Physical Education

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Lower-Division Courses

5A. Aquatics: Swimming Level I (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Water exploration and primary skills development. Course is designed to teach only "non-swimmers" how to swim. The following is taught: Red Cross swimming instruction in overcoming fears, water adjustment, floating, breath holding, and rhythmic breathing. Skills to be learned are: water entries, sculling, treading, elementary backstroke, freestyle, methods of water safety, and survival techniques. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 15. J. Kimball

5B. Aquatics: Swimming Level II (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Stroke readiness and development. Course is for those who have completed Swimming Level I or who can swim freestyle and demonstrate elementary backstroke. Skills to be learned are underwater swimming, turns, improvement of freestyle and elementary backstroke, beginning side stroke, backstroke, breaststroke, diving, personal safety skills, and basic rescue techniques. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting: pass Swimming Level I course or demonstrate equivalent skills. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 20. J. Kimball, J. McCallum

5C. Aquatics: Swimming Level III (no credit). F
Coeducational. Stroke refinement and skill proficiency. Course teaches refinement of basic strokes and introduces butterfly, plus backstroke, surface diving, turns, endurance swimming, and survival techniques. Prerequisite(s): instructor determines skill level at first class meeting: pass in Swimming Level II course or possess equivalent skills in freestyle, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and breaststroke. Enrollment limited to 30. J. McCallum

5D. Aquatics: Swimming Level IV (no credit). W,S
Coeducational. Advanced skills. Designed to perfect the techniques and skills of all basic strokes plus butterfly, surface dives, survival swimming, basic diving, endurance swimming, and personal and rescue skills. Prerequisite(s): pass in Swimming Level III course or possess equivalent swimming skill requirements in freestyle, backstroke, sidestroke, or competitive swimming; instructor determines skill level. Enrollment limited to 30. J. McCallum

5E. Aquatics: Lifeguard Training (LT) (no credit). F,S
Red Cross certified lifeguard training. Provides the necessary minimum skills training to qualify as a non-surf lifeguard. Certification includes CPR Pro, AED, PDT, D2, ADMIN, and Title 22 First Aid. Candidates must successfully pass final skill tests and written final exam with 80 percent score. Students are billed for a course fee. Prerequisite(s): must have ability to swim 500 yards in ten minutes, tread water for one minute, strong swimming skills in free, back, breast, side, and elementary backstroke; must purchase Red Cross LT text book. Enrollment limited to 20. J. McCallum, K. Musch

5F. Water Safety Instructor (WSI) (no credit). S
Coeducational. A Red Cross course designed to certify students who complete all required work as swimming instructors. Instruction in teaching techniques, stroke analysis, skilled swimming, class organization, pool safety, and pool maintenance. Practice teaching assignments outside of class with practical and written final exams. Screening test given at first class meeting. Prerequisite(s): must be 17 years old, possess valid ARC Instructor Candidate Training card (ICT), and ARC swimmers-level skills. (Emergency Water Safety (EWS), or Lifeguard Training (LT) certificate is highly recommended). Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 12. J. McCallum, K. Musch

5G. Aquatics: Swimming/Conditioning (no credit). F,W,S
Open to all students who wish to explore swimming as a conditioning and fitness exercise. Students should know three competitive strokes, and should be able to swim fifteen minutes without stopping. Short health and fitness lectures precede some classes. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 40. J. McCallum, K. Musch

5H. Aquatics: Competitive Swimming (no credit). W
Emphasis on competitive swimming and conditioning techniques. For students who want instruction at the competitive level of swimming. Three hours per week. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting. Enrollment limited to 50. K. Musch

5R. Aquatics: Basic Scuba Diving (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Sections geared toward the successful completion of NAUI Scuba Diver Certification. The course is divided into three parts: lecture, pool lab, and open water experience. Four open water training dives are offered. Emphasis is on training for open water scuba diving, using the beach as a base of operation. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): pass swimming skills tests and medical clearance. It is strongly recommended that students enroll in course 5S. Enrollment limited to 24. C. Shin

5S. Aquatics: Boat Scuba Diving (no credit). S
Coeducational. A minimum of two days of boat diving is offered. Emphasis is on training for open water scuba diving using a boat as the base of operation. There is a charge for the boat charter which varies from quarter to quarter. Prerequisite(s): basic SCUBA certification and receive medical clearance. Enrollment limited to 20. C. Shin

5T. Aquatics: Advanced Scuba Diving (no credit). F,S
Coeducational. Sections are offered to facilitate the development of the basic scuba diver's open water techniques. A minimum of six open water experiences is offered. Course is geared toward successful completion of NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver Certification. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 5R or pass swimming skills test and medical clearance. Enrollment limited to 25. C. Shin

