Las Positas College - Spring 2025 - Class Schedule

SPRING 2025 9 25. 424. 1 000 | l p c - a d m i s s i o n s @ l a s p o s i t a s c o l l e g e . e d u S P R I N G 2025 - C O U R S E L I S T I N G S Please refer to the onl ine schedule on CLASS-Web to access course section detai ls and the course record numbers (CRNs) for registration. KIN GF1 GOLF 1 1.0 Units This is an introductory course to the sport of golf. The course will include the rules, regulations and etiquette of golf, the fundamental swing skills for the long and short game and appropriate club selection. Beg-Intermediate and Intermediate players can benefit from the basic instruction to improve their skill set through the art of practice on the range. The course will be offered at a local golf range and student will be charged a minimal fee for bucket of balls to be used. KIN GF2 GOLF 2 1.0 Units For students who possess the rudimentary skills of golf and aim to improve those abilities. Students will hone their putting, short game, mid-long iron play and driving capabilities. The course is offered at a local driving range who will charge a minimal fee for practice balls. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN GF1 with a minimum grade of C. The course will be offered at a local golf range and student will be charged a minimal fee for bucket of balls to be used. KIN GF3 GOLF 3 1.0 Units Advanced technical aspects of golf match play will be included. Additionally, psychological skills for the elite golfer will be incorporated including visualization, pre-shot routines, relaxation methods and self-talk strategies. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN GF2 with a minimum grade of C. The course will be offered at a local golf range and student will be charged a minimal fee for bucket of balls to be used. KIN GF4 GOLF 4 1.0 Units This course will provide elite golfers with a detailed technical appreciation of the game. Furthermore, a psychological analysis of self-efficacy, arousal regulation, concentration and focus will be applied to golf. The course will be offered at a local golf range and student will be charged a minimal fee for bucket of balls to be used. KIN GBW1 GUTS AND BUTTS WORKOUT 1 1.0 Units This coursewill focus on improvingmuscle strength and endurance of the abdominals, gluteals, quadriceps, and hamstrings. Functional exercises such as squats, lunges and planks will be utilized. KIN GBW2 GUTS AND BUTTS WORKOUT 2 1.0 Units This course will focus on strengthening the core and glute muscles. Students will learn how to use equipment such as steps, TRX, swiss balls, and dumbbells to increase exercise intensity. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN GBW1 with a minimum grade of C KIN PF PERSONAL FITNESS 1.0 Units An independent, self-paced, personal activity program planned and implemented in conjunction with student goals. Based on goals and results of a fitness assessment and health risk appraisal, an individualized program is developed through personal counseling. Programs can include a physical assessment profile, a health risk appraisal, an individualized exercise/activity program, health/wellness education, and behavior modification. Students’ fitness will be tested at the beginning and at the beginning and at the end of the semester to determine if the student achieved their goals. KIN PIC1 PICKLEBALL 1 1.0 Units An introduction to the sport of Pickleball, an activity in which participants hit a ball over a net with their racket/ paddle. Players will be introduced to the fundamental rules of Pickleball including; scoring, court dimensions, the non-volley zone and faults. Furthermore, students will be taught basic strokes such as groundstrokes, volleys, dinks, serving as well as warm-up routines. Finally, participants will be taught singles and doubles strategy (e.g. getting to the non-volley line after the return-of- serve) as KIN BL3 BOWLING 3 1.0 Units This course teaches intermediate skills of bowling with emphasis on etiquette, terminology and equipment. The student will have the opportunity for class competition. The class will be conducted at an off-campus bowling establishment. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN BL2 with a minimum grade of C Facility use fee required. To be paid throughout the semester at the facility. Held at Earl Anthony Dublin Bowl, 6750 Regional St, Dublin, CA 94568 KIN BL4 BOWLING 4 1.0 Units This course teaches advanced skills of bowling with emphasis on form, rules , and etiquette. The student will have the opportunity for class competition. The class will be conducted at an off- campus bowling establishment. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN BL3 with a minimum grade of C Facility use fee required. To be paid throughout the semester at the facility. Held at Earl Anthony Dublin Bowl, 6750 Regional St, Dublin, CA 94568 KIN FJW1 FITNESS JOGWALK 1 1.0 Units This course is an introduction to a cardiovascular activity that will benefit anyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Individualized walking programs are designed to promote general overall fitness. Jogging and walking capabilities will be enhanced as a result of the exercise undertaken and the cardiovascular training related assignments. KIN FJW2 FITNESS JOGWALK 2 1.0 Units This is a progressive continuation course to Fitness Jog Walk 1. Biomechanical analysis and fundamental principles of training for this activity will be reviewed. Basic exercise physiology will be discussed. The student will be given training regimens to increase their pace, speed, distance and endurance for middle distances (e.g. 5K - 10K). Nutritional requirements and dietary advice will be presented. Student training logs will be employed to document performance. Pre and post walk/jog assessments will be conducted to establish a baseline of conditioning and illustrate performance levels. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN FJW1 with aminimumgrade of C KIN FJW3 FITNESS JOGWALK 3 1.0 Units This is a progressive continuation course to Fitness Jog Walk 2. The course will continue to enhance one’s knowledge of using walking/jogging in competition, whether it be cross country events, local race events, fun runs or competitive recreational events. Emphasis will be on speed work, terrain training, endurance development and training for varying outdoor weather conditions. The physiological and psychological aspects of competitive activity is presented. Training regimens and performances will be documented in logs for assessment and training adjustments. Nutritional and treatment of typical chronic orthopedic injuries will be discussed. Extracurricular and off campus events will be encouraged. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN FJW2 with aminimumgrade of C KIN FJW4 FITNESS JOGWALK 4 1.0 Units This is a progressive continuation course to Fitness Jog Walk 3. This course focuses on walking and/or jogging to enhance one’s cardiovascular fitness, body composition, and overall general health. This course is ideal for the general population to begin or continue a lifetime of exercise. Walking/Jogging techniques, training intensity assessment, methods for improvement and personal programs will be provided during the course. With consistent practice and implementing sound fitness principles provided by this course, one will benefit fromparticipation. Proper jog/walk technique, progressive training programs, nutrition, hydration, and injury prevention will be addressed. Recommended Course Preparation: KIN FJW3 with aminimumgrade of C