Theory and Lecture Courses

Lecture courses in Physical Education /Athletics serve 4 purposes. First, there are several courses designed for Physical Education majors, secondly, there are courses that are part of our certificates and degrees, thirdly, there are some general interest courses, and finally there are lecture courses that our athletes are required to take. All courses are open to any interested student provided prerequisites are met as in the case of Massage Therapy courses.

Courses designed for Physical Education majors are: Introduction to Physical Education, Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries, and Coaching I and II. All intercollegiate athletes are required to take Orientation to Athletics.

Certificate and Degree courses are: Introduction to Massage, Intermediate Massage, Sports Massage, Advanced Massage Skills, Table Shiatsu, and Introduction to Chair Massage, Exercise Science, Personal Fitness Trainer, Introduction to Athletic Injuries, and Fitness Assessment for Personal Trainers.

General interest courses are: Health and Fitness, Physical Stress Management, and Orientation to the Lifetime Fitness Center. PE 030 - Introduction to Physical Education

A comprehensive, academic, and analytical introductory study of career choice and the required preparation and training for occupations involved with human performance education, fitness, leisure, coaching, and wellness. An in-depth overview of past, present, and future foundations, principles, and philosophies of physical education, sport, recreation, and athletics.

PE 035 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Treatment and preventative procedures in sports medicine. Emphasis on anatomical basis for recognition and evaluation of sports related injuries. Treatment focuses on immediate first aid, preventative techniques, and injury stress test and rehabilitation.

PE 051 - Health and Fitness

(also listed as Health 51. Units may be taken in either Department, but not both)

Introduction to the disciplines of Physical Education and Health through fitness, wellness and lifestyle management. Concepts of wellness from an interdisciplinary and global perspective. Practices and beliefs that contribute to fitness and healthful living. Students will be exposed to past and current theories of health and fitness with emphasis on how lifestyle, wellness, and personal fitness are affected by genetics, gender, and age. Each student will assess their own cardiovascular capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body composition, and diet during the class.

PE 053 - Physical Stress Management

An introduction to Physical Education through the natural techniques that effectively relieve stress related physical problems. Each student will develop and implement a personal stress reduction program. Students will be exposed to information on how lifestyle, gender, age, personality and occupation effects stress and the ability to successfully cope with it.

PE 054 - Introduction to Massage

Introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through the field of Massage Therapy. Includes theory, practical experience, methods, procedures, and contraindications. Students will be exposed to the rich international history of massage and to a variety of techniques from around the world including the contributions of men and women to the field.

PE 054A - Intermediate Massage

Further study and practice utilizing the principles of massage therapy.

PE 054B - Sports Massage

Massage techniques and evaluation procedures for creating a massage specific to the athlete's condition and sport. Study of the muscles and movements involved in sports activities, with an understanding of common types and areas of injuries related to specific sports.

PE 054C - Advanced Massage Skills

Methods and procedures of advanced soft tissue techniques and related topics; an amplification of techniques practiced in Physical Education 54, 54A and 54B.

PE 054E - Table Shiatsu

Theory, methods, procedures and practice of Shiatsu, a Japanese method of hands on healing.

PE 054F - Introduction to Chair Massage

An introduction to the practice of chair massage. Includes a global and historical examination of chair massage, with an exploration of a variety of techniques and modalities used throughout the world. The theory behind chair massage will be covered. Students will be given practical experiences, and critiques will be used to evaluate proper methods, procedures, and for correcting any contraindications.

PE 070A - Orientation to the Lifetime Fitness Center

Introduction to fitness, wellness and lifestyle management. Students will be exposed to past and current theories of health and fitness with emphasis on how lifestyle, wellness, and personal fitness are affected by genetics, gender, and age. Each student will perform a pre- and post-assessment of their own cardiovascular capacity, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition during the class and receive instruction on the proper use of the Lifetime Fitness Center.

PE 085 - Exercise Science

Basic concepts of physiology, nutrition, and exercise physiology for students planning on majoring in Physical Education and/or completing a certificate program in personal trainer, massage therapy, or coaching.

PE 085A - Personal Fitness Trainer

Concepts needed for instruction of individualized strength, flexibility, cardiovascular and functional fitness programs.

PE 085M - Introduction to Athletic Injuries

Introduction to basic taping and wrapping techniques for various athletic injuries. A general awareness of common injuries associated with athletics and the appropriate first aid.

PE 085S - Fitness Assessment for Personal Trainers

Basic concepts of fitness assessment for personal trainers. Includes measurement of cardiovascular fitness and use of American College of Sports Medicine metabolic equations, body composition using skinfold equations and calipers, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Test results will be analyzed and used for exercise prescription.

PE 088A - Coaching I

Introduction and continuing education into the theories, techniques, strategies, and qualifications related to sport and athletic coaching. An in-depth analysis of coaching responsibilities and practical applications associated with youth (Little League, Pop Warner, American Youth Soccer Organization, and YMCA), middle school, high school, community college, and four-year university levels of competition and play.

PE 088B - Coaching II

Introduction and continuing education into the theories, techniques, strategies, and qualifications related to sport and athletic coaching. An in-depth analysis of coaching responsibilities and practical applications associated with youth (Little League, Pop Warner, American Youth Soccer Organization, and YMCA), middle school, high school, community college, and four-year university levels of competition and play. PE 099 - Orientation to Athletics

An introduction to De Anza College Intercollegiate Athletics. An orientation to the De Anza College Physical Education and Athletics Division programs, policies, services, requirements, transfer, etc. Topics discussed will be eligibility, decorum, team rules, college rules, NCAA rules, CCCAA rules, medical information, insurance, nutrition, alcohol awareness, drug education, sexual responsibility, team work, leadership, time management and study skills. Academic and Athletic success will be the focus.