5U. Aquatics: Scuba Instruction (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. A course designed for the experienced scuba student who wishes to assist with the scuba instruction program at UCSC. Topics covered include teaching techniques, skin and scuba techniques, rescue techniques, and safety procedures. Specialty labs also offered in conjunction with course which cover a variety of diving skills. Students pay a course fee. Students are required to enroll in one lab section per quarter.Supervised teaching experience is also provided. Prerequisite(s): Basic Scuba Certification and special prerequisite checking by instructor. Enrollment limited to 30. C. Shin

9B. Boating: Basic Sailing (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Introductory course in practical boating safety using 15-foot, two-person sailboats. Satisfactory completion meets prerequisites for intermediate-level sailing courses (dinghy or keelboat). Includes an introduction to rigging, nomenclature, seamanship, proper boat handling techniques, and general boating and aquatic safety. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): swimming ability. Enrollment limited to 18. P. Vandenberg, R. Kingon

9C. Boating: Intermediate Sailing (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Offered for both dinghy and keelboat. Dinghy section includes a review of basic sailing with an emphasis on the further development and refinement of small boat sailing techniques. Fifteen-foot, two-person sailboats are used. Keelboat section includes an introduction to rigging, handling, and sailing of the heavier displacement Moore-24 sloops. Boating safety and seamanship stressed. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 9B or equivalent skills. Enrollment limited to 16. P. Vandenberg, R. Kingon

9D. Boating: Advanced Sailing (no credit). F,S
Coeducational. Offered for both dinghy and keelboat. The dinghy sections are designed for students interested in high performance sailing using single-handed boats (Lasers and Coronado 15's). These courses include special techniques used in racing conditions. The keelboat section includes a further development and refinement of boat handling techniques, including advanced maneuvering, anchoring, racing, with an introduction to the use of spinnakers. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): course 9C or equivalent skills. Enrollment limited to 12. P. Vandenberg

9E. Boating: Competitive Sailing (no credit). F
Coeducational. Instruction and coaching at the advanced sailing level in racing dinghies and keelboats. Emphasis on the physical and mental requirements for racing sailboats and the technical aspects of sail racing. Students will be involved in intercollegiate competition. Prerequisite(s): advanced sailing ability. P. Vandenberg

9H. Boating: Intermediate Rowing (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational intermediate course designed to cover more advanced rowing techniques and the skills needed for safe open water rowing. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): basic rowing or permission of instructor. Enrollment limited to 11. R. Kingon

9J. Boating: Basic (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Course designed to cover types of rowing boats, nomenclature, fundamental skills, and specific safety and rescue aspects related to the activity. Students will row singly as well as in groups using 15-foot to 22-foot rowing dories. Students pay a course fee. Prerequisite(s): swimming ability. Enrollment limited to 12. R. Kingon

15B. Court Sports: Basketball (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Instruction in fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, rules, and conditioning designed primarily for beginning and intermediate level players. Enrollment limited to 20. The Staff, R. Hansen

15H. Court Sports: Racquetball (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. The beginning section provides an introduction to the basic knowledge and skills involved in this indoor racquet sport. The advanced beginning section continues the development of the basic skills emphasizing increased shot variety and advanced strategy. The intermediate section offers the opportunity for further skill development and introduces more advanced offensive skills. Enrollment limited to 18. J. Bardos, C. George

15N. Court Sports: Tennis (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. The beginning section introduces the basics of forehand, backhand, and serve. Advanced beginning section reviews these basics and introduces the volley, overhead, and lob. The intermediate section reviews all stroke mechanics and covers basic singles and doubles strategy. The advanced section includes use of spins, practice principles, detailed stroke analysis, and advanced play situations. Competitive Tennis is a year-long program for members of the intercollegiate tennis teams. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 24. R. Hansen, The Staff

15T. Court Sports: Volleyball (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Beginning/intermediate, intermediate, and advanced sections are offered for students who desire to learn and improve the basic skills, as well as to understand the rules. Competitive section is open to students interested in participation in the UCSC NCAA Women's Volleyball team. It covers information and practice in all aspects of the competitive volleyball season. Enrollment limited to 25. S. Teitelbaum

20A. Dance: Ballet (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Emphasis on principles of movement, style, and execution of ballet technique. Section in ballet repertory where advanced students have the opportunity to perform is offered in the spring quarter. Students pay a course fee. R. Cochlin, L. Norris

