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Discipline: Degree: AA - Liberal Arts Emphasis Kinesiology and Wellness - A8986

Course Name	Course Number	Objectives
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity	SOC 20	Students will use sociological research concepts and theories to identify and analyze the social constructions of race and ethnicity, its interactions with different aspects of society, and its impact on the experiences of different racial/ethnic groups.
Introduction to Race and Ethnicity - Honors	SOC 20H	Students will use sociological research concepts and theories to identify and analyze the social constructions of race and ethnicity, its interactions with different aspects of society, and its impact on the experiences of different racial/ethnic groups.
Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response	KIN 5	Identify and analyze the different body systems. Recognize scenarios that require CPR and First Aid skills. Assess the signs and symptoms of various life threatening?conditions and demonstrate the appropriate actions to provide?care. Identify skills necessary for certification in American Red Cross Emergency Medical Response. Students will take a written exam to qualify for an American Red Cross - First Responder/Emergency Response CPR and First Aid Card. Students will be able to pass the skills tests, established by the American Red Cross, with the skill level needed to qualify for the First Responder, CPR for the Professional Rescuer ARC cards. 80% of the students will meet the CPR standards which include Adult, Infant and Child CPR Techniques as required by the American Red Cross Certification. Compare and contrast the difference between manual compressions?and using an AED. Perform with competency, the techniques used for immobilization.
Biological Psychology	PSYC 1B	Identify the major anatomical structures, and their functions, of the nervous system. Students will apply biopsychological principles/ findings to their own lives. Identify the major structures and main sequence of events of neural chemical transmission.
Career / Life Planning	COUN 5	Students will identify at least one career/occupational field that they would like to pursue as a result of the completion of COUN 5. Students will identify at least one career/occupational field that they would like to pursue as a result of the completion of COUN 5. Students who complete Counseling 5 will feel more confident about their interviewing skills. Students who complete Counseling 5 will feel confident in their ability to choose a major. Students completing an assignment in Area E courses will demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation related to increasing their lifelong personal well-being
Chemistry for Allied Health Majors	CHEM 10	Perform calculations, set up and solve problems using conversion factors. Perform calculations, set up and solve problems using conversion factors
College Success Strategies	COUN 2	Students will discuss two time management strategies learned from COUN 2 Students will be able to identify and explain 2 reasons for procrastination. Students who complete COUN 2 will be able to Apply aspects/attributes/principles of Personal Responsibility. Students will be able to identify two success strategies and how they would help in achieving academic success. Students will be able to explain a new time management strategy.
Contemporary Health Issues	BIOL 5	Students completing an assignment in Area E courses will demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation related to increasing their lifelong personal well-being. Students will be able to identify the benefits of prenatal care and testing. Students will be able to examine the effects of stress on physical and mental health. Students will be able to describe the components of a behavior modification program. Students will be able to identify patterns of disease and disability in the U.S. Students will demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation related to increasing their lifelong personal well-being. Students will be able to compare and evaluate elements of a nutritionally healthy diet. Students will be able to analyze problems in health care delivery in the U.S. Students will be able to synthesize the interaction of multiple environmental hazards. Students will be able to identify risk factors for intentional and unintentional injuries. Students will be able to describe the effects of psychoactive drugs on multiple body systems. Students will be able to evaluate the interaction between fitness and nutrition and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer. Students will be able to describe risk reduction strategies for preventing sexually transmitted diseases.
Contemporary Social Problems	SOC 2	Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the analysis of how controversial public issues arise in contemporary American society and the interplay between race, class, gender, sexuality and other social groups. Students will be able to identify and analyze how sociological principles and concepts are applied in the understanding of social problems.
Contemporary Social Problems - Honors	SOC 2H	Students will be able to identify and analyze how sociological principles and concepts are applied in the understanding of social problems. Students will be able to understand and demonstrate the analysis of how controversial public issues arise in contemporary American society and the interplay between race, class, gender, sexuality and other social groups.
First Aid and CPR	KIN 3	Students will meet the CPR standards, which includes CPR, rescue breathing and obstructed airway, as required by the American Red Cross for certification of the Adult, Child and Infant population. Students will learn and demonstrate skills necessary for controlling bleeding, immobilization techniques and care for sudden illnesses. Using the mannequin, perform the necessary one-person intervention for a rescue-breathing scenario. Complete the study questions at the conclusion of each chapter. With a classmate demonstrate the proper technique of controlling severe bleeding. Develop a scenario for the identification, care and treatment of a sudden illness.
