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Clubs & Programs

The Kinesiology and Athletics Division offers a variety of clubs and programs to meet the co-curricular needs and interest of students. Clubs are a vital part of the college experience, and the clubs in Kinesiology provide opportunities for discipline specific student leadership, professional development, and community service.

Program Mission Statement:

Adapted Kinesiology encourages individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illness to study and apply general fitness and movement principles throughout their lifelong participation in physical activity, exercise, and sport. Adapted Kinesiology also supports volunteers and interns pursuing knowledge and experience with this population in the Fitness and Healthcare industry.

 

Program Description:

Adapted Kinesiology classes are designed for students with disabilities who can benefit from individualized exercise programs and sport activities. Students are encouraged to maximize their physical potential within the limitations of their disabilities. Physical activities provide opportunities to transition into other physical education courses, use for transfer or just function at the highest physical level possible. Individualized programs provide adaptive equipment, appropriate exercise and sport activities, supervision as well as assistance.

Student Volunteer Assistants are recruited to work with the students with disabilities in their classes and gain valuable experience and service hours towards careers in the Fitness and Healthcare Industry. Student Volunteer Assistants may choose to add an internship in Adapted Kinesiology and move on to study towards a BA/BS in this area. Career opportunities are dependent on undergraduate and graduate degrees, experience and advanced certifications through organizations such as ACSM, ACE, ISSA etc.

 

Some Career Possibilities:

Strength & Conditioning Coach, Fitness Specialist, Exercise Technician, Exercise Specialist, Exercise Physiologist, Community Exercise Specialist, Physical Educator, Adapted Physical Education Specialist, Educator, Professor, Researcher

 

Title of Courses in Program:

  • Adapted Aquatics
  • Adapted Strength & Balance
  • Adapted Stretch
  • Adapted Cardio
  • Adapted Individual Sport
  • Adapted Strength
  • Adapted Aerobics

 

Fast Facts about the Program:

  • Adapted Kinesiology supports an attitude of inclusion and acceptance of differences, promotes lifelong physical activity, and empowers individual students to embrace all aspects of wellness.
  • Students learn in an active engaging setting taught by outstanding faculty and supported with active, enthusiastic Student Volunteer Assistants.
  • AKIN encourages participation in the Spirit of Ability Club, college and community events that support socio-cultural interaction, fitness and health.
  • Potential students must register as an OCC student and through Disabled Students Programs and Services on campus. Call 714-432-5807 to request an appointment.
  • Adapted Kinesiology students and volunteers act as advocates for access to community fitness opportunities for people with disabilities and/or chronic illness.

 

Contact information:

For more information regarding potential AKIN student's individual needs, suggestions for appropriate classes and class details, and/or enquiries regarding AKIN volunteer and internship opportunities, please contact Heather Pecora at hpecora@occ.cccd.edu