PHYE-Physical Education

Coeducational. A Red Cross course designed to certify students who complete all required work as swimming instructors. Instruction in teaching techniques, stroke analysis, skilled swimming, class organization, pool safety, and pool maintenance. Practice teaching assignments outside of class with practical and written final exams. Screening test given at first class meeting. Prerequisite(s): must be 17 years old, possess valid ARC Instructor Candidate Training card (ICT), and ARC swimmers-level skills. (Emergency Water Safety (EWS), or Lifeguard Training (LT) certificate is highly recommended).

Coeducational. A diving-leadership certification course for the experienced scuba student who wishes to assist with the scuba-instruction program at UCSC. Topics include teaching techniques, skin and scuba techniques, rescue techniques, and safety procedures. Specialty laboratories also offered with this course which cover a variety of diving skills. Prerequisite(s): Basic Scuba Certification and special prerequisite checking by instructor.

Coeducational. Sections offered at the beginning and intermediate/advanced levels. Covering basic skills, knowledge, and philosophy of Karate and providing instruction in the following aspects of martial arts study: fundamental techniques of self-defense, physical conditioning, emotional control, self-discipline, and self-confidence.