San Jose State University Kinesiology: Physical Education Course Catalog

San Jose State University's (SJSU) Department of Kinesiology offers a diverse range of physical education classes designed to cater to students of all abilities and interests. The department is a recognized leader in the CSU system as well as in kinesiology education and other allied health professions throughout the country. With a focus on human movement and physical activity, these courses aim to promote health, wellness, and an active lifestyle. The department offers bachelor’s degrees in kinesiology and teaching, and a master’s degree in kinesiology that allows degree candidates to focus on exercise physiology, sport management, sport studies, and other areas of specialization. This catalog provides an overview of the available courses, outlining their content, prerequisites, and objectives.

General Information and Policies

Physical education classes require the same commitment as any other class. Students are responsible for knowing and adhering to all course requirements. The Department of Kinesiology believes that the benefits of physical activity are obtained more by process than by product alone, the 4 unit activity requirement for the major core cannot be challenged. The activity requirement for the Kinesiology, Area of Specialization in Exercise and Fitness Specialist, BS (2021-2022) core requires students to take 4 different activities in 4 different movement areas regardless of the unit value assigned. Intercollegiate athletes may use 1 unit of ATH 1 time towards meeting the Physical Education requirement. (4) Your transfer activity classes will likely count for major credit; please check with your advisor.

Important Considerations:

Course Repetition: No course may be repeated for credit. However, a course may be repeated for no credit with the instructor's permission.
Enrollment: Students are responsible for using the permission code to enroll in the repeated course.
Attendance: Students are responsible for knowing attendance requirements for each class.
Accidents: Students are responsible for reporting the occurrence of any accidents. Forms are available from the Kinesiology office.
Health Risks: Physical education classes also present potential hazards for certain groups of individuals. It is recommended that individuals with specific health concerns consult with a healthcare professional prior to participation in classes involving vigorous activity.
Age Restriction: Students under 18 years of age or older must have medical clearance prior to participation in classes involving vigorous activity.
Assumption of Risk: Students acknowledge that they are engaging in vigorous physical activity to themselves at their own risk.
Enrollment Limit: Only one class may be taken during a semester.
Instructor Permission: Some courses may require instructor permission.
Ability Level: Students should enroll in classes appropriate for their ability level.

Facilities and Equipment:

Many students provide their own equipment such as rackets. The university provides facilities such as the Spartan Complex buildings. The Department Office can provide information regarding specific equipment needs or facility information.

Locker Room Policies:

Please do not leave sweatshirts/personal belongings on the floor. are available downstairs.
in the weight room.
shoes must be worn at all times.
Please re-rack all dumbbells and free weights in their proper positions.
Please do not bang or drop weights.
Free weights cannot be left on the weight room floor unattended.
Food and drink, other than water, is not permitted in the weight room. NO glass containers are allowed.
Please treat fellow workout participants and equipment with respect.
Be respectful of others and turn cell phones off.
Use your towel and wipe down each piece of equipment as you finish using it.
and lights and fans turned off.

Towel Exchange:

One towel will be issued if requested.
their towel to the equipment window to be exchanged.
sees you put your towel in the laundry bin.

General Rules:

Proper workout apparel is required.
No shoes are allowed on the mat. the room or leave outside.
room.
Food and drink, other than water, is not permitted in the gym. containers are allowed.
Chewing gum is not permitted.
Be respectful of others and turn cell phones off before entering the room.
All equipment must be put away after class.
No horse play in the gym.No skateboards, bikes, rollers, or wheels in the gym
Take your trash with you when you leave!
Smoking is strictly prohibited on campus.
No food or drink, other than water, in the gym.

Pool Rules:

Only swim suits allowed. in the pool.
No food or drink permitted in the pool area except water. are allowed.
No diving in pool.
No diving or jumping off the guard stand or balcony.
No running on pool deck.
No horseplay in the pool and on the deck.All equipment must be put away after class.
Take your trash with you when you leave!

Academic Integrity:

Students are expected to maintain academic integrity in all coursework. Any violation of academic integrity will result in a failing grade in a lower grade. statement and withdraw from the class. with the instructor of the class.

Grading:

The grading system for physical education classes is similar to the basic grading system of the University (A,B,C,D,F and Credit/No Credit).

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Classroom Etiquette:

Students are expected to treat the classroom as though it were any professional health club.

