Select two courses from the following (2-3 units)
(KIN 50 may be taken twice)
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION
101
WORK EXPERIENCE EDUCATION
1.0 to 3.0 Units
CO ED 101 is the structured supervised internship or job opportunity for employment
on or off- campus under the guidance of a counseling faculty member. It is designed
to provide students with appropriate preparation and hands-on work experience. The
purpose of this class is to enhance students' knowledge, skill levels, and professional
competency in their targeted career. Note: (1) Students may earn up to twelve semester
units through general and occupational work experience, with limitations. (2) Students
must secure job placement and then may register for this course by obtaining a permission
number from the Cooperative Education instructor. Students must attend a mandatory
orientation session with the instructor. (3) Concurrent enrollment in 7 units, including
Cooperative Education. Laboratory 3.5-9.5 hours. Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment
in 7 units, including Cooperative Education. Recommended Preparation: ESL 151. Transfer
Credit: CSU
DANCE
101
INTRODUCTION TO DANCE
1.5 Units
DANCE 101 provides students with a basic understanding of dance as a performing art
form. Students will participate in movement exercises and explore dance concepts and
skills including aspects of individual and group dynamics and use of space. Lecture
1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cultural Dance Family)
124
HIP-HOP I
1.5 Units
DANCE 124 provides students with practical experience in current hip-hop techniques,
such as popping, locking, and ticking. Through exercise and discussion students will
learn coordination, strength, cardiovascular fitness, and the rhythm necessary to
meet the demands of high intensity performance skills in popular street dance trends.
Students are also encouraged to develop individual interpretation and personal style
indigenous to this dance form. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite:
None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (American
Vernacular Dance Family)
127
SALSA I
1.5 Units
DANCE 127 provides students with practical experience in beginning salsa dance. Through
discussion and movement, students will learn coordination, rhythm, and partnering
skills. Students learn beginning salsa moves and patterns. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory
1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC. (Cultural Dance Family)
128
MIDDLE EASTERN DANCE
1.5 Units
DANCE 128 provides students with beginning level practical experience in Belly Dance
and a selection of related ethnic dance forms originating in Armenia, Egypt, Morocco,
Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan. Through discussion, study, and demonstration of the
movement vocabulary, students will learn basic technical and interpretational skills.
The course includes an introductory exploration of the historical and cultural context
of the selected dances. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course
Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cultural Dance Family)
129
HIP-HOP II
1.5 Units
DANCE 129 provides further opportunities to extend students' knowledge of popular
dance culture. Students will learn intermediate and advanced Hip-Hop techniques to
meet the demands for dance in video and dance clubs today. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory
1.5 hours. Prerequisite: DANCE 124 or equivalent. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (American Vernacular Dance Family)
133
SALSA II
1.5 Units
DANCE 133 provides students with practical experience in intermediate salsa dance.
Through discussion and movement, students will learn the development of coordination,
rhythm, and partnering skills. Students learn intermediate salsa moves and patterns
to meet the demands for dance in the commercial industry and in dance clubs today.
Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5 hours. Prerequisite: DANCE 127 or equivalent or by audition.
Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cultural Dance
Family)
190
BEGINNING YOGA
1.5 Units
DANCE 190 introduces students to the principles and techniques of yoga. Students will
learn yoga positions to facilitate stretching and toning muscles, limbering joints,
and aiding spinal alignment. Students will use yoga breathing techniques and meditation
exercises to revitalize the body and calm the mind. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory 1.5
hours. Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC
194
PILATES
1.5 Units
DANCE 194 provides students with practical experience in the mat work of the Pilates
method of body conditioning. Through demonstration, exercise, and discussion students
will learn the development of strength, flexibility, and relaxation techniques. Students
will also develop a basic understanding of how to influence and control the body-mind
interaction in the area of dance, athletics, and general fitness. Lecture 1 hour/Laboratory
1.5 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC
KINESIOLOGY
50
INTERNSHIP IN KINESIOLOGY
1.0 to 3.0 Units
KIN 50 is a discipline-specific course, which allows students to earn from 1-3 units
for structured, supervised work on-campus or off-campus in the field of kinesiology
under the supervision of a faculty advisor. It is designed to provide students with
hands-on, discipline-linked work experience that will extend their knowledge and understanding
of career demands in kinesiology. Note: This course is Pass/No Pass only. Note: This
course may be taken four times; a maximum of 12 units may be earned. Students must
arrange an approved internship prior to enrolling in this class. Laboratory 3-9 hours.
