This course offers specialized study opportunities for students who wish to pursue projects not include din the regular curriculum. Students are accepted only by a written project proposal approved by the discipline prior to enrollment. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU. Formerly: PE V90.

Introduces a wide variety of concepts and physical conditioning techniques focusing on core musculature, balance, coordination, and flexibility. Includes movement skills using a variety of fitness modalities, body weight, and props, to elicit both intrinsic and extrinsic core conditioning. Improves balance, flexibility, mobility, strength, enhances posture, body awareness, and reduces stress. Adapts activities to varied levels of ability and fitness. UC Credit Limitations: Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: PE M18.

Focuses on the exploration of major health issues and behaviors in the various dimensions of health. Emphasizes individual responsibility for personal health and the promotion of informed, positive health behaviors. Includes nutrition, exercise, weight control, mental health, stress management, violence, substance abuse, reproductive health, disease prevention, aging, healthcare, and environmental hazards and safety. Emphasizes self-responsibility based on self-analysis and assessment. Recommended Prep: Eligible for English Composition (ENGL M01A or ENGL M01AH) as determined by the college's multiple measures assessment process. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: UC Credit Limitations: HED M01 and M07 combined: maximum credit, 1 course.

Introduces the study and practice of Pilates, a conditioning program based on the teachings of Joseph H. Pilates. Emphasizes activities designed to correct muscular imbalances and improve body alignment by incorporating strength, flexibility, and relaxation techniques. Integrates controlled body movement, mental focus, and breathing techniques, to enhance postural symmetry, core stabilization, and joint mobility. UC Credit Limitations: Maximum credit of 4 units if combined with any or all other DANC/ICA/KIN/PE Activity courses. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: PE M16.

Introduces the background knowledge and practical skills necessary for rendering assistance in emergency and sudden illness First Aid situations. Evaluates lifestyle for health and safety concerns and sets appropriate personal goals for achieving a safer and healthier lifestyle. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: A $9.00 materials fee will be assessed at registration for Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) Certification for Adult CPR & AED, and Child and Infant CPR.

Introduces the background knowledge and practical skills necessary for rendering assistance in emergency and sudden illness First Aid situations. Evaluates lifestyle for health and safety concerns and sets appropriate personal goals for achieving a safer and healthier lifestyle. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: A $9.00 materials fee will be assessed at registration for Emergency Care and Safety Institute (ECSI) Certification for Adult CPR & AED, and Child and Infant CPR.

This course presents an overview of the disciplines of community and public health. Topics include the basic concepts and terminologies of public health; an overview of various public health professions and organizations; the study, prevention and control of diseases in the community; the analysis of the social determinants of health; strategies for eliminating disease, illness, and health disparities among various populations; community organizing and health promotion programming; school health promotion; environmental health and safety; and an overview of the healthcare delivery system in the United States. Emphasis will be placed on the development of knowledge and preliminary skills to serve as an effective advocate for community and public health. Field trips may be required. Recommended Prep: Eligibility for English composition (ENGL R101). Transfer credit: CSU; UC.