# Kinesiology (KIN) courses

Sierra College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 69 courses

Source: https://catalog.sierracollege.edu/courses/kin/

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### KIN 0003A — Cardio Fitness - Level I

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 3A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Designed to educate students in the areas of basic aerobic and cardiovascular fitness using a variety of fitness equipment, as well as evaluate and improve present aerobic fitness level. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0003B — Cardio Fitness - Level II

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 3B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Designed to educate students in the areas of aerobic circuit training as well as evaluate and improve present aerobic fitness level. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0004 — Cross Training

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 54 (18 lecture, 36 activity)
- **Formerly:** PHED 87
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Daily physical fitness training utilizing aerobic and anaerobic training methods including: swim workouts, resistance training, stationary exercise equipment and running. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0005A — Weight Training

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 5A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 7 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Weight training as a lifetime fitness activity; progressive resistance exercises with free weights and weight machines to develop muscular strength and endurance. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0005B — Strength Training - Circuit and Power Lifting

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 5B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 7 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Strength training exercises in progressive circuit and power lifting with free weights and weight machines. Designed to develop core strength, muscular strength and endurance. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0005C — Weight Training - Advanced

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Advanced instruction in weight lifting for physical fitness as well as Olympic weight lifting, power lifting, body building, and lifting for athletic competition. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0006 — Physical Fitness

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 6
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md)

Emphasis on life-long exercise principles using a variety of muscular strength and endurance, aerobics and flexibility workouts. Examines cardio-respiratory fitness, exercise principles, and how to design and evaluate fitness programs/workouts. Students experience different types of workouts and are encouraged to apply the information to their own body and level of conditioning. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0007 — Aerobic Fitness

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 7
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Creative exercises to promote a wide range of flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and cardiovascular endurance. Includes a choreographed warm-up, aerobic segment, floorwork, and warm-down utilizing a variety of calisthenic and dance techniques and skills. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0009 — Cardio Kickboxing

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 13
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

An intense non-contact cardiovascular workout utilizing kicking and punching techniques for differing fitness levels to include: warm-up, cardiovascular segment, muscle conditioning exercises, stretching, and cool down. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0010 — Fitness and Improved Health Boot Camp

- **Units:** 1-3
- **Hours:** 27 (9 lecture, 18 activity) 1 unit; 54 (18 lecture, 36 activity) 2 units; 72 (36 lecture, 36 activity) 3 units
- **Formerly:** PHED 22
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

This course encourages a healthy attitude toward exercise, wellness, and nutrition. Topics include assessing and improving fitness levels, as well as nutrition, healthy living, and active lifestyle strategies that are involved in attaining and maintaining appropriate levels of wellness. This course includes a variety of fitness activities that provide a new approach to each workout including but not limited to High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) based cardio, cross training, body weight exercises, and muscle strength and endurance. Periodized workouts are developed to optimize fitness levels in an individual student-centered approach. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0011 — Instructional Methods for Group Fitness

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 72 (36 lecture, 36 activity)
- **Formerly:** PHED 85
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Addresses methods of instruction in leading group exercise in health clubs, resorts, institutions, corporate programs or medically supervised exercise programs. Topics include movement choreography, communication and cueing, music selection and counting. Practical application of kinesiology and muscle physiology are used to design various music based class formats and other current group fitness trends. (CSU)

### KIN 0012 — Instructional Methods for Personal Trainers

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 72 (36 lecture, 36 activity)
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md)

Emphasizes the development of instructional skills based on learning modalities and pedagogical practices for individuals working as a personal trainer in the fitness industry. Activities focused on those used to develop muscular endurance, muscular strength, muscular hypertrophy, and flexibility using various equipment options. Practical application of exercise science principles in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and exercise physiology used for exercise instruction and program design. (CSU)

### KIN 0018 — Peaceful Self Defense

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 69
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Introduction to fundamental principles, concepts, and theories of martial arts. Includes basic self defense, nonviolent self defense strategies, cardio conditioning, strength building exercises, flexibility training, nutrition, deep relaxation, and meditation with a focus on mind-body connection as it pertains to the art of physical combat. Benefits students of all skill levels. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0019 — Basic Self Defense