Prerequisite: Enrollment in appropriate Kinesiology theory or lab course at GCC.
Recommended Preparation: ENGL C1000 or ESL 151, or equivalent. Transfer Credit: CSU
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
108
GROUP EXERCISE I
1.0 Unit PE 108 offers various modes of moderate-vigorous aerobic exercise set to
contemporary music. Course includes instruction on group exercise formats as well
as basic physiology, safety protocols and programming of aerobic fitness. Note: Students
who have completed PE 164 or DANCE 164 may not receive credit for this course. Laboratory
3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit:
CSU, UC, USC. (Motor Performance Family)
110
INDOOR CYCLING I
1.0 Unit
PE 110 offers instruction in indoor cycling, a low-impact, non-weight-bearing physical
activity, enhancing cardiorespiratory and muscular performance, and promoting mental
and emotional well being. Various cycling routines are performed on a stationary spinning
bicycle accompanied by both auditory and visual cues. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
None. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cycling Family)
111
INDOOR CYCLING II
1.0 Unit
PE 111 offers instruction in indoor cycling dealing with basic cardiovascular fitness
which is achieved through general cycling, fast cycling, sprints, intervals, and climbing.
Cycling safety, bike fit, and heart rate training are incorporated with choreographed
workouts. Note: This course may not be taken by students who have completed PE 121
prior to Spring 2016. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 110. Course Typically Offered:
Fall/Spring/Winter. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Cycling Family)
131
ADAPTED SELF DEFENSE
1.0 Unit
PE 131 teaches the basics of self-defense training. Instruction includes practice
in the fundamental techniques, and the philosophy of self-defense for students with
disabilities. Students learn the practice of Tai Chi forms to promote body awareness,
motor development and the ability to protect and defend themselves. Note: This course
is primarily designed for students who meet Title 5 eligibility requirements for Disabled
Students Programs and Services (DSPS). Laboratory 3 hours. Recommended preparation:
PE 134. Note: May be taken 4 times for credit. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Adapted Physical Education)
180
RUNNING AEROBICS I
1.0 Unit
PE 180 teaches the beginning concepts of running aerobics as a life-time activity.
Instruction includes training components, heart rate zones, stride technique, and
proper alignment. Students learn the fundamental warm-up and cool-down techniques,
running health, safety, and physiological and psychological benefits of running.
Note: This course may not be taken by students who have completed PE 226 prior to
Spring 2016. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring.
Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Motor Performance Family)
181
RUNNING AEROBICS II
1.0 Unit
PE 181 offers instruction and practice in intermediate running aerobics training.
This course builds upon the application of the basic training components, heart rate
zones, stride technique, and proper alignment learned in PE 180. Students learn the
intermediate training techniques such as tempo runs and hills, design their own training
program, and train to compete in 5K road races. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite:
PE 180. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Motor Performance Family)
220
KICKBOXING I
1.0 Unit PE 220 instructs students in the basics of kickboxing as a martial art,
self-defense technique and exercise format to improve physical conditioning. Instruction
focuses on achieving safe practice and proper form for fundamental stance, footwork,
punches, kicks, knees and elbows, as well as simple combinations. This course utilizes
bag-work for conditioning drills, and emphasizes injury prevention. Laboratory 3 hours.
Prerequisite: None. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Martial Arts Family)
221
KICKBOXING II
1.0 Unit PE 221 builds on the fundamental skills learned in Kickboxing I and introduces
the student to intermediate techniques in kickboxing for self-defense, competition
and exercise. Instruction focuses on adding power and placement to basic punches,
kicks, knees and elbows, as well as adapting to an opponent's movements and evasive
techniques. Physical conditioning for injury prevention and performance are emphasized.
Students are introduced to focus pads and mitt-work, as well as safe sparring between
training partners. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 220. Transfer Credit: CSU,
UC, USC. (Martial Arts Family)