Course Descriptions

The following is a detailed list of physical education courses offered at SJSU, categorized by activity type:

Aquatics

KIN 1 - Adapted Physical Activities 1 unit(s) Structured individualized physical activities to enhance physical/motor fitness and develop an active, health-oriented lifestyle for students unable to participate in the general activity program.
KIN 2A - Beginning Swimming 1 unit(s): This course is designed for the non-swimmer and beginning swimmer. It is assumed that all students enrolled in the class have had little or no experience in learning the basic skills of swimming. The course is designed to instruct the student in the basic skills necessary to enable him/her to swim safely in deep water. There are no prerequisites for the course.
KIN 2B - Intermediate Swimming 1 unit(s): This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have satisfactorily completed the skills involved in beginning swimming.
KIN 2C - Advanced Swimming 1 unit(s): This course is designed to refine and extend the development of advanced skills in swimming.
KIN 3 - Water Polo 1 unit(s): Fundamental skills, techniques, strategies, rules, and knowledge necessary to safely and correctly play water polo.
KIN 8 - Skin and SCUBA Diving 2 unit(s): Both skin and SCUBA diving skills for enjoyment and to understand dangers connected with the sport. Only one unit can be applied for the physical education graduation requirement.
KIN 9A - Beginning Sailing 1 unit(s): Basic skills and safety knowledge in small boats for those with little or no sailing experience. Satisfies PE: Physical Education. Prerequisite(s): Student must be able to swim 100 yards without stopping, tread water for 5 minutes, and exit from an overturned dinghy.
KIN 10A - Beginning Kayaking 1 unit(s): Beginning skills and knowledge for those with little or no experience of flat water kayaking. The emphasis will be on safe operation at all times. Satisfies PE: Physical Education. Prerequisite(s): Students must be able to swim 100 yards without stopping, tread water for 5 minutes, and exit from an overturned kayak.
KIN 11A - Beginning Rowing 1 unit(s): Basic skills and knowledge for those with little or no experience of sweep rowing or sculling. Initial classes will be on indoor rowing machines, then eight-oared boats will be used. Students will learn both how to row and how to cox; improvement of strength / fitness is central. Satisfies PE: Physical Education. Prerequisite(s): Swim 100 yards without stopping; tread water for 5 minutes; don lifejacket in the water.

Team Sports

KIN 13A - Beginning Rugby 1 unit(s): This course is designed to familiarize the student with the rules, skills and basic concepts of modern Rugby Union Football. The class will equip the student to be an informed rugby spectator and/ or participant.
KIN 14A - Beginning Volleyball 1 unit(s): This course provides the student with the opportunity to learn and develop the basic rules and skills of volleyball, the 6-6 offense and the defense against the 6-6 offense.
KIN 14B - Intermediate Volleyball 1 unit(s): This course provides the intermediate student with the opportunity to refine and perfect the basic volleyball skills and to master individual positions when using the 6-2 offense and the defense against the offense.
KIN 14C - Advanced Volleyball 1 unit(s): This course is designed to teach advanced skills, principles and techniques necessary and fundamental to understanding and playing volleyball.
KIN 15A - Beginning Basketball 1 unit(s): This course is designed to assist students in the development of fundamental skills necessary for effective involvement in playing the game of basketball.
KIN 15B - Intermediate Basketball 1 unit(s): This course provides the intermediate student with the opportunity to refine and perfect basic basketball skills.
KIN 16A - Beginning Team Handball 1 unit(s): Development of beginning team handball skills. Knowledge and skills commensurate with playing beginning team handball. Improves the health-related components of fitness through a variety of drills and plays. Also provides an overall historical background of the sport of team handball.
KIN 19A - Beginning Soccer 1 unit(s): This course is designed to introduce students to the game of soccer, and to provide students with the fundamental ability and knowledge needed to enjoy this game as players and as spectators.
KIN 19B - Intermediate Soccer 1 unit(s): Designed for students with previous soccer experience to refine technical skills, enhance offensive and defensive tactical awareness, learn various strategy and game philosophies, and improve conditioning. Develop a greater understanding of the rules of the game with an emphasis on the application of skills and strategy in game play.

