Athletics
The De Anza College Athletics Department offers 10 women's and 9 men's sports. For more information, visit the Athletics Department web site.
Physical Education
The Physical Education department offers activity classes in several different areas. To see the offerings under each area, click on the area name. Most sections meet 2 hours a week. There are some activities that are scheduled to meet 3 hours a week. These sections are designated with an X after the course number (i.e. P E 004 Strength Development is 2 hours a week, P E 004X is three hours a week). Intercollegiate classes are for Athletic teams in their competitive season. Techniques courses are for Athletics teams out of season, but are open to those students whose skill level is advanced. Dance courses are listed under the Creative Arts Division.
Aerobic Training and Conditioning
Aerobic Swimming, Deep Water Running, Aqua Exercise, Body Sculpting, Cardio Strength Training, Core Conditioning, Cross Training, Fit Camp, Indoor Cycling, Mat Pliates, Outdoor cycling,Power Walking, and Total Fitness. We also offer several courses in exercise to music including:Lo Impact, Hi-Lo Impact, Step Aerobics, and Cardio Kick.
Individual and Team Sports
- Softball, Basketball, Badminton, Fencing, Golf, Indoor and Outdoor Soccer, Swimming,Tennis, and Volleyball,.
- Martial Arts - Aikido, Karate, and Self Defense
- Strength Development - We offer free weight and weight machine strength training.
- Stretching and Relaxation - Tai Chi, Yoga, Stretching, and Stress Management
Lecture and Theory
These courses have little to no activity and do not completely fulfill Area E for General Education. Included are the courses for Athletic Training, Introduction to Physical Education/Kinesiology, Coaching, Health and Fitness, and Orientation to the Lifetime Fitness Center. (See Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Center.)