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Contact Information

Contact Information
Division
Kinesiology and Athletics
Dean
Lucas Moosman
Associate Dean
Rachel Johnson
Location
Division Office
Ft, Rocklin Campus

Overview

Athletics courses are designed to provide healthy, competitive athletic experiences for student-athletes in a variety of men’s and women’s sports. The athletics teams compete at the intercollegiate level and function as part of the California Community College Athletic Association.

Faculty

Darci D. Brownell

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

B.A., California State University, Sacramento
M.S., National University

Mary V. Conway

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

A.A., Packer Collegiate Institute
B.S., City University of New York, Brooklyn College
M.S., University of Illinois, Chicago

Scott R. Decker

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

B.A., University of California, Davis
M.A., United States Sports Academy

Edward C. Eaton

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

B.S., San Jose State University
M.A.T., San Jose State University

Heather Eubanks

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

B.A., California Lutheran University
M.A., Azusa Pacific University

John C. Fusano

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

B.A., California State University, Sacramento
M.A., Saint Mary's College of California

Jason S. Gantt

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

B.S., California State University, Sacramento
M.S., California State University, Sacramento

Roz C. Goldenberg

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

B.A., California State University, Northridge
M.A., Humboldt State University

Brandie Murrish

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

B.S., California Lutheran University
M.S., California State University, Northridge
M.Ed., Grand Canyon University

Vera Nelson

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

B.A., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
M.S., California State University, Sacramento

Ben S. Noonan

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

A.A. Santa Rosa Junior College
B.A., Bemidji State University
M.S., Texas A and M University-Kingsville

Jeff M. Tisdel

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

B.S., University of Nevada, Reno

Robert B. Willson

Professor, Athletics/Health Education/Kinesiology/Recreation Management

A.A., Laney College
B.A., Sonoma State University
M.A., Saint Mary's College of California

Courses

Understanding course descriptions

ATHL 0100. Baseball Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0102
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced baseball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses baseball training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate baseball. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0101. Basketball Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0106
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced basketball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses basketball training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate basketball. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0105. Springboard Diving Training

Units: 0.5-3
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced diving skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses diving training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with high school and/or recreational experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate diving. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0106. Football Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0101
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced football skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses football training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate football. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0107. Golf Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0103
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced golfing skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses golf training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate golf. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0109. Soccer Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0116
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced soccer skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses soccer training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate soccer. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0110. Softball Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0111
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced softball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses softball training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate softball. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0111. Swimming Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0107
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced swimming skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses swimming training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate swimming. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0112. Tennis Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0104
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced tennis skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses tennis training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate tennis. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0116. Volleyball Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0110
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced volleyball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses volleyball training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate volleyball. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0117. Water Polo Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0108
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced water polo skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses water polo training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate water polo. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0118. Wrestling Training

Units: 0.5-3
Formerly known as PHED 0112
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced wrestling skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Stresses wrestling training, skills, knowledge, strategy, and appreciation. Intended for students with varsity high school experience who are preparing for competitive intercollegiate wrestling. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0150. Intercollegiate Baseball (M)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0161
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced baseball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate baseball competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association (CCCAA) rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0151. Intercollegiate Basketball (M)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0143
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced basketball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate men's basketball competition conducted through NCAA and California Commission on Athletics rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0152. Intercollegiate Basketball (W)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0123
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced basketball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate women's basketball competition conducted through NCAA and California Commission on Athletics rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0153. Intercollegiate Football (M)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0142
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced football skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate football competition conducted through NCFA and California Community College Athletic Association rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0154. Intercollegiate Golf (M)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0162
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced golf skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate men's golf competition conducted through NCAA and California Commission on Athletics rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0155. Intercollegiate Golf (W)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0127
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced golf skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate women's golf competition conducted through NCAA and California Commission on Athletics rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0156. Intercollegiate Soccer (W)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0124
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced soccer skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate women's soccer competition conducted through FIFA laws of the game and CCCAA rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0157. Intercollegiate Softball (W)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0131
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced softball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate women's softball competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0158. Intercollegiate Swimming (M)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0165
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced swimming skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate men's swimming and diving competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0159. Intercollegiate Swimming (W)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0134
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced swimming skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate women's swimming and diving competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0160. Intercollegiate Tennis (M)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0163
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced tennis skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate men's tennis competition conducted through NCAA and California Commission on Athletics rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0161. Intercollegiate Tennis (W)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0132
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced tennis skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate women's tennis competition conducted through NCAA and California Commission on Athletics rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0162. Intercollegiate Volleyball (W)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0122
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced volleyball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate women's volleyball competition conducted through the California Commission on Athletics rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0163. Intercollegiate Water Polo (M)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0146
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced water polo skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate men's water polo competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0164. Intercollegiate Water Polo (W)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0137
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced water polo skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate women's water polo competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0165. Intercollegiate Wrestling (M)

Units: 1-3
Formerly known as PHED 0145
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced wrestling skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate wrestling competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0166. Intercollegiate Sand Volleyball (W)

Units: 1-3
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced sand volleyball skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Intercollegiate women's sand volleyball competition conducted through NCAA and California Community College Athletic Association Rules. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

ATHL 0199. Intercollegiate Sports Conditioning

Units: 0.5-2.5
Prerequisite: Enrollment limitation: permission of instructor required; for students with advanced sport specific skills, conditioning and previous competitive experience
Hours: 58 laboratory per unit
Instruction in sport-specific strength and conditioning protocols related to improving muscular strength, power, agility, and speed. Principles of sport-specific technical and tactical methodology presented. May be taken four times for credit. (CSU, UC-with unit limitation)

Program Student Learning Outcomes (PSLOs)

  • Identify and practice high safety standards, support environmental needs, and provide a safe positive experience for other participants (students, student athletes, visiting athletes, community, and faculty).
  • Demonstrate a measurable improvement in one or more fitness or sport specific components.
  • Demonstrate essential motor skills to fit a variety of activities.  Student will be able to describe and perform activities reflecting increased knowledge and ability over the semester.
  • Develop personal responsibility and the importance of different leadership roles.
  • Distinguish principles of healthy weight management through exercise and nutrition. 
  • Create a balance between physical fitness, social well-being, health, and academic success.