20B. Folk Dance International (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. International folk dance with an emphasis on Balkan and Israeli dances. Sections are also offered periodically in Mexican dance. R. Cochlin

20C. Dance: Jazz (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Exploration of jazz dance emphasizing basic technique, styling, rhythm, and isolations. Jazz and contemporary music is used as accompaniment. Some background in ballet strongly recommended before continuing to Jazz II or III. Section in jazz dance repertory where advanced students have the opportunity to perform is offered in spring quarter. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 40. L. Norris, The Staff

20D. Dance: Modern (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Sections offered at various technical levels graded from I to III. Emphasis on basic techniques and building phrases of movement. Section in choreography and improvisation offered in spring quarter. Section in dance repertory offered periodically. Students pay a course fee. R. Cochlin, The Staff

20F. Dance: Individual Studies in Dance (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Designed to give students the opportunity of pursuing their particular interests in the field of dance with the support and direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): instructor determination at first class meeting. R. Cochlin

25A. Fencing: Épée (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Basic instruction in the techniques, strategy, and general methodology of modern épée fencing. Emphasis on épée fencing as a development from the traditional French and Italian dueling sword styles as they have evolved to form the modern electrical épée game. Students pay a course fee. C. Blackburn

25B. Fencing: Foil (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Instruction in modern competitive French-Italian foil techniques for beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels. Emphasis on physical and mental conditioning leading to improved skill in recreational and competitive areas of involvement. Students pay a course fee. C. Blackburn

25C. Fencing: Sabre (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Instruction and practice in basic offensive and defensive skills of modern Hungarian sabre technique. Emphasis on physical and mental conditioning as a foundation for more advanced levels of instruction. Preparation for recreational and competitive involvement. Students pay a course fee. C. Blackburn

25D. Fencing: Intermediate Sabre (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Instruction and practice in intermediate offensive and defensive skills of modern Hungarian sabre technique. Emphasis on physical and mental conditioning. Preparation for recreational competitive involvement. Students pay a course fee. Enrollment limited to 30. C. Blackburn

28J. Field Sports: Rugby Football (no credit). F
Coeducational. Instruction and drills for persons with little or no playing experience. Course covers physical conditioning, basic fundamentals, rules, strategy, and preparatory development for sports clubs. The Staff

28K. Field Sports: Soccer (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational/Women's. Sections are offered in field soccer and indoor soccer. Instruction in the basic techniques, tactics, laws of the game, and injury prevention for beginners and advanced players. Prerequisite(s): determination at first class meeting. D. Chamberlain, M. Runeare

30G. Fitness Activities: Physical Conditioning (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. An exercise course designed to increase the participants' strength, flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular endurance. Special attention is given to understanding and utilizing sound and safe principles of body alignment and movement. C. Mori

30H. Fitness Activities: T'ai Chi Ch'uan (no credit). F,W,S
Through balanced movement and breath control, T'ai Chi Ch'uan attempts to forestall many processes of aging by cultivating greater strength of body, mind, and spirit. C. Blackburn

30J. Fitness Activities: Weight Training (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. An introduction to safe and effective methods of using weight training and other personal conditioning activities. Topics covered include proper weight training techniques, care of body and equipment, and elementary exercise physiology. R. Andrews, C. Mori, D. Lewis

30L. Fitness Activities: Yoga Exercises (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Sections offered at beginning, continuing beginning, and advanced beginning levels of Hatha Yoga. J. Kimball, R. Cochlin

43A. Martial Arts: Aikido (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. A nonviolent, noncompetitive Japanese martial art emphasizing mind-body harmony, balance, relaxation, and the understanding of vital energy. Aikido self-defense techniques aim toward the creative resolution of conflict and the growth of the individual. Sections offered at beginning and experienced levels. Y. Shibata

43G. Martial Arts: Tae Kwon Do (Karate) (no credit). F,W,S
Coeducational. Sections offered at the beginning and intermediate/advanced levels. Covering basic skills, knowledge, and philosophy of Tae Kwon Do and providing instruction in the following aspects of martial arts study: fundamental techniques of self-defense, physical conditioning, emotional control, self-discipline, and self-confidence. Enrollment limited to 35. S. Song

50. Personal Fitness and Wellness (no credit). F,W,S
Designed to improve the overall health of each participant. Course material will touch on all the major components of wellness: physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and intellectual health. Topics include cardiovascular training, strength training, flexibility, fitness testing, stress reduction, nutrition, and recreation. Enrollment limited to 20. R. Andrews, C. Mori, D. Lewis