Fitness for Living	KIN 34	Students will be able to define and identify the Five Components of Health Related Fitness. Students will be able to define the 5 Components of Fitness and identify a benefit of each one. Read and evaluate food label Students completing an assignment in Area E courses will demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation related to increasing their lifelong personal well-being. Compare nutritional habits with federal nutritional guidelines. Identify the relationship of exercise on disease prevention. Analyze current levels of stress and identify appropriate types of stress management and relaxation techniques. Identify common assessments for components of fitness. Describe safe and effective exercise programs Develop personal fitness programs using the F.I.T.T. principles. Students will be able to read and evaluate a nutritional food label.
General Biology - GE	BIOL 1	An advisory prereq of READ 100 has been added to Bio 1 course outline. It is currently in the queue for review by Ed Design. Can students answer general questions about community and population ecology and natural selection after completing a related activity in lab? Explain why evolution is the most all-encompassing scientific explanation for the history of life and the similarities in biochemistry and physiological processes among living things. Describe how the systems of the human body interact to maintain homeostasis. Assess how population and community dynamics are affected by ecological interactions. Summarize the various types of evidence used to examine evolutionary principles. Evaluate how life forms duplicate, maintain control, and exhibit hereditary patterns. Compare and contrast the processes of photosynthesis and cellular respiration in terms of energy transformation in cells. Relate cell structure and physiology. Classify the molecules of living systems and apply basic principles of chemistry to their interaction. Students completing relevant assignments in Area B courses will evaluate the impact of science on their daily lives
General Physics	PHYS 2AG	Students will be able to identify an appropriate model from experimental data. Students will be able to analyze descriptions and depictions of mechanical systems and create representative force diagrams. Students will be able to identify common forms of mechanical and internal energy occurring within a system.
History and Appreciation of Dance	DN-T 20	Assess the cross-cultural influences that have shaped theatrical dance. Compare and contrast classical and contemporary periods of theatrical dance. Analyze dance in film and live performance. Identify major artists of dance periods. DN-T 20 (History and appreciation of Dance) students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the chronological overview of western theatrical dance from the Renaissance period to the present. Identify a chronological overview of theatrical dance from renaissance court to present time. DN-T 20 (History and appreciation of Dance) students will gain an appreciation of dance as a performing art.
Human Anatomy	ANAT 35	Students will be able to master muscle anatomy and give the name location, origin and insertion of muscles. Students will be able to master the anatomy of the Human Skeletal System including names of bones, whether a paired bone is from the left or right side of the body, and diagnostic features of bones. Students will be able to recognize and describe the fundamental classes of tissues and distinguish between tissue types within each class. Students will be able to sequence pathways of movement and flow in such organ systems as circulatory, nervous, reproductive, digestive and respiratory systems. Students will be able to review the organization of each organ system and describe and define its components. Students will be able to locate and describe the major organs of the mammalian body. Students will be able to describe the structure of organs at the histological level. Students will be able to demonstrate accurate dissection technique and identification of important muscles, viscera, blood vessels and nerves in the cat, and structures of the sheep brain, eye and heart. Students will be able to identify bone markings and their normal variations on human specimens.
Human Physiology	ANAT 36	Determine the number of ATP produced in the complete aerobic respiration of either a triglyceride, a simple sugar, or any combination thereof. Collect and analyze ECG data.
Human Reproduction, Development and Aging	BIOL 13	Students completing an assignment in Area E courses will demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation related to increasing their lifelong personal well-being. Students will be able to describe male and female sexual anatomy and physiology, including sex hormones and their actions. Students will be able to explain the major developmental theories and scientific methods used to study development. Students will be able to discuss the impact of death in our Western culture, and how we deal with dying, death, loss and bereavement. Students will able to summarize the biophysical, cognitive, and psychosocial development of infants, toddlers, children, adolescents and adults, and factors that influence these developmental areas. Students will be able to explain conception, embryological and fetal development, and the birth process, as well as problems that may arise in any of these stages. Students will be able to describe cell division, and the principles of genetics, with special emphasis on their impact on human development.
Introduction to Care/Prevention of Activity/Sports-Related Injuries	KIN 19	Analyze the involvement of the elbow during throwing and how it predisposes young athletes to injury. Assess spine injury and observe the importance of preventing further injury during spine boarding. Identify various Southern California weather conditions and how they impact physical activity and athletic health. Apply therapeutic modalities and how they affect athletic injury treatment. Students will demonstrate proficient skill in the various tape and wrap techniques. Demonstrate the ability to assess lower leg injuries by watching and noting each others biomechanics during standing and walking. Assess flexibility and understand injury predisposition. Describe overhead throwing patterns after reviewing the text and video on proper throwing mechanics. Students will be able to perform a basic injury evaluation. Demonstrate the knowledge of ankle injuries by participating in rehabilitation exercises and athletic taping. Understand the roles and responsibilities of the certified athletic trainer.
