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 variety of concepts and practices for muscular and cardiovascular conditioning, focusing on the core of the body. Presents movement skills using aerobics, body weight, balance or resistance props, and other appropriate techniques to enhance core and cardiovascular fitness, and weight management. Allows activities to be adapted 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 M40.

Introduces mindful movement practices that integrate breathing techniques, mental focus, and controlled body movements to enhance somatic awareness, posture, holistic wellness, and stress reductions. Explores a variety of mindful movement arts like Yoga, Ta Chi, Pilates, dance fitness, and somatics. Includes activities that are adaptable to varied abilities 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.

Emphasizes improved physical health and cardiovascular fitness through running and overall conditioning. Includes endurance training with a gradual increase in distance. 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 M03A.

Provides exercise and fitness training through walking with the emphasis on improvements in cardiovascular conditioning and muscle tone. Stresses assessment and the challenge of overall development of personal 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 M01A.

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.

Develops and encourages positive, lifetime habits with regard to cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition. Uses cardiovascular and strength machines along with circuit training and other fitness devices. 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 M02A.