- **Units:** 1-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 66
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Basic level course designed to teach students how to recognize and avoid potential threats, and to mentally and physically prepare themselves to respond to physical attacks if they should occur. Covers responses to a variety of attack situations including pushes, grabs, chokes, punches, kicks, rear attacks, ground attacks, and assaults with handguns, long-guns and knives. Special emphasis is placed on takedowns, disarming and controlling attackers. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0020 — Multi Self Defense System

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 80
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

A multi combat self defense system combining the martial arts of Escrima (stick and knife fighting), Jujitsu, and Kenpo. Focus on teaching application of principles leading to utilizing ordinary items to help defend oneself. Emphasis on strengthening the body and improving endurance. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0023 — Tai Chi

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 14
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md)

Ancient Chinese martial art that improves balance and coordination, promotes health, and reduces stress. Emphasizes meditation in motion and self-defense. Focus on mind/body harmony through balancing body energy (chi). (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0024 — Self-Defense for Personal Safety

- **Units:** 1.5
- **Hours:** 54 (18 lecture, 36 laboratory)
- **Formerly:** PHED 63
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Provides individuals with information about personal safety and develops skills to avoid harm. Covers awareness in a variety of locations, such as home, workplace, school, online environment, car and parking lot. Topics include avoidance and awareness of potential dangers, appropriate responses, self-defense strategies (physical and non-physical), legal aspects of self-defense, physical fitness, sensitivity to violent crime victims, and the psychological factors involved in victimization. (CSU)

### KIN 0026 — Badminton

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 11
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Fundamental techniques of badminton skills including: service, drop shots, clear shots, forehand and backhand strokes. Covers strategy of singles and doubles play, rules, and game etiquette. Provides an opportunity for competition. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0027 — Recreational Basketball

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 23
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Introduction to basketball as a recreational/cardio sport, designed to assist students in acquiring basic skills and increasing aerobic fitness, balance, and advanced fitness levels, while actively participating in basketball activities. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0028 — Independent Study

- **Units:** 1-3
- **Formerly:** PHED 28
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Designed for students interested in furthering their knowledge at an independent study level in an area where no specific curriculum offering is currently available. Independent study might include, but is not limited to, research papers, special subject area projects, and research projects. See Independent Study page in catalog. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0029 — Flag Football

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 29
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Fundamental theory and practice of flag football skills and knowledge including: passing, kicking, receiving, blocking, defending and rushing. Covers the strategy of team play, rules and etiquette. Provides the opportunity for skill development and competition. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0030 — Golf

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 10
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Development of sufficient basic proficiency in golf to recognize and enjoy it as a lifetime activity; includes U.S.G.A. rules, etiquette and the fundamental mechanics involved in the use of irons and woods. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0031A — Soccer Level I

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 27A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Fundamental theory and practice, including passing, dribbling, shooting, formations, and strategy. Primary emphasis on the application of skills, rules, and introduction to strategy in game play. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0031B — Soccer Level II

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 27B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Tactical theory and practice, including small group attacking, small group defending, team attacking and team defending. Primary emphasis on tactics and strategy within the game. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0032 — Tennis

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 16
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Fundamental techniques of service, forehand, volleys, and backhand. Covers strategy, rules, and etiquette. Provides an opportunity for competition in both singles and doubles play. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0032B — Advanced Tennis

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Advanced techniques of service, forehand, and backhand. Also advanced return of serve techniques and strategies. Provides an opportunity for more intense competition in both singles and doubles play. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0033 — Volleyball

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 26
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Fundamental skills, rules, and strategies of volleyball. Primary emphasis on the application of skills and strategy needed to play volleyball. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0034 — Beach Volleyball

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md)

Provides instruction and practice in fundamental beach volleyball techniques. Individual skills, such as passing, setting, hitting, blocking and serving, as well as team offensive and defensive strategies. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0035A — Futsal - Level I

