Course Descriptions

Athletics - ATHL
Course Classification

Courses numbered 1-49 — are baccalaureate level (transfer) courses. Courses thus numbered are transferable to four- year institutions. Agriculture courses are designed to parallel the work taught in similar courses at California Polytechnic State University or at California State University, Fresno but may not carry the same number.

Courses numbered 50-99 — are associate degree level courses. Courses thus numbered are primarily for the student who does not plan to continue his/her education beyond the community college level; however, occupational education courses may transfer according to articulation agreements. Complete information on articulation is available through the Counseling Center.

Courses Numbered 100-201 — are non-transfer and are non-degree applicable; they are skill building or remedial.

Abbreviations for Degree, Non-Degree, and Transfer Courses

The following abbreviations designate degree applicable, transfer, and non-degree applicable courses:
(AA) Associate Degree
(CSU) Transferable to California State University System
(UC) Transferable to University of California System
(NDA) Non-Degree Applicable

  • ATHL-002
  • Fundamentals of Softball
  • Credit(s) 0.5 - 3

Fundamentals of Softball
ATHL 002 is designed to provide fundamental instruction for those interested in competing in softball at the community college level.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-003
  • Fundamentals of Football
  • Credit(s) 0.5 - 3

Fundamentals of Football
ATHL 003 is designed to provide instruction and practice in the fundamentals of football including throwing, catching, running, blocking, and the interpretation of rules of football.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-004
  • Fund of Men's Basketball
  • Credit(s) 0.5 - 3

Fundamentals of Men's Basketball
ATHL 004 is designed to provide instruction and practice in the fundamentals of basketball including shooting, rebounding, passing, ball-handling, defensive footwork and technique, and knowledge and interpretation of rules.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-006
  • Fundamentals of Baseball
  • Credit(s) 0.5 - 3

Fundamentals of Baseball
ATHL 006 is designed to provide instruction and practice in the fundamentals of baseball including hitting, pitching, fielding, base running skills, defensive skills, and knowledge and interpretation of rules.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-007
  • Fundamentals of Volleyball
  • Credit(s) 2

Fundamentals of Volleyball
ATHL 007 is designed to provide fundamental instruction for those interested in competing in volleyball at the community college level.

Class Hours:
108 Laboratory
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-016
  • Fundamentals of Men's Rodeo
  • Credit(s) 0.5 - 3

Fundamentals of Men's Rodeo
ATHL 016 will focus on the fundamental, theory, and practice of intercollegiate men's rodeo events; bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, tie down roping, steer wrestling, team roping emphasizing the physiology and physical foundations, history of the sport, scoring, rule interpretation, and judging. The course will also provide the student the opportunity to study, learn, and practice the skills and techniques necessary to participate in intercollegiate men's rodeo events. Enrollment limited to those qualified to compete in intercollegiate rodeo.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-017
  • Fundamentals of Women's Rodeo
  • Credit(s) 0.5 - 3

Fundamentals of Women's Rodeo
ATHL 017 will focus on the fundamental, theory, and practice of intercollegiate woman's rodeo events; barrel racing, goat tying, break away roping, team roping emphasizing the physiological fundamentals, history of the sport, scoring, rule interpretation, and judging. The course will also provide the student the opportunity to study, learn, and practice the skills and techniques necessary to participate in intercollegiate women's rodeo events. Enrollment limited to those qualified to compete in intercollegiate rodeo.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-022
  • Intercollegiate Softball
  • Credit(s) 3

Intercollegiate Softball
ATHL 022 is designed to provide an introduction to competition in softball at the community college level.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical Approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-023
  • Intercollegiate Football
  • Credit(s) 3

Intercollegiate Football
ATHL 023 provides the opportunity for students to further their football skills and utilize them in competitive sport, competing with other colleges.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-024
  • Intercollegiate Men's Basketba
  • Credit(s) 1.5

Intercollegiate Men's Basketball
ATHL 024 is designed to provide competition in basketball at the community college level.

Class Hours:
87.5 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-026
  • Intercollegiate Baseball
  • Credit(s) 3

Intercollegiate Baseball
ATHL 026 provides competition in baseball at the community college level. Intercollegiate baseball will emphasize and develop individual and team skills through the use of intermediate and advanced techniques and knowledge.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical Approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-027
  • Intercollegiate Women's Volley
  • Credit(s) 3

Intercollegiate Women's Volleyball
ATHL 027 is designed to provide competition in volleyball at the community college level. Intercollegiate volleyball will develop intermediate and advanced techniques and knowledge with an emphasis on the individual as well as team skills involved in the game.

Class Hours:
175 Laboratory
Prerequisite(s):
Medical approval from a licensed Medical Doctor only.
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-036
  • Intercollegiate Men's Rodeo
  • Credit(s) 1.5

Intercollegiate Men's Rodeo
ATHL 036 is designed to provide instruction for those interested in further developing their proficiency in men's intercollegiate rodeo events. Methods in competitive performance, individual and team strategy, in a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) sanctioned competition event. Enrollment limited to those qualified to compete in intercollegiate rodeo.

Class Hours:
87.5 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU
  • ATHL-037
  • Intercollegiate Women's Rodeo
  • Credit(s) 1.5

Intercollegiate Women's Rodeo
ATHL 037 is designed to provide instruction for those interested in further developing their proficiency in women's intercollegiate rodeo events. Methods in competitive performance, individual and team strategy, in a National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) sanctioned competition event. Enrollment limited to those qualified to compete in intercollegiate rodeo.

Class Hours:
87.5 Laboratory
Advisory(s):
Medical Approval from a licensed physician (Recommended, Previous or concurrent).
Transfers to:
UC/CSU