Racquet Sports

KIN 18A - Beginning Handball 1 unit(s): This course is focused on the development of fundamental handball skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette and sportsmanship, rules, and their application in beginning games.
KIN 18B - Intermediate Handball 1 unit(s): Course focuses on improving the quality of fundamental handball skills, learning intermediate handball skills/drills and application, developing intermediate handball tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in different formats.
KIN 20A - Beginning Badminton 1 unit(s): This course is focused on the development of fundamental badminton skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette, rules, and their application in single and double games.
KIN 20B - Intermediate Badminton 1 unit(s): This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental badminton skills, learning intermediate badminton skills and their application, developing intermediate badminton tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in elimination, round robin, and team competitions.
KIN 20C - Advanced Badminton 1 unit(s): This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental and intermediate badminton skills, learning advanced skills and their application, developing advanced badminton tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing high level games.
KIN 21A - Beginning Tennis 1 unit(s): This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of the game of tennis. Students will be given a chance to learn through lecture, demonstration, drilling and match play.
KIN 21B - Intermediate Tennis 1 unit(s): This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental tennis skills, learning intermediate tennis skills and drills and application, developing intermediate tennis tactics and strategies, establishing proper manners, and playing more effective single and double games in elimination, round robin, and team competitions.
KIN 22A - Beginning Racquetball 1 unit(s): This course is focused on the development of fundamental racquetball skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette, rules, and their application in single and double games.
KIN 22B - Intermediate Racquetball 1 unit(s): This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental racquetball skills, learning intermediate racquetball skills/drills and application, developing intermediate racquetball tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in different formats.
KIN 27A - Beginning Table Tennis 1 unit(s): This course is focused on the development of fundamental table tennis skills, basic tactics, simple strategies, etiquette, rules, and their application of in single and double games.
KIN 27B - Intermediate Table Tennis 1 unit(s): This course is focused on improving the quality of fundamental table tennis skills, learning intermediate table tennis skills and drills and their application, developing intermediate tactics and strategies, good sportsmanship, and playing more effective single and double games in elimination, round robin, and team competitions.

Target and Precision Sports

KIN 23A - Beginning Archery 1 unit(s): This course is designed to introduce the student to the basic skills and concepts, provides the opportunity to learn, practice and analyze correct shooting form and to participate in a variety of archery tournaments.
KIN 23B - Intermediate Archery 1 unit(s): This course builds upon beginning level skills and knowledge and provides the opportunity to shoot a variety of different archery rounds.
KIN 24A - Beginning Bowling 1 unit(s): This course is designed to give students an understanding of the sport of bowling and develop fundamental bowling skills.
KIN 24B - Intermediate Bowling 1 unit(s): This course is designed to meet the needs of students who have satisfactorily completed the skills in beginning bowling. The course will add more advanced theory and techniques.
KIN 25A - Beginning Golf 1 unit(s): Designed for those who have never played golf or who have played very little and have had no basic formal instruction. Provides the student with a sound set of fundamentals to prepare for further instruction, if desired.
KIN 25B - Intermediate Golf 1 unit(s): Development of intermediate golf skills and knowledge with a focus on technique that facilitates the acquisition of consistent intermediate level performance.

Dance

KIN 7 - Mexican Folklorico Dance 1 unit(s): Introduction to Mexican Folklorico Dance. Focus is on the development of fundamental Mexican Folk dance skills and knowledge. Review of the interrelationship of dance culture to origins, holidays, people, and historical context. Students learn danzas & Mestizo dances from various states and regions of Mexico (e.g. Veracruz Huasteca, Tamaulipas Norte) and indigenous community (e.g. Oaxaca Mixe) dance categories. Satisfies PE: Physical Education. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 4 units. Grading: Letter Graded Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance Cross-listed with CCS 7. Chicana Chicano Studies is responsible for scheduling.
KIN 40A - Topics in Modern Dance I 2 unit(s): Training experience in the field of beginning modern dance with varied topics. Can be repeated when topic changes. Misc/Lab: Activity 4 hours. Satisfies PE: Physical Education. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units. Grading: Letter Graded Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance Cross-listed with DANC 40A. Film and Theatre is responsible for scheduling.
KIN 41A - Topics in Ballet I 2 unit(s): Training experience in the field of beginning ballet dance with varied topics. Can be repeated when topic changes. Misc/Lab: Activity 4 hours. Satisfies PE: Physical Education. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units. Grading: Letter Graded Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance Cross-listed with DANC 41A. Film and Theatre is responsible for scheduling.
KIN 42A - Topics in Jazz Dance I 2 unit(s): Training experience in the field of beginning Jazz dance with varied topics. Can be repeated when topic changes. Misc/Lab: Activity 4 hours. Satisfies PE: Physical Education. Course may be repeated for credit for up to 8 units. Grading: Letter Graded Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance Cross-listed with DANC 42A. Film and Theatre is responsible for scheduling.
KIN 45A - Beginning Lindy Hop and Night Club Swing 1 unit(s): This course is focused on the development of fundamental Swing dance skills and knowledge. Steps, technique, and styling will be drawn from Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Street Swing, Jive and Triple-Time Swing dances. Satisfies PE: Physical Education. Grading: Letter Graded Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance Cross-listed with DANC 45A. Kinesiology is responsible for scheduling.
KIN 46A - Beginning Social Dance 1 unit(s): This course is focused on the development of fundamental social dance skills and knowledge. Dances will be selected from the American Smooth (e.g. Waltz, Tango), American Rhythm (e.g. Rumba, Cha Cha) and night club (e.g. Hustle, West Coast Swing) dance categories. Satisfies PE: Physical Education. Grading: Letter Graded Note(s): Movement Area 3 Dance Cross-listed with DANC 46A. Kinesiology is responsible for scheduling.
KIN 47A - Beginning West Coast Swing 1 unit(s): Designed to improve students’ understanding of West Coast Swing dancing and to improve fundamental dance skills common to the dance.