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Introductory course includes game strategy, tactics, and laws of the game. Futsal is a modified form of soccer played indoors on a hard surface with a low bouncing ball. Students develop basic skills in dribbling, passing, heading, shooting and receiving, along with offensive and defensive strategies. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0035B — Futsal - Level II

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Advisory:** Completion of KIN 35A with grade of "C" or better
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Students develop advanced tactical theory and practice, including small group attacking, small group defending, team attacking and team defending. Primary emphasis on tactics and strategy within the game. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0036A — Beginning Pickleball

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Introduces the fundamental skills required to be a proficient beginner pickleball player. Students will develop their understanding and proficiency in the game of Pickleball through fundamental techniques, strategies, and game play scenarios. Emphasis will be placed on teaching stroke mechanics, footwork, and court positioning to enhance overall performance. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0036B — Intermediate Pickleball

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Builds upon the fundamental skills acquired in the beginner course. Students will further develop their understanding and proficiency in the game of Pickleball through advanced techniques, strategies, and game play scenarios. Emphasis will be placed on refining stroke mechanics, footwork, and court positioning to enhance overall performance. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0040 — Water Exercise for Fitness

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 8
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Designed to improve muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness. Exercises conducted in the water, utilizing the resistance of water against body movement. Strength and conditioning exercises are integrated with aerobic exercises so that students may have the potential for maximum benefit in a short time. Suitable for students with injuries or physical limitations. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0041 — Fundamentals of Swimming

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 36
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Development of physical and mental adjustment to the water. For non-swimmers through advanced. Basic instruction in swimming, use of swimming equipment, water safety skills, water entry and exit, and water exercises and techniques. Instruction and practice in developing aerobic fitness. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0042 — Swimming Conditioning

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 39
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md)

Development of muscular and cardiovascular endurance. Instruction in distance training, interval training, water exercise, sprint training, stroke techniques, equipment usage, and water games associated with swimming. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0050A — Ballet I

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 56A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md)

Introduction to fundamentals of classical ballet focusing on the development of technique through proper alignment, flexibility and strength. Elements of history, terminology and appreciation of ballet as an art form are explored. (CSU, UC)

### KIN 0050B — Ballet II

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Advisory:** Completion of KIN 50A with grade of "C" or better
- **Formerly:** PHED 56B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md)

Continuation of classical ballet training, exploring elements of ballet history, musicality, terminology, technique, and performance. Pointe technique and character dance are also presented. (CSU, UC)

### KIN 0051 — Jazz Dance

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 54
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Fundamentals of jazz dance with emphasis on ballet basics, flexibility, coordination, weight transference, isolation, floor and barre work, including jazz history, composition basics, stylization, and improvisation. (CSU, UC)

### KIN 0053 — Ballroom Dance

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 51D
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Basic skills in social and ballroom dance steps, including Swing, Salsa, Tango, Waltz, Fox Trot, Cha-Cha, Rumba, Mambo, and Samba. Includes dance etiquette, development of rhythm, and the history of social dances. (CSU, UC)

### KIN 0054 — Modern Dance

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 53
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Development and improvement in body alignment, flexibility, strength endurance, balance coordination, relaxation coordination and modern dance techniques so that the body can be used as an instrument of creative expression. (CSU, UC)

### KIN 0055 — Line Dance

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 51C
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Basic skills in line dancing. Traditional, past and current dances are taught. Includes development of rhythm and the history of line dances. (CSU, UC)

### KIN 0062 — Fundamentals of Yoga

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 55
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Development of basic Yoga postures, breathing practices, stretching, and relaxation techniques as a method to improve flexibility, decrease stress and improve physical and mental well-being. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0065 — Yoga History and Culture

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Designed as a survey of the history and culture of yoga, both as a historical practice and a physical discipline. Students will learn about yoga's transformation from ancient to contemporary times, Ayurveda nutrition and yoga as a career option. (letter grade only) (CSU)

### KIN 0066 — Yoga Pedagogy Lecture

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Designed as an introduction to teaching the physical discipline of Hatha yoga. Students will learn about different types of Hatha yoga, anatomy, injury prevention, cueing, ethics, and development of their own yoga class. (CSU)

