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Health and Fitness Requirement

District Requirement: Competence in Health and Fitness

Please see the current Palomar College Catalog for further information.

Option I

Most students satisfy the district requirement by completing the 3 unit HE 100 lecture course (with a grade of “C” or better)

AND

Selecting an approved fitness activity course (minimum of 1 unit) from the list below:

  • HE 100L or
  • KINE 105, 128A, 128B, 128C, 128D, 135A, 135B, 135C, 140A, 140B, 140C, 150A, 150B, 150C or
  • DNCE 115 (F20), 149 (F20), 151 (F20), 153 (F20), 210 (F20)
  • ACS 100-level Intercollegiate Sport or
  • Fire 151 or
  • Completion of Police Academy

All approved fitness activity courses require students to meet specific student learning outcomes that align with the health lecture course content. Students are encouraged to select a fitness course that meets with their personal fitness interest, where they will apply health lecture principles directly to the course content.

Descriptions of HE/KINE activity course options:

HE 100L: Health 100 lab

The health 100 lab allows students to explore all fitness components (cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition). Through instructor led workouts, every class is an opportunity to apply different fitness concepts in a variety of activities. Lab activities for this course can take place in a variety of instructional settings (i.e. the track, the fitness center, the football field, etc.).

KINE 105: Cardio Conditioning Applications

This lab focuses only on cardiorespiratory endurance conditioning activity. The course will utilize current fitness technology and fitness applications that monitor fitness modes including, but not limited to, walking, power walking, jogging, cycling, hiking. This is an online lab, as such, tracking and documentation of cardiorespiratory endurance training is required to meet state standards.

KINE 128 A/B/C/D: Wellness Modalities (Cardio, Muscular, Functional, Periodization)

This open lab is the most flexible fitness course offered. The flexibility of the course is two-fold; students have flexibility in designing an individualized workout routine and also have flexibility in the time of day they workout. There is not a meeting pattern for this course, it is an open lab – where students can log hours working out when the lab is open. This is a pass/no pass course; students must log a minimum of 40 hours in the lab (gym) by the end of the semester. 

KINE 135 A/B/C: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Swimming

This course meets at the Palomar College pool. The course focuses on different swimming strokes, training techniques and fitness conditioning.

KINE 140 A/B/C: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Tennis Techniques and Analysis

This course focuses on elements of the game of tennis to include; stoke techniques, game strategy (singles and doubles), motor skill development and tournament play.

KINE 150 A/B/C: Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Weight Training

This course is offered in the weight room where students have access to free weights. These courses have specific meeting patterns due to higher risk weight training activities. Labs primarily focus on muscular strength and muscular endurance training principles.

For more detailed course information, refer to the college catalog course descriptions for the courses listed above

Option II

Competence Examination 

Consist of both a Written and Physical Fitness Exam:
The competency exam is offered by the department the last week of September and the first week of October for the Fall semester and the last week of February and the first week of March for the Spring semester. The written test is a comprehensive exam, covering principles of nutrition, first aid, cardio-vascular fitness, flexibility, anatomy and physiology, substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, and other health-related topics as listed in the Health 100 Course Outline of Record. Students must successfully pass the written exam by achieving a minimum score of 70% (currently 155 out of 220) on the written exam in order to take the physical fitness exam. This test may be taken only once in a 3-year period. Contact the Health and Kinesiology Department proctor for information.

Option III

Military Service:
United States military personnel and veterans may fulfill this requirement and be awarded up to 4 units of credit with proof of completion of Basic/Recruit Training and 181 days of continuous active duty. Submit copy of military transcripts to the Records Office: Joint Services Transcript (JST), CCAF, DD214, or DD295.