San Joaquin Delta College offers the following courses in Physical Education and Recreation:

P E 1A Beginning Swimming:  Units 1-1.5

This course is a beginning course for the non-swimmer.

P E 1B Intermediate Swimming:  Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to emphasize the development of crawl, back, breast, and sidestrokes. (CSU)

P E 1D Beginning Swim for Health:  Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to help the beginning swimmer conditioning to improve cardiovascular endurance through swimming and to teach sound individual conditioning techniques.  Each student is pre-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 1E Intermediate Swim for Health:  Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to help the intermediate swimmer improve cardiovascular endurance through swimming and to teach sound individual conditioning techniques.  Each student is pre-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 1F Advanced Swim for Health: Units 1.

This course is designed to help the advanced swimmer improve cardiovascular endurance through swimming and to teach sound individual conditioning techniques.  Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (UC, CSU)

P E 2 Lifeguard Training:  Units 2

This course is designed to provide the individual with knowledge and skill to save ones own life or the life of another in the event of a water emergency.  The student must be at least 15 years old; swim 500 yards continuously using each of the following strokes for at least 50 yards each: crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, sidestroke; surface diving to a minimum depth of 9 feet and bring a 10-pound diving brick to the surface; surface dive to a minimum depth of 5 feet and swim under the water for a minimum of 15 yards; tread water for one minute; possess before or during the course the American Red Cross Standard First Aid/American Red Cross Community First Aid Certificate and either the American Red Cross or American Heart Association Adult Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certificate.  The American Red Cross Certificate for lifeguard is awarded to those who successfully complete the course. This course may be repeated for credit

P E 4A Springboard Diving:  Units 1-1.5 once every three years. (UC, CSU)

This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of springboard diving including the hurdle and required dives in the five diving categories on the one-meter diving board.  The student learns stretching and conditioning techniques to strengthen and enhance abilities in springboard diving. (CSU)

P E 4B Springboard Diving:  Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to allow students to practice the fundamentals of springboard diving including the hurdle and required optional dives in the five diving categories on the one and three meter diving boards. Students learn stretching and conditioning techniques to strengthen and enhance their abilities in springboard diving. (CSU)

P E 4C Springboard Diving: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to allow students to practice the fundamentals of springboard diving including the hurdle and required optional dives in the five diving categories on the one and three meter diving boards. Students learn stretching and conditioning techniques to strengthen and enhance their abilities in springboard diving. (CSU)   

P E 6 Wresting:  Units 0.5-1

This course is designed to provide the student with offensive and defensive wrestling fundamentals and match tactics.  Conditioning, strength, and cardiovascular conditioning are emphasized to enable participants to handle the strains of wrestling. Rules of the sport are covered. (CSU)

P E 9A Beginning Individual Conditioning: Units 1.5-2

This course is designed to improve the individual’s physical fitness level through the use of physical fitness testing, aerobic exercise, resistive exercise training, and flexibility activities.  Included are lectures designed to enhance the student’s life-long approach and understanding of exercise and its effect on the body.  Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components.

P E 9B Intermediate Individual Conditioning;  Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to take the information learned in beginning individual conditioning and to develop a life-long commitment to exercise. The course includes physical fitness testing, aerobic exercise, resistive exercise training, and flexibility activities.  More extensive lectures on cardiovascular health, nutrition, and elements of exercise enhance previous knowledge are included. Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 9C Advanced Individual Conditioning: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to take the information learned in beginning individual conditioning and develop a life-long commitment to exercise.  The course includes physical fitness testing, resistive exercise training, and flexibility activities.  The overall experience culminates in students formulating an individualized program to meet their unique needs.  Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 9D Beginning Jazz Aerobics:  Units 1.5-2

This course is an introduction to a complete workout done to music.  The course includes stretching, body training, and cardiovascular work.  The course content is based on knowledge of training and conditioning techniques, heart disease and exercise, muscle physiology, and nutrition.  Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 9E Intermediate Jazz Aerobics: Units 1-1.5

This course is a continuation of a complete workout including stretching, body training, and cardiovascular work. The student develops life-long diet plans and learns to develop relaxation techniques to combat stress. Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 9F Advanced Jazz Aerobics: Units 1-1.5

This course is one that includes stretching, body training, and cardiovascular work.  The course content is based on knowledge of training and conditioning techniques, heart disease and exercise, muscle physiology, and nutrition.  The student learns to apply these principles to other advanced fitness activities.  Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components.