### KIN 0068 — Introduction to Meditation

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 68
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Exploration of the body/mind connection through techniques of visualization, affirmation, concentration and meditation. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0069 — Mat Pilates

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 19
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Designed to improve "core" muscles of the torso, improve posture, suppleness, and elongate the body. Targets legs,back, hips, and abdominal muscle groups. Includes warm up, muscle strengthening exercises, muscle endurance exercises, flexibility training, and cool down. Student must provide Yoga or Pilates "sticky" mat. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0070 — Yoga Pedagogy Lab

- **Units:** 1
- **Hours:** 54 laboratory
- **Prerequisite:** Concurrent enrollment in or completion of KIN 66 with grade of "C" or better
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Designed as an introduction to the physical discipline of Hatha yoga. Students will learn alignment, adjustments, and cueing for yoga postures. Students will also develop and teach their own yoga class. (CSU)

### KIN 0071 — Adapted Aquatics

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Advisory:** Physician's approval recommended for participation
- **Formerly:** PHED 73
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

For physically and/or developmentally challenged individuals, providing individually prescribed exercises, adaptive and/or modified swimming, and exercises designed to improve ambulation, balance, and cardiorespiratory endurance. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0072 — Adapted Aerobic Fitness

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Advisory:** Physician's approval recommended for participation
- **Formerly:** PHED 74
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Aerobic fitness training for individuals with developmental and or physical challenges. Emphasis on improving individual levels of aerobic fitness through the use of fitness machines. Class activities adapted and modified to meet individual needs. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0073 — Adapted Individualized Exercises

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Advisory:** Physician's approval recommended for participation
- **Formerly:** PHED 72
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

The purpose of this class is to improve joint flexibility, muscle endurance and muscle strength in students having difficulty with ambulation, balance, and/or motor skills. Individualized Progressive Resistance exercise programs will be developed based on the student's physical and or developmental abilities, physician's recommendation, and student's personal goals. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0080 — ACE Personal Trainer Preparation

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 32
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md)

Synthesis of principles and theories in exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, and basic behavioral sciences. Application of principles to physical fitness testing and exercise program design and implementation. Prepares students for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certification examination. (CSU)

### KIN 0081 — Introduction to Kinesiology

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 81
- **C-ID:** KIN 100
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 10 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 10 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Introduces the interdisciplinary approach to the study of human movement. An overview of the importance of the sub-disciplines in kinesiology are discussed along with career opportunities in teaching, coaching, allied health, and fitness professions. (C-ID KIN 100) (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0082 — Sports Officiating

- **Units:** 2
- **Hours:** 54 (36 lecture, 18 laboratory)
- **Formerly:** PHED 82
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Officiating team and individual sports. Emphasizes officiating concepts, skills, fundamentals and etiquette of basketball, baseball/softball, volleyball and soccer. Students are required to perform physical activities associated with officiating. (CSU)

### KIN 0083 — Physiology of Fitness

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 83
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 4 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Introductory course in sports physiology with special emphasis on body systems and how each adapts and responds to physical movement. Review of training strategies implemented to increase functionality of organ systems to improve physical fitness and performance. Provides students with exposure to a variety of performance goals and fitness levels including exercise for health, fitness, recreation, and sports competition. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0084 — Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 84
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Designed for students interested in the prevention, evaluation and care of athletic injuries. Introduction to theoretical concepts and practical skills necessary for the proper and effective management of common athletic injuries and medical conditions. Includes the prevention, recognition, evaluation, management and rehabilitation of injuries, taping techniques, and emergency procedures. (CSU, UC)

### KIN 0086 — Psychology of Sport

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 86
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

This course provides an in-depth examination of contemporary theories, research, and applied practices in the field of sport and exercise psychology. Students will explore the psychological factors that influence athletic performance and overall well-being, both in competitive and everyday contexts. Topics include the historical foundations of the discipline, as well as the impact of race, ethnicity, and gender in sport. Key areas of study include personality and cognitive processes, attribution theory, motivation, leadership, goal-setting, neuropsychology, physiological arousal, attention, and psychological skills training. Emphasis will be placed on critical analysis of current research and the application of psychological techniques to enhance performance and personal development. (CSU, UC)

