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)

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

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)

Intermediate badminton techniques, including singles and doubles play.

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)

Advanced badminton techniques, including singles and doubles tournament play.

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)

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

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Winter 202332063KINI:18ATWR2:00pm - 3:50pmG. Park45G-1

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)

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.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Winter 202332064KINI:18BTWR2:00pm - 3:50pmG. Park45G-1

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)

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.

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)

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 marital arts.

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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.

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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.

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)

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

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)

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.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Winter 202332065KINI:33ATWR8:00am - 9:50amM. Rivas720-1840
Winter 202332067KINI:33ATWR10:00am - 11:50amM. Rivas720-1840
Winter 202332069KINI:33ATWR5:30pm - 7:20pmC. Mecate720-1840

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)

Prerequisite: KINI 33A

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

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Winter 202332066KINI:33BTWR8:00am - 9:50amM. Rivas720-1840
Winter 202332068KINI:33BTWR10:00am - 11:50amM. Rivas720-1840
Winter 202332070KINI:33BTWR5:30pm - 7:20pmC. Mecate720-1840

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)

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

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Winter 202332071KINI:34TWR2:00pm - 3:50pmL. Wilson720-1840

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)

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.

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)

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

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)

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

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)

Beginning tennis fundamentals and techniques.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Winter 202332726KINI:40ATWR10:00am - 11:50amA. Gonzalez730T-1

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)

Intermediate tennis techniques and strategies for the individual who has previous experience and instruction in tennis.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Winter 202332727KINI:40BTWR10:00am - 11:50amA. Gonzalez730T-1

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)

Advanced tennis techniques and strategies for the experienced player.

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)

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

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)

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

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Winter 202332072KINI:50ATWR9:30am - 11:20amD. Wilder-Mazurie45-1411
Winter 202332074KINI:50ATWR11:30am - 1:20pmD. Wilder-Mazurie45-1411
Winter 202332076KINI:50ATWR8:00am - 9:50amS. Del Castillo720-1860
Winter 202332078KINI:50ATWR10:00am - 11:50amS. Del Castillo720-1860
Winter 202332080KINI:50ATWR12:00pm - 1:50pmG. Smith720-1860
Winter 202332082KINI:50ATWR5:30pm - 7:20pmR. Dominguez720-1860

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)

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.

TermCRNCourse TitleDayTimeInstructorLocation
Winter 202332073KINI:50BTWR9:30am - 11:20amD. Wilder-Mazurie45-1411
Winter 202332075KINI:50BTWR11:30am - 1:20pmD. Wilder-Mazurie45-1411
Winter 202332077KINI:50BTWR8:00am - 9:50amS. Del Castillo720-1860
Winter 202332079KINI:50BTWR10:00am - 11:50amS. Del Castillo720-1860
Winter 202332081KINI:50BTWR12:00pm - 1:50pmG. Smith720-1860
Winter 202332083KINI:50BTWR5:30pm - 7:20pmR. Dominguez720-1860
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