Committed to educating the "whole person," the College of Alameda encourages you to take courses in physical education, the purpose of which is to teach you the benefits of life-long, wholesome physical activity. The Physical Education department sponsors a variety of activity classes that will suit your interests and needs.

In this department you'll find the following types of courses:

Activities Courses

We live in a society where the health dangers of a sedentary life-style are obvious. These courses will allow you to develop and enjoy physical skills that will form the basis of a healthful, life-long penchant for physical and recreational activity. You may choose from such activities as aerobics, body conditioning, body building, general exercise, live longer fitness, weight training, basketball, badminton, bowling, soccer, tennis, volleyball, and dance.

Fitness Center

The College of Alameda has a new Fitness Center for cardiovascular exercise and weight training. Students may receive credit each semester quarter for getting into good physical condition.

Competitive Sports Courses

The College of Alameda offers two intercollegiate teams that compete in the Bay Valley Conference. If you are a member of one of these teams, you will take courses such as Men’s Intercollegiate Basketball and Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball. Also, team members take weight training and body conditioning courses in preparation for their sports.

Lecture Courses

In addition to the above activities and competition classes, you'll find lecture courses, i.e., first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and introduction to recreation.

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