of expression.
158A. Ballet Technique (1)
Beginning level of ballet technique. Basic principles of tournout, plier,
etentre, relever, sauter, tomber, tourner, muscular control, and balance.
Partial barre work, port de bras, adagio, centre barre, petit allegro, and
grand allegro.
158B. Ballet Technique (1)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Beginning-intermediate level of
ballet technique. Introduction to important theories of French, Russian,
Italian, and Danish techniques. Extended practice of complete class; barre,
port de bras, adagio, centre barre, and allegro.
158C. Ballet Technique (2; max total 12)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Intermediate-advanced level of ballet
technique. Concentrated study and practice of French, Russian, Italian,
and Danish concepts and theories of technique.
158D. Ballet Technique (2; max total 12)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Advanced level of ballet technique.
Advanced practice and study of French, Russian, Italian, and Danish concepts
and theories of technique.
159. Music as Dance Accompaniment (3)
Study of Western Classical Music Theory and History as it relates to dance
exposure to world music. Rhythmic analysis and 20th century approaches to
music composition and dance. Development of dancer's percussive and vocal
abilities.
160. Creative Movement for Children (2)
Introduction to the basic concepts, principles, and methodology needed to
develop an awareness of the aesthetic experience through dance and creative
movement. The aesthetic qualities of dance are stressed to develop the use
of creative intelligence and imagination.
163. Dance Performance (2; max total 8)
Group laboratory experience in the learning and presentation of finished
choreographed works. Practical experience in the requirements of rehearsing,
understudying, and performing roles.
164T. History of Dance (3; max total 12)
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.
166. Dance Choreography (2; max total 16)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Choreography is approached through
the exploration of resources, including improvisation, use, and development
of ideas, knowledge of forms, and development of craft. Choreography will
be presented in class and performed.
167. Dance in Education (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Unique potential found in movement
for the development of creativity through the teaching of dance.
171. Philosophical Bases and Trends in Dance (3)
The elements and principles common to all arts and their relationship to
dance.
173. Theories of Improvisational Movement (3; max total 9)
Philosophical and physiological ideas in the possibilities of spontaneity
as they relate to the actual process of human movement.
174T. Topics on Current Trends in Dance and Related Fields (3; max total
12)
Current appraoches to movement through dance, poetry, philosophy, psychology,
art, theatre, music, astronomy, et al.
175A-B. Expressive Movement Core Seminar I (3)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. A two-semester course. Initial enrollment
is only in the fall semester. For students interested in a dance therapy
career or for health professionals who can apply techniques of dance therapy
in treatment, rehabilitation and education setting.
176A-B. Expressive Movement Core Seminar II (3)
Prerequisite: Dance 175A-B. A two-semester course. Seminar II is a sequel
to Seminar I. The course is theoretical and experiential exploration ofthe
therapeutic process as it relates to the creative process in dance.