Individual Sports | Glendale Community College

Not all classes in all disciplines are offered every semester. See the Class Schedule or contact the Kinesiology Division office for offerings in the current semester.

Course catalog descriptions are listed below. For the full course outline of record, please visit the curriculum and instruction page.

Individual Sports Course Descriptions

PE 140 - BADMINTON I

140
BADMINTON I
1.0 Unit
PE 140 provides instruction in the fundamental skills, rules and game play in the sport of badminton. This course develops singles and doubles strategies, introduces competitive play, and encourages badminton as a lifelong physical activity. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Racquet Family)

PE 141 - BADMINTON II

PE 142 - BADMINTON III

PE 202 - GOLF I

202
GOLF I
1.0 Unit
PE 202 introduces students to the fundamentals of golf. Instruction and practice on the golf range and course include an overview of equipment, rules and etiquette, proper swing technique and mental aspects of game play. This course is conducted at an off-campus golf facility. Note: Each student must pay a golf course facilities fee and provide their own golf clubs. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: None. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Golf Family)

PE 203 - GOLF II

203
GOLF II
1.0 Unit
PE 203 offers instruction and practice in intermediate golf. This course builds on the application of the fundamental knowledge and skills developed in PE 202. Students learn intermediate level golf techniques including analysis of the course, shot strategies and problem-solving skills. This course is conducted at an off-campus golf facility. Note: Each student must pay a golf course facilities fee and provide their own golf clubs. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 202. Course Typically Offered: Fall. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Golf Family)

PE 204 - GOLF III

204
GOLF III
1.0 Unit
PE 204 offers instruction and practice in advanced golf. This course builds on the application of the intermediate knowledge and skills developed in PE 203. Students learn advanced level golf techniques including advanced skill development, strategies of game play, and mental preparation techniques. This course is conducted at an off-campus golf facility. Note: Each student must pay a golf course facilities fee and provide their own golf clubs. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 203. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Golf Family)

PE 256 - PICKLEBALL I

PE 257 - PICKLEBALL II

PE 258 - PICKLEBALL III

PE 261 - TENNIS I

PE 262 - TENNIS II

262
TENNIS II
1.0 Unit
PE 262 builds on the student's fundamental knowledge of tennis rules, etiquette, basic skills, strokes, footwork, scoring and strategy. Students continue developing skills including shot placement in game situations, the lob and overhead smash, and the use of spins in fundamental strokes. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 261. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Racquet Family)

PE 263 - TENNIS III

263
TENNIS III
1.0 Unit
PE 263 offers students instruction and practice in advanced tennis techniques, strategy, conditioning, and preparation for tournament play of singles and/or doubles tennis. Students identify their strengths and develop strategies that fit into their own style of play, and learn counter-strategies for an opponent's style. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PE 262. Course Typically Offered: Fall/Spring. Transfer Credit: CSU, UC, USC. (Racquet Family)