### KIN 0087A — Theory of Baseball

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 89A
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Study and analysis of competitive baseball. Emphasis on defense, offense, pitching, base running, and team strategy. Designed for students with baseball experience and/or the desire to coach baseball at any level. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0087B — Theory of Basketball

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 89B
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Study and analysis of competitive basketball. Emphasis on defense, offense, individual and team skill development, rules and games preparation and strategy. Designed for students with basketball experience and/or the desire to coach basketball at any level. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0087C — Theory of Football

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 89F
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Study and analysis of competitive football. Emphasis on defense, offense, special teams and strategies. Designed for students with football experience and/or the desire to coach football at any level. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0087D — Theory of Soccer

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 89H
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Theories of offensive and defensive strategies in competitive soccer. Includes study, analysis, and critique of skills and strategies in preparation for all levels of soccer competition. Designed for students with soccer experience and/or the desire to coach soccer at any level. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0087E — Theory of Softball

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 89C
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Study and analysis of competitive softball. Emphasis on defense, offense, pitching, baserunning, team strategies, stats recording and scorekeeping. Designed for students with softball experience and/or the desire to coach softball at any level. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0087F — Theory of Volleyball

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 89G
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Study and analysis of competitive volleyball. Emphasis on defense, offense, individual and team skill development, rules and games preparation and strategy. Designed for students with volleyball experience and/or the desire to coach volleyball at any level. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0088 — Introduction to Coaching Team Sports

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Formerly:** PHED 88
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Designed for students interested in coaching team sports. Emphasizes the components of team concepts and the organizational skills needed to implement and conduct a team sport program. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0090 — Introduction to Training and Conditioning for Sports

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Introduces students to the concepts of training and conditioning for sports. Topics will include foundational principles of training, stages of athletic development, motor skills training, and designing programs specific to the needs of the sport. (CSU)

### KIN 0095 — Internship in Kinesiology

- **Units:** 0.5-4
- **Transfers to:** CSU (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md)

Designed for advanced students to work in an area related to their educational or occupational goal. Provides new on-the-job technical training under the direction of a worksite supervisor, allowing students to expand knowledge and skills in the chosen field. Mandatory orientation session and faculty approval to determine eligibility. One unit of credit is equal to 54 hours of work. Students may earn up to a total of 16 units in internship courses (any course numbered 95 and PDEV 94). (CSU-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0096 — Sports Activities

- **Units:** 0.5-2
- **Hours:** 36 activity per unit
- **Formerly:** PHED 93
- **Transfers to:** CSU, UC (with unit limitation)
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Intra-class competition in the group activities of basketball, flag football, volleyball, soccer, ultimate sports and softball. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

### KIN 0100 — Coaching the Young Athlete

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Students will be introduced to the challenges of age and gender specific considerations in training of young athletes. Topics include training guidelines for young athletes, stages of athletic development, long-term training plans, specific strategies of motivation related to age groups, and providing an environment that promotes learning and fun. (CSU)

### KIN 0101 — Sport First Aid for Coaches

- **Units:** 3
- **Hours:** 54 lecture
- **Transfers to:** CSU
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Provides new and experienced coaches with the action steps for the care and prevention of athletic injuries and illnesses. Includes performing physical assessments; strategies for reducing athletes' risk of injury or illness; developing a medical emergency plan; returning athletes to play; and educating athletes and coaches on the effects and dangers of performance enhancers. (CSU)

### KIN 0802 — Adaptive Motor Skill Development

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 54 laboratory
- **Advisory:** Physician's approval recommended for participation
- **Formerly:** PHED 802
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/fall-2026/kin.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/sierra-college/schedule/spring-2027/kin.md)

Physical activities to meet the varied needs of substantially disabled students. Activities include team sports, jogging/walking, weight training, Special Olympic training, swimming, and yoga. May be repeated. (noncredit)