Introduction to Dance	DN-T 18	Understand criteria to critique dance performances. Compare and contrast different dance forms through performance and written evaluation. Improve general physical condition through participation in the dance activities. Demonstrate knowledge of various dance forms. Identify basic dance forms.
Introduction to General Chemistry	CHEM 40	Molecular Geometry) - students will be able to assign a molecular geometry of linear, bent, trigonal planar, trigonal pyramidal, or tetrahedral to a given molecule. Chemistry 40 students will be able to apply the principles of stoichiometry to calculate the quantities of any component in a balanced chemical reaction equation. Students will be able to calculate the percent composition, molar masses, empirical and molecular formula of compounds from appropriate data.
Introduction to Nutrition Science	NF 25	Students completing NF 25 - Introduction to Nutrition Science will be able to demonstrate mastery of course material by planning a diet that meets or exceeds standards of nutritional adequacy. Students completing NF 25 – Introduction to Nutrition Science will utilize a computerized database to evaluate personal diet records.
Introduction to Physical Education	KIN 17	Identify the relationship between performance in the movement forms of sport, dance, and exercise and the conceptual foundations of the sub-disciplines. Identify the pathways and requirements for career opportunities. Students will be able to list and define ten of the fifteen successful coaching characteristics from John Wooden’s Pyramid Describe the historical, ethical, and philosophical foundations of kinesiology. Investigate the scope and breadth of the field and the variety of career opportunities in kinesiology. Identify the basic concepts of kinesiology. Students will be able to teach their given skill in a three step teaching progression at a minimum score of 70% Students will be able to teach a chosen skill. Students will be able to list 15 of the successful teaching characteristics from John Wooden's pyramid of success. Students will describe three regular job responsibilities from at least 5 different careers in the kinesiology field: Examples include; Exercise physiologist, Philosopher, Historian, Sociologist, Psychologist, Biomechanist, Motor behaviorist.
Introduction to Psychology - Honors	PSYC 1AH	Explain how psychology utilizes the scientific method Be able to differentiate the major theoretical perspectives of psychology. Apply psychological principles to personal experiences.
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology	PSYC 3	Describe the process of answering psychological questions from a scientific perspective. Compare and contrast the various research designs and describe their relative strengths and weaknesses.
Introduction to Sociology	SOC 1	Students will apply sociological research to distinguish the interrelatedness of various social institutions and the relationship between society and the individual. Students will identify and apply the main sociological theoretical frameworks to analyze social stratification based on race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality or other social groups. Students will identify the role of culture and socialization in the development of one’s beliefs, opinions, and values.
Introduction to Sociology - Honors	SOC 1H	Students will apply sociological research to distinguish the interrelatedness of various social intuitions and the relationship between society and the individual. Students will identify and apply the main sociological theoretical frameworks to analyze social stratification based on race, ethnicity, gender, social class, sexuality or other social groups.
Introductory Human Physiology	ANAT 10B	Compare and contrast normal physiology and pathophysiology observed in specific disease states. Demonstrate the ability to describe key interactions between organ systems including acid/base regulation, fluid balance, and metabolic regulation. Explain the mechanisms of cellular, cardiopulmonary, neuromuscular, sensory, digestive, renal, and reproductive physiology, and the regulation of these mechanisms. Acquire laboratory-generated data and perform statistical analyses within the framework of the scientific method. Evaluate case studies by applying physiological principles on a molecular, cellular, organ, and systems level. Predict the outcome of laboratory exercises according to concepts, principles, and laws discussed in the course.
Introductory to Human Anatomy	ANAT 10A	Sequence functional pathways in organ systems such as circulatory, nervous, digestive, respiratory, musculoskeletal, and reproductive systems. Use anatomical regions and directional terms to describe positions and relative positions in the human body. Describe the structure of the major organs of the human body at the tissue level. Review the organs/structures in each organ system and describe the components of each. Describe the functional classes of tissues, and distinguish between tissue subtypes. Locate and describe the major organs of the human and cat. Identify and describe structures of the eukaryotic cell. Identify and locate major bone markings on all human bones and determine which side of the body a bone belongs to. Identify body cavities and their contents.
