Kinesiology: Individual (KINI)

KINI 4A  Badminton - Beginning

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Beginning badminton fundamentals and techniques, including singles and doubles play.

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KINI 4B  Badminton - Intermediate

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Intermediate badminton techniques, including singles and doubles play.

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KINI 4C  Badminton - Advanced

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Advanced badminton techniques, including singles and doubles tournament play.

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KINI 18A  Golf - Beginning

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Golf fundamentals with an emphasis on technique, strategy, and rules.

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KINI 18B  Golf - Intermediate

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Instruction to individuals who have had previous golf experience and have played a regulation eighteen-hole course. Classes will be held at sites both on and off the Mt. SAC campus. Golf clubs and off site classes required.

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KINI 18C  Golf - Advanced

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Instruction and practice for the proficient golfer (Sub 15 Handicap). Emphasis on golf swing analysis. Golf classes will be held at sites both on and off the MT.SAC campus. Clubs and off-campus classes required.

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KINI 25  Mixed Martial Arts

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Introductory course in the sport of mixed martial arts. An integration of various forms of martial arts such as kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and other forms of traditional martial arts.

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KINI 27A  Jeet Kune Do - Beginning

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Fundamentals and principles of Bruce Lee's martial art. Emphasis on footwork, distance, and technique for combat efficiency in self-defense.

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KINI 27B  Jeet Kune Do - Intermediate

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Intermediate principles of Bruce Lee's martial art. Intermediate level footwork, distance, and technique (punching, kicking, and grappling) for combat efficiency.

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KINI 29  Self Defense and Martial Arts

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Basic concepts of self-defense and martial arts. Covers technique in three ranges of combat: grappling, kick and punch, and weapons range. Students will acquire self-defense skills, including escapes from grabs and holds, how and where to strike an assailant, how to roll and fall safely, and theories of attack and defense such as throwing, grappling, and submission techniques.

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KINI 30A  Filipino Martial Arts - Beginning

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

The Filipino martial arts of Esgrima and Arnis. Basic weapons training for defense in armed and unarmed scenarios.

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KINI 30B  Filipino Martial Arts - Intermediate

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

The Filipino martial arts of Esgrima and Arnis. Intermediate weapons training for defense in armed and unarmed scenarios.

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KINI 31A  Jiujitsu - Beginning

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Fundamentals of Brazilian Jiujitsu. Basic positions, breakfalls, training techniques, strategy, finishing holds, competition, history, and philosophy. Students are required to provide their own Judo or Jiujitsu gi uniform.

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KINI 31B  Jiujitsu - Intermediate

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Intermediate Brazilian Jiujitsu. Transitioning from positions, countering submissions and finishing holds, application of strategy, competition, and philosophy. Students provide own uniform.

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KINI 33A  Kickboxing Beginning

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Presents the martial sport of kickboxing including the basic techniques for offense and defense, cardiovascular endurance, strategy and training modes. Designed for students with little or no experience.

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KINI 33B  Kickboxing Intermediate

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken four times for credit)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54
Prerequisite: KINI 33A

Refines the martial sport of kickboxing. Includes intermediate techniques for offense and defense, cardiovascular endurance, strategy and training modes.

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KINI 34  Women's Self Defense

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Techniques for personal protection and safety with emphasis on defensive tactics for women.

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KINI 34B  Women's Self Defense Intermediate

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Intermediate techniques for personal protection and safety with emphasis on defensive tactics for women.

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KINI 37A  Tai Chi Chuan - Beginning

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Fundamentals of Tai Chi Chuan as a martial art exercise for health and fitness, meditation, relaxation, and self-defense. Basic therapeutic exercises in the Tai Chi Chuan format will be presented.

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KINI 37B  Tai Chi Chuan - Intermediate

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Intermediate tai chi chuan fundamentals and principles including instruction in a traditional long form.

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KINI 37C  Tai Chi Chuan - Advanced

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Instruction and practice for the experienced Tai Chi Chuan practitioner. Emphasis will be on the sword form.

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KINI 40A  Tennis - Beginning

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Beginning tennis fundamentals and techniques. Covering the five basic strokes of tennis (forehand, backhand, serve, volleys and overhead). Rules, scoring and etiquette will be covered. Singles and doubles game play will be introduced.

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KINI 40B  Tennis - Intermediate

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Intermediate tennis techniques and strategies for the individual who has previous experience and instruction in tennis. Expands on the five major strokes of tennis (forehand, backhand, serve, volley and overhead). Game play in singles and doubles incorporating strategies for specific match situations

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KINI 40C  Tennis - Advanced

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Advanced tennis techniques and strategies for the experienced player. Ability to use various spins and speed of all tennis strokes. Ability to hit tennis ball to various sections of the tennis court. Use of various strategies for certain playing styles.

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KINI 41A  Beginning Pickleball

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Beginning pickleball focusing on basic skills, strategies, footwork, and rules for both singles and doubles play.

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KINI 41B  Intermediate Pickleball

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Intermediate pickleball focusing on advanced skills, strategies, footwork, and rules for both singles and doubles play.

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KINI 47  Wrestling

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Fundamentals of wrestling with emphasis on mat skills, rules, scoring, and wrestling strategy.

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KINI 50A  Yoga

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Yoga instruction with emphasis on yoga postures, breathing techniques, relaxation strategies, and philosophy.

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KINI 50B  Yoga - Intermediate

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
UC Credit Limitation
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Intermediate yoga instruction with further development of a deeper and expanded focus on eight-limbs of yoga with emphasizing Asana (intermediate postures), Pranaya (breathing techniques), Dhyana (meditation), and philosophy.

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KINI 50C  Advanced Yoga

0.5-1 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU)
(May be taken for option of letter grade or Pass/No Pass)
Lab: 27-54

Advanced practice of yoga and meditation. Vigorous vinyasa flow to improve concentration, physical endurance, flexibility, balance and posture. Integration of yoga philosophy and advanced breathing techniques to deepen the mind and body connection and reduce stress.

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