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  • 1.00 Credits

    (See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisite: Physical Education 2K, 2KX, or technical proficiency suitable to the course level. Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. Two hours laboratory for the one-half unit course; three hours laboratory for the one unit course. (Any combination of Physical Education 2K, 2KX, 2L and 2LX may be taken up to six times for credit for the family of courses.) An introduction to the discipline of Physical education through the study of Martial Arts in the form of Aikido. Includes a global and historical examination, key philosophical concepts of the Aikido tradition and the evolution of Aikido to it's present form. Students will practice Intermediate Aikido techniques for the mind, body and spirit that can easily be incorporated into daily life. Rotation movements, mindfulness, breath awareness, and relaxation techniques will be covered. The course will incorporate exercise physiology, nutrition, strength development, flexibility and meditation techniques as related to Aikido and health.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Introduction to Pilates Mat Exercise
  • 1.00 Credits

    (See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. Two hours laboratory for the one-half unit course; three hours laboratory for the one-unit course. (Any combination of Physical Education 2M, 2MX, 2P, and 2PX may be taken up to six times for credit for the family of courses.) An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through the study of Pilates. The course includes a global and historical perspective, key philosophical concepts of the Pilates method, and the evolution of Pilates to its current form. Students will be introduced to the practice of Pilates techniques for the mind, body and spirit that can be incorporated into daily life. The course will include basic exercise physiology concepts, nutrition, strength development, flexibility, and meditation as related to Pilates exercise.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Pilates Mat Exercise
  • 1.00 Credits

    (See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisite: Physical Education 2M or 2MX. Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. Two hours laboratory for the one-half unit course; three hours laboratory for the one unit course. (Any combination of Physical Education 2M, 2MX, 2P and 2PX may be taken up to six times for credit for the family of courses.) An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through the study of Pilates. The course includes a global and historical perspective, key philosophical concepts of the Pilates method, and the evolution of Pilates to its current form. Students will practice Pilates mat techniques and techniques using equipment to improve the mind, and body. The course will include basic exercise physiology concepts, nutrition, strength development, flexibility, and the six principles of Pilates for mat and exercise equipment
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Tai Chi
  • 1.00 Credits

    (See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. Two hours laboratory for the one-half unit course; three hours laboratory for the one unit course. (Any combination of Physical Education 2Q, 2QX, 2R and 2RX may be taken up to six times for credit for the family of courses.) An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through Tai Chi exercises including well-known short forms consisting of 24 postures. Principles of unity, centering, balance, alignment, breath and mind intent "yin and yang" relationshipsand the development of Chi. Benefits of Tai Chi exercise relative to age, gender and environmental conditions. Basic exercise physiology, nutrition, fundamentals of strength development, flexibility and meditation concepts as related to Tai Chi and "health and wellness". A global and historical examination of the Taoist philosophyand the development of various forms of Tai Chi.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Intermediate Tai Chi
  • 1.00 Credits

    (See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Prerequisite: Physical Education 2Q or 2QX, or comparable level, or permission of instructor. Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273. Two hours laboratory for the one-half unit course; three hours laboratory for the one unit course. (Any combination of Physical Education 2Q, 2QX, 2R and 2RX may be taken up to six times for credit for the family of courses.) An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through the ancient exercise of Tai Chi. Includes the well-known short forms consisting of 24 postures. Complete and polish movements of the 24 Tai Chi set, self-defense applications, "push-hands," and sparring will be performed. Review and embody principlesof unity, centering, balance, alignment, breath and mind intent, "yin and yang"relationships and the development of Tai Chi at an intermediate level. Benefits of Tai Chi exercise relative to age, gender and environmental conditions will be studied. The course will incorporate basic exercise physiology, nutrition, strength development, flexibility and meditation techniques as related to Tai Chi and health. A global and historical examination of the Taoist philosophy and the development of various forms of Tai Chi will be explored.
  • 1.00 - 2.00 Credits

    Yoga
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