Microbiology	MICR 22	Demonstrate how to properly use the compound light microscope, as well as know its parts, their functions, how to safely transport and clean it. Analyze, using student’s own experimental design, effective hand washing. Perform aseptic transfer techniques and interpretations of laboratory results. Explain the basic features of every group of microorganisms. Apply physical and chemical methods of controlling microorganisms. Describe the physiology and genetic processes of microorganisms. Demonstrate safe handling and proper hazardous waste disposal procedures for microorganisms and chemicals used. Perform basic microbiology lab procedures using appropriate PPE required for this laboratory course. Diagnose specific diseases on the basis of symptoms and laboratory test results. Explain the dynamics of host-parasite interaction.
Nutrition for Health and Wellness	NF 10	Students completing NF 10 - Nutrition for Personal Health and Wellness will be able to analyze food intake and compare to recommended goals. Students completing NF 10 - Nutrition for Personal Health and Wellness will be able to evaluate fad diets and products.
Physics	PHYS 1	Students will be able to construct and make current and voltage measurements on parallel and series circuits. Students will be able to make measurements with optical instruments.
Principles of Microbiology	MICR 1	Students will evaluate the role of culture methods and selective and differential culture media in identifying microorganisms Students will be able to observe bacterial transformation by plasmid DNA and describe an acquired phenotypic trait of the transformed cells. Students will be able to perform a molecular separation technique (gel electrophoresis) and identify a DNA source using DNA fingerprinting. Students will be able to describe and accurately draw various microbes based on microscopic observations. Students will be able to perform quantitative plating and turbidity measures to determine the number of bacteria present in a culture sample. Students will be able to evaluate the level of contamination in water, milk, specific food products. Students will be able to evaluate physical, chemical and chemotherapeutic agents. Students will be able to identify an unknown bacterial organism based on results of lab procedures performed and through a miniaturized multitest system; compare findings of these two methods. Students will be able to prepare smears, perform staining procedures and record microscopic observations. Students will be able to demonstrate aseptic technique and safe handling of microbial cultures Students will be able to identify the fundamental concepts of immunity, immunization, immune deficiencies and immunological testing. Students will be able to describe the course of infectious diseases, including the interactions with host defenses. Students will be able to evaluate the best method to control microbes in various settings (chemical, physical or chemotherapeutic agents). Students will be able to outline the general characteristics of viruses, prions, and viroids. Students will be able to contrast the metabolic processes of fermentation and aerobic metabolism, noting cycles involved, energy production and end products. Students will be able to describe the role of genes, chromosomes, mutations and human manipulation in heredity of prokaryotic cells. Students will be able to Describe characteristics of selected pathogens, and the diseases caused by each. Students will be able to draw standard growth curves for bacterial cultures and explain factors affecting bacterial growth. Students will be able to describe the structures/functions of external and internal components of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
Psychology for Effective Living	PSYC 33	Identify stressors in your own life and evaluate the effectiveness of your coping strategies. (replaces previous SLO #1) Students will demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation related to increasing their lifelong personal well-being. Understand the processes by which psychological factors influence physical health.
Psychology of Sexuality	PSYC 26	Demonstrate meaningful self-evaluation related to increasing your lifelong personal well-being. Describe differences in sexual attitudes and behaviors based on diversity. Identify and describe sexual and reproductive anatomy, physiology, and sexual responses.
Sports Officiating	KIN 13	Describe the financial components of officiating. Evaluate the performance of officials. Describe the legal responsibilities of a sports official. Students will be able to identify two responsibilities for each of the four sports officials objectives. Students will be able to identify the four essential objectives of a sports official. Students will be able to read and evaluate sport rule books and codes of conduct Identify the rules, mechanics and techniques of the officiating role. Identify the differences between an effective and an ineffective official.
Techniques of Fitness Testing	KIN 39	Apply components of fitness and develop fitness programs based on an individual’s tests results Identify the protocols for selected fitness tests Administer test protocols properly and safely. Recall movement prep movements to ensure core activation. Students will be able to define muscular strength. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the importance and purpose(s) of performing fitness testing Students will demonstrate knowledge of risk factors and thresholds for stratifying level of risk for fitness testing. Use a health appraisal screening tool prior to exercise. Identify positive coronary risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease. Evaluate and stratify the health status of potential clients. Explain the purpose of performing physical assessments on clients.
Theory of Coaching	KIN 44	Students will be able to identify and comprehend the ASEP (American Sports Education Program) coaching philosophy. Students will be able to understand the concept of goal setting and how it relateds to coaching. Students will be able to compare and contrast 3 different coaching styles and philosophies. List and apply coaching principles, rules and skills. Demonstrate teaching component of sport skills. Discuss coaching theory and principle of training. Develop coaching activity units and seasonal plans.

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