DSS Courses

LRNSK 49 - Assessment

LRNSK 60 - Learning Strategies

APE 146 - Adaptive Individualized Exercise

APE 148 - Resistive Exercise for the Physically Limited

APE 149 - Adaptive Aquatic Fitness

APE 151 - Aquatic Exercise for the Physically Limited

LRNSK 49 - Assessment

.5 unit, CR/NC

Note: See DSS Counselor prior to enrollment

A course designed to determine student's eligibility for learning disability services. Through group and individual testing and in-class exercises, eligibility is determined and a profile of learning goals and strategies for coping with learning disabilities is developed.

LRNSK 60 - Learning Strategies

.5 unit, CR/NC

Note: See DSS counselor prior to enrollment; R-OK - May be repeated 3 times.

Course provides individualized and small group instruction in learning strategies directly applicable to transfer level courses in mathematics, social science, biological sciences, physical sciences, and English. Specific research driven strategies will be taught to students with disabilities that allow then to compensate for the impact of particular disabilities (learning and physical disabilities). An open entry/open exit class.

PEAPE 146 - Adaptive Individualized Exercise

.5-2 units, SC. May be repeated three times.

Note: Medical release form signed by physician. Register with counselor, DSS. College level learning skills and vocabulary.

This course is an adapted physical activity class designed to maintain and/or increase physical capabilities of physically disabled students, as well as to increase their ability, balance flexibility, strength, muscular endurance, power, speed, hand-and-foot-eye coordination, and cardiopulmonary endurance. Students will learn correct exercise techniques to optimize health benefits. Transfer credit: UC credit limitations. See counselor. CSU

PEAPE 148 - Adapted Weight Lifting

.5-2 units, SC. May be repeated three times.

Note: Medical release form signed by physician. Register with DSS counselor. College level learning skills and vocabulary.

Designed to instruct students who want to increase muscular strength. All exercise programs are designed to meet the student's individual goals. General strengthening conditioning, and body mechanics are included. A major purpose is not only to increase strength, but also to learn of one's own physical capabilities and how to continue improvement or maintenance. Transfer credit: UC credit limitations. See counselor. CSU

PEAPE 149 - Adaptive Aquatic Fitness

.5-2 units, SC. May be repeated three times.

Note: Medical release form signed by physician. Register with a DSS counselor. College level learning skills and vocabulary.

This course is designed to include three major components: 1) adaptive and/or remedial swimming instruction; 2) swimming to improve cardiovascular edurance; 3) individually prescribed aquatic exercises. It is designed for adults of all ages and physical abilities. Transfer credit: UC credit limitations. See counselor. CSU

PEAPE 151 - Aquatic Exercise for the Physically Limited

.5-2 units. SC. May be repeated three times.

Note: Medical release form signed by physician. Register with DSS counselor. College level learning skills and vocabulary.

This course is designed for individuals who may benefit from using water as a resistance medium in performing flexibility exercises and/or stress reduction techniques. Helps reduce tension, spasticity, and chronic pain associated with a variety of permanent disabilities while improving circulation and flexibility. Transfer credit: UC credit limitations. See counselor. CSU

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