This course is an exercise program consisting of varied workouts to improve the cardiovascular level of fitness for the recreational runner. Topics will include the physiology of running, guidelines for proper nutrition, stretching and warm-up, and the development of an individualized running program. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Ventura College faculty has defined Outdoor Aerobic Fitness as a family of courses which includes KIN V20, KIN V21, KIN V22, KIN V23, and KIN V24; a student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family. Formerly: PE V37.

This course is an introduction to self-defense, personal and community safety, and assault prevention. Emphasis will be placed on practical techniques and methods of self-defense and the application of assault prevention strategies. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Ventura College faculty has defined Combatives as a family of courses Which includes KIN V50A, KIN V50B, KIN V52, KIN V76A, and KIN V76B; a student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family. Formerly: PE V31.

This course is designed for students who want to develop advanced skills in aikido. Class consists of advanced flexibility exercises and practical combative and defensive techniques, combined with an advanced understanding and appreciation of etiquette. Recommended Prep: KIN V50A. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Ventura College faculty has defined Combatives as a family of courses which includes KIN V50A, KIN V50B, KIN V52, KIN V76A, KIN V76B; a student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family.

This class is designed to provide exercise and fitness training for the advanced walker and beginning level runner. The emphasis is on cardiovascular conditioning, muscle strength and muscle endurance, while increasing flexibility, running form and technique. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Ventura College faculty has defined Outdoor Aerobic Fitness as a family of courses which includes KIN V20, KIN V21, KIN V22, KIN V23, and KIN V24; a student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family.

This course teaches the basic skills of tennis including basic strategy, rules, etiquette, and techniques of playing tennis and introduces tennis grips, forehand, backhand, serve, volley, lob, and scoring. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Notes: Ventura College faculty has defined Individual Sports as a family of courses which includes KIN V44A and KIN V44B; a student may take a maximum of four (4) courses from a family. Formerly: KIN V44.

This course focuses on written communication skills with emphasis on clear, concise writing. It presents techniques for gathering, organizing, analyzing, and preparing information for decision making. It develops analytical thinking skills by providing practical training in writing assignments, including business letters, memos, and reports. It also explores the impact of cultural differences on business communication in the modern business organization. Students develop further skills in listening and speaking through oral presentations. Prerequisites: ENGL V01A. Transfer credit: CSU.