Noncredit Kinesiology
6 courses · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Summer 2026 · Fall 2026
NKIN FCOA Fitness Center for Older Adults
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- hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory
Individualized exercise program will be created for older adults based on training principles and personal goals. The following considerations for older adult populations will be incorporated: Maintaining bone density, improving balance, coordination, and mobility, as well as appropriate strength training exercises. Also, a health risk appraisal will be conducted.
NKIN PLOA Pilates for Older Adults
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- 54 hours laboratory
This course teaches students the Pilates Method of body conditioning for older adults. This course presents a system that helps build flexibility, balance and muscular endurance of the legs, abdominals, arms, hips and back. Strong emphasis is placed on spinal and pelvic alignment. Topics relevant to older adults will be presented such as mobility, balance, and lifestyle factors that can benefit longevity and quality of life.
NKIN SWFOA Swimming for Fitness for Older Adults
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- 54 hours laboratory
This is a fitness course designed for older adults to enhance their overall health and well-being through guided fitness swimming participation and education. This course is designed to teach and apply a variety of fitness and health concepts to increase cardiovascular fitness, efficiency in the water, and enhance overall health as it relates to the aging population. Emphasis will be on swimming within the aerobic target heart rate training zone. Instruction will also address hypertension and the prevention of adult type II diabetes. New and varying concepts will be addressed and applied each term. This course is taught in a pool with a minimum depth of 7 ft. Students should possess basic swimming (minimum of 25 yards) and water safety skills.
NKIN SWOA Swimming for Older Adults
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- 54 hours laboratory
This is a noncredit course designed to teach swimming skills for older adults. Emphasis will be on swimming techniques for the various strokes. Students will also learn aquatic safety methods.
NKIN WTOA Weight Training for Older Adults
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- 54 hours laboratory
This course will instruct students on how to improve muscle strength and muscle endurance through the correct application of weight training principles. The following considerations for older adult populations will be incorporated: Maintaining bone density, improving balance, coordination, and mobility, as well as appropriate strength and endurance training exercises.
NKIN YOOA Yoga for Older Adults
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- 54 hours laboratory
Designed to teach the principles of yoga and how they apply to improve balance, strength, mobility and wellness for the mature adult. Breathing exercises, relaxation and meditation techniques to lower stress and hypertension will be practiced throughout this course.