P E 9H Beginning Sports Conditioning:  Units 1.5-2

This course is designed to expose the student to various components of sport-related conditioning. The student develops a theoretical knowledge of these components and participate in activities that include jogging, running, plyometrics, as well as strength and flexibility training.  This course is designed for the athlete or the student wishing to participate in a vigorous training program. (CSU)

P E 9I Intermediate Sports Conditioning: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to take the various components of sport-related conditioning and expand upon them. Measurements of strength, endurance, and agility are included. Special emphasis is placed upon the learning of the concepts and theories of a good sports conditioning program. (CSU)

P E 9J Advanced Sports Conditioning: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to take the information learned in the previous two courses and develop a life-long commitment to exercise and participation in competitive or recreational sport activities. The overall experience culminates with the student being able to formulate an individual conditioning program, which enhances his or her ability to participate in a competitive or recreational sport. (CSU)

P E 9K Beginning Power Aerobics:  Units 1.5-2

This course is designed to develop cardiovascular fitness, strength training, and flexibility through the use of aerobic exercise and weight training.  The course incorporates low and high impact aerobics and body toning through the use of weights and diet development. The course focuses on the physical development techniques for both men and women. All exercises are performed to music. Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 9L Intermediate Power Aerobics: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to develop cardiovascular fitness, strength training, and flexibility through the use of aerobic exercise and weight training. The course incorporates low and high impact aerobics and body toning through the use of weights and diet development.  The course focuses on the physical development techniques for both men and women.  All exercises are performed to music. Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 9M Advanced Power Aerobics:  Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to develop cardiovascular fitness, strength training, and flexibility through the use of aerobic exercise and weight training. The course incorporates low and high impact aerobics and body toning through the use of weights and diet development.  The course focuses on the physical development techniques for both men and women. All exercises are performed to music. Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 10A Beginning Fitness Walking:  Units 1

This course is designed to provide the student with physical and cardiovascular training. Emphasis is placed on stretching and attaining each individual’s target heart rate. (CSU)

P E 10B Intermediate Fitness Walking:  Units 1

This course is designed to promote physical well-being through stress reduction, weight control, and walking. Attention is given to increasing cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength, and endurance. (CSU)

P E 10C Advanced Fitness Walking:  Units 1

This course is designed to promote life-long physical and cardiovascular benefits to the student.  Emphasis is focused on increasing cardiovascular efficiency, muscular strength, and endurance. (CSU)

P E 14A Beginning Weight Training: Units 2-2.5

This course is designed to give the student experience in the six basic levels of lifts.  The student is exposed to an individual weight-training program.  Prevention and rehabilitation of injuries are stressed.  Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 14B Intermediate Weight Training:  Units 1.5-2

This course is designed to give the student experience in intermediate level of lifts. The student develops an individual weight-training program. Prevention and rehabilitation of injuries is stressed. Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 14C Advanced Weight Training:  Units 1.5-2

This course is designed to give the student experience in the advanced levels of lifts. The student completes an individual weight-training program. Prevention and rehabilitation of injuries are stressed. Each student is pre-tested and post-tested in various health and fitness components. (CSU)

P E 15 Selected Topics: Physical Education: Units 1-2

This course is designed to offer instruction in one of the specialized areas of physical education not already covered by existing curricula. (CSU)

P E 16A Beginning Modern Dance: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to condition the student and study the use of the body in rhythmic motion in some of the less complicated dances. Fundamental techniques are emphasized. Lectures and discussions are included. (UC, CSU)

P E 16B Intermediate Modern Dance:  Units 1-1.5

This course is the study of intermediate dance technique and patterns. Creative dances are practiced with the express purpose of establishing individual and group dances for public performances. Lectures and discussions are included. (UC, CSU)

P E 16C Advanced Modern Dance: Units 1-1.5

This course is the study of advanced techniques, styles, and rhythms used in creative dances, which are practiced with the express purposes of establishing solo, individual, and group dances for public performances. Lectures and discussions are included. (UC, CSU)