Fitness and Conditioning

KIN 29 - Cardio Kickboxing 1 unit(s): Cardio Kickboxing is a non-contact aerobic conditioning activity combining punches, kicks, traditional aerobic skills, and fitness activities. The course is designed to enhance cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.
KIN 30 - Pilates 1 unit(s): Pilates employs an established exercise protocol designed to develop core strength, flexibility, posture, and range of motion. The course covers the fundamentals of a Pilates workout with an emphasis on breathing, alignment, neutral spine, and core stability.
KIN 31 - Body Sculpting 1 unit(s): Body sculpting employs exercise augmented with moderate weights to enhance fitness. The course is designed to improve muscle tone and endurance, flexibility, balance, and core stability.
KIN 32 - Aerobics 1 unit(s): Aerobics incorporates exercise and music, using large, continuous, rhythmic movements to elevate the heart rate and produce a training effect. The course is designed to improve muscle tone and enhance cardiorespiratory endurance.
KIN 33 - Advanced Aerobic Activities 1 unit(s): Aerobic activities incorporating high intensity interval training, circuit training, cardio kickboxing, power step, and resistance training. This course is designed to enhance cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and muscular endurance.
KIN 34 - Step Training 1 unit(s): Step training is a low-impact aerobic conditioning activity designed to enhance cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, and muscular endurance.
KIN 35A - Beginning Weight Training 1 unit(s): This course is designed to teach the basic concepts of weight training for muscular strength and endurance. Its goal is to provide students with knowledge about the principles involved in weight training and the health-related components of fitness through a variety of exercises.
KIN 35B - Intermediate Weight Training 1 unit(s): Designed for individuals with prior training experience and involves higher level exercises. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of machines as well as free weight exercises and will then design a program based on individual needs.
KIN 36 - Conditioning through Cross Training 1 unit(s): Designed to teach basic concepts of health and fitness by using a variety of exercise modalities to increase cardiovascular fitness and improve full-body strength and power. Students will acquire knowledge about the principles involved with cardiovascular fitness, physical conditioning, and the health and skill related components of physical fitness.
KIN 37 - Fitness Walking 1 unit(s): Fitness walking is a low-impact conditioning activity designed to develop cardiovascular fitness.
KIN 38 - Beginning Jogging 1 unit(s): Jogging is a moderate-impact activity designed to improve cardiovascular fitness.

Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Programs

Students in this Spartan Accelerated Graduate Education (SAGE) Scholars Programs prepares students to become physical education and/or adapted physical education teachers in K-12 schools. The program allows qualified students to simultaneously complete the requirements for the Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, BS, Single Subject Credential in Physical Education and Teaching, MAT (with an optional Spanish bilingual authorization).

The Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching, BS, offered by the Department of Kinesiology, is a California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) approved subject matter preparation program (SMPP) to attain subject matter competency (SMC). SMC is needed for entry into a physical education single subject credential program.

Students can progress from undergraduate to graduate status seamlessly, with a simplified application process and no application fee. To add a Spanish Bilingual Authorization to this pathway, students simultaneously apply to the Critical Bilingual Authorization program (CBAP). This requires an additional personal essay in their SAGE Scholars application and an interview in Spanish. CBAP students take one credential course in Spanish (EDTE 208B instead of EDTE 208) and take specified sections of several other credential courses.

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Most native and transfer students will become eligible to apply for the SAGE Scholars program in the Fall semester of Year 3 and enter the pathway during the Spring semester of Year 3. Applications will be processed by the Department of Teacher Education and without an application fee. Students will not need to apply formally for graduate admission if accepted into this program.

Students must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA at the time of admission. Students who have reached up to their first semester as classified seniors will remain eligible for entry into the SAGE program.

Continuation requirements: SAGE Scholars must meet the same requirements to remain in the undergraduate and graduate programs as students in traditional pathways. Meet with a graduate advisor to plan a formal course of study. To enter student teaching, students must have completed the Subject Matter Competency requirements (CSETs or Subject Matter Competency waiver, if applicable).

Graduation requirements: SAGE Scholars must meet the same undergraduate graduation requirements as Kinesiology, Preparation for Teaching majors, including University and GE requirements, to be conferred the BS. As graduate students, SAGE Scholars must meet all current graduate program requirements.

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