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. Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) will be defined and explored to bring awareness to the student-athlete regarding eligibility and transferring to a four-year institution. KIN 17 INTRO ATHLETICTRAINING & MEDI. 4.0 Units Basic taping skills, introduction to modality usage, and basic rehabilitation principles of athletic training. Designed to be preparatory for further education and a career in Athletic Training and or other Sports Medicine related fields. May include work with intercollegiate sports programs. Legal and ethical issues, professionalism, organization and administration of a sports medicine facility. This course is focused on preparing those interested in becoming Athletic Trainers and Coaches. KIN 18A ATHLETIC TRAINING PRACTICUM 1 1.0 Units Designed to provide clinical experience for students interested in sports-related injury care and prevention. Organization of a clinical facility and management of game day operations. Experiences will include taping for prevention of injury, use of modalities for the treatment and/or rehabilitation of injuries, stretching techniques, identify and manage emergency situations. Prerequisite: KIN 17 with a minimum grade of C KIN 18B ATHLETIC TRAINING PRACTICUM 2 1.0 Units This course will introduce student-athletes to injury evaluation, methods of diagnosis and rehabilitation. The student will help make return to play decisions [after injury or illness] based on the knowledge they have learned in their coursework. Students will develop and administer conditioning programs to LPC student- athletes with the guidance of the Certified Athletic Trainer. Prerequisite: KIN 18A with a minimum grade of C KIN 19 CARE & PREVENTION OF INJURIES 3.0 Units This course provides an introduction to the principles and scientific foundations of athletic training. Examination in the techniques used in the prevention of athletic injuries, including taping, bandaging, and strapping along with how to recognize and evaluate basic signs and symptoms associated with common injuries. Establishing a plan of care that includes rehabilitative exercise will also be studied. Legal and ethical issues, professionalism, organization and administration of a sports medicine facility. This course is focused on preparing those interested in becoming Athletic Trainers and Coaches. Prerequisite: KIN 17 with a minimum grade of C KIN 24 SPORT PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Units A formal introduction to the study of sport psychology focusing upon both the psychological factors that influence participation in sport and exercise and the psychological effects derived from that participation. Emphasis on understanding the psychological processes involved in human performance, models of intervention that can enhance and improve learning and performance conditions, and the strategies which can elicit and influence favorable psychological perceptions and outcomes. KIN 30 INTRODUCTION TO KINESIOLOGY 3.0 Units This class is designed to introduce the student to Kinesiology - the science of human movement (and of humans moving). Concepts in the various subfields of Kinesiology are examined and career opportunities in the field of Kinesiology are explored. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of Kinesiology, the field will be covered from a humanities, social science, and life science perspective. LGBT STUDIES LGBT 2 LGBTQ PSYCHOLOGY 3.0 Units Exploration of research concerning the psychology of people that are part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer communities. The course will examine psychological theories, empirical research, and phenomenological perspectives. Topics will include sexual and gender identification in racial and ethnic minorities, identity development, coming out, prejudice, discrimination, violence, relationships, parenting, aging, physical health, and mental health. LIBRARY SKILLS LIBR 4 COLLEGE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES 0.5 Units Introduction to basic research techniques in a college library. Focus on use of the library catalog, search strategies, organization of materials in the library including reference, faculty reserves, circulating books, audiovisuals, use of reference materials, evaluation of relevant resources, recognition of plagiarism, and bibliographic citation of books, audiovisuals, and magazines and journals. LIBR 7 THE OPENWEB & SEARCH ENGINES 0.5 Units Introduction to research techniques in a college library using search engines to find materials on the open web. Focus on use of the open web for research purposes, including web search strategies, appropriate search engines and directories, evaluation techniques for web resources, recognition of plagiarism, and bibliographic citation of web resources. MARKETING MKTG 50 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING 3.0 Units Marketing as a value exchange process involving all societal members; an overview of product development, pricing, placement, and promotion; Target markets including the demographic and behavioral dimensions of markets; analyses of marketing placement and pricing strategies and the social, cultural, economic, competitive and legal factors affecting marketing mix decisions. Recommended Course Preparation: Eligibility for college-level composition (ENG 1A, ENG 1AEX, or ESL 1A) as determined by college assessment or other appropriate method MKTG 56 MARKETING STRATEGIES 3.0 Units Current marketing trends, strategies, and techniques. Introduction to online and social media marketing. The promotional process and techniques in the development of effective content creation and branding. Advanced theories, principles, and practices of customer service, customer loyalty, and the customer experience. MATH • Math Emporium ...............................................pg. 48 • Lecture Courses ...............................................pg. 48 • Concurrent Support ......................................pg. 50 • NonCredit Concurrent Support ...............pg. 55 Scan here to visit the current Spring 2025 class schedule online