P E 21A Beginning Fencing: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to develop basic skills and techniques of fencing with the three combative weapons of foil, epee, and sabre. The course covers developmental exercise along with skills and techniques utilized in formal competition. The drama or dance student finds it valuable for mental and body discipline on the stage. (UC, CSU)

P E 21B Intermediate Fencing: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to develop the intermediate skills and techniques of fencing with the three combative weapons of foil, epee, and sabre. The course covers development exercises with skills and techniques in formal competition. The drama or dance student finds it valuable for mental and body discipline on the stage. (UC, CSU)

P E 21C Advanced Fencing:  Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to develop the advanced skills and techniques of fencing with the three combative weapons of foil, epee, and sabre. The course covers developmental exercises with skills and techniques in formal competition. The drama or dance student finds it valuable for mental and body discipline on the stage. (UC, CSU)

P E 22A Beginning Tennis: Units 1-1.5

This course is an introduction to the rules, etiquette, fundamentals, and strategy of tennis. Physical conditioning, agility and the carry-over value of the activity are stressed. (UC, CSU)

P E 22B Intermediate Tennis: Units 1-1.5

This course is a continuation of learning the rules, etiquette, fundamentals, and strategy of tennis. Physical conditioning, agility, and the carry-over value of the activity are stressed. (UC, CSU)

P E 22C Advanced Tennis: Units 1-1.5

This course is a continuation of learning the rules, etiquette, fundamentals, and strategy of tennis. Physical conditioning, agility, and the carry-over value of the activity are stressed. Match play organization and play is stressed. (UC, CSU)

P E 24A Beginning Power Volleyball:  Units 1-1.5

This course is an introduction to the rules, fundamentals, and strategy of power volleyball. Carry-over value of the activity is stressed. (CSU)

P E 24B Intermediate Power Volleyball: Units 1-1.5

This course is an extension of beginning volleyball. The basic fundamentals of skills of the serve, spike, forearm pass, and overhand set are reviewed. Appropriate defensive skills are introduced, the block and the dig.  These skills allow the participant a higher level of competition. (CSU)

P E 24C Advanced Power Volleyball: Units 1-1.5

This course is a review of the rules, fundamentals, and strategy of power volleyball. Physical conditioning, ability, and the carry-over value of the activity are stressed. Game play is emphasized. (CSU)

P E 25A Beginning Basketball: Units 0.5-1

This course is designed to provide the student the fundamentals of basketball and to develop an understanding of the basic game. (CSU)

P E 25B Intermediate Basketball: Units 0.5-1

This course is designed to provide the student with a review of the fundamentals of basketball and basic strategy. This course emphasizes team play. (CSU)

P E 25C Advanced Basketball: Units 0.5-1

This course is designed to provide the student with a review of the fundamentals of basketball and basic strategy. The student applies the skills learned to develop a philosophy of basketball. (CSU)

P E 26A Beginning Soccer: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to provide fundamental skills and techniques of soccer to the beginner. Dribbling, passing, heading, defensive skill, goal tending, and strategy are stressed. (CSU)

P E 26B Intermediate Soccer: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to give the intermediate student more practice, team play, and individual skill techniques. The emphasis is on teamwork. (CSU)

P E 26C Advanced Soccer: Units 1-1.5

This course is for the advanced soccer student. The emphasis is on tactics, team play, strategy, and individual position play. (CSU)

P E 26D Indoor Soccer: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to provide fundamentals skills and techniques of soccer to the beginner. Dribbling, passing, heading, defensive skills, goal tending, and strategy are stressed. (CSU)

P E 27B Beginning Baseball: Units 1-2

This course is designed to develop skills and techniques used in the sport of baseball.  Emphasis is placed on the individual needs of students. (CSU)

P E 27C Advanced Baseball: Units 1-2

This course is designed to develop and enhance the fundamental skills acquired in the elementary course. More detail is involved in the approach to each individual’s skill levels. (CSU)

P E 28E Beginning Softball: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed for the student to improve fundamental softball skills and to educate the student of current and new rules pertaining to the game of softball. The student participates in active learning with experience being given in offensive and defensive strategies including game and tournament play. (CSU)

