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Catalog Academic Year: 09-10

P E 11: Stretching

• 0 1/2 Unit
• Hours: Two hours laboratory for the one-half unit course; three hours laboratory for the one unit course.
• Repeatability: (Any combination of Physical Education 11 and 11X may be taken up to six times for credit.)
• General Education Status: GE
• Degree Status: Degree Applicable
• Credit Status: Credit - Degree applicable
• Grading Method: Letter Grade

Prerequisites:

(See general education pages for the requirement this course meets.) Advisory: English Writing 211 and Reading 211 (or Language Arts 211), or English as a Second Language 272 and 273.

Course Description:

An introduction to the discipline of Physical Education through Stretching. A variety of Stretching. techniques including passive and active, yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, sport specific, therapeutic techniques with the aid of yoga straps, stability balls and other equipment will be taught. Emphasis on combining core strengthening, flexibility, balance and spatial awareness exercises will be included. Technique modifications to account for physical limitations and injury prevention will be emphasized. A brief examination of the evolution of the various forms of stretching reflecting cultural values and diversity, exercise physiology, nutrition and wellness concepts related to total fitness, age, gender, disabilities and/or genetics will be covered.

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