P E 28F Intermediate Softball:  Units 1-1.5

This course is designed for the student to enhance the fundamental skills required in the beginning course. More emphasis is placed on proper techniques and execution of acquired skills. Team strategies are emphasized. (CSU)

P E 28G Advanced Softball:  Units 1-1.5

This course is a course designed for the student with advanced softball skills. Emphasis is placed on conditioning, rule interpretation, and individual skill improvement. (CSU)

P E 29A Beginning Touch Football:  Units 1.5

This course is an introduction to the rules, fundamentals, and strategy of touch football. Physical conditioning, agility, and the carry-over value of the activity are stressed. (CSU)

P E 29B Intermediate Touch Football: Units 1.5

This course is a review of the rules, fundamentals, and strategy of touch football. Physical conditioning, agility, and the carry-over value of the activity are stressed. (CSU)

P E 29C Advanced Touch Football: Units 1.5

This course is a review of the rules, fundamentals, and strategy of touch football. Physical conditioning, agility, and the carry-over value of the activity are stressed. Game play is stressed. (CSU)

P E 31A Beginning Bowling:  Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to create an interest in and a carry-over value for the game of bowling. (CSU)

P E 31B Intermediate Bowling:  Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to review the basic skills of bowling and to learn the intermediate skills of the game. (CSU)

P E 31C Advanced Bowling: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to review the basic skills of bowling. Emphasis is on tournament and league play. (CSU)

P E 32A Beginning Golf: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of grip, stance, and swing. Stress is placed upon putting. Rules and etiquette are presented. Participation on the golf course is encouraged. (CSU)

P E 32B Intermediate Golf: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to emphasize the fundamentals of grip, stance, and swing. Stress is placed upon chipping and driving. Rules and etiquette are reviewed. Participation on the golf course is encouraged. (CSU)

P E 32C Advanced Golf: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed to emphasize play on the golf course. Fundamentals, rules, and etiquette are reviewed. (CSU)

P E 34A Beginning Badminton: Units 0.5-1.5

This course is designed to introduce the rules, etiquette, fundamentals, and strategy of badminton. Physical conditioning, agility, and the carry-over value of the activity are stressed. (CSU)

P E 34B Intermediate Badminton: Units 0.5-1.5

This course is designed to review and apply the rules, etiquette, fundamentals, and strategy of badminton in both singles and doubles match play. (CSU)

P E 34C Advanced Badminton:  Units 0.5-1.5

This course is designed to focus on refinement of advanced level badminton skills, strategies, and match play in both singles and doubles play. (CSU)

P E 38D Intramural Basketball: Units 0.5-1

This course is an introduction to the rules, etiquette, fundamentals, and strategy of basketball and includes the student’s participation in intramural competition. (CSU)

P E 38N Intramural Tennis: Singles:  Units 0.5

This course is offered for tennis singles in school-wide competition. (CSU)

P E 39E Adapted Swimming: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed for the physically limited student. The student works on developing his or her own individual programs in the swimming pool. Physical conditioning, awareness of the body’s capabilities, agility, and life-long activities are stressed. (CSU)

P E 39F Adapted Conditioning: Units 1-1.5

This course is designed for the physically limited. The student works on individual programs. Physical conditioning, awareness of the body’s capabilities, agility, and life-long activities are stressed. (CSU)

P E 42J Theory of Track and Field: Units 2

This course is designed to meet the needs of the student in the community by preparing the student to teach and coach track and field with a practical and effective approach. Emphasis is given to the most recent trends in training techniques for each of the track and field events. (UC, CSU)

P E 42K Theory of Baseball Offense: Units 2

This course is designed to give the student a practical, effective, and up-to-date approach in teaching and coaching the offensive skills of baseball. Particular attention is paid to hitting drills, correction of faults, mental approach, bunting, base running, and offensive strategy and philosophy. (UC, CSU)

P E 42L Theory of Baseball Defense: Units 2

This course is designed to give the student a practical, effective, and up-to-date approach in teaching and coaching the defensive skills of baseball. Particular attention is paid to defensive technique at each position, individual defensive drills, team defensive drills, team defensivestrategy, pitching, and catching. (UC, CSU)

P E 42M Beginning Theory of Offensive Football:  Units 2

This course is designed to teach elementary offensive football. Offensive overviews, establishing formation concepts, areas of attack dual system, backfield actions, cadence, linesymbols and term line stance, back stance, types of blocks, recognition of defenses, and offensive kicking game are covered. Kick off return, point after touchdown, field goal, and the running game are stressed. (UC, CSU)

P E 42N Advanced Theory of Offensive: Units 2

This course is designed to help the student perform coaching and teaching assignments at lower levels from Pop Warner to high school football. The student learns to establish a football system of offense. (UC, CSU)

P E 42O Beginning Theory of Defensive Football: Units 2

This course is an introduction to the philosophy, technology, and strategy of defensive football played at the college level. (UC, CSU)

P E 42P Advanced Theory of Defensive Football:  Units 2

This course is a review of the philosophy, terminology, and strategy of defensive football played at the college level. (UC, CSU)

P E 42Q Beginning Coaching of Offensive Football:  Units 2

This course is designed to teach the coaching and demonstration off offensive techniques. Activities are designed for those who will coach the lower levels through Pop Warner and high school football. The fundamentals of the elementary level of running, throwing, catching, and blocking are stressed. (UC, CSU)

P E 42R Intermediate Coaching of Offensive Football:  Units 2

This course is designed to teach the coaching and demonstration of intermediate offensive techniques. Activities are designed for those who will coach the lower levels through Pop Warner and high school football. The fundamentals of the intermediate level of running, throwing, catching, and blocking are stressed. (UC, CSU)

P E 42T Beginning Coaching of Defensive Football: Units 2

This course is designed to teach the coaching and demonstration of defensive techniques. Activities are designed for those who will coach the lower levels through Pop Warner and high school football. The fundamentals of the intermediate level of running, throwing, catching, and tackling are stressed. (UC, CSU)

P E 42U Intermediate Coaching of Defensive Football:  Units 2

This course is designed to teach the coaching and demonstration of intermediate defensive techniques. Activities are designed for those who will coach the lower levels through Pop Warner and high school football. The fundamentals of the intermediate level of running, throwing, catching, and tackling are stressed. (UC, CSU)

P E 42V Theory and Application of Weight Training:  Units 3

This course is designed to introduce the student to past, present, and future conditioning. The student learns how to set up, design, and implement complete strength training and conditioning program for various populations. (UC, CSU) 

P E 43 Introduction to Athletic Training: Units 3

This course is designed as an introduction to the field of athletic training. The course emphasizes athletic training competencies including the prevention, evaluation, immediate care, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. (CSU)

P E 45 Special Projects: Physical Education:  Units 1-2

This course is open to the student qualified to do advanced work in the field. The course may include research, directed reading, fieldwork, or other advanced study, and the course may be repeated for a maximum total of four units. (CSU)

P E 46 Recreational Leadership: Units 3

This course is designed to introduce the student to the field of recreation as a profession and active involvement in leadership roles. (CSU)

P E 48 Exercise Science: Units 3

This course is designed to introduce the basic concepts of anatomy, physiology, nutrition, kinesiology, and exercise physiology to the student interested in how and why training programs affect health and fitness. This course is designed for the student majoring in physical education. (CSU)

P E 49 Psychology of Sports: Units 3

This course is an introduction to the professional field of sport psychology. Classroom experiences are designed to acquaint the student with individual skills and coaching techniques necessary in the area of sport psychology. (CSU)

P E 50 Nutrition for Fitness and Sport: Units 3

This course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals of nutrition as they impact health, fitness and sports performance. Particular emphasis is given to basic nutrition, diet analysis, weight control, special diets, eating disorders, and the use of ergogenic aids. (CSU)

P E 51 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription: Units 3

This course is designed to aid the student in synthesizing the important principles and theories in exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, testing, and measurements and applying them to physical fitness testing and individualized exercise program design. (CSU)

P E 70 Introduction to Sport Management:  Units 3

This course is designed to orient the beginning student to the academic and professional field of sport management.

P E 80 Selected Topics: Physical Education: Units 0.5-3

This course is designed to offer instruction in one or more of the specialized areas of physical education not already covered by the existing curriculum. Units in this course